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The death of a 5-year-old boy, nuclear power, and Afghanistan are just some of the topics lighting up the Patch comments board.

Armstrong Leaves Livestrong; The Right Choice?

"Whatever Armstrong may have done as a cyclist, Livestrong has done tremendous good for a great many people afflicted with cancer and their families. He and the others involved with Livestrong provide substantial support and inspiration. Resigning as CEO is probably beneficial to Livestrong from a PR standpoint. It's too bad that it is so hard to separate the good and the bad, even in the same person. There are so many athletes whose personal lives are as messed up as their professional lives. Armstrong, in his personal life, has set a wonderful example." -- Richard Mendes

Should Boys Be Allowed to Play Girls' Sports?

"what about the rights of everyone else? When girls on the other teams joined, they expected to be playing against other girls. Rules are rules. High schools can't offer everything to everyone. Does every school have a swim team, ski team, etc? Or what about a certain academic interest that the school doesn't provide education for? This is life. Let's not turn it into discrimination." -- Brenda Hughes

Afghanistan Reality Will Not Bow to Presidential Politics

"Thnak you for you service Chris and all the others who have gone over there. We continue to keep making the same fundemaental mistake. We imagine that other coultures understand Democracy as we do. The don't. Many in these places have little eductaion and not exposed to modern thought or history." -- Bob Rohr

[POLL] Where Do You Stand on Nuclear Power?

"It would be a big mistake to close Indian Point. This facility provides hundreds of jobs, and pays millions of dollars in taxes. Also, it is a significant supplier of energy for the region and If it was forced to closed down our cost of energy would increase." -- Jim

"Westchester county government is a corrupt, bloated mess. I literally can't think of one service I benefit from for my county tax dollars." -- RyeDad

Ty Louis Campbell Loses Battle to Cancer at 5

"I have learned more about life since hearing of Ty's trying life. Makes you really put things in perspective and to stop looking at all the negativity in life. I can only hope his legacy teaches this to others. His life and memories will live on in the good that we've all learned from Ty's experiences. The world has lost a favorite superhero. Thoughts go out to his family." -- Hmmm

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"Fly Super Ty Fly! You are an amazing little boy. You have mAde this world a better place. Seeing mud puddles and captain America, balloons, candy, has your beautiful smile written all over it! For me, every time I see those things I will know you are here watching over your family and all the other children going through the same battle. You are a blessing. Rest little Ty. . Lauren" -- Lauren

"I am an Italian American grandmother. I stand by what I said. Mr. Chamberain served our country in the U.S. Marines and had a long career as a corrections officer. Do not try to besmirch him now. Whatever happened that day, Mr. Chamberlain was agitated, but being taunted (especially with racial slurs) and harrassed in his own home was not the way to handle the elderly gentleman. The officers were out of line and the result is a tragedy." -- Rose

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Mary Too May 8, 2013 at 02:53 pm
Good question Allison, especially the STATE tax base. After all, Boston Post Road is a STATERead More highway, and any changes made to Boston Post Road will be decided upon and paid for by the STATE.
Ralph Petrillo May 3, 2013 at 01:11 am
Well there is definitely more community disapproval with the current plans then there is support. ARead More possible suggestion for the developer may be to cut the plans from 120 units to 60 units with no more then 120 parking spaces . The community is worried about the proposed plan with the idea of adding 240 to 250 additional cars a day causing congestion with respect to traffic.The developer can set aside funds to pay for a daily rush hour bus to bring his new tenants to the trains to cut down on an increase in traffic. The developer to gain public approval should give up on any non access to private roads or it maybe in the interest of the community to make some of their roads which are currently public into private roads whereby no one heading to the golf course or the condominiums could cross these private roads thereby making access to the condominiums quite difficult. As far as a gain in the tax base. with any development where there are no tax abatements, it may appear that tax revenues may increase , however it may turn out to be a zero sum game, where the additional revenue pays for new public sector costs that will come with this project from garbage, water service, police , education, and any and all other public sector costs. With development it is better for the developer to become part of the community . Orienta has great characteristics. Many in this community would like the developer to search for the mean between the extremes with respect to development.
Allison May 2, 2013 at 10:39 pm
David , can you please explain how having a luxury condominium building increases the tax base?