Dear Editor, If all politics is local, as the saying goes, then it is essential that we pay close attention to the District 2 County Legislator race and re-elect Erika Pierce. I have observed that County Legislator Erika Pierce is a fierce advocate for the residents she represents. With the growing complexity of the issues affecting our communities, Erika Pierce is the experienced and effective county legislator we need to stand u more

Dear Editor, Being a member of the North Salem Seniors Club gave me the opportunity to attend their Oct. 13 candidate forum. At the forum I heard from both candidates running for the position of North Salem Town Supervisor. I left that afternoon reflec more

Dear Editor, As a longtime North Salem resident, I watched the Oct. 21 Town Supervisor debate at the Hammond Museum with great interest. I came away with my own conclusions about the candidates, but one moment in particular stayed with me. During the debate, Katherine Daniels made remarks that I interpreted as suggesting that Supervisor Warren Lucas is primarily concerned with himself. Judging by the grumbling I heard from members of the audience, I was not the only person troubled by that implication. more

Dear Editor, With Election Day approaching, have you been watching the debates and candidate forums? Over the past two weeks, voters in North Salem have had several opportunities to hear directly from candidates... more

Dear Editor, For the past 10 years, I’ve worked alongside Ellen Calves to make Bedford healthier and stronger, first through Bedford 2030 and now on the Town Board. I’ve seen firsthand what makes her such an effective leader. more

Dear Editor, I read Todd Henrich’s letter ("Judge Lawler by his votes, not his debate performance," published on katonahlewisborotimes.com on Oct. 9 and in this week's newspaper) about Congressman Mike Lawler, and I couldn’t disagree more with his characterization of the congressman. As a Lewisboro resident who is actively involved in our community, I’ve had the opportunity to see firsthand how Mike Lawler represents the people of this district. My experience has been very different from the picture Mr. Henrich paints. more

Dear Editor, My family and I are 22-year residents of Bedford Hills. In that time, we’ve seen many stores and restaurants come and go. From Panera to a shoe store, to multiple pet stores, etc. But the one thing that has been consistent is the love that we feel every day. Those feelings have only increased during Ellen Calves’ years as more

Dear Editor, It is quite common for politicians to answer questions about science and the environment generically along the lines of “it is so important to protect the environment” and “we need to combat climate change.”  more

Dear Editor, I am deeply disappointed that The Mt. Kisco-Bedford Times chose to publish Rep. Mike Lawler’s political advertisement accusing Cait Conley of pushing for data centers in the Hudson Valley. Yes, the advertisement identifies Mike Lawler as its sponsor. But that does not absolve a newspaper of its responsibility to the community it serves. Publishing a paid political advertisement does not make its claims factual, nor does a disclaimer eliminate the potential harm of sending a misleading message. more

Dear Editor, While much attention is being devoted to the national midterm elections, there is also a very local election taking place in the Town of Somers. Voters will elect a Town Supervisor... more

Dear Editor, There has been much discussion in these pages over the upcoming election and I’m a bit perplexed at the number of my fellow neighbors advocating to elect or re-elect more Republicans this November. Two years ago, Donald Trump ran on... more

Dear Editor, In her Oct. 8 letter to The Somers Record ("Scorrano's salary increase raises questions about town priorities," Page 23), Robyn Anderson raised concerns about funding for the... more

Dear Editor, I recently attended a question and answer program with the Democratic candidates for Somers Town Board. I saw what I expected from Supervisor candidate Theresa Clifford, who unsuccessfully ran... more

Dear Editor, "Signs, signs, everywhere a sign. Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind." The Five Man Electrical Band called it decades ago. As campaign season descends upon us, our town is once again... more

Dear Editor, As a Yorktown resident, I believe experience should matter when we choose our next town supervisor. This position carries responsibility for our tax dollars, essential services,... more

Dear Editor, Tanner McCracken has missed a disturbing number of meetings as a Mahopac Board of Education trustee, and also attended many online instead of in-person even after COVID. As he... more

Dear Editor, A candidate’s character should be of paramount importance to voters. Lord knows, Kevin Byrne and I have not always agreed on the issues. But I know if my town has a need, I can reach out to Kevin and he will do all that is possible to aid Patterson. Without Kevin, we would not have the historic sales tax agreement. There would be no sharing of the County ARPA funds. We would not have a fire training center for our fire departments. more

Dear Editor, Having been Gwen Burke’s neighbor for 15 of the 30-plus years that she has lived in Mahopac, I look forward to her being the next Putnam County legislator from our district. In addition... more

Dear Editor, I live down the street from Lincoln Hall, and now that this massive property is on the market, I have a simple question: Who will buy it — and what will they build? Could an... more

Dear Editor, Local government affects our taxes, schools, roads and the character of our neighborhoods. These decisions should be made by qualified candidates who have earned the trust... more