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There was a time in America when openly identifying as Jewish was simply an expression of faith, heritage and family. Today, for too many people, it has become a question of personal safety.
That reality struck me during Lake Mohegan Lake...
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BY ED LACHTERMAN
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7/24/26
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Bushra Mina, MD, chief of pulmonary critical care medicine at Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital, breaks down how wildfire smoke affects the body and how to stay safe.
1: What are the primary health concerns associated with wildfire smoke,...
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By Bushra Mina, MD
Chief of pulmonary critical care medicine Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital | 7/16/26 |
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The Putnam County Bureau of Emergency Services is advising residents to take precautions as dangerously hot and humid conditions are expected across the region through Wednesday evening. Heat index values are expected to exceed 100...
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BY THE PUTNAM COUNTY EXECUTIVE'S OFFICE
PRESS RELEASE | 7/14/26 |
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For many New Yorkers, the prospect of their estate being subject to a New York estate tax has become an issue of significant concern.
The New York estate tax exemption for 2026 is $7,350,000 per person, a relatively large amount for the vast...
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BY ANTHONY J. ENEA
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7/10/26
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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...
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7/10/26
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Dear Editor,
There has been an issue over development of a 15-acre parcel at 831 Route 35 in Cross River, formerly owned by two beloved and elderly sisters, Joyce and Lois Reynolds, whose roots extend deep in the hamlet’s settlement.
My...
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7/10/26
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If you were to ask the people running the show up in Albany about this year’s budget and legislative session, they would tell you that New York’s problems have been solved.
Unfortunately, the state’s $270 billion budget, an increase of $90...
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BY SERGIO ESPOSITO
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7/10/26
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
From:
Lauren Johnson
Appointed Member, Somers Partners in Prevention
Somers Parent
602-989-1395
laurenleilajohnson@gmail.com
Title: Championing Our Youth: Redefining How We Celebrate Sports in Somers
By: Lauren...
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BY LAUREN JOHNSON
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7/10/26
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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...
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7/10/26
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As a community journalist, besides English, you must be fluent in several languages. I speak cop, politician and school...
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BY BOB DUMAS
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7/10/26
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It’s Time to Stop Kicking the Can Down the Road
By Councilwoman Susan Siegel
How many times can Supervisor Lachterman kick the can down the road to avoid a decision that would secure the future of our two volunteer ambulance corps (VACs): the...
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BY SUSAN SIEGEL
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7/10/26
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There are moments when a newspaper should do more than report what is happening in a community. It should also create space for that community to pause, reflect and recognize something larger than the news of the week.
America’s 250th anniversary...
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BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 7/2/26 |
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To all my neighbors in Mahopac, thank you.
I am humbled and honored by your support.
Over the last few months, I knocked on thousands of doors across our district so I could hear directly from you as I...
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BY TANNER MCCRACKEN
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7/2/26
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I was seven or eight years old, growing up in Malaysia in the '70s and '80s. I remember a calendar that hung above our kitchen table. It showed mountains, fields of purple wildflowers and a crystal-clear stream flowing through the scene. The...
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VIM WILKINSON
Editor | 7/2/26 |
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Most people think their home is clean if it looks clean. Counters wiped. Floors swept. Bathroom presentable. And honestly, that’s fine. Nobody’s grading you.
But some homes feel different …
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BY ROBIN MURPHY
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6/29/26
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First, congratulations to the Class of 2026.
This is your moment, and it should be celebrated. You have earned the caps, the gowns, the speeches, the family photos, the parties and the chance to hear adults offer advice that you may or may not...
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BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 6/29/26 |
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Dear Editor,
As someone who stood alongside the Gorman family during the recent demonstration near their home, I feel compelled to share what I witnessed and to recognize the leadership shown by Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman.
The tragic loss of Sheridan...
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6/29/26
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Subjective vs objective review of local tax exemptions for developers
The Town Board has finally assembled a committee to review the commercial development tax exemption in Yorktown. The law provides a tax exemption on the increased value of...
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BY JANN MIRCHANDANI
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6/29/26
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Dear Editor:
This is in response to Dr. Linda Silbert’s latest, and ever-interesting article: “Should summer be for reading or fun?”
As a retired teacher, I always find Dr. Linda’s articles to be full of interesting, useful information, and/or...
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6/29/26
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Dear Editor,
After reading about rural communities around the country paying for the electricity that data centers use, I asked Google the question “Does ConEd supply electricity to data...
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6/29/26
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