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Adrian Kudva began taking piano lessons last spring, but he has already accomplished a feat that most others who play an instrument have never experienced. The four-and-a-half-year-old Armonk boy, who won’t begin kindergarten until next fall, won the Elite International
Read moreThe Cortlandt Republican Committee will be fielding a full slate of candidates in the November townwide election. A few weeks ago, lifelong Verplanck resident Warren Smith announced he would be challenging incumbent Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker, and last week two
Read moreThe Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has voted final and preliminary approval of financial incentives for two projects in downtown White Plains – an affordable housing complex for seniors and a transit-oriented development. The IDA also heard a presentation
Read moreA Brewster-based non-profit organization is kicking off its 2023 grant season to benefit local youth baseball and softball leagues. 3 Up 3 Down, which was formed in February 2017 with the intent of supporting youth baseball and those with developmental
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Peekskill Mayor Vivian McKenzie received a standing ovation in the chamber of City Hall after delivering her State of the City address last week. Two years ago, McKenzie made history being elected the first Black female mayor in the City
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A 78-year-old Queens man was arraigned last week in White Plains City Court on multiple felony charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license at a White Plains storefront. Cesar Masso was arrested by White Plains Police on March 9
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Arc Stages has taken on quite a challenge for its next production. The Pleasantville-based theater company will be presenting through its Community Stage “Peter and the Starcatcher” for five performances over the next two weekends. The play, based on the
Read moreThe contract dispute between the Town of New Castle and its Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) plays out in public this week as representatives for the parties explain their positions regarding a recent Fact Finder’s recommendation. An informal hearing has
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Wednesday, Mar. 8 marked a grim milestone – the ninth anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370. The plane was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on an overnight flight when it suddenly dropped off of
Read moreVoters in the Brewster School District approved two capital projects propositions Tuesday totaling more than $83 million. Proposition 1, set at just under $60 million, was approved by a margin of 746-452. This proposition covers high priority infrastructure improvements across
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