Opinion

Banding together to spruce up the community
Opinion

Banding together to spruce up the community

Recently, the town board has been in discussions with Harrison EMS regarding the management of the town’s emergency service provider. The health and safety of our residents is of paramount concern and has been carefully considered throughout the discussion process. The town board is working to resolve any obstacles to […]

Orange you glad it’s March?
Opinion Sports

Orange you glad it’s March?

he funny thing about sports fandom is that, sometimes, it makes for strange bedfellows. As an avowed supporter of the Boston Red Sox, I’d rather chew off my right arm than root for the hated Yankees. But come August, if the Yanks find themselves out of playoff contention while the […]

Gun violence, the Feeley Fund and Springtacular
Opinion

Gun violence, the Feeley Fund and Springtacular

Recently, I joined other mayors from across the country who have signed a letter from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. This letter has been sent to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and calls on her to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, ATF, to take […]

Let’s not be elder-hostile
Opinion

Let’s not be elder-hostile

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hy do grandparents and their grandchildren get along so well? They share a common enemy. Okay. Old joke. But the truth is, they share another common enemy that is not a relative. It’s risk. When it comes to kids and seniors alike, society’s goal seems to be creating a zero-risk […]

Spring cleaning reminders and spring holiday cheers
Opinion

Spring cleaning reminders and spring holiday cheers

As a reminder, the Westchester County Mobile Shredder (for residents only) will be in Harrison this Saturday, March 26. Residents may bring confidential personal papers for shredding to the Metro-North parking lot (corner of Harrison and Halstead avenues) from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can bring up to four […]