Letters to the Editor - North Salem News

Twenty-five years later, a responsibility to remember

Dear Editor, Twenty-five years ago, on Sept. 11, 2001, our nation experienced a tragedy that forever changed America. For North Salem, 9/11 was not a distant event unfolding on television. It... more

9/25/26

Daniels’ climate leadership pays off for North Salem

Dear Editor, Through her leadership on the North Salem Climate Smart Community Leadership Committee (CSLC), Katherine Daniels delivers win-win outcomes for North Salem residents: saving... more

9/25/26

Lucas knows North Salem — and how to get things done

Dear Editor, In a small town like North Salem, experience matters. Our supervisor isn’t simply responsible for presiding over meetings. The job requires an understanding of town finances,... more

9/25/26

Lucas has earned another term

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my strong and enthusiastic support for the reelection of North Salem Town Supervisor Warren Lucas. Having recently retired after a career in law enforcement and public service, I understand firsthand the... more

9/25/26

Daniels offers experience and balance

Dear Editor, I am urging my fellow residents to vote this November for Katherine Daniels for North Salem Town Supervisor. Katherine Daniels, one of two Democrats on the Town Board, is now running for North... more

9/18/26

North Salem GOP gives out pocket Constitutions

Dear Editor, Constitution Week, observed Sept. 17-23, is an opportunity to remember that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans depend upon citizens understanding the document that protects them. For the... more

9/18/26

Lucas is a Supervisor residents can reach

Dear Editor, There are many ways to measure the effectiveness of a local elected official. Budgets, projects and accomplishments certainly matter. But as a North Salem resident, I think there is another... more

9/18/26

Lucas brings independence and experience

Dear Editor, My family has called North Salem home for a little over 50 years. By comparison, the Lucas family has been part of this community for generations. Warren Lucas grew up here, and his father... more

9/18/26

Local theater deserves a full house

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

9/18/26

Nonpartisan is not apolitical

Dear Editor, In a time when nearly every public issue is quickly sorted into red or blue boxes, it is worth remembering an important distinction: nonpartisan does not mean apolitical. The League of Women Voters is a... more

9/4/26

Help turtle hatchlings cross safely on Titicus Road

Dear Editor, Recently, I contacted my Town Board about a recent issue and one of the board members, Katherine Daniels, suggested I write to North Salem News as a way to spread awareness to our... more

9/4/26

Early voting changes campaign calendar

Dear Editor, When most people think about Election Day this year, they think of Tuesday, Nov. 3. But in New York, voting begins much earlier. In-person early voting for the 2026 General Election begins... more

9/4/26

Daniels brought needed planning to North Salem

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter in support of Katherine Daniels’ candidacy for Supervisor of North Salem. There are many reasons I support her. This letter will focus on just one. After seeing... more

9/4/26

One hug, two parties, shared humanity

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

9/4/26 | 1 comment

Democrats reject criticism over Trump rally letter and renew their criticism of Lawler

Dear Editor, North Salem Republican District Leader Paul Rinaldi implies that the North Salem Democratic Committee reacted to President Trump’s May 22... more

9/4/26

Hey, Cait, why won’t you debate?

Dear Editor, The North Salem Republican Town Committee believes the voters of New York’s 17th Congressional District deserve a full and open exchange of ideas before casting their ballots in what is expected to be... more

8/8/26

A defense of Congressman Lawler’s bipartisan record

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

7/31/26

The right experience for New York State Comptroller

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

7/31/26

North Salem Democrats challenge Lawler’s moderate image

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

7/10/26

Harckham’s budget claims called Orwellian

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

7/10/26