A crowd of people braced against the cold Saturday afternoon in a vigil remembering Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., a veteran killed by White Plains police at his home 11 years ago. Huddled together in front of the White Plains Department of
Read MoreLive music performed by talented high school students last Wednesday would have delighted Suzanne Grant, who was passionate about the performing arts throughout her life. Grant, a former six-year Bedford Board of Education member and a passionate community volunteer, died
Read MoreThe escalating pace of development in Pleasantville prompted about 100 village residents to register deep concern last week about how the community is being negatively impacted. For more than three hours at a Nov. 16 special Town Hall-style meeting at Pleasantville
Read MoreThe post-pandemic era has educators dramatically pivoting to focus on the social and emotional growth of students. For two years, many students experienced academic performance loss coupled with fear and isolation from school closings, all contributing to a widespread mental
Read MoreA chocolatey sweet aroma wafted out onto Main Street in Peekskill from Blondery, a newly-opened dessert bakery. Auzerais Bellamy, founder and CEO of Blondery, has had a growing and dedicated following who crave her scrumptious blondies, savory cookies and 11-layer
Read MoreInspiration springs from many things such as literature, music, nature or travel. Visual artist David November is inspired by all of the above but is especially drawn to work by famous artists. In his comprehensive art exhibit currently at the
Read MoreThe organizers of the Pleasantville Music Festival plan to search for additional funding sources and ways to hold down expenses after last summer’s 16th annual festival ended in the red by $36,000. In July, the popular all-day music event returned to Parkway
Read MoreAssemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) has represented the 88th Assembly District) since 2001. She chairs the Assembly Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions and serves on the Rules, Education and Health committees. Challenging Paulin is Thomas Fix Jr., making his first
Read MoreAssemblyman Chris Burdick (D-Bedford) is running for a second term representing the 93rd Assembly District that includes the towns of Bedford, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, New Castle, North Castle, North Salem, Pound Ridge and part of White Plains. A longtime
Read MoreDemocrat Julie Shiroishi is running against Republican Poughkeepsie Mayor Robert Rolison in the newly-created 39th Senate District, which spans Putnam Valley and Philipstown in Putnam County and parts of Dutchess and Orange counties. Since 2007, Shiroishi has lived in Beacon
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