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Opinion 05/23/13

From The Desk Of The DA: Child Abuse Takes Many Forms

by Janet DiFiore, Westchester County District Attorney   Comments (2)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Children are among the most vulnerable in our community, and we as parents, caregivers and concerned adults have a shared responsibility to provide environments that keep them safe and ...

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Opinion 05/02/13

Send Us Your Letters To The Editor, Ossining

by Nathan Bruttell    Comments (1)

OSSINING, N.Y. – We've been asked by many of our readers whether The Ossining Daily Voice will publish letters to the editor. The answer is yes. We want to hear your opinions.

Angry ...

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Opinion 03/21/13

Jenkins Commends Cuomo, State Legislators On Budget Agreement

by Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ken Jenkins   Comments (2)
Opinion 02/05/13

Letter: Westchester D.A. Discusses Animal Cruelty

by Janet DiFiore, Westchester County District Attorney   Comments (21)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – For many of us with pets, a dog or cat is lovingly treated as a member of our family. For some, an animal is seen as a target for maltreatment or physical ...

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Opinion 01/31/13

Letter: Ossining Generator Purchase Questionable

by Miguel Hernandez    Comment

OSSINING, N.Y. – The Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email ossining@dailyvoice.com.

I am responding to the Village of Ossining Board of Trustees' intent to purchase a gas-guzzling emergency generator at its Indian Brook water filtration plant and other locations. It is an option. However, it ...

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Opinion 01/02/13

Westchester DA: Real Estate Ads Can Lure Burglars

by Julie Curtis   Comments (6)

Janet DiFiore is the Westchester County District Attorney.

As District Attorney and chief law enforcement officer in Westchester County, I want to wish you and your family a safe, happy and ...

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Opinion 01/02/13

Column: Celebrating Metro-North's 30th Anniversary

by Howard Permut    Comment
Opinion 12/28/12

Letter: Dem Leader Criticizes 'Compromise' County Budget

by Brian Donnelly   Comments (2)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The former Executive Director of the Westchester County Democratic Party, Marc S. Oxman, sent this letter to The Daily Voice giving his take on how the 2013 county budget was passed Dec. 10.

Having voted for the 2013 Astorino budget, Democratic legislators Michael Kaplowitz and Virginia Perez are, no doubt, taking great delight in ...

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Opinion 11/14/12

From The Westchester County DA: Holiday DWI Enforcement

by Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore   Comments (2)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - As District Attorney and chief law enforcement officer in Westchester County, I am once again reminding drivers about the unlawful and deadly serious consequences of driving while ...

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Opinion 10/23/12

Letter: Former Educator For Sandy Galef

by Lana Hiller, Briarcliff Manor resident   Comment

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. – The Briarcliff Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. To submit your letter, email briarcliff@dailyvoice.com.

As a former educator, I know how important it is to be educated about the issues that impact us most. That is one reason I will be voting for Sandy Galef for reelection to the New York State ...

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Opinion 10/19/12

Letter: Sierra Club Supports Galef

by George Klein   Comment

OSSINING, N.Y. – The Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to nbruttell@dailyvoice.com.

I am writing in support of Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, a dedicated advocate for the environment in New York State. With Sandy’s legislative record, there is no doubt that she is an environmental champion for our district and our ...

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Opinion 10/18/12

Letter: Galef's Effort Goes Beyond District Lines

by Andrea Black Jeffries   Comment

OSSINING, N.Y. – The Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to nbruttell@dailyvoice.com.

For many years Sandy Galef was my assemblywoman. When I needed to obtain custody of my husband’s medical records, I called Sandy. When a terminally ill friend was in the hospital and needed help, I called Sandy. When a ...

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Opinion 10/16/12

Letter: Transplant Recipient Supports Sandy Galef

by Rudy A. Masry, Galef supporter   Comments (1)

CORTLANDT, N.Y. — The Cortlandt Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to cortlandt@dailyvoice.com.

To the Editor,

Sandy Galef is a tireless worker for her constituents. She has sponsored so many legislations on health, education, taxes and other areas. A quick look at her web site ...

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News 10/09/12

Letter To The Editor In Support Of Sandy Galef

by Andrea Black Jeffries, Galef supporter   Comment

CORTLANDT, N.Y. — The Cortlandt Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Letters may be e-mailed to cortlandt@dailyvoice.com.

To the editor:

For many years Sandy Galef was my assemblywoman.  When I needed to obtain custody of my husband’s medical records, I called Sandy. When a terminally ill friend was in the ...

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Opinion 10/02/12

From The Desk Of The Westchester DA: Elder Abuse

by Janet DiFiore   Comments (6)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - As we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month this October, I would like to share with you an initiative our office has undertaken to address one of the most significant forms of ...

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Opinion 09/15/12

Letter: Westchester Gets Tough On Drivers Who Text

by Janet DiFiore   Comments (6)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. ‒ The following letter was submitted by Westchester County District Attorney Janet DeFiore. 

To the Editor,

As District Attorney and chief law ...

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Opinion 08/15/12

Letter: Robo-Call Law A Step In Right Direction

by Assembly member Sandy Galef   Comments (1)

OSSINING, N.Y. ‒ The Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor. Letters may be emailed to cortlandt@dailyvoice.com.

To the Editor,

Over the years, I have spoken ...

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Opinion 06/30/12

Sandy Galef Applauds Passage of 'Lauren's Law'

by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef   Comments (1)
Opinion 06/19/12

Letter: Vote Carvin in Republican Congress Primary

 Comment

The Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor. To submit your letter email llavoie@thedailyvoice.com.

Letter to the Editor:

I am writing to urge all of my fellow ...

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Opinion 06/06/12

DA Warns Ossining Parents of Dangers of Teen Drinking

by Janet DiFiore   Comments (3)

This is the time of year when many teenagers celebrate important milestones like prom and graduation. While we want our children to enjoy these occasions, we also have an important responsibility as parents to ...

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