Dear Editor, This year, we have a rare opportunity to elect a serious candidate to the Putnam County Legislature. Gwen Burke has the exact resume we need to tackle our economic and... more

Dear Editor, With so many struggling with the triple whammy of high taxes, high food prices and high energy costs, it is good news indeed that a triple threat candidate – a... more

Local theater deserves a full houseDear Editor, There is something special about live theater that simply cannot be replicated on a screen. It brings people together, tells stories that make us laugh, think, remember and sometimes see the world... more

Dear Editor, I am a resident of Mahopac and am very disappointed with our representatives in town. I have reached out to the Town Board and Supervisor and never heard one word back... more

Dear Editor, As a longtime Putnam County resident, an NRA certified firearm instructor, a Putnam County Firearm Owners Association founding member and a first responder, I write to strongly endorse the... more

Dear Editor, I sometimes join the protest rally sponsored by Indivisible Yorktown on a Saturday. The others are mostly Yorktown residents. The thing about protests and rallies is that they unite like-minded... 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: 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, 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 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

This letter is in support of Alana Sweeny for the position of Mahopac Central School District School Board Trustee. Alana has been a homeowner in Mahopac for almost forty three years. In that time, she has been an active volunteer and has always... more

Dear Editor, In an era when too many political endorsements come with hidden strings attached, the Town of Carmel Republican Committee believes in simple truth in advertising. That is why we proudly and openly endorse Jaime Dickson, Joseph... more

Dear Editor, I read with interest the articles and letter to the editor regarding the Mahopac School District budget and bond proposals. I attend most work sessions and board meetings and am very aware of the inter-dynamics of the board... more

Dear Editor, There are 6,465 registered Democrats in Carmel. And for too long they have had no voice in their town or county governments. As the newly elected chair of the Carmel Democratic Committee, I am determined to change that. I have good reason to be optimistic. Last year’s Democratic candidates in Carmel significantly closed the gap on Election Day, coming closer to success than they have in decades. County-wide, Philipstown is solidly blue, while Putnam Valley, Patterson and Kent all elected Democrats in their town governments. Our town committee is growing, as well, and I am joined by a strong leadership team to achieve this goal. more

Dear Editor, I watched the Mahopac Board of Education meeting on March 12 and felt compelled to thank Trustee Tanner McCracken for standing up for the taxpayers of our community. While it would have been easy... more

Dear Editor, What started as the first warm spring-like day on March 9, Mahopac suffered double tragedies. An innocent 12-year-old boy riding his bike was hit by a truck while crossing Route 6N. All dedicated... more

Dear Editor, School board members are trustees — entrusted by this community, for our children. Right now, that trust is being violated. There is growing speculation that... more

A crisis center rejected — but the crisis remainsDear Editor, I am saddened and disappointed but not surprised by the Carmel Planning Board decision to reject the site plan application that would have brought a Crisis Stabilization Center to the... more

Carmel GOP backs Lombardi and KearnsDear Editor, A hearty congratulations to Frank Lombardi, our endorsed Republican candidate for Legislative District 8, and Robert Kearns, our endorsed Republican candidate for Carmel Town Supervisor. Both of... more

Rethinking gas, fracking and Indian PointDear Editor, Was just reading Don Scott’s piece about gas line installs ("The most regressive tax you've never heard of," Feb. 5, Page 19), and I have to ask, does anyone subsidize the cost of putting in a... more