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For many New Yorkers, the prospect of their estate being subject to a New York estate tax has become an issue of significant concern.
The New York estate tax exemption for 2026 is $7,350,000 per person, a relatively large amount for the vast...
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BY ANTHONY J. ENEA
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7/10/26
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If you were to ask the people running the show up in Albany about this year’s budget and legislative session, they would tell you that New York’s problems have been solved.
Unfortunately, the state’s $270 billion budget, an increase of $90...
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BY SERGIO ESPOSITO
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7/10/26
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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...
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7/10/26
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As a community journalist, besides English, you must be fluent in several languages. I speak cop, politician and school...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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7/10/26
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There are moments when a newspaper should do more than report what is happening in a community. It should also create space for that community to pause, reflect and recognize something larger than the news of the week.
America’s 250th anniversary...
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BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 7/2/26 |
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To all my neighbors in Mahopac, thank you.
I am humbled and honored by your support.
Over the last few months, I knocked on thousands of doors across our district so I could hear directly from you as I...
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BY TANNER MCCRACKEN
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7/2/26
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I was seven or eight years old, growing up in Malaysia in the '70s and '80s. I remember a calendar that hung above our kitchen table. It showed mountains, fields of purple wildflowers and a crystal-clear stream flowing through the scene. The...
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VIM WILKINSON
Editor | 7/2/26 |
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Most people think their home is clean if it looks clean. Counters wiped. Floors swept. Bathroom presentable. And honestly, that’s fine. Nobody’s grading you.
But some homes feel different …
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BY ROBIN MURPHY
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6/29/26
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First, congratulations to the Class of 2026.
This is your moment, and it should be celebrated. You have earned the caps, the gowns, the speeches, the family photos, the parties and the chance to hear adults offer advice that you may or may not...
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BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 6/29/26 |
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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...
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6/29/26
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Double Wood Poles and Double the Cost?
As residents travel along Route 6N in Mahopac, many have noticed the rows of old and new utility poles standing side by side. NYSEG refers to these as "double wood" situations. Seeing them raises an...
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BY MICHAEL CAZZARI
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6/29/26
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Transferring your home to a loved one may seem straightforward, but it can have significant consequences for taxes, Medicaid eligibility and estate planning.
Before making any transfer, it is important to carefully review all available options...
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BY ANTHONY ENEA
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6/29/26
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'Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.'
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Like Mr. Emerson, I'm excited for summer and, shocker, summer beers!
That got me thinking: why does a crisp pilsner or juicy session IPA seem to hit differently...
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BY JOHN BART
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6/29/26
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The month of June is filled with so many celebrations, parades and holidays, it’s a wonder that anyone can focus on school or work with so much going on.
We celebrate holidays like Flag Day and Father’s Day in June. We celebrate school graduation...
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BY KIM KOVACH
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6/29/26
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I like George Latimer. I like Mike Lawler.
Both are serious and talented public servants, and both understand that politics involves talking to, engaging with, and sometimes compromising with people who disagree with you. So, I was excited when I...
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BY DON SCOTT
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6/29/26
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First, congratulations to the New York Knicks.
I realize this may not sound especially impressive coming from someone whose most recent vivid NBA playoff memory is the night NBC interrupted the Knicks-Rockets Finals to show a white Ford Bronco...
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BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 6/17/26 |
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The home I have now in Mahopac might be one of the nicest places I have ever lived. It’s bucolic, serene, very green and teeming with wildlife. I did consider the 400-square-foot studio apartment I rented near the airport in Los Angeles that...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/11/26 |
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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...
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6/8/26
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An imperfect match
Now that the weather is warming up, It's time to get back on the court and whack the old ball around. I consider myself an avid tennis player, which is a nice way of saying I suck at it, or I would have said I was a GOOD tennis...
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BY RICK MELÉN
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6/8/26
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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...
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6/8/26
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