Double Wood Poles and Double the Cost? As residents travel along Route 6N in Mahopac, many have noticed the rows of old and new utility poles standing side by side. NYSEG refers to these as "double wood" situations. Seeing them raises an... more

Transferring your home to a loved one may seem straightforward, but it can have significant consequences for taxes, Medicaid eligibility and estate planning. Before making any transfer, it is important to carefully review all available options... more

'Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air.' -Ralph Waldo Emerson Like Mr. Emerson, I'm excited for summer and, shocker, summer beers! That got me thinking: why does a crisp pilsner or juicy session IPA seem to hit differently... more

Dear Editor, My perspective on this issue is shaped by both personal experience and a broader concern for parental autonomy and responsible... more

The month of June is filled with so many celebrations, parades and holidays, it’s a wonder that anyone can focus on school or work with so much going on. We celebrate holidays like Flag Day and Father’s Day in June. We celebrate school graduation... more

I like George Latimer. I like Mike Lawler. Both are serious and talented public servants, and both understand that politics involves talking to, engaging with, and sometimes compromising with people who disagree with you. So, I was excited when I... more

First, congratulations to the New York Knicks. I realize this may not sound especially impressive coming from someone whose most recent vivid NBA playoff memory is the night NBC interrupted the Knicks-Rockets Finals to show a white Ford Bronco... more

The home I have now in Mahopac might be one of the nicest places I have ever lived. It’s bucolic, serene, very green and teeming with wildlife. I did consider the 400-square-foot studio apartment I rented near the airport in Los Angeles that... more

Dear Editor, I am writing to wholeheartedly endorse Tanner McCracken for Putnam County Legislator representing District 8. Having served alongside Tanner on the Mahopac School Board for several years, I witnessed firsthand his unwavering... more

Dear Editor, I would like to thank the Yorktown Town Board for its work regarding Jack DeVito Field and Veterans Plaza. I moved to Yorktown 30 years ago to raise my family because of what a wonderful community it was—and still is today. My... more

Dear Editor, I write this because it is timely and important. The calendar has flipped and shortly it will warm up and the important election cycle begins. more

Dear Editor, I am writing to commend Congressman Mike Lawler for his dedication and successes during his tenure in office. As a representative of our communities, Congressman Lawler has consistently demonstrated his commitment to addressing the needs and concerns of his constituents. more

In the Hudson Valley, Summer Means Business As we inch closer to the start of summer, I can almost feel the anticipation in the air grow. The days are longer, kids are out of school, and the whole Hudson Valley seems to have exhaled at once. For... more

An imperfect match Now that the weather is warming up, It's time to get back on the court and whack the old ball around. I consider myself an avid tennis player, which is a nice way of saying I suck at it, or I would have said I was a GOOD tennis... more

Dear Editor, I was first introduced to Tanner McCracken long before he ever ran for office. About nine years ago, I was standing in line at DeCicco’s in Jefferson Valley with two of my daughters. Right next to the store is Jefferson Village, a... more

Dear Editor, We are religious leaders in the Town of Yorktown, from a variety of faiths, and we write in support of the housing “set aside” law proposed by the Yorktown Community Housing Board, which is scheduled for a public hearing on June 16 at the Town Board. more

It Was Twenty Years Ago Today…. The Beatles' famous song on the St Pepper album starts with It was twenty years ago today that St. Pepper taught the band to play. For me, twenty years ago brings a cherished memory. It was exactly two decades ago... more

Dear Editor, Supervisor Lachterman's recent piece ("A long-term fix for a broken intersection," May 7, Page 26) on the Route 118 and Underhill Avenue project is worth reading. Not for what it says, but for what it carefully avoids. He rightly describes the work as “a structural correction.” He stops well short of asking the obvious question: correction of what, exactly? And why? more

For many individuals, estate planning naturally revolves around a spouse or children. These are often the individuals who will step in during a crisis, make decisions and ultimately, inherit assets. But increasingly in my practice, I am meeting... more

Dear Editor, The May 19 vote sent a clear message. Voters approved the operating budget and the capital reserve drawdown but rejected the $24.5 million Lewisboro Elementary bond. more