The latest news in Westchester and Putnam county, NY
Westchester County Executive George Latimer declared a state of emergency early Friday afternoon after persistent moderate to heavy rain swamped the region overnight and through this morning. Officials advised residents to stay off the roads, if possible, and to expect
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For 29 years, it has been one of the region’s feel-good gathering of love and hope for individuals and families affected in some way by cancer. Support-A-Walk, the largest fundraiser for Yorktown-based Support Connection, was founded by local residents as
Read MoreA young parishioner and his parents at First Congregational Church of Chappaqua was hoping there was something that could be done to help the people of Ukraine suffering through 19 months of war. Their appeal to Rev. Dr. Martha Jacobs,
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The Armonk Outdoor Art Show has always been about high-quality art throughout its history. That remains true today, but organizers have been hard at work to make sure that the nationally acclaimed show appeals to hardcore connoisseurs looking to bolster
Read MoreBy Michael Gold Philipstown is composting 600 to 800 pounds of food waste each week, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decreasing the town’s volume of garbage and providing soil with needed nutrients to grow more food. Carmel has 200 households that
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo— The Peekskill Common Council voted last week to settle a $1 million lawsuit with a 25-year-old man who was injured in an accident in 2016 in Rockland County caused by a former city police officer. With only
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By Rick Pezzullo— Lakeland School District officials last week celebrated the completion of an Access for All Inclusive patio project at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. At the ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 20, students from Mrs. Elyse Macchi’s third grade class
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The fanciful world of children’s literature comes alive at the Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF) on Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Chappaqua Train Station. In its 10th year, the festival is highly anticipated by children, parents, teachers and librarians throughout
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo— The Carmel Board of Education has begun the process of searching for a new superintendent of schools for the district. On Wednesday, Sept. 27, Strategic Educational Advantage will be hosting a public forum at the George Fischer Middle School auditorium at 7
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By Rick Pezzullo— In less than two months, Alberto Ramos has been making his presence felt as the new community police officer in the Town of Cortlandt. Ramos, a seven-year law enforcement officer who joined the Westchester County Department of
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