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If they are, that’s not such a bad thing.
I know what you’re thinking. Sleeping is a nuisance, but a necessary chore. After all, some very successful people felt that way and got by with as little as possible: Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, and...
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By James Martorano
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
After reading the article “Tensions flare outside Yorktown memorial for Oct. 7 victims” in the Oct. 9 issue, I was very disheartened to hear about the protesters and comments made.
To...
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10/31/25
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Dear Editor,
I find myself sounding like a broken record, but at least once a week there is someone who drives up the hill here in Mohegan lake, and cuts off all the traffic. I have...
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10/31/25
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Dear Dr. Linda,
Our fourth-grader had to write a Halloween story.
Since my wife and I were both wrapped up with family problems, we didn’t have time to check his story before he handed it in. We told him to type it on the computer because spell...
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10/31/25
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We recently went to a zoo that began like most other zoos, but didn't end up that way.
I'll get to that.
The Wild Animal Park in upstate Chittenango starts out with a walk through the various habitats, where animals can observe the odd behavior...
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By Rick Melén
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10/31/25
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I was already in a melancholy mood when I learned of the Oct. 16 passing of Ace Frehley—best known as the original and iconic Spaceman lead guitarist of KISS. Like a lot of guitarists from my generation, the album KISS Alive!—especially Frehley’s...
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BY EMILE MENASCHÉ
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10/31/25
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“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken"
–Oscar Wilde
We’ve been going to the Blazer Pub for decades and always enjoyed their terrific fare, hospitality and libations. However, I always sensed there was more to the Blazer. A recent visit...
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By John Bart
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10/31/25
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One of the issues that commonly arises when engaging in estate planning for a client is whether it is better to utilize a joint Revocable Living Trust or two separate Revocable Living Trusts for a married couple.
The answer is relatively easy if...
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By Anthony J. Enea
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10/31/25
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Yorktown is facing its share of challenges. But we also have choices in how we deal with them.
From establishing a vacant building registry to reviewing costly tax exemptions to updating our 15-year-old Comprehensive Plan, we need both immediate...
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By Jann Mirchandani
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10/31/25
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If you think we're biased, you’re right. But not in the way you think.
People know my political ideology. I don’t hide it. I write Publisher’s Memos. I say what I think about national politics, free speech, media, immigration, Israel—you name it....
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10/31/25
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On the Civil Right Act At a "Prove Me Wrong" event, when asked by a student if he would get rid of the Civil Rights Act if he had the opportunity, Kirk responded by saying:
"No, I think you should have a one-page bill that says that racial...
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By Brett Freeman
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10/31/25
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Good Morning,
Please see the attached Letter to the Editor.
Subject: Letter to the Editor
Jann Mirchandani proposes same tactics as Socialist Mamdani
Dear Editor,
In New York City, Democratic Socialist Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani has...
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10/31/25
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To the editor
As a long-time resident, I write to you today to tell you about someone special to this town, Sergio Esposito. This guy really cares about Yorktown from advocating for our local businesses to solving problems for our...
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10/31/25
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Are You Able to Change Your Mind?
Especially when it comes to politics and religion, almost everyone remains intractably glued to their positions or beliefs. Even in the...
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By James Martorano
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10/31/25
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A congregation of celebration
Two weeks ago Gidget (The Cutest Dog in the Land) and I showed our civic appreciation by attending "Celebrate Somers" day at the Towne Center. We met some nice people, browsed the local businesses, saw some adorable...
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By Rick Melén
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10/31/25
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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...
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10/31/25
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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...
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10/31/25
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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,...
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10/30/25
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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...
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BY LAUREN ENEA
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10/30/25
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"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...
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BY JOHN BART
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10/30/25
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