Eastchester Councilman Glenn Bellitto died on Apr. 2 after having tested positive from COVID-19, County Executive George Latimer said Friday. Bellitto, 62, is one of 71 Westchester residents whose … [Read More...]
The Examiner
Photographer’s Front Steps Project to Help Local Businesses Through Crisis
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The Northern Westchester Examiner
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The Putnam Examiner
New State Budget Forgives Mahopac Schools Nearly $6M Penalty
A nearly $6 million state aid penalty facing the Mahopac Central School District as a result of … [Read More...]
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The White Plains Examiner
Services Provided by Local Non-Profit to Student-Athletes More Important Than Ever
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Yonkers Native Frank P. LaFranco Jr. Dies at 87
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