Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, are back again this week to join host Brett Freeman for the weekly editorial roundup. Brian starts things off by delving into the fallout from the use of a racial slur by a Republican district leader, as well as some holiday activities taking place in Yorktown and surrounding area.

Tom goes on to share some town budgeting and Schoolhouse Theatre news, some upcoming community events, and the State Championship football game. Bob then chimes in with information regarding parent protests, a potentially politically motivated investigation into the Election Commissioner, and the dedication of a bench to a developmentally delayed gentleman. He also reveals details regarding some upcoming events, and reviews the declaration by a local Assemblyman that he is not seeking reelection. 

Finishing up with the story of a well deserved induction into the New York State Veteran’s Hall of Fame, Brett and the gang offer their valuable perspective on all these topics and so much more as they provide yet another informative and thought provoking roundup here today.

Episode Highlights:

●  Three editors from the Halston Media team join today's roundup

●  Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News

●  Marschhauser begins with the fallout of the Republican district leader and Councilman Vishnu Patel in Yorktown.

●  The annual Turkey trot that takes place Thanksgiving morning benefits local food pantries through Senator Murphy

●  The menorah lighting was organized by the Chabad of Yorktown at the Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Field.

●  The menorah and Christmas tree lighting in Katana & at Lewisboro.

●  The Candy Cane runs, where the fire departments go around handing out Candy Canes in different neighborhoods.

●  The return of Yorktown's holiday electric Lights Parade.

●  In North Salem, the public hearing regarding the tentative budget for the town of $11.4 million this year, representing a 12% increase over the current budget.

●  The budget also incorporated a 3% pay increase for town employees, and the health insurance costs went up by a little over 12%.

●  The budget appropriated $500,000 for repairs and renovations to the Schoolhouse Theater, which was acquired by the town of North Salem recently and is to be used as a senior center and community use.

●  The Schoolhouse Theater is partnering up with the Hammond Museum and Japanese Stroll Garden putting on a performance of a play called ‘Canticle’.

●  The Elephant Hotel that's hosting Santa and his elves, and then the town Christmas tree lighting

●  The Tuskers football team is one game away from the State Championship

●  A fascinating story about parent protests

●  The other big story is an investigation into a Republican Election Commissioner by a Putnam County sheriff regarding possession of a forged instrument.

●  The contentious race for Putnam County Sheriff

●  Ken Schmidt heading the...