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What started out as a stomach ache at school turned into the worst nightmare for a Cortlandt family. It was last September that Madison M. (the family requested their last name not be used) asked to see the school nurse.
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer last week signed into law a measure aimed at further reducing the amount of plastics in the waste stream. On March 6, the Board of Legislators unanimously approved the legislation that was sponsored by lawmakers
Read moreYorktown High School’s Science Olympians made history Feb. 4 by winning their first-ever Lower Hudson Valley regional competition. The victory earned them a spot at the Science Olympiad state tournament, to be held March 17-18 at Le Moyne College in
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There he is…Mr. Brewster. On a bulletin board outside the high school auditorium, the smartly dressed contestants appear in 14 glossy photographs. Recently, students vied for the title of Mr. Brewster, a male talent contest held annually since 2011. Although
Read moreTwo years ago, Vivian McKenzie made history being elected the first Black female mayor in the City of Peekskill. McKenzie, a councilmember since 2013, is looking to retain her seat in November on top of the Democratic ticket that features
Read moreThe creation of a new planned healthcare campus development zoning district is close to being established in the City of White Plains. Following a public hearing March 6, the Common Council tabled a decision on amending the city’s Zoning Ordinance
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The White Plains Democratic City Committee has announced its slate for three seats on the Common Council in November. Councilwomen Victoria Presser and Jennifer Puja, both of whom were first elected in 2019, are seeking reelection, along with newcomer Jeremiah
Read morePutnam County Executive Kevin Byrne offered an optimistic vision in his first State of the County address last week. Byrne, a former state assemblyman, delivered his hour-long speech March 9 in his 68th day in office at the County Courthouse
Read moreThe size of a proposed mixed-use project on Underhill Ave. and the historical nature of the property continue to be debated during the review process. During a Yorktown Planning Board-led joint meeting last week at Town Hall, representatives from various
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The City of White Plains is actively seeking a diverse pool of candidates for the Police Officer Civil Service exam which will be held on September 9 and 10. The salary range is $56,563 – $110,749 and the exam is
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