Dear Editor, I feel very strongly about keeping the Lewisboro Elementary School (LES) playground open to our community. My family and I just moved to South Salem last year and we love our new neighborhood. I have... more

Dear Editor, In the July 2 edition, the North Salem Democratic Committee devoted nearly 800 words to Congressman Mike Lawler and President Trump's May 22 visit to Rockland Community College... more

Dear Editor, This November, New Yorkers have an opportunity to elect a State Comptroller who brings decades of private-sector financial and business experience to one of the state’s most... more

Dear Editor, Was Congressman Mike Lawler really successful at “threading the needle” at his May 22, 2026 rally? Lawler is at the center of an identity crisis of his own making. Is he a moderate Republican working with Democrats in a... more

Dear Editor, There has been an issue over development of a 15-acre parcel at 831 Route 35 in Cross River, formerly owned by two beloved and elderly sisters, Joyce and Lois Reynolds, whose roots extend deep in the hamlet’s settlement. My... more

Dear Editor, In reading the Opinion Piece by Senator Harkham in the June 18th edition of the paper, in many aspects, is a misleading propaganda document. “The New York State Senate Majority fought long and hard for an array of important wins... more

Dear Editor, As someone who stood alongside the Gorman family during the recent demonstration near their home, I feel compelled to share what I witnessed and to recognize the leadership shown by Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman. The tragic loss of Sheridan... more

Dear Editor: This is in response to Dr. Linda Silbert’s latest, and ever-interesting article: “Should summer be for reading or fun?” As a retired teacher, I always find Dr. Linda’s articles to be full of interesting, useful information, and/or... more

Dear Editor, After reading about rural communities around the country paying for the electricity that data centers use, I asked Google the question “Does ConEd supply electricity to data... more

Dear Editor, My perspective on this issue is shaped by both personal experience and a broader concern for parental autonomy and responsible... more

Dear Editor, I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Tanner McCracken for Putnam County Legislator representing District 8. Having served alongside Tanner on the Mahopac School Board for several years, I witnessed firsthand his unwavering... more

Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Yorktown Town Board for its work regarding Jack DeVito Field and Veterans Plaza. I moved to Yorktown 30 years ago to raise my family because of what a wonderful community it was—and still is today. My... more

Dear Editor, I write this because it is timely and important. The calendar has flipped and shortly it will warm up and the important election cycle begins. more

Dear Editor, I am writing to commend Congressman Mike Lawler for his dedication and successes during his tenure in office. As a representative of our communities, Congressman Lawler has consistently demonstrated his commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of his constituents. more

Dear Editor, I was first introduced to Tanner McCracken long before he ever ran for office. About nine years ago, I was standing in line at DeCicco’s in Jefferson Valley with two of my daughters. Right next to the store is Jefferson Village, a... more

Dear Editor, We are religious leaders in the Town of Yorktown, from a variety of faiths, and we write in support of the housing “set aside” law proposed by the Yorktown Community Housing Board, which is scheduled for a public hearing on June 16 at the Town Board. more

Dear Editor, Supervisor Lachterman's recent piece ("A long-term fix for a broken intersection," May 7, Page 26) on the Route 118 and Underhill Avenue project is worth reading. Not for what it says, but for what it carefully avoids. He rightly describes the work as “a structural correction.” He stops well short of asking the obvious question: correction of what, exactly? And why? more

Dear Editor, The May 19 vote sent a clear message. Voters approved the operating budget and the capital reserve drawdown but rejected the $24.5 million Lewisboro Elementary bond. more

Dear Editor, My family and I would like to express our deepest gratitude to members of Vista and... more

Dear Editor, As our June primary season draws near, we are starting to see more and more commentary on our political issues. That’s a good thing! I weed out the attack flyers and the mailers from candidates who... more