On today’s episode, host Brett Freeman welcomes back three editors from our Halston Media newspapers: Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. They join the podcast to discuss the week’s biggest national and local headlines, beginning with Governor Cuomo’s resignation following numerous allegations of sexual harassment. They offer their predictions for what might happen next, and whether Governor Cuomo will be indicted. You’ll also hear an update on mask mandates within local school districts and statewide, and Dumas details a rather eventful encounter he had while receiving his second COVID-19 vaccination. Finally, Marschhauser, Walogorsky, and Dumas tell Freeman what’s been going on in their respective towns this week, and give listeners a preview of the exciting stories they’re working on next.

Episode Highlights:

• Three editors from the Halston Media team join the show today to discuss current news and headlines 
• Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News; Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News
• After their conversation on the podcast last week, they were all very surprised that Governor Cuomo actually resigned
• Internal politics going on within the Democratic party of New York state
• Mask mandates within different school districts and the state as a whole
• Some believe future Governor Kathleen Hochul will issue a statewide mask mandate
• Bob Dumas shares an eventful experience he had while receiving his second COVID-19 vaccination
• Nothing has been officially decided regarding mask mandates for North Salem athletics
• Marschhauser is working on a story with regards to a global semiconductor shortage that’s affecting car dealerships massively
• The used car market is on fire right now
• Walogorsky shares an update on the Vox Restaurant story in North Salem
• Dumas discusses a recent town board meeting in Mahopac

Quotes

“Last episode, I said that Cuomo wasn't going to resign, and he resigned a few days later.”

“I think we're all kind of scrambling because nobody thought that he was actually really going to step down over this. So I feel like we're kind of in uncharted territory.”

“When it's partisan split down party lines, usually these things drag out, but he had so much pressure from his own party. I think that's ultimately what resulted in what we saw last week.”

“Listen, I'm sympathetic without a doubt to people who have hesitation [about the vaccine]. I personally believe it’s a personal choice. But to hear someone say that it's going to turn you into a zombie and it's about population control, I think that's crazy as well.”

“The kids had to wear masks while walking to the soccer field. But once playing, they can take their masks off, which makes absolutely no sense. Because if you're going to spread it - they're breathing on top of each other as they're kicking the ball.”

“As far as North...