Joining Brett Freeman on the show today is Dr. Rodd Stein. Dr. Stein is a pediatrician with Northern Westchester Hospital, and is a graduate of the Sackler School of Medicine at Tel Aviv University. Today, Dr. Stein discusses the baby formula shortage being experienced nationally and offers his expertise on what nursing mothers can do to keep their babies healthy in the midst of this crisis. Dr. Stein explains the current situation with the baby formula shortage and how he has seen less cases lo...
Jun 01, 2022•9 min•Ep. 38
On this week’s episode of Hudson Valley Uncensored, host Brett Freeman is joined by regulars Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News , and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times , plus Carol Reif, managing director of North Salem News and The Somers Record , and reporters Whit Anderson, Gino De Angelis, and Sophia Caselnova. First up, Marschhauser reports on the Board of Education elections in Lakeland, Yorktown, and Katonah Lewisboro. As predicted, the incumbents ...
May 26, 2022•28 min•Ep. 37
On this week’s episode of Hudson Valley Uncensored, host Brett Freeman is joined by regulars Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record ; Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News ; and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times , plus reporters Gino De Angelis, Whit Anderson, Sophia Caselnova, and Tom Bartley. The episode kicks off with an announcement about Halston Media’s new monthly publication, The Mount Kisco Bedford Times. Its coverage area i...
May 18, 2022•38 min•Ep. 36
Editorial Roundup and Dr. Paul Strombom on Colorectal Cancer Awareness This week on Hudson Valley Uncensored, Brett Freeman has an interview with colon and rectal surgeon Dr. Paul Strombom from Phelps Hospital to talk about Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Then, later on in the episode, he also is joined by regulars Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record , Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News , and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Tim...
Mar 28, 2022•22 min•Ep. 35
On this week’s episode of Hudson Valley Uncensored, host Brett Freeman is joined by some new guests—Jessica Einterz, reporter for The Katonah Lewisboro Times and Yorktown News , and Whit Anderson, reporter for The Somers Record and North Salem News . Also joining them are regulars Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News ; and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times. New reporter Einterz starts us off ...
Mar 14, 2022•30 min•Ep. 34
Today, host Brett Freeman is joined by a very special guest, Senator Pete Harckham of the 40th Senate district in the state of New York. The Senator is here to answer questions on topics ranging from bail reform to his bill on ADUs to redistricting in NYC. Joining Brett in asking the questions are Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record , Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times , and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News . Our first questi...
Feb 28, 2022•35 min•Ep. 33
Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record , Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times , and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News , join host Brett Freeman for today’s weekly editorial roundup. The episode starts with some sad news about a fire in Heritage Hills which resulted in the death of a woman and her dog and a discussion about keeping safe and helping out in the wake of disasters. Marschhauser then reports on the long-running problems ...
Feb 24, 2022•38 min•Ep. 32
Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman for this weekly editorial roundup. Marschhauser kicks off by discussing the new state law coming into effect that's upset some people in town. The law provides that if a residence is built on any property, even if it's in a commercial zone, that residential unit is allowed to build an accessor...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min•Ep. 31
Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record; Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times; and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, join host Brett Freeman for this weekly editorial roundup. Walogorsky kicks off the discussion by explaining a possible real estate development in Baldwin Place by Urstadt Biddle Properties. In this development, everyone shopping at HomeGoods will be relocated to Mohegan Lake, with another larger retail store coming....
Jan 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 30
Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record , and Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times , join host Brett Freeman for today’s weekly editorial roundup. Walogorsky begins by talking about Illuminate Somers, a tour of the town’s holiday lights and decorations, and then the guys discuss other local festive attractions. Elsewhere, Somers’ library is appealing for funds for upgrades, and Walogorsky highlights The Friends of Karen, a North Sal...
Dec 13, 2021•33 min•Ep. 29
Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times , and Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News , join host Brett Freeman for today's weekly editorial roundup. Dumas begins by talking about goose culling at the Mahopac Lakes, describing how geese poop over the area and create health hazards, especially on the beachfront, and explains the different methods of reducing the goose population. He also notes that some people, like Town Councilwoman Suzanne McDonough, oppose the pra...
Dec 06, 2021•31 min•Ep. 28
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 budg...
Nov 29, 2021•42 min•Ep. 27
Jonathan Schneider is a local business owner, the name of which, due to its strict compliance department’s regulations, cannot be shared here today. He also happens to be Brett’s best friend, a fact that is clearly evident as, together, they engage in a lively conversation that covers a vast array of topics in this latest episode of Hudson Valley Uncensored. Everything from the history of the press to current events such as the Rittenhouse trial to the Black Lives Matter movement are discussed i...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 21 min
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, join host Brett Freeman for today’s weekly editorial roundup. Walogorsky begins with a recap of several Veterans Day events that were held in North Salem and Somers. He talks about the recent release of both town budgets, the latest in local sports, and shares a feel-good story involving a woman who gave birth at hom...
Nov 15, 2021•36 min
On today’s editorial 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, join host Brett Freeman to discuss the exciting results of November 2’s election, voter trends in the Hudson Valley, and how these compared to national outcomes. The group also looks into Democratic/Republican breakdowns across municipalities, the tendency for people to vote based on per...
Nov 09, 2021•32 min
Reporter Nick Trujillo of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times joins Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, as well as Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, for this week’s editorial roundup with host Brett Freeman. Trujillo begins with the sudden and tragic loss of Emily Rose Storm, who died by suicide on October 10. Trujillo also talks about the “Festival for Our Future,” which was held at the Lewisboro Town Park, and gives an update on the 2022 budget for York...
Nov 01, 2021•25 min
Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, join today’s editorial roundup to discuss local news and headlines in the Hudson Valley with host Brett Freeman. They begin with the latest on upcoming town elections in great detail, the most controversial and heated races, as well as the dangers of having one-party dominance in local government. Next Walogorsky det...
Oct 25, 2021•35 min
On today’s editorial roundup, Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News, Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, join host Brett Freeman to discuss the early retirement of Mahopac School District Superintendent, Anthony DiCarlo, the release of a private conversation recorded between Putnam County Sheriff Bob Langley and Carmel Town Supervisor Kenneth Schmitt, and this year’s local budget season. Yo...
Oct 19, 2021•41 min•Ep. 21
Joining today’s editorial roundup are Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, and Carol Reif, reporter for The Somers Record and North Salem News. They discuss the story of Lakeland Superintendent Brendan Lyons’ recent resignation, vandalism in North Salem, future planning for Croton Falls, and Reif breaks down every twist and turn of her recent celebrity interview. You’ll also hear an update o...
Oct 11, 2021•24 min•Ep. 20
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 initiat...
Oct 05, 2021•36 min•Ep. 19
Weekly Editorial Roundup Returning on this week’s editorial roundup is Bob Dumas, editor of Mahopac News. Today Bob joins Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, as well as Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, to give listeners a health update after his recent 16-day stay in the hospital due to a diabetic foot ulcer. Dumas talks about the outpouring of support and well wishes he has received, and host Brett Freeman shares some of ...
Sep 29, 2021•31 min•Ep. 18
On this week's editorial roundup, host Brett Freeman welcomes two new voices from our Halston Media team: Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times reporter, Nick Trujillo; and our Director of Client Content and Marketing, as well as our Business and Special Sections editor, Vim Wilkinson. Trujillo and Wilkinson join the show along with Brian Marschhauser, editor of Yorktown News and The Katonah Lewisboro Times, and Tom Walogorsky, editor of North Salem News and The Somers Record, to discuss...
Sep 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 17
Neil Herman is a retired FBI agent and was one of the lead investigators involved with US counterterrorism operations after the first World Trade Center bombing in 1993. He worked for the FBI from 1974 until his retirement in July of 1998, and he is currently a resident of Somers. Today Herman joins host Brett Freeman to discuss the many incidents of international and domestic terrorism that he investigated over the course of his distinguished career with the FBI. He begins with a detailed timel...
Sep 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
On this week's editorial roundup, host Brett Freeman welcomes back our Halston Media newspaper editors: 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. They begin by discussing the recent flooding around Lake Mahopac, local events being planned to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, and a moving military tribute held by the Yorktown Lions Club. They review u...
Sep 06, 2021•34 min•Ep. 15
On this week's editorial roundup, host Brett Freeman welcomes back our Halston Media newspaper editors: 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. They discuss local news and headlines, beginning with several special events to memorialize the upcoming 20th anniversary of 9/11. They offer updates on mask and vaccine mandates in their respective school district...
Aug 31, 2021•24 min•Ep. 14
On today’s episode, host Brett Freeman welcomes back our Halston Media newspaper editors: 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 local headlines, beginning with an update on marijuana dispensaries in Yorktown. Marschhauser explains that despite the town board voting to opt out of marijuana dispensaries, there was a local petition to ov...
Aug 25, 2021•25 min•Ep. 13
Joining the show today is former New York State Assemblyman and former State Senator Greg Ball. Ball represented the towns in our newspaper coverage area, Mahopac, Somers, Yorktown, North Salem, Katonah, Lewisboro, and other surrounding towns, from 2007 to 2014, before moving to Fredericksburg, Texas and embracing family life on the farm. Today he speaks with host Brett Freeman about his time in politics, where his journey has taken him since leaving New York State, and how entrepreneurship has ...
Aug 23, 2021•41 min•Ep. 12
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 ...
Aug 18, 2021•27 min•Ep. 11
Today’s guest is Assemblyman Kevin M. Byrne of the 94th District in the state of New York. Byrne resides in Mahopac with his wife, Briana. He is a Republican, and in 2018 he was one of the five state legislators with the highest rating by the Conservative Party of New York. Byrne joins host Brett Freeman to discuss the recent resignation of Governor Andrew Cuomo, why he feels it’s important for the impeachment investigation to move forward, and he offers his thoughts on why other scandals surrou...
Aug 16, 2021•31 min•Ep. 10
At the top of today’s episode, host Brett Freeman welcomes 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 discuss the recent downfall of Governor Andrew Cuomo, and the calls for him to resign following numerous allegations of sexual harrassment and sexual assault. You’ll hear their thoughts and opinions as they deliberate about extreme accou...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 9
