Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Sept. 30: Dog licenses: Editorial We comment on recent news that the state Department of Agriculture and Markets will cease its dog-licensure program on Jan. 1. We write: When big government cuts costs, it doesn’t always lead to overall savings. Sometimes cost-cutting… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Sept. 29: Gun laws: Editorial We comment on a study released recently by Mayors Against Illegal Guns that “draws a bead on states with slack gun laws and shows how those measures can translate into gun crimes.” We write: … The research… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Sept. 28: Miracle at JFK: Editorial We salute Capt. Jack Conroy, who piloted Westchester-bound Flight 4951 to safety Saturday night at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens. We write: When Flight 4951 landed 25 minutes late and at the wrong airport,... Read More →
Our colleagues at the Poughkeespie Journal will be talking live at 3 p.m. with Assemblyman Greg Ball, R-Patterson and Westchester County Legislator Michael Kaplowitz, D-Somers, candidates for the 40th district seat in the state Senate. Watch the conversation live.
Here’s a look at opinion content that was published Saturday, Sept. 25, Sunday, Sept. 26 and today, Monday, Sept. 27: Saturday, Sept. 25 Even while state attorneys general challenge key provisions and Republicans threaten repeal, the new health care law is being implemented. Here are two views of one of… Read More →
Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee, D-Suffern, met Thursday with members of the Editorial Board to discuss her candidacy. Here’s a clip in which she offers introductory comments: To watch session in its entirety, go to lohud.com/editorialspotlight and select the video you’d like to watch by clicking the “on demand” button.
Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, D-New City, and his Republican challenger for the 94th Assembly district seat, Frank Sparaco of Valley Cottage, met Thursday with members of the Editorial Board. Here’s a clip that includes introductory comments from both candidates: To watch session in its entirety, go to lohud.com/editorialspotlight and select the… Read More →
Here’s a look at opinion content published today, Sept. 24: Jim Russell: Editorial Westchester County Republican leaders were correct, we write, in deciding to withdraw their endorsement of Jim Russell, a perennial candidate from Hawthorne who is running against Rep. Nita Lowey of Harrison. It was reported earlier this week… Read More →
Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, D-Ossining, and her Republican challenger for the 90th Assembly district seat, William Gouldman, met Wednesday with members of the Editorial Board. Here’s a clip that includes introductory comments from both candidates: To watch session in its entirety, go to lohud.com/editorialspotlight and select the video you’d like to… Read More →
Jim Russell, the congressional candidate dropped by the Westchester County Republican party over a 2001 essay warning against racial mixing, is scheduled to appear on columnist Phil Reisman’s weekly radio show, today at noon. Reisman’s show, “High Noon,” airs from noon to 1 p.m. Thursdays on WVOX 1460 AM.