As they awaited the arrival of paper ballots from across the county in the wake of widespread voting machine problems, Westchester election officials assured voters that all lawful ballots would be …
"We did it; we did it! We did it! We flipped New York 17!" Democrat Cait Conley exclaimed in her congressional victory speech late Tuesday night, speaking from Pleasantville.
This election season, I want to endorse some ideas about governing and the qualities we should demand from the people we elect. Readers can decide which candidates meet those standards. Start at the town board level. I want someone who will read...
Who protects our children before help arrives?
Three children and a teacher went to an elementary school in Oregon on Oct. 15 and never came home. According to authorities, a 16-year-old gunman shot his way through locked doors at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend. Another child and...
If you are the parent, grandparent or caregiver of a child with an intellectual or developmental disability, the child’s 18th birthday may bring a mixture of pride and uncertainty. One of the biggest questions families often have is “what happens...
Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to tour the Preston Way Bridge, speaking with concerned residents who are frustrated by the lack of movement, physically and governmentally, since the bridge’s closure in December of last year. The bridge’s...
With polling in Bedford's Town Supervisor race showing a tight race, I thought it was important to prepare for election night by writing both a victory and a concession speech. Okay, I admit there isn't any polling. But it's still a good idea to...
Recently, while driving through Scott’s Corner in Pound Ridge, I encountered a political protest. Among the signs were “Drop Prices, Not Bombs” and “Democracy or Data Centers.” I regularly encounter some of the same protesters carrying similar signs as I drive through Bedford. As someone who came to America as a political ref
Wine Column with Bill “Tish” Tisherman (former editor of Wine Enthusiast). All Seasons Wine & Spirits is the sponsor of this column. Wines of the Month are ON SALE at All Seasons! Check out this column for more info.
Crisp air, fiery foliage, and the scent of warm apple cider donuts—that’s fall at Stuart’s Fruit Farm in Granite Springs, N.Y. A gentle, no-fuss escape from the everyday, this family-run farm, established in 1828, invites you to slow...
