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The North Castle Town Board approved its half of an intermunicipal agreement with the Town of Mount Pleasant to replace a culvert where Whippoorwill Crossing intersects with Route 120 at the town line. On July 26, the board also unanimously
Read MoreUndaunted by a recent legislative defeat, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Harrison) said she wanted several steps to be taken to discourage young people from using electronic cigarettes. At her office in White Plains on Wednesday, Lowey conduced a roundtable discussion featuring
Read MoreFrequent complaints from residents regarding the proliferation of unsightly double utility poles throughout New Castle forced a meeting last week between town officials and service provider representatives hoping to devise a strategy for removal. The July 27 meeting at Town
Read MoreA two-run lead in the top of the fourth inning for the Bedford Hills/Katonah Nighthawks seemed like it was about to vanish late Sunday afternoon when Lagrange suddenly loaded the bases with no outs. “Well, we’re nervous as all
Read MoreTwo candidates familiar with Mount Kisco’s business community announced last week they have formed a ticket to challenge longtime incumbent Mayor Michael Cindrich and compete for a trustee’s seat this fall on an independent line. Gina Picinich, who has served
Read MoreA former legislative aide for a one-time Republican lawmaker has challenged the recently submitted petitions of Democratic Board of Legislators candidate Daren Tolz after he believes he discovered “irregularities” on the paperwork. Valhalla resident Anthony Amiano is questioning signatures on
Read MoreSebastian Male-Diaz is similar to a lot of kids and even adults who love to play Pokémon. It’s just that the soon-to-be 11-year-old Briarcliff Manor resident is a lot better than most who love the game. On Aug. 17, not
Read MoreWith heroin and opioid-related deaths spiraling throughout Westchester, County Executive Rob Astorino and District Attorney Anthony Scarpino Jr. announced Thursday the formation of a joint task force to combat the epidemic. The task force, comprised of members of the Department
Read MoreBy Erin Maher The Mount Kisco Village Board is prepared to schedule a $10.25 million referendum for November that seeks voter approval to renovate and expand the village’s three firehouses. Village Manager Edward Brancati said the board is expected to
Read MoreFederal investigators were unable to definitively conclude why an SUV driver moved into the path of an oncoming train Metro-North train at the Commerce Street grade crossing in Valhalla more than two years ago. On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety
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