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Dear Editor,
Regarding the Publisher's Memo in the 10/23/25-10/29/25 issue of the Katonah Lewisboro Times, I agree with the needed transparency of unmasking ICE. Having armed masked government agents harkens to the KKK and dictatorships who...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
Some people have been and remain unengaged when it comes to Town Board elections, thinking local elections are not important. But every election is important, and it is critical that our voices be heard – especially in these times. ...
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10/31/25
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My first Halloween costume as a young child consisted of a green plastic witch face mask...
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By Kim Kovach
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
Bedford residents are being asked to approve a $2,628,845 library budget — a 47% increase over current funding. This single referendum would add $840,000 in new annual taxes, enough by itself to...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I’ve been watching all the hand-wringing over political lawn signs this fall and honestly… is this what we’re doing now? The Democratic Party has clearly labeled its signs—there’s no confusion about who’s who. The other...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I am proud to support Erika Pierce for re-election to the Westchester County Board of Legislators, District 2. Since first being elected in 2021, Erika has been a tireless...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor:
As a resident and advocate for the Oakridge Water District, I have often been one of the loudest critics of town government. I also believe in acknowledging effective leadership when it benefits our community, and Tony Gonçalves has...
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10/31/25
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To the Editor,
I am writing to voice my strong support for the re-election of Legislator Erika Pierce in Westchester County’s District 2. Erika has been an outstanding advocate for people with disabilities and their families, and her work has...
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10/31/25
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Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County.
In the good old days, my children’s favorite question was “How do we do this Dad?” That question is now being answered, more times than not, by AI or...
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10/31/25
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If they are, that’s not such a bad thing.
I know what you’re thinking. Sleeping is a nuisance, but a necessary chore. After all, some very successful people felt that way and got by with as little as possible: Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and...
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By James Martorano
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10/31/25
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Dear Dr. Linda,
Our fourth-grader had to write a Halloween story.
Since my wife and I were both wrapped up with family problems, we didn’t have time to check his story before he handed it in. We told him to type it on the computer because spell...
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10/31/25
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We recently went to a zoo that began like most other zoos, but didn't end up that way.
I'll get to that.
The Wild Animal Park in upstate Chittenango starts out with a walk through the various habitats, where animals can observe the odd behavior...
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By Rick Melén
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10/31/25
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I was already in a melancholy mood when I learned of the Oct. 16 passing of Ace Frehley—best known as the original and iconic Spaceman lead guitarist of KISS. Like a lot of guitarists from my generation, the album KISS Alive!—especially Frehley’s...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
In a culture dominated by click-bait headlines, it is inevitable that we are conditioned to look for easily accessible candidate information. Most settle for voting along party lines in...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
November’s election is critical!
However, recent portrayals of the local candidates have been misleading. The glowing depiction of the Democratic slate does not...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
Supervisor Tony Gonçalves and Deputy Supervisor Mary Shah vote as a block every time, whether it is over-spending, giving money to special interest groups, promising clean water at one price and failing...
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Dear Editor,
Lewisboro is fortunate to have people with deep community roots and a sense of civic duty, who rally and come forth to serve. Tony Goncalves is one such warrior, who...
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10/31/25
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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken"
–Oscar Wilde
We’ve been going to the Blazer Pub for decades and always enjoyed their terrific fare, hospitality and libations. However, I always sensed there was more to the Blazer. A recent visit...
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By John Bart
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10/31/25
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As voters head to the polls in our area on Nov. 4th, many will be surprised to learn that most, if not all, of their local races are uncontested.
In Bedford, five local offices will have only one candidate on the ballot. With concerns on the rise...
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By Don Scott
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10/31/25
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One of the issues that commonly arises when engaging in estate planning for a client is whether it is better to utilize a joint Revocable Living Trust or two separate Revocable Living Trusts for a married couple.
The answer is relatively easy if...
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By Anthony J. Enea
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10/31/25
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