"As we pause for Thanksgiving, the two of us are especially grateful for the people who make this work possible every day. Our Halston Media staff shows up with commitment, creativity, and heart—often under tight deadlines and with more moving parts than anyone on the outside ever sees. We’re thankful for their professionalism, their loyalty, and the way they consistently rise to the occasion to serve our communities.
"We’re also deeply grateful for our family and friends, whose love, encouragement, and patience keep us going. And above all, we thank God for His blessings—for the gift of living in an amazing country, and for the freedoms we so often take for granted. The First Amendment allows us to tell stories, speak truth, and keep our communities connected. We don’t take that privilege lightly, and we’re truly thankful for it."
-Lauren and Brett Freeman, owners of Halston Media Group
"There are always so many things to be thankful for. I have an amazing family, a wonderful wife, and a handful of close friends. Add in a roof over my head, food in the fridge, and a big, happy dog, and I have a lot of gratitude in my life every day. I’m also thankful to have a job that lets me work with some truly talented people and be a part of several great communities."
-Tom Walogorsky, Halston Media Editor-in-Chief
"I'm thankful to have good health, which allows me to be active and have a boisterous social life. Of course, I'm glad I have somewhere to go on Thanksgiving. But I'm most thankful for having a job where I have an impact on so many people in my community, and the unending ways the appreciation comes back to me."
-Rich Monetti, Sports Reporter - The Somers Record & The Katonah-Lewisboro Times
"I'm grateful for my amazing family, friends and co-workers who keep me laughing with their constant support and love. They're the reason my life is filled with joy and plenty of good humor."
-Lisa Kain, Director of New Business Development
"There’s so much to be thankful for this year. I’m grateful for a partner, family, and friends whose unwavering support keeps me grounded when life feels overwhelming.
"I’m thankful to my team at Halston Media, who welcomed me with open arms and has my back every step of the way, and especially to Emile for every sentence we pick apart and headline we rewrite.
"I’m also grateful to the Yorktown community and my network of sources who have trusted me with their thoughts, feelings, and stories. While the work isn’t always easy, I feel incredibly lucky to do what I care so deeply about. Local journalism matters."
-Miranda Ferrante, Staff Reporter
"This Thanksgiving, I’m feeling especially grateful for my family. My little granddaughter, Sophia, is truly the light of my life—she brings joy, laughter, and love into every day. And as I look ahead to the new year, I feel even more blessed knowing that another granddaughter will soon be joining our family. Watching my children grow into loving parents themselves fills my heart with pride and gratitude. This season, I’m simply thankful for the beautiful gift of family and the happiness that grows with it."
-Corinne Stanton, Director of Client and Community Relations
"I'm thankful to have my health restored so that I can work and contribute once again. And I'm truly grateful for the family, friends, co-workers and the community who rallied around me in my time of need! I wouldn't be here without you!"
-Bob Dumas, Editor-at-Large
"I am forever grateful for my beautiful wife & family. So grateful for my grandchildren and all the surprises they bring! And how grateful I am for being part of a media company with a laser-focus on community."
-Paul Forhan, Vice President of Advertising Sales
The traveling I have the opportunity to experience
The work I do to keep me fulfilled
The friends I have to support & love me
The family I love, near and far, by blood, by marriage and by choice
Here’s to staying connected.
-Tabitha Pearson Marshall, Creative Director & Photographer
"I am thankful for the home I am blessed with, the love and support of my husband, my family, both near and across the globe, whose love and connection enrich my life in their own way. I appreciate the beautiful town that I live in that reminds me of the simple joys around me. I am thankful for a job that allows me to live and work right from home, giving me balance, flexibility, and the chance to savor each day fully. I am thankful for being able to see my children embrace their college journeys, sharing in their laughter, stories, and milestones whenever I can visit. Can’t end this without mentioning that I am grateful for my furbaby, my constant joy and little obsession."
-Vim Wilkinson, Editor of Hudson Valley Living
"I am thankful for my wife and kids, who amaze me every day and keep me on my toes. I am thankful for my friends and entire extended family who I enjoy spending quality time with. I am thankful to my colleagues at Halston Media who know the true meaning of hard work, perseverance and dedication to our clients. I am thankful for all my clients who trust me to help them grow their businesses. I am thankful that the Cowboys will not disappoint me in January. Here’s wishing everyone a healthy, happy and meaningful Thanksgiving and holiday season."
-Bruce Heller, Business Development Specialist
"I am thankful for the love, health and happiness of my family – both given and chosen! Grateful for the new friendships and the joy of reconnecting with old friends! Blessed to be surrounded by our fur babies and grand-fur babies who give love without limits! And of course, always thankful for that glass of wine at the end of the day!"
-Barbara Baldino, Media Consultant
"From a professional standpoint, I’m thankful to be able to write in a town that is as passionate about sports as I am, and that the people are as cooperative and as nice as they are, or otherwise I would never be able to do my job.
Personally, I’m thankful that I truly have the best family in the world, from my mother, to brother and sister, to my nephews, in addition to my dad and grandparents watching over me in heaven, and all the rest of the wonderful people in my family because without their support, I would not be able to do what I do either."
-Mike Sabini, Sports Reporter
"I'm thankful for my family (including some furry family members), friends, and my colleagues who make it a pleasure to cover the two communities I call home on the pages of Mahopac News and Yorktown News."
-Emile Menasché, Editor of Mahopac News and Yorktown News
"I am thankful for the opportunity to cover the athletic exploits of some of the finest Mahopac High School student athletes in NYS."
-Ray Gallagher, Sports Reporter
"I’m thankful for my family, friends, and extended families. After three decades in the media ad sales industry, this past year I started my own media company, and I’m incredibly thankful for my clients and media partners who trust me with their investments. God bless them—they’re helping keep both my business and my love of playing golf and travel alive.
"I’m grateful that God continues to watch over me and my family with full-time spiritual security detail on our health and well-being, no overtime requested.
"I’m thankful the Yankees made it to the American League Championship.
"And I’m thankful the New York NFL teams actually won two games each this season, which took many prayers, beers, chicken wings, patience, and possibly some behind-the-scenes divine negotiations.
"Feeling blessed and optimistic for what’s ahead."
-Chris Sniffen, Vice President, Print & Digital Sales
"I am thankful that I have reached the ripe old age of 70 without losing the child in me who still gets a kick out of dressing up on Halloween and handing out goodies to our little trick-or-treaters!"
-Carol Reif, Reporter
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