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Martin has more than 30 years experience covering local news in Westchester and Putnam counties, including a frequent focus on zoning and planning issues. He has been editor-in-chief of The Examiner since its inception in 2007. Read more from Martin's editor-author bio here. Read Martin’s archived work here: https://www.theexaminernews.com/author/martin-wilbur2007/
North Castle’s representative on the county Airport Advisory Board informed the Town Board last week that future residents at the proposed 175-unit project for the MBIA property would likely be significantly impacted by airplane noise. Michael Pollack, who also serves
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The Old Mill Singers have changed quite a bit since they were established in 1970. Over the decades, there have been many new members, a new name (originally, they were The Phelps Arts Society) and now a new musical director
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Westchester County offers a wide range of sports and activities at its parks and other recreational facilities. Now, residents can tack on a new sport to watch or even try to play if they’re so inclined. Last Wednesday, the county
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Former Mount Kisco mayor Michael Cindrich is joining forces with two first-time candidates in a campaign for an independent run for the Village Board in November. Cindrich, who spent 14 years as mayor and also previously served as a trustee,
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Eight years ago, Jim Farrell wanted PepsiCo to recognize Memorial Day but also to participate in a meaningful project that honors those who lost their lives defending the nation while also engaging the corporation’s employees. The senior vice president for
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The owner of the former Rite Aid site in Chappaqua told New Castle officials and residents last week that they can choose between his four-story, mixed-use carbon-neutral building proposal or have him rent the existing space. Don Feinberg, whose family
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Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi declared a state of emergency Friday over the migrant crisis, believed to be the first municipality in Westchester to take that step Fulgenzi issued the declaration just before noon, saying that he felt compelled to
Read moreBrothers is prepared to start the rezoning process and then site plan review for its 162-unit age-restricted townhouse proposal for a portion of the Legion of Christ property in Thornwood. Representatives for the applicant were scheduled to give a formal
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Westchester County honored one of its most accomplished residents last week with a tribute that will evoke his memory and accomplishments anytime someone walks past a new memorial in his honor at Kensico Dam Plaza. Last Friday, the county unveiled
Read moreThe Town of New Castle’s Holocaust and Human Rights Committee called out the Chappaqua School District last week for failing to acknowledge that a flyer hung at Horace Greeley High School was anti-Semitic. Committee Co-chair Alexandra (Ali) Rosenberg as well
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