Paul Hicks

A Bit of Local History

Holiday Seasons of Yesteryear From the 1870s into the first decade of the 20th century, the “Port Chester Journal” was…

5 months ago

A Bit of Local History

A Fourth Member of Congress from Rye Westchester County Executive George Latimer recently confirmed in a telephone interview that he…

6 months ago

Three Candidates for Three Seats in Rye City Council Race

Whether you vote on Election Day (Tuesday, November 7) or before, you will find four names on the ballot for…

7 months ago

In County Legislature Race, Two Rye Residents Face Off

In Rye’s election for Westchester County Board of Legislators in District 7, incumbent Democrat Catherine Parker is running for her…

7 months ago

Development in Port Chester Abounds; But Will it Be Good for Their Community and Ours?

United Hospital, which opened in 1914, served and treated countless local families before ceasing operations on the last day of…

7 months ago

Long Live Historic Trees

I hope the recent caterwauling about cutting down trees made many aware of the need to preserve large and historic…

8 months ago

A Bit of Local History

Newspapers, from 1868 to the Present How would you feel if there was no local newspaper to provide full and…

8 months ago

A Bit of Local History – Our Siwanoy Predecessors

Let us acknowledge our debt to the indigenous people who were living along the coast of Long Island Sound when the…

9 months ago

A Bit of Local History

Thinking Ahead to America’s 250th On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of…

10 months ago

Quite A Bit of Local History

During more than twenty-five years as a contributor to The Rye Record, I have submitted more than 150 columns under…

11 months ago