Author Archive for Faith Ann Butcher
Foster Optimistic About Peekskill During State of the City Address
By Rick Pezzullo Peekskill Mayor Mary Foster delivered her State of the City Address last week, highlighting a surge in new businesses and plans for redevelopment and public improvement projects. “Peekskill continues to prosper as a city. We have made great strides in improving the quality of life for our residents and maintaining fiscal responsibility,” [...]
Police: Former Brewster Cop Barricades Himself in Mahopac
A Mahopac man, who was once on the force of the Village of Brewster and City of Yonkers police departments, barricaded himself in his home and encouraged a confrontation with law enforcement on Friday, March 30, according to the Carmel Police Department. Patrick Frezza, a 50-year-old Mahopac resident, allegedly got in a verbal argument with [...]
Peekskill Celebration Announces Paddle Art Contest
Organizers of Peekskill Celebration 2012, scheduled for August 3 – 4, at Peekskill Riverfront Green Park, Peekskill, are conducting their second annual Paddle Art Contest under the theme “Celebrating the Hudson Valley.” The contest is free and open to students in grades kindergarten – sixth, students in grades seventh-12th, and adults 18 years of age [...]
Getting Found on Google and the New Mobile-Social Imperative
Just when you thought you had this whole Google thing figured out, the world went mobile and your social influence just became a game-changer in the fight for page No.1 search engine placement. After recently attending the SES NY Conference & Expo, a leading search and social marketing event, I remain convinced that there’s one [...]
Three Tied to Russian Organized Crime Arrested in Carmel
Three men have been arrested for allegedly selling fraudulent 18K gold in Carmel, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators believe that the men arrested are part of an organized crime ring having ties to the Russian Federation that has operated in areas on the east coast reaching from Vermont to Florida. The Sheriff’s [...]
Photos: Children Egg-cited over Mahopac Egg Hunt
Hundreds of families came to the fields of Mahopac High School to participate in the eighth annual egg hunt organized by the Carmel Parks and Recreation Department held on Saturday, March 24. Children were split into two groups–up to kindergarten and first and second graders. They were then set free to gather eggs filled with [...]
Walmart Envisions Supercenter Across from Cortlandt Town Center
By Rick Pezzullo Walmart has been one of the most successful stores at the Cortlandt Town Center, but store officials say they’re looking for bigger and better things. “It’s been a great location for us,” said Edward Premo, an attorney for Walmart. “We like ownership. Having ownership of a store is important to us. We [...]
PHOTOS: Hudson Valley Gateway Experience
Hundreds of Hudson Valley residents attended the Hudson Valley Gateway Experience on Saturday, March 24, at The Mansion on the Hill at Colonial Terrace Conference Center. It was a fun-filled, jam-packed day that allowed people to find out how to save money and time, get free information on home and life improvements, and sample foods, [...]
Michelle Imbaquingo Named 2012 Youth of the Year
The Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester (BGCNW) announced that Michelle Imbaquingo of Mount Kisco has been recognized for her commitment and outstanding contributions as the club’s 2012 Youth of the Year, the highest honor awarded by the club to a member. The National Youth of the Year Program, a Boys & Girls Club [...]
Buyer Found for Armonk’s Ehrman Pool; Set to Open for Season
A private buyer has been found for the financially strapped Anita Louise Ehrman Pool in Armonk but questions arose last week about whether North Castle officials could have been more transparent. Terms of the sale to the North Castle Pool and Tennis Club LLC, which will own and operate the aquatic facility and 11.6-acre parcel, [...]
Public Service, Friendly Fun on the Menu at Local Soup Kitchen
The volunteers who staff the Putnam Community Action Program’s lunchtime soup kitchen in the basement of the Grace Assembly of God Church in Brewster have found fun, purpose and friendship while providing a public service to those in need and they are hoping that more community members will join their ranks. The Putnam CAP is [...]
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson Centennial Gala
Girl Scouts U.S.A. celebrated its 100th Anniversary on March 12. Girls Scouts Heart of the Hudson, the council which oversees the programs for the girls in the Lower Hudson Valley, held a Centennial Gala at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Tarrytown to mark the occasion. Actress Vanessa Williams and Congresswoman Nita Lowey, were joined by [...]
Yorktown’s Irish to Head to March in NYC Parade
By Alex Weisler Yorktown Irish-American Social Club President Tom Hinchey said his organization’s members spend all year looking forward to marching in New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade. “It’s without a doubt the highlight of the year,” said Hinchey, a certified public accountant who lives in Yorktown and works for ABD Associates.
White Plains St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Thousands packed Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains Saturday for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, including hundreds of bagpipers.
Mount Kisco’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
County Executive Rob Astorino is one of hundreds of marchers who made their way through Mount Kisco’s downtown for the Ancient Order of Hibernians’ annual St. Patrick’s Day parade on a sun-splashed afternoon. Officials, emergency service responders, service organizations and community members took to the streets to commemorate the day.
Northern Westchester & Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Route 6 in Mahopac was a sea of green on Sunday, March 11 as thousands of people from throughout the Hudson Valley region came out for the 35th annual Northern Westchester & Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Irish-bred and those who joined the ranks for the day embraced the Gaelic culture. Russell Lavan of [...]
New Castle Searches for New Supermarket Possibilities
By Sam Barron It won’t be easy bringing a supermarket back to Chappaqua. The New Castle Town Board met with local architect Albert Krull during its March 6 work session to discuss the feasibility of a supermarket returning to the hamlet. Chappaqua has been without a market since D’Agastino vacated the shopping center at King [...]
Leprechauns Get Annual Amnesty in Putnam Valley
By Sara Dunn As is tradition at their annual February voting meeting, the Putnam Valley Town Board unanimously granted amnesty for local leprechauns and any mischief they make leading up to St. Patrick’s Day — specifically, the painting of a large shamrock at the main intersection in town known as Oregon Corners. The Leprechaun Resolution, [...]
State Legislators Discuss Disabilities Funding at Arc Forum
By Alex Weisler A panel of Westchester County legislators and their representatives heard from individuals across the developmental disabilities community last Thursday during a panel discussion on state funding organized by Arc of Westchester. The annual event was convened by Executive Director Richard Swierat at the organization’s headquarters in Hawthorne in an effort to identify [...]
Bolton Resigns from Somers Town Board
On Monday night, Harry Bolton (R-Somers) resigned from being a councilman for the Town of Somers. He sent a letter that stated that the resignation would take place immediately. “I have health problems that are not getting fixed as quickly as the doctors would like,” said Bolton. “So I am going to take time off [...]
It’s Official: Ball vs. Katz for 40th Senate District GOP Nomination
By Faith Ann Butcher and Alex Weisler After weeks of speculation, Assemblyman Steve Katz (R-Yorktown) officially announced on Monday that he will not seek re-election in the Assembly, but will primary state Senator Greg Ball (R-Patterson) for the 40th Senate District seat. Although the press conference signaled the start of the campaign, the two candidates, [...]
Jumpers Go Freezin for a Reason in Lake Mahopac
By Breanne Post During the 11th annual Freezin for a Reason Fundraiser, hundreds of people showed up at Mahopac Golf Club to support Jacqueline Stack and many others in the fight to help cure cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis is a life threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children [...]
Development of VA in Montrose Put on Hold
By Rick Pezzullo It looks as though Cortlandt officials and veterans groups have temporarily won the battle to preserve services and protect the land at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt VA Hospital in Montrose from being developed. Cortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi received notice last week that authority given to the federal Department of Veterans Affairs from [...]
Carmel’s Lavan is Grand Marshal to St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Russell Lavan, an active Carmel resident, will be the grand marshal to the 35th annual Northern Westchester & Putnam St. Patrick’s Day Parade that will kick off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 11. The parade will begin at the corner of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road, by the Mahopac Fire Department in Mahopac. [...]
Alternative Routes Urged As State Prepares Taconic Closure
By Alex Weisler At two public meetings Thursday night, state officials urged Yorktown area residents to take caution and use alternate routes when the AMVETS Bridge of the Taconic State Parkway is closed March 26 for about eight months of repairs. The project will move northbound traffic between Pines Bridge Road and Underhill Avenue onto [...]
Westchester Offers Free Rabies Vaccinations in Cortlandt
Last year there were numerous reports of rabid animals being caught in Westchester County. To help prevent your pet from being infected, free rabies vaccinations will be available by appointment for dogs and cats owned by Westchester County residents on Saturday, March 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cortlandt Animal Hospital, 1 Dogwood [...]
Yorktown Artist Opens Doll Hospital in Cortlandt Manor
By Alex Weisler Local artist and author Suzanne Mancuso is working to bring a bit of whimsy and wonder to Yorktown Heights. A longtime member of the Yorktown Museum and the mastermind of “many of their doll displays over the years,” Mancuso is now striking out on her own — opening the Enchanted Doll Forest [...]
Women Honored as Girl Scouts Celebrate 100th Anniversary
Millions of girls and women around the globe have something in common: they are or were a Girl Scout. On March 12, Girls Scouts will be celebrating its 100th anniversary. To help commemorate, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson (GSHH) is hosting a centennial gala honoring Women of Leadership and Excellence next Thursday, March 15 [...]
Baby Ward was Hopping at HVHC on Leap Day
A record five babies were born at Hudson Valley Hospital Center on Leap Day this year. The babies just kept coming, the earliest born at 11:15 a.m. and the last at 8:16 p.m. All five babies are healthy, beautiful and especially lucky, but a few weren’t expected to arrive for another couple of weeks, leading [...]
Confirmed: Katz will Primary Ball for 40th State Senate Seat
After weeks of speculation, Assemblyman Steve Katz (R-Yorktown) will officially announce on Monday that he will primary state Senator Greg Ball (R-Patterson) for the 40th Senate District seat, his spokesperson Ed Kowalski confirmed. Katz, who was voted into office as the representative for the 99th Assembly District in 2010, made his consideration for the state [...]
