Today’s editorial roundup features Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times. Dumas and Marschhauser join host Brett Freeman to discuss local news and headlines, beginning with the story of Con Ed moving some electrical wires underground in Yorktown, as well as an upcoming project to bring sewers to 315 homes in the area. Marschhauser also talks about the ongoing debate regarding the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative in the Lakeland School District, and celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Support Connection organization, which provides  emotional, social and educational support to women, their families, and friends affected by breast and ovarian cancer. 

Dumas discusses his new profile on Carmel resident Joe Cunningham, who has developed a new app that connects contractors and customers together called “Got Work”. You’ll also hear about some exciting events that are returning to Mahopac-Carmel following the pandemic, updates and improvements being made to Croton Falls, a small hamlet in the town of North Salem, and a poll for Somers residents to make their voices heard on plans for wireless infrastructure. The show ends with a more detailed conversation about the equity versus equality debate in Lakeland, and how we can navigate this discussion in a respectful, civilized manner at the local level.

Episode Highlights:

• Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, join this week’s editorial roundup
• They begin with a story about Con Ed moving some electrical wires underground in Yorktown
• Yorktown is also bringing sewers to 315 local homes
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team in Lakeland - some argue this is Critical Race Theory in disguise
• Freeman commends Marschhauser on his impartial commitment to covering these issues at the local level
• 25th anniversary of Support Connection organization, which provides breast and ovarian cancer support
• They’re having a “Walk Wherever You Are” fundraiser on Sunday, October 3
• Dumas shares the story of USA Drains in Carmel, NY, owned by Joe Cunningham 
• Cunningham developed an app called “Got Work”
• The pandemic has pushed forward a lot of innovation and is changing certain things for the better
• Mahopac-Carmel Annual Street Fair is returning after being cancelled last year
• TYathalon for the Ty Louis Campbell Foundation has also returned this year
• “Back the Blue” police prayer walk in support of law enforcement
• “Psycho Circus” haunted house event is a fun, free Halloween attraction
• Plans for Croton Falls, NY, a small hamlet in the town of North Salem