OPINION

Dick Hubert’s Worldview: France’s Macron speaks dark truths about Russia, Europe, and the West

Media exclusives aren’t usually front page news. But last week, at least in this country, TIME Magazine’s cover story interview with former President and current presumed 2024 Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump made headline news wherever I looked.

May 8, 2024

By DICK HUBERT Columnist

Letter: Dr. Ferrara will be a valuable asset to the Port Chester school board

From 1996 to 2011, I had the honor to serve as the principal of Thomas Edison Elementary School in Port Chester and the privilege of working closely with Dr. JoAnne Ferrara during her tenure as a professor in the Education Department at Manhattanville College.

May 8, 2024

Letter: A few minor corrections to last week’s tax receiver story

This letter is a rebuttal to the article in last week’s paper regarding the Receiver of Taxes for the Town of Rye.

May 8, 2024

Letter: Support JoAnne Ferrara for P.C. Board of Education

Port Chester has a tremendous opportunity to bring strong educational talent to its School Board with the election of Dr. JoAnne Ferrara.

May 8, 2024

Letter: Vote no on P.C. school budget

I would like to start off by saying that voting, especially at the local level, is so incredibly important. Electing the right people to oversee our local government and approve budgets that place our tax dollars in their care to run our schools, Village, Town or County is the most …

May 8, 2024

Letter: JoAnne Ferrara has the experience, expertise and passion our kids need

I am writing this letter to offer my ringing endorsement for JoAnne Ferrara for the Port Chester School Board. JoAnne and I met when my first-born attended Edison School. JoAnne worked closely with Dr. Eileen Santiago, the principal of Edison at that time, to usher in the little-known community school …

May 8, 2024

Letter: Dr. JoAnne Ferrara will bring decades of educational experience to the P.C. Board

Port Chester is very fortunate that someone with Dr. JoAnne Ferrara’s educational experience and profile has decided to run for the Port Chester School Board.

May 8, 2024

Letter: Vote for Ferrara and Burke

Please vote May 21 for JoAnne Ferrara and Sharon Burke for trustees of the Port Chester Board of Education.

May 8, 2024

Letter: Stay informed about applications to the P.C. IDA for tax relief

I make a habit of reading the fine print public notices and encourage everyone, not just readers of the Westmore News but everyone in Port Chester, to do so. Besides the notices of incorporations of small businesses, here you will find the notices and candidates for upcoming elections, as well …

May 8, 2024

Letter: Dr. Ferrara will bring experience and expertise to P.C. school board

The Sustainable Port Chester Alliance endorses JoAnne Ferrara for the Port Chester school board.

May 8, 2024

Dick Hubert’s Worldview: Liberal America vs. authoritarian America: the ultimate decision comes down to us

The prospect of anti-Israel, anti-Gaza war, and pro-Palestinian protesters turning Chicago’s streets into a 1968 rerun is giving me nightmares.

May 1, 2024

By DICK HUBERT Columnist

Letter: A message to college students protesting

In the fall of 1963 folk singer and songwriter Bob Dylan wrote a song called “The Times They are a-Changin’." In that song there is a line that fits today. That line reads, “Your sons and your daughters are beyond your command." They attend these Ivy League liberal colleges; they …

May 1, 2024

Letter: Burke and Ferrara excellent candidates for Port Chester Board of Education

I’m normally not happy with uncontested elections. Not only does a shortage of candidates reflect poorly the level of community engagement within our district, but healthy debate among a broader slate of candidates generally provides a more in-depth discussion of the issues that face us. Nevertheless, when I heard that …

May 1, 2024

Letter: Burke seeks re-election to P.C. school board

As a proud resident of Port Chester and the parent of three children in its schools, I am committed to the success of our school district, so I am announcing that I am running for re-election to the Board of Education.

May 1, 2024

Letter: Grow bag success

On Thursday, Apr. 18, despite the chilly temperature and damp weather, 35 volunteers came out to help with the newly-launched grow bag program in Port Chester—an amazing event that connects families with fresh, nutritious food they can grow in their homes.

May 1, 2024

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