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Summer has been busy for the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce! Along with many of you, we love a good parade. The Chamber had a small but enthusiastic group marching and riding in the Firefighters Parade. We were greeted by a lively crowd... more
The Center for the Digital Arts Gallery at SUNY Westchester Peekskill is thrilled to present Luke Bellas, a dynamic and visually captivating exhibition on view from Sept. 1 through Dec. 4. There will be a reception on Sept. 2. more
One question I commonly ask my clients is about their children's relationships with one another. At first, I often receive a puzzled look. However, the relationship your children have with each other often has a great deal to do with estate... more
If you’re a seasoned traveler, you’ve probably developed a few strategies for saving money when booking vacations. Maybe you compare prices, apply promotions, use onboard credits, or hold out for last-minute deals. Those tactics can certainly... more
Dear Editor, Downtown Somers depends on water and sewer lines most people never think about. Many of the buildings here still sit on old septic systems and water mains that predate most of us. That... more
We threw our annual spring party recently, and since the summer soiree season is kicking into high gear, it occurred to me to offer a few pointers to those hoping for a successful get-together. The invitations should reflect the purpose of the... more
I was recently at the center of a fairly big misunderstanding with family members. Details are not important. Let’s just say I misspoke, made some people uncomfortable, and came to regret what I’d done. I think most of us have been in this spot... more
Keeping Somers residents safe begins long before an emergency occurs. It requires planning, coordination, and strong partnerships among the organizations responsible for protecting our community. Under my leadership, the Town of Somers regularly... more
I remember when this country turned a spry 200. I was young enough that my mother had to explain what “bicentennial” meant. I marched in the parade in the Martha Washington costume she had sewn. Yes, that is me in the photo with my brothers and... more
This update addresses recent social media posts concerning our Universal Pre-K (UPK) funding and claims that the district is "leaving money on the table." While early implementation windows did leave funds unspent, our deliberate strategy is... more
Fifty years ago, audiences sat in stunned fascination as the film "Network" delivered one of the most memorable moments in cinematic history. Facing dismissal and emotional collapse, television news anchor Howard Beale threw aside professional... more
Dear Editor, I feel very strongly about keeping the Lewisboro Elementary School (LES) playground open to our community. My family and I just moved to South Salem last year and we love our new neighborhood. I have... more
When people choose to live in Bedford, they are choosing more than beautiful neighborhoods, excellent schools and a strong sense of community. They are choosing a place where safety matters and where protecting families remains a shared... more
On walks through the neighborhood, I am aware of the sights and sounds around me. I do not talk on the phone or stare down and scroll while I am walking. I look at the blue sky, the brilliant yellow sun, the leafy trees, the changing flora and... more
“Time spent with cats is never wasted." –Sigmund Freud Dr. Freud and I usually see eye-to-eye, except when it comes to cats. The excellent brewery you're about to read about has a cat theme. But thanks to a traumatic childhood scratching... more
Dear Dr. Linda, Thank you for the July 2 column. Our children and grandchildren had a lot of fun memorizing the Preamble to the Constitution while we ate our hamburgers and hot dogs at our son’s home celebrating the Fourth of July. Many of us,... more
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
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
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... more
A few weeks ago, I wrote about America’s 250th birthday with gratitude. I meant every word of it. This country is not perfect. No country is. But the American story remains one of the most remarkable... more
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