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A Vote For Mondaire Jones

In recent weeks Congressman Lawler has taken out ads blasting former Congressman Mondaire Jones for being a “radical.” I think the accusations are unfair. And encourage voters to re-elect Mondaire Jones to Congress. Former Congressman Mondaire Jones was an eff... More »

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Watch How Lawler Votes On The Important Bills

To the Editor, Despite his opponents’ debunked claims to the contrary, Democratic Congressional candidate Mondaire Jones is far from a wide-eyed, left-wing radical. In fact, he has moderated a number of his positions since his previous stint in Congress. So if... More »

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Make Our Utilities Switch to Green Energy Sources

Dear editor, As the country and the rest of the world experience another year of scorching heat waves, private for-profit utility companies — who we rely upon for our basic necessities like heating, cooling and electricity — are keeping us reliant on climate-w... More »

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Sleepy Hollow’s Climate Action Plan Comes Together

To the editor: At the August 6th work session of the Sleepy Hollow Board of Trustees, the discussion was interrupted by a crashing and banging outside the window. What could it be? After pausing the meeting, the Mayor concluded it must be the sound of a sudden... More »

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We Need More Voting Boxes

I have been calling on the Board of Elections to place voting drop voting boxes outside convenient locations in Westchester County for over four years. These drop voting boxes enable voters to conveniently drop off their ballots 24 hours a day at convenient an... More »

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Is This Intersection Too Dangerous?

In recent weeks some residents have expressed concerns about safety at the intersection of Mountain Road and Saw Mill River Parkway. Any safety improvements will require NYS Department of Transportation involvement. I’m writing to you to ask your thoughts abou... More »

Kudos to Mondaire Jones for Putting Interests of the World First

To the Editor: I would like to thank former United States Congressman Mondaire Jones for endorsing George Latimer for Congress and highlighting a major reason for doing so: George’s support of Israel. Congressman Jamaal Bowman’s critical stance on Israel highl... More »

A Plug for Repair Cafes

To the Editor: Earlier this month the town of Greenburgh sponsored one of the best community events I ever attended – the Greenburgh Repair Café. I’m writing this letter to encourage the community to support a similar event: the Irvington Repair Café which is ... More »

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Kudos to Irvington’s Mayor and Board of Trustees

Residents: The Town of Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee applauds Irvington Mayor Jon Siegel and the village’s Board of Trustees for emphatically rejecting opposition to the flying of Pride flags during Pride Month this June. We also appreciate that t... More »

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In Support of George Latimer

To the Editor: In recent weeks some Democrats and Republicans in Congress have done something very positive – they have started to work together. They approved a package to help Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan. They prevented a shutdown of the federal government. A... More »

A Big Boost for Local Journalism

The just approved New York state budget includes a payroll tax credit for local news outlets. With the passage of this bill NYS is the first state in the nation  that is incentivizing the hiring and retaining of  local journalists. The passage of the budget co... More »

Art Show in Hartsdale

Over 40 local artists will be participating in an artist  market on Saturday April 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Richard Presser Park in Hartsdale.  Richard Presser Park is located off of Central Ave -just minutes away from the new Barnes & Noble store.... More »

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Put a Bus Stop in Chauncey Square

An online petition started just last weekend calling for safety improvements at the crossing leading to the Chauncey Square shopping center, movie theater, hotel and apartments (Saw Mill River Parkway/Lawrence St.) has already been signed by over 1,000 people–... More »

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A Warning to Speeders in Greenburgh

There is a lack of constant police presence on all roads in the region–state, county, local. It’s impossible to be on every street nonstop. I think this concept could encourage drivers to comply with the law. Paul Feiner The Town of Greenburgh now has a digita... More »

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Show More Support For Sleepy Hollow’s Volunteers

As a long-time resident of Sleepy Hollow and a volunteer committed to making our Village a better place, I am upset to read the political statement published by United Sleepy Hollow candidate Matthew Presseau. With his statement and negative tone, he belittles... More »

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Sleepy Hollow Should Move Elections to November

Letter to the editor of Hudson Independent Sleepy Hollow voters have a chance to decide during our upcoming March 19 election whether they want to move our annual Village elections from March to November, in addition to voting for three trustees out of a field... More »

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Greenburgh Applies for a Rte. 119 Bike Land

The town of Greenburgh has submitted a grant to New York State that could lead to the construction of a bicycle/pedestrian path along Route 119 from the South County and North County trail to the Mario Cuomo bridge. If the grant is approved and if the path is ... More »

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In Support of Local Journalism

The loss of three local weekly newspapers (the Scarsdale Inquirer, Rivertowns Enterprise and Bedford Review Record) is a setback for democracy. These  local publication provided area residents with important information about the community.  The  election cove... More »

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