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For my birthday this year, I treated myself to something a little different: a matinee at the Stranger Things Broadway show.
If you’re a die-hard fan—or shopping for one—it actually makes for a great Christmas gift. I went on Nov. 1, and from the...
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BRETT FREEMAN
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The debate over Charlie Kirk at the PQ PTO's Trunk-or-Treat is really a debate about free expression
In the past few weeks, our community has been debating what belongs—and what doesn’t—at family events like Trunk-or-Treat.
Reasonable people can disagree on that question. But as publisher, I feel it’s important to step back and remind ourselves...
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BY BRETT FREEMAN
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12/11/25
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As we head into Thanksgiving, I’ve been thinking about what I’m grateful for—and the first thing that comes to mind is the people who’ve stood with us. Our long-time clients. The ones who don’t just buy ads, but who genuinely understand what we do...
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11/27/25
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The Nov. 4 election was a reminder of just how fragile public trust can be when basic systems fail.
The Westchester County Board of Elections’ handling of results was nothing short of unacceptable. By failing to include the early-voting tallies...
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It was only a matter of time before the left’s obsession with identity politics found its mirror on the right—reflecting the same poison in a different bottle.
For years, the left’s narrow focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion has treated...
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11/11/25
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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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This past weekend, thousands of people took to the streets in places like Brewster, Mount Kisco and Purdys as part of the nationwide "No Kings" rallies.
They marched with American flags, sang “This Land Is Your Land,” and held signs that read...
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By Brett Freeman
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10/21/25
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On Sunday, Sept. 29, outside the Yorktown Community & Cultural Center, a couple dozen protesters yelled “baby killer” and other epithets at people attending the Oct. 7 memorial, which was organized by several local Jewish community...
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BY BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 10/9/25 |
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Free speech, consequences, and what we can learn from Kirk
Last week, we reported on a School Resource Officer in Somers losing her post after making inflammatory remarks about Charlie Kirk.
While her words were ugly, I don’t believe she posed...
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9/19/25
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When news broke of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, my first thoughts weren’t about politics.
They were about my kids. Without any prompting from me, for many months now, they had been watching Kirk’s videos on YouTube. It struck me that someone I...
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This summer, I leaned hard into our family’s unofficial tradition: experiences over things. When it comes to birthdays and milestones, we’ve learned that roller coasters, water parks and tennis matches make for far more lasting memories than gift...
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9/2/25
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I didn’t set out to write this column. In fact, it was ChatGPT’s idea. What began as a casual inquiry—I had asked it for thoughts on a provocative article I’d just read—quickly became a …
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By Brett Freeman
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6/21/25
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The Palestinian Intifada has gone global, and it’s no longer something I can compartmentalize as distant or abstract. It’s personal—painfully and repeatedly so.My connection began over two …
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Brett Freeman
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6/2/25
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Every once in a while, I have to stop what I’m doing and give a shout-out to an employee who’s truly gone above and beyond.This one? She’s an absolute gem. One of the best assistants I’ve …
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Brett Freeman
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5/23/25
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If you’ve been wondering why my name hasn’t appeared in this column space recently, the answer is simple: I’ve been buried under a mountain of change.Behind the scenes, our team has been hard …
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Brett Freeman
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3/28/25
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Thank you, Lauren, for putting up with me on a daily basis. When we met in Washington, D.C., 23 years ago, it was love (and lust) at first sight. When we said our vows 3-1/2 years later, what …
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Brett Freeman
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2/13/25
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As a prospective member of a jury pool, I would likely be a prosecuting attorney’s worst nightmare.I have a deep-rooted belief in the presumption of innocence and a relentless commitment to …
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Brett Freeman
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1/17/25
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Dear Valued Readers,As the year draws to a close, we at Halston Media want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to you, our loyal readers, for your continued support. Through your engagement, …
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Brett Freeman
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12/28/24
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