OPINION
Dick Hubert’s Worldview: The American media—seeking ‘just facts’ in a dangerous, polarized environment
We have a lot to be thankful for, and fearful of, this Holiday Season. That’s why I want to make the case that if it were not for the work of determined and committed “just the facts” journalists internationally, nationally, and locally, our gratitude, and our fears, would not be …
Letter: The rationality of terrorism
Many years ago, when the shadow of global nuclear war was not encroaching on Western civilization, my sister wrote an essay on the topic of the “irrationality of terrorism.” She wanted my perspective, as her professors clearly stated that she must provide arguments for terror “irrationality.” Because the narrative was: …
Dick Hubert’s Worldview: Name stamps: a new standard for stifling write-in candidacies in New York State?
Politics is weird in New York State, let alone Westchester County. Take the neighboring Town of Harrison. In my last column, I left you up in the air as to the outcome of the Nov. 7 election for Supervisor/Mayor. As I write on Dec. 9, it’s still an embarrassing legal …
Letter: George Latimer delivers results, not rhetoric
The last number of years has brought political mayhem. While the majority of us would like to blame that solely on one party or the other, sadly, neither side has a monopoly on the disarray in Washington.
Letter: Ring lost and found
I recently had a personal experience that has renewed my faith in the goodness and honesty of people. On Saturday evening, Dec. 9, I attended a rock ‘n’ roll concert at Stepinac High School.
Letter: George Latimer for Congress!
George Latimer has always been a friend of Rye Brook. He knows the issues that are important to our village and its residents.
Letter: Support Israel, but don’t disrespect American flag
I am writing this letter as a US Navy combat veteran and a veteran’s advocate. I am a member of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the American Legion, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). I have been a resident of Port Chester since 1972.
Letter: Thinking of the library
This year, instead of wasting money on useless “presents,” many if not most of which will only end up further burdening the environment with yet more garbage, and which more often than not are bought simply to save face, why not donate instead to our great Port Chester-Rye Brook Public …
Dick Hubert’s Worldview: National political chaos creeps into local politics with maddening results
The political circus in Washington is creating a sideshow in our neck of the woods.
Dick Hubert’s Worldview: Medical records malpractice: a national scandal now personal
As I write this, post-Thanksgiving, I am recovering from a medical emergency. It involves how our hospital and health records are kept. I am infuriated.
Real Estate Reflections: Survive the flood: Tips and tactics for flooding and insurance
Are you prepared for the next big storm? In recent years, Westchester County has experienced record amounts of rainfall. Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the county, and it can cause devastating damage to your home and your belongings.
Letter: Let’s break the United States into two separate nations
Not since the Civil War has America been so divided. Permissiveness, ultra liberalism and the far left woke agenda lunatics have split this nation in half. But I believe we can save it.
Dick Hubert’s Worldview: Flaco the Owl stalks real vermin to survive; Trump calls opponents vermin to thrive
It’s Thanksgiving Weekend. Let’s start with some heartening news. And then, let’s not look away from the awful.
Leaf blowers, our sanity, and the environment
Rye Brook’s seasonal ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, set to go into effect on the first of May, is certainly a step in the right direction—but merely a step: electric leaf blowers create noise, too.
