What Are Your Credentials?



Dear Editor: Reading the second of the Courier’s poll re: Leibell v. Odell electability in Putnam County towns, I began humming: “There is nothing like a poll, nothing in the world.” And unequivocally, I can say there is nothing like the ones that the Courier, has foisted on the public, masquerading as scientific. Not only did I start singing but […]

Focus on Ball’s Public Record



Dear Editor: Say what you will about Assemblyman – and, alas, soon to be State Senator – Gregory Ball, he certainly has no shortage of apologists – two of whom, Dan Coombs and Bob Davidson, delivered spirited defenses of their man in last week’s Courier. Righteous indignation, contempt for common sense, a dose of sarcasm, and demonizing the opposition – […]

Voting for Ball and Katz



Dear Editor: I consider myself a Conservative Republican and I’d like to express some concerns I have, not only with the Republican Party, but also with the other major parties we have today. My first concern is with the Party I’m registered with. In my opinion the leaders of that Party have strayed from their core values, which to me […]

Vote For Vinnie



Dear Editor: Vincent Leibell serves us on the following Senate committees in 2010. Insurance, Labor, Civil Service and Pension (major reform creating Tier V), Environmental Conservation, Finance, Housing, Construction and Community Renewal, Veterans, Homeland Security and Military Affairs (Ranking Minority Member this year, was Chairman last year). Vinnie’s experience and connections are invaluable to Putnam County. His opponent, although well […]

Still Waiting On Leibell



Dear Editor: I was at the Mahopac Library last Tuesday night sponsored by CRCM to watch the debate between Mary Ellen Odell and Sen. Vincent Leibell. I was lucky enough to have my name picked to ask a question and it’s a question I’ve had ever since I started reading about Sen. Leibell wanting to be Putnam County Executive…” Why […]

GOP Lost Sight



Dear Editor: The Republican GOP has lost sight of what is important in an elected official. Of the five nominees who initially wanted to run against John Hall for New York’s 19th Congressional seat, they’ve justified their endorsement of Nan Hayworth with the rationale that she has the money to win. Frankly, I am insulted that the GOP thinks people […]

In Response to Hall



Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in response to the answer Congressman John Hall gave to the Courier’s question to the candidates regarding taxes in last week’s paper. At the end of Congressman Hall’s answer, he said “Ninety-five percent of Americans have had their federal taxes cut, unlike the 2001 Bush tax cuts, that benefited the wealthiest 2.2 percent”. […]

Voting for Steve Katz



Dear Editor: I will be voting for Steve Katz for the 99th Assembly seat during the Republican primary on September 14. I hope others in the district will do the same. There is a stark contrast between him and his opponent. We don’t need someone representing us that flip flops on issues or endorsements. Now his opponent is saying he […]

MARY JANE DUFFY



Mary Jane Duffy, 76, formerly of Brewster, died Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at her home. Born June 10, 1934, in Danbury, she was the daughter of the late Edwin G. and Josephine (Murphy) Fernand. Mrs. Duffy graduated from St. Peter’s Parochial School and Danbury High School and received her bachelor’s degree from Western Conn. State Teachers College. She was a […]

EDWARD G. MALONE JR.



Edward G. Malone Jr. of Yorktown died Sunday August 22, 2010, in Peekskill at the age of 86. Mr. Malone was born December 9, 1923 in Gloucester, MA, son of the late Edward G. and Della (Parsons) Malone. He graduated from Gloucester High School in 1945. Mr. Malone served in the Navy from 1946 to 1974, and participated in World […]