All Entries Tagged With: "Ossining"
Virtual Music Store to Highlight Talents of True Artists
For talented musicians who have little or no chance of getting their music into the mainstream, BCM Tunes is filling a void. The fledgling virtual music store, which was created by Hal Winer, owner of the Ossining-based recording studio, BiCoastal Music, and Kevin Kane, a local singer/songwriter, will put the spotlight back on the artist. [...]
Yorktown, Ossining Students Secure Top Science Honors
Several area high school students scored top marks in the “Olympics of science competitions” — the recent Westchester Science and Engineering Fair, held at Sleepy Hollow High School. The competition is the regional precursor to the national Intel International Science and Engineering Fair, which will be held in Pittsburgh from May 13-19. That competition will [...]
N.Y. Rangers Honor Ossining Hockey Coach
Ossining High School Hockey Coach Kevin Connolly took center ice in the world’s greatest arena Sunday night when he was honored by the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Connolly, who has been Ossining’s head hockey coach for 30 years, was the fifth winner of the Emile Francis Award for his contribution to local [...]
Croton Kung Fu Master Convicted of Sexual Abuse
The Croton kung fu master who was accused of sexually abusing students was found guilty on all charges, announced Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore today. Frank DeMaria, a 68 year-old Ossining resident was found guilty following a jury trial on all counts in an indictment: three counts of second-degree course of sexual conduct against [...]
BOCES Students Head to Automotive Competition Finals
BOCES Tech Center automotive students Tom DeMasi, from Lakeland School District, and Austin Smith, from Carmel School District, are heading to the state finals for the Greater New York Automotive Dealers Association after placing second in the regional competition held on Jan. 11 in Whitestone. The students, who attend the Tech Center at Putnam Northern [...]
Westchester SPCA Pleas for Help with Abandoned Ossining Dog
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Westchester is seeking help to find the owner of a neglected abandoned dog in Ossining. The SPCA of Westchester rescued a senior Pomeranian, now named Cheerios, whose hair was so horribly matted it prevented his back legs from moving properly. “We see many cases [...]
Ossining Students Named Intel Semifinalists
Four Ossining High School students were named semifinalists in the prestigious Intel Science Talent Search, the highest number of any school in Westchester County. The students were among 300 chosen from a pool of 1,839 applicants nationwide. Since 2001, 42 Ossining students have been named semifinalists, securing the district’s place as a science powerhouse in [...]
Ossining Approves Raises for Employees
Whether he wants to or not, Councilman Peter Tripodi is getting his salary increase. At Tuesday’s reorganization meeting, the Town of Ossining approved raises for various town employees that was negotiated by the CSEA and Teamsters. CSEA employees will have a 2.5 increase, and the Teamsters will have a 2.25 increase as a lump sum. [...]
Ossining Names Richards as Downtown Manager
The Village of Ossining has selected Ingrid M. Richards as the new manager of Downtown and Economic Development. Mayor William R. Hanauer announced the appointment after what he considered an extensive search which resulted in the consideration of several highly qualified candidates. The manager of Downtown and Economic Development is primarily responsible for the identification, development [...]
Galef Hosts Town Meetings Throughout 90th Assembly District
State Assemblywoman Sandy Galef will kick off a series of town meetings throughout her Assembly District on Thursday, Jan. 19 at the Ossining Public Library, followed on Saturday, Jan. 21 by meetings in Garrison and Peekskill. Annually, Galef invites her constituents to meet with her to discuss issues of state and local concern. The following [...]
Dolan Arrives in Ossining for Sunday Mass at Maryknoll
Archbishop Timothy Dolan of the New York Archdiocese, who last week was named one of 22 prelates to be named a cardinal in Rome, attended a special 100th anniversary mass at the Maryknoll Sisters world headquarters in Ossining on Sunday. The event kicked off Maryknoll’s celebration, and drew an overflow invitation-only crowd of more than [...]
Ossining Inaugurates Town, Village Officials
The village and Town of Ossining kicked off the New Year by inaugurating village and town elected officials. Bob Daraio and Manuel Quezada joined the Ossining Village Board while Eric Blaha joined the Ossining Town Board. Geoffrey Harter kicked off his sixth term on the town board. Sue Donnelly took over as Ossining’s new town [...]
Ossining Woman to Ride on Tournament of Roses Parade Float
On Jan. 2, while 47 million people across the U.S. watch the televised Tournament of Roses Parade, one northern Westchester resident will watch it up close, from a float, in fact. Mary Wu, a 29-year-old Ossining resident, has been selected as one of the 28 riders for the Donate Life float. “I am excited, humbled [...]
Town of Ossining Approves Budget
The 2012 Town of Ossining budget was passed by a 4-1 margin, with Councilman Peter Tripodi, the lone Republican on the board, voting against the spending plan. The 2012 budget features a .07 percent tax decrease for town general residents and .02 tax decrease for town outside residents. This is the second year in a [...]
Ossining Approves Budget, Overrides Cap
The Village of Ossining approved its 2012 budget, though it took overriding the state mandated property tax cap on the tax levy to do it. On Tuesday, the village board unanimously approved overriding the cap and approving the $30.15 million budget, which carries a 4.23 percent tax increase and a 3.62 percent tax levy increase. [...]
Westchester Happenings: Friday, Dec. 9
“Cats.” A production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s classic musical. White Plains Performing Arts Center, 11 City Place, White Plains. 8 p.m. $40. Children (through high school age): $30. Also Dec. 10, 11, 17, 18 and 28-30 at 2 p.m. Dec. 28-30 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10, 16 and 17 at 8 p.m. Info and [...]
Westchester Happenings: Thursday, Dec. 8
Gateway Center Film Series: “The Visitor.” The story of widowed professor Walter Vale finds an immigrant couple squatting in his Manhattan apartment and becomes wrapped up in their lives. Westchester Community College‘s Gateway Center, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla. 11:15 a.m. Free. Info: 914-606-6716. Memoir Writing Class. Sessions are devoted to sharing personal stories and are [...]
Westchester Happenings: Wednesday, Dec. 7
“Overlooked Orson Welles” Film Series: “F for Fake.” (Vérités et mensonges) The final screening in a series of lesser-known Orson Welles films. Ossining Public Library’s Budarz Theater, 53 Croton Ave., Ossining. 6:30 p.m. Free. Info: 914-941-2416. Kids Open Mic: A series of events are being held this week at 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar, [...]
Westchester Happenings: Tuesday, Dec. 6
Meditation Sessions. To improve health and harmony of mind, body and spirit, reduce stress, calm the mind and help maintain a positive outlook. Northern Westchester Hospital’s Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center, 400 E. Main St., Mount Kisco. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Meets every Tuesday. Registration required. Info and registration: 914-242-8168. Be Your Own Superhero/Heroine. [...]
Ossining Town Budget Draws Scrutiny
The Town of Ossining is one of the few municipalities to present a budget with a tax decrease, though not everyone is happy about it. The 2012 tentative budget proposed by outgoing Supervisor Catherine Borgia features a .07 percent tax decrease for town general residents and .02 tax decrease for town outside residents. This is [...]
Westchester Happenings: Sunday, Dec. 4
Sunday, Dec. 4 Christmas Concert: A Christmas concert featuring a 30-voice choir, a 15-piece orchestra and hand bells will be held at 4 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 3830 Gomer St., Yorktown. The suggested donation is $10. A light reception will follow the concert. Info: 914-245-5737. Israeli Defense Forces: A group of 15 Israeli Defense [...]
Westchester Happenings: Saturday, Dec. 3
Saturday, Dec. 3 Taconic Opera Performs Verdi’s “Nabucco:” The rescheduled Oct. 29 concert. Pepsico Theatre at SUNY Purchase, 735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase. 7 p.m. $15 to $57. (Discounts for seniors and students. Current ticket holders can call 1-855-886-7372 regarding their options. Those interested in buying tickets can call 1-855-886-7372 or e-mail taconicopera@gmail.com or visit [...]
Westchester Happenings: Thursday Dec. 1
Cherish the Ladies: The Irish-American, all-female quintet, Cherish the Ladies perform their Celtic Christmas show. Tarrytown Music Hall, 13 Main St., Tarrytown. 8 p.m. $29 to $40. Info: www.tarrytownmusichall.org. Racism Workshop: An Undoing Racism workshop will be held in upper Westchester for the first time from Dec. 1 through 3 at the Fourth Unitarian Society [...]
Westchester Happenings: Tuesday, Nov. 29
Anything but Champagne: Presented by Aries Fine Wine and Spirits. From 7-9 p.m. at Good life Gourmet, 13 Spencer Place in Scarsdale. You will explore the world of sparkling wines, using at least one true French Champagne for a basis of comparison. You will leave with a good feeling, especially if you find some recession [...]
Ossining Considers Tax Cap Override
The Village of Ossining is moving forward with approving a local law that would override the state mandated tax cap. At Tuesday’s village board meeting, the board voted to hold a public hearing on December 6. It is expected that the board would vote on the law after the public hearing is held. “The Comptroller’s [...]
Fried, McCarthy, Raviolo and Mangialardi Win Judicial Races
Of the three contested town justice races only one incumbent judge was defeated. Republican attorney Gary Raviolo beat Democratic incumbent Ilan Gilbert in the Yorktown town justice race 54 percent to 46 percent. In Cortlandt, Justice Daniel McCarthy was able to hold on to his seat against challenger Frank Priolo by winning 57 percent of [...]
Democrats Sweep in Ossining and Peekskill
The Democratic Party will remain in control of the local Ossining and Peekskill governments. Ossining Village Trustee Susanne Donnelly beat Ossining’s lone Republican elected official, Councilman Peter Tripodi, for the town supervisor race in a 51 percent-49 percent tally—with 93 percent of the voting districts reported. Donnelly will be succeeding fellow Democrat Catherine Borgia as [...]
Incumbents Rule the Northern Westchester Legislative Races
For most areas the headlining contest of Election Day was the battle over who would represent each district on the Westchester Board of Legislators. With the Democrats holding a supermajority of the seats going into the race, analysts and the media were focused on whether the Republicans could change the 12 seat to 5 seat [...]
Another Rabies Case in Ossining
Another rabies alert has been issued in Ossining. The Westchester County Department of Health has issued a rabies alert for anyone who might have had contact with a kitten found near the intersection of James and State streets on or before Saturday, Oct. 1. The calico was about 3 to 4 months old with white, [...]
The Aftermath of Irene in Northern Westchester
Power outages, flooding and downed trees where the primarily effects residents endured on Sunday after Hurricane Irene had moved on up the East Coast. (Photo gallery at the bottom of the article) The emergency shelters that were open did receive patrons. In fact Yorktown had eight people stay in the shelter. “We are fortunate that [...]
