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Dear Editor,
At the Aug. 6 Town Board meeting, residents learned that Somers is applying for a $5 million Water Quality Improvement Program (WQIP) grant to purchase the 28.8 acre Granite Pointe property....
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9/18/26
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Local theater deserves a full houseDear Editor,
There is something special about live theater that simply cannot be replicated on a screen.
It brings people together, tells stories that make us laugh, think, remember and sometimes see the world...
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9/18/26
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Dear Editor,
In a time when nearly every public issue is quickly sorted into red or blue boxes, it is worth remembering an important distinction: nonpartisan does not mean apolitical.
The League of Women Voters is a...
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9/4/26
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Dear Editor,
I sometimes join the protest rally sponsored by Indivisible Yorktown on a Saturday.
The others are mostly Yorktown residents. The thing about protests and rallies is that they unite like-minded...
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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...
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7/31/26
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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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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.
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6/8/26
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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.
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6/8/26
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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.
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6/8/26
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Dear Editor:
As a somewhat new resident of Westchester I have made it habit to obtain and read all of the local publications, yours included; I want to get the feel of the area and experience all my town has to...
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5/15/26
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Dear Editor,
In September 2025, during the last election cycle, the Town Board published an advertisement in this newspaper stating that it had “secured over $5 million in grants for infrastructure...
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4/30/26
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Dear Editor,
Joseph Lupo’s letter about the vigil at Reis Park was inaccurate, ill conceived and unfortunately consistent with MAGA extremism ("Vigil for Good and Pretti was disgraceful," April 9,...
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4/30/26
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Dear Editor,
This is the United States of America and we are all protected by the First Amendment.
The March 22 vigil honoring Renée Good and Alex Pretti, organized by former Town Board member Patrick DeSena, was really sad.
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4/10/26
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Dear Editor,
During the pandemic, a neighbor nailed a wood burned sign to a tree on Route 100. I read the sign every day, which said "Everything Will Be OK."
I still read the sign every day. It has become a mantra...
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3/27/26
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Before the SAVE Act, prepare your voter go-bag
Dear Editor,
A "go-bag" is a pre-packed bag containing essential items for survival that you grab in an emergency, like a wildfire or rising flood waters.
I’m suggesting you get together a new type...
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3/27/26
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Twenty food drives and counting for Sen. Harckham
Dear Editor,
When COVID-19 brought the world to a halt in the spring of 2020, Sen. Pete Harckham sprang into action.
Recognizing the needs of constituents and neighbors throughout New York's 40th...
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3/27/26
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Your generosity made hope possibleDear Editor,
At the Community Center of Northern Westchester, gratitude is at the center of everything we do. As we reflect on the past year, our hearts are full.
We extend our deepest thanks to the entire...
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3/27/26
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Dear Editor,
Your entire argument regarding immigration and the blame you attribute to Democrats is totally disingenuous ("No Kings-and no double standards," Oct. 23, Page 22).
Conservative Republican Sen. James Langford worked for many months with Democratic colleagues on a $120 billion comprehensive immigration bill. It was brought
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I am proud to support Erika Pierce for re-election to the Westchester County Board of Legislators, District 2. Since first being elected in 2021, Erika has been a tireless...
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10/31/25
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To the Editor,
I am writing to voice my strong support for the re-election of Legislator Erika Pierce in Westchester County’s District 2. Erika has been an outstanding advocate for people with disabilities and their families, and her work has...
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10/31/25
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