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Letter: Lawmakers Should Not Profit On Big Pharma

Dear Editor: To most people, it seems wrong that public officials stand to massively profit from decisions that the government makes. But sadly, our government is rife with conflicts of interest, particularly with the pharmaceutical industry. This is true of R... More »

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Adam Schleifer’s Gun Reform Plan is Our Only Hope

To the Editor: I am a member of the Lockdown Generation. We are the generation of students who practiced pulling the blinds and hiding under desks as frequently as we “stopped, dropped, and rolled.” We were the kindergarteners who sat in dark classrooms and gi... More »

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Fix Design Flaws on the Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge

March 30, 2020 Dear Governor Cuomo: We appreciate the State has its hands full at the moment. At the same time, preparations continue for completing the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge’s walking/cycling path. Thus, we bring this to your attention now so it can ... More »

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A Tribute to Richard Brodsky

Coronavirus has claimed the life of one of the true giants of State and local government. For 28 years, Richard Brodsky was Assemblymember for the communities in my legislative district, and had served on the Westchester County Board of Legislators before that... More »

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Safe Access to Bridge is Needed for Cyclists

To the Editor:   In a few months’ time, the Mario Cuomo bridge will open a spectacular bike path and walking path that will enable cyclists and pedestrians to cross over the Hudson River without a car. The new path will probably be a destination point for cycl... More »

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Letters – Lowey: A Great Representative of the People

To the Editor: I was saddened to read in these pages that Congresswoman Nita Lowey is retiring. With her retirement will come an end to a career of a woman who not only has represented her constituents, I among them, with honor and integrity, but more importan... More »

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Letters – Zoning Change Near Village Hall Should Not Be Allowed

To the Editor: Tarrytown’s riverfront is under attack! The Board of Trustees is proposing that, at their “sole discretion,” they be allowed to approve 10-story zoning for the land surrounding Village Hall.  35 feet is currently allowed but they want to increas... More »

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Dobbs Ferry “Mayor Bob” Bids Farewell–and Thanks

 In a final newsletter to his constituents, outgoing Dobbs Ferry Mayor Bob McLoughlin looks back–with satisfaction: This will be my final newsletter.  I’m honored and humbled that the good people of Dobbs Ferry chose me to serve and represent them as Mayor to ... More »

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All Are Welcome to the Church of the Magdalene

To the Editor, Over the last 125 years Church of the Magdalene in Pocantico Hills has been home to dedicated pastors and devoted parishioners. Some have spent a lifetime in the parish; others perhaps just the length of a single Mass. All have been welcomed. An... More »

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Point/Counterpoint – Matthiessen Park

  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 »

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Thanks to Community for Supporting Dobbs Ferry Library

To the Editor: On behalf of the board of the Friends of the Dobbs Ferry Library, I would like to extend a huge “thank you” to our local community for its generosity and support in ensuring that our recent capital campaign was a complete success. The donations ... More »

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Dangers of Potholes Should Be Addressed

To the Editor: Many NYS roads continue to be full of potholes and in desperate need of repaving. Unfortunately, NYS does not have adequate funds to repave roads in a timely manner or to promptly repair all potholes. A constituent of mine, Jeff Bogart of Hastin... More »

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Thanks for Making River Spirit Music & Arts Festival a Success

To the Editor: We are grateful to all who made Hastings’ Second Annual Waterfront Concert Series and River Spirit Music & Arts Festival successful. With the continued support from Hastings’ Mayor Niki Armacost and Village Trustees, as well as our sponsors, adv... More »

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Ode and Farewell to Tarrytown

by Amir Goren –  I’m feeling rather bittersweet about leaving my beloved adopted home of Tarrytown. I’ve now lived here for nearly a decade, imbibing the cozy historic-village architecture and “rustic chic” and accessible hills, roads, bridges, and parks of th... More »

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Phelps Opens Pediatric Center

On Thursday, September 12th, Phelps Hospital, a part of the Northwell Health system, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open what will be the tenth branch of the Cohen Children’s Physician Partners pediatric practice, the first outside of Long Island, where Nor... More »

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Letters: Thanks for Keeping Politics Out of Medical Exam Room

To the Editor: I write in praise of our New York State government leaders. Where other states pass laws that force women to endure unnecessary pelvic exams (Missouri) and government-forced pregnancy (Alabama), our elected officials improve the health of New Yo... More »

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