I am a 17-year-old high school student in Mahopac, New York. We both attended Chicago's Riot Fest, last week, and I want to express my viewpoint about the GWAR performance. At Riot Fest 2025 in Chicago, the heavy metal band GWAR shocked... more

Dear Editor, It is that time of year that leaves will be changing and mornings are getting colder. It's also that time that we will be voting in midterm elections. As a resident of Somers for over 60 years, I have seen a lot of change, both good... more

We Need a New Yorktown Town Board By: Jennie Sunshine If you look at the Yorktown town website, www.yorktownny.org, you’d see countless pictures of trees and greenery and pages touting our Revolutionary War history and our expansive parks and... more

Dear Editor, A recent article in The Somers Record (Sept. 18th) by its editor, Tom Walogorsky (“Assassination shockwaves reach Somers”) got me thinking along two lines of inquiry: first, the reassignment of SRO Tanisha Blanche due to her on-line... more

Dear Editor, One crisp morning in Carmel, my family and I strolled through the neighborhood, kids skipping ahead, chasing squirrels. Between two houses, I spotted a crumbling concrete structure, rusted rebar jutting out like a trap. It sat just... more

Somers is standing still while the future races ahead. With aging septic systems and missed infrastructure opportunities, our town risks falling behind — unless we choose to lead. The 2025 Town Board election offers a chance to demand momentum, not just maintenance. While past and present boards have emphasized senior services, open space preservation, and public safety, these reflect the baseline of what we expect from local government. True leadership means anticipating challenges, driving innovation and building a future worth inheriting. more

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,... more

Estate planning today must include a plan for your digital footprint — the never-ending trail of online accounts, files, photos and information you leave behind.  If you are anything like me, your digital footprint is dilapidated at best and... more

"Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and happiness." -Thomas Jefferson Thomas Jefferson nailed it. Farming is not just about food on the table. It contributes more than 5... more

I enjoy walking outdoors in October. I notice the changing colors of the leaves on the trees, the faint scent of wood smoke in the air, and the abundance of wildlife. I don’t see any pigeons on my walks. Pigeons get a bad rap. Flocks of pigeons... more

Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Brett Freeman’s Publisher’s Memo titled:  “My son saw the video of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. What happens now?” (Sept. 18, Page 10).  In his paean to Charlie Kirk, Freeman rightfully states:... more

Bedford libraries deserve support, not disparagementDear Editor, I was offended by Tom Bartley's story "Bedford libraries seek funding increase" (Sept. 18, Page 4). The tone of the story was particularly negative and arrogant. To say that our... more

Before you praise Charlie Kirk, listen to his own wordsDear Editor, I disagree with your opinion article ("Liberals, I get why you're upset," Sept. 25, Page 14). To say you covered the peaceful protest in response to the death of George Floyd... more

I had no intention of attending last month's Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black on Long Island. None. This year was the 45th meeting of the European stars against the stars of the American Tour. Past golf tournaments at Bethpage have been a... more

Karol Deluce is the right choice to continue Karen Roach’s legacyDear 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... more

Former GOP chair backs Randi Bowen for Receiver of TaxesDear Editor, As a former chairman of the North Salem Republican Town Committee, I have had the privilege of working with many individuals who have stepped forward to serve our community.... more

Beyond party lines: Randi Bowen pledges fair service for every taxpayerDear Editor, As the election on Nov. 4 approaches, I am eager to share my vision and commitment as a candidate for Tax Receiver in the town of North Salem. With over 25 years... more

Dear Editor, Karol DeLuce has decades of experience during which she honed every skill needed to excel as the next tax assessor of North Salem. A former... more

Dear Editor, Your gratuitous effort to "balance the rhetoric" for those on the left after admitting to throwing plenty of red meat to conservatives in past columns rings hollow ("Liberals, I get why... more

Dear Editor, The North Salem Republican Town Committee is proud to recognize and thank Ward Hanaburgh for his many years of dedicated service as our Town Superintendent of... more