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It doesn't seem like much good news is coming out of the U.S. Congress these days.
With the House and Senate nearly equally divided, agreement, consensus and compromise are hard to come by. The sound of grinding gears and not much progress seems...
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BY DON SCOTT
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7/31/26
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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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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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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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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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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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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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It Was Twenty Years Ago Today….
The Beatles' famous song on the St Pepper album starts with It was twenty years ago today that St. Pepper taught the band to play. For me, twenty years ago brings a cherished memory. It was exactly two decades ago...
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BY JAMES MARTORANO
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6/8/26
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For many individuals, estate planning naturally revolves around a spouse or children.
These are often the individuals who will step in during a crisis, make decisions and ultimately, inherit assets. But increasingly in my practice, I am meeting...
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BY LAUREN ENEA
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6/8/26
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President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Rockland County was more than just another campaign stop or political rally.
It was a major moment for the Hudson Valley and a reminder that suburban New York remains at the center of important...
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BY HOWARD HELLWINKEL
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6/8/26
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The New Ways Musicians Learn Today
There was a time when learning music followed a very specific path. You took lessons from a local teacher, practiced scales in your bedroom, maybe joined the school band, and hoped that years later you would...
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BY DUKE COVONE
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6/8/26
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In a previous story, I believe that I told you how my husband Al and I met when I was in the fourth grade, and he was in the second. Yes, a younger man!
We knew each other over many years and always exchanged pleasantries when I would go over to...
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BY MARILYN PELLINI
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6/8/26
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Voters head to the polls on Tuesday, June 23, for the primary election, which will select the Democratic candidate to oppose Congressman Mike Lawler in November.
The leading candidates appear to be Beth Davidson, Cait Conley, and Effie...
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BY DON SCOTT
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6/8/26
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On most trips, I’m happy to defer to a guide. I have a questionable sense of direction even in Katonah, so in a new city it’s practically a survival tactic.
But when it comes to craft beer? After visiting roughly 80 breweries, that’s my...
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BY JOHN BART
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6/1/26
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Fonts are one of those things most people don't think matter until they do.
It’s not like you walk into a restaurant thinking, “I hope they chose the right typeface for their menu.” But …
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BY ROBIN MURPHY
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6/1/26
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