Alpha

Published 3w ago

ALPHA: Some balm for the bomb of toxic masculinity By Krista Madsen– I have everything—and nothing—to say. No words came for the benumbed first few days post-election, until—slowly then suddenly—a tangle of thoughts and dreams that had me awake at 3 am. Like t... More »

Out Of The Problem; Into The Solution –Political Commentary

Published 1m ago

I am a long-time Westchester resident. And for what feels like a majority of that very long time, I have seen the very same names occupying the very same elected offices. I believe there is a fine line between consistency -which can provide stability- and fami... More »

Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus Greater Bedford Chapter Endorse Kamala Harris for President

Published 2m ago

The Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Greater Bedford Chapter, is proud to formally endorse Kamala Harris as the next President of the United States. In a time when our country faces unprecedented challenges, from social and economic inequality to th... More »

The New VET PFAS Act 2023: A Turning Point for New York Veterans Affected by Toxic Exposure on Military Bases

Published 1y ago

By Jonathan Sharp– New York is home to 838,000 veterans and has the fifth-largest veteran population in the country. Most of these brave people trained at military bases nationwide while they were on active duty. However, a lesser-known fact about military bas... More »

The “Cancel Culture” Smoke & Mirrors Game

Published 2y ago

Opinion by Oliver Kreeger– You’ve heard it from every conservative in America—free speech is under threat. Every notable figure on the right, from Florida governor Ron DeSantis to the big man himself, Donald Trump, has railed against the “wokeness” that is all... More »

Traffic Is Not NIMBY

Published 2y ago

I write to address the Nov. 2 “opinion” piece by Alec Roberts on affordable housing in Irvington that pretends to be a neutral Q&A with the developer that withdrew from the proposed project at 76 N. Broadway. The piece, written by somebody who identifies himse... More »

Menthol Bans are Racially Biased Against Latino and Black Communities

Published 2y ago

Since 1996 the National Latino Officers Association (NLOA) has advocated against issues that adversely affect our Latino and Black communities. Today we respectfully request that Westchester County legislators carefully consider the repercussions of passing BI... More »

What Killed the Affordable Housing Proposal in Irvington? The Developer Responds

Published 2y ago

By Alexander Roberts– In an exclusive interview with The Hudson Independent, one of Westchester’s most successful affordable housing developers was philosophical about his company’s decision to pull out of a multi-family project proposed last April to Irvingto... More »

Westchester County’s Flavored Tobacco Ban Will Kill Local Businesses And Won’t Improve Community Health

Published 2y ago

By Peter Castro– Thirty-five years ago, my family opened the Broadway Blitz in Sleepy Hollow. It started as a gas station and repair shop. As more people began leasing cars, our customers didn’t need that service, so we transitioned the repair shop and convert... More »

It’s Digital Inclusion Week – What Does That Mean For Westchester?

Published 2y ago

By Margaret Käufer, President, The STEM Alliance— Researchers have shown that the greatest determinant of Covid-19 mortality was…internet access. It is a correlation, not a cause. But why are we surprised? Research also confirms that internet access determines... More »

Ensure Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care

Published 3y ago

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New Public Meeting Requirement Needs A Fix

Published 3y ago

In recent months (since the pandemic), members of Town Boards, City Councils, School Boards and citizen advisory boards have gotten used to meeting by Zoom–from the comforts of their homes. Recently, the Governor issued a directive requiring Boards (including... More »

Greenburgh and COVID’s Disparate Impact

Published 3y ago

By Daniel R. Weinfeld— Greenburgh’s active COVID cases are plummeting and approaching the lowest number reported since the pandemic began. Masks are starting to come off, restaurants are beginning to fill, and Metro North is getting busier. Admittedly the pand... More »

What does philanthropy look like in the middle of a pandemic?

Published 4y ago

By Laura Rossi– With the giving season officially underway and Giving Tuesday on December 1st fast approaching, the question looms large. For the wealthy, it may mean some changes around the edges but, overall, those who have given generously over the years ha... More »

The Case Against Divesting from Pharmaceuticals

Published 4y ago

Westchester County and our neighbors are world-renowned as home to some of the brightest scientists anywhere. Innovative, science-first companies make their home here and any leader who wants to represent this area needs to understand what makes it special. As... More »

Communities need their newspapers, and newspapers need their community

Published 5y ago

By JUDY PATRICK Vice president for editorial development, New York Press Association From afar, the COVID-19 pandemic is generating news of such terrifying magnitude that it is nearly too overwhelming to comprehend. Millions are suffering and thousands are dyi... More »

Point/Counterpoint – Matthiessen Park

Published 5y ago

Make Irvington Parks Friendly to All by Thom Thacker and Lisa Genn – We are Irvington residents who are proud to live in a welcoming and friendly community and believe it is time for the policies governing our parks to reflect these fundamental Village valu... More »

Editorial: Here’s to Our Small Businesses

Published 6y ago

The first full week of May, the 4th through the 11th, is Small Business Week, a time to celebrate the many enterprises — shops, services and restaurants — that line our main streets and give character to the rivertowns. As luck would have it, this celebration ... More »

Op-Ed: Saving a Vital Piece of History in Tarrytown: The Acker Farmhouse

Published 6y ago

by Richard Rose, Tarrytown Village Historian Living in a community like Tarrytown attracts residents who value the charm and atmosphere of a historic village. Tarrytown is full of life with its restaurants, RiverWalk Park, Music Hall a... More »

Letter from Police Chiefs – Marijuana Legalization

Published 6y ago

The Westchester County Chiefs of Police Association has asked The Hudson Independent, along with other news organizations, to publish their letter protesting the legalization of recreational marijuana. While the paper has not taken an editorial position for or... More »