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I was already in a melancholy mood when I learned of the Oct. 16 passing of Ace Frehley—best known as the original and iconic Spaceman lead guitarist of KISS. Like a lot of guitarists from my generation, the album KISS Alive!—especially Frehley’s...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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10/31/25
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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken"
–Oscar Wilde
We’ve been going to the Blazer Pub for decades and always enjoyed their terrific fare, hospitality and libations. However, I always sensed there was more to the Blazer. A recent visit...
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By John Bart
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I just finished the paper that you delivered to my mailbox last Thursday (Sept. 25). After reading it, I suggest you remove all artifice and rename the publication The North...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
Karen Roach is retiring. Her professionalism and service attitude have been a major asset to the town and its citizens. We are fortunate to have a candidate who is...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I have been a full-time resident of North Salem for nearly 25 years and have served on many town-related boards and community organizations.
With the retirement of our...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
Randi Bowen is the best selection to replace Karen Roach in the Tax Office.
I’d first like to thank Karen Roach for her years of service to our community. She has done an...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I am writing to express my support for James "Bo" DePaoli for the office of Highway Superintendent of the Town of North Salem. I have lived in North Salem for 50 years and...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
Karol DeLuce is the person best suited to fill North Salem’s office of Receiver of Taxes.
Karol has proven accounting, finance and management experience. Her former employers...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I am writing this letter in support of the candidacy of Karol DeLuce for the position of Tax Receiver of North Salem.
I am a Town Councilman. I see first-hand the work...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I would like to extend my congratulations to Braille Diaz for being honored at Congressman Mike Lawler’s Hispanic Heritage Changemakers Awards held earlier this month in Rockland...
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10/31/25
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Republican Committee highlights community service, scholarship and civic programsDear Editor,
The North Salem Republican Town Committee (NSRTC) extends our warmest greetings and continued commitment to our neighbors, friends and fellow citizens....
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I am writinge to encourage the citizens of North Salem to vote for Karol Deluce as our Receiver of Taxes. Her experience in accounting as well as her many years in various areas of...
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10/31/25
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Support DeLuce for Receiver of TaxesDear Editor,
I'm writing to ask North Salem residents to vote for Karol DeLuce for Receiver of Taxes this coming election; Karol has had years of experience in finance and accounting and is, in my...
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10/31/25
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As voters head to the polls in our area on Nov. 4th, many will be surprised to learn that most, if not all, of their local races are uncontested.
In Bedford, five local offices will have only one candidate on the ballot. With concerns on the rise...
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By Don Scott
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10/31/25
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One of the issues that commonly arises when engaging in estate planning for a client is whether it is better to utilize a joint Revocable Living Trust or two separate Revocable Living Trusts for a married couple.
The answer is relatively easy if...
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By Anthony J. Enea
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10/31/25
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If you think we're biased, you’re right. But not in the way you think.
People know my political ideology. I don’t hide it. I write Publisher’s Memos. I say what I think about national politics, free speech, media, immigration, Israel—you name it....
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10/31/25
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On the Civil Right Act At a "Prove Me Wrong" event, when asked by a student if he would get rid of the Civil Rights Act if he had the opportunity, Kirk responded by saying:
"No, I think you should have a one-page bill that says that racial...
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By Brett Freeman
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10/31/25
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Are You Able to Change Your Mind?
Especially when it comes to politics and religion, almost everyone remains intractably glued to their positions or beliefs. Even in the...
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By James Martorano
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10/31/25
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A congregation of celebration
Two weeks ago Gidget (The Cutest Dog in the Land) and I showed our civic appreciation by attending "Celebrate Somers" day at the Towne Center. We met some nice people, browsed the local businesses, saw some adorable...
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By Rick Melén
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10/31/25
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Before addressing 529 Plans and/or trusts for education and related savings, let me begin by saying I am reluctant to recommend a UTMA (Uniform Transfer to Minors Act) account as a means for saving for the education of a child and/or grandchild,...
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10/30/25
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