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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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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,
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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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...
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BY ANTHONY ENEA
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6/29/26
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'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...
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BY JOHN BART
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6/29/26
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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...
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BY KIM KOVACH
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6/29/26
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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...
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BY DON SCOTT
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6/29/26
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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...
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BRETT FREEMAN
Publisher | 6/17/26 |
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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...
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BY BOB DUMAS
Editor-at-Large | 6/11/26 |
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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...
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6/8/26
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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...
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6/8/26
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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...
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BY RICK MELÉN
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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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