News from The Examiner, covering Armonk-North Castle, Briarcliff, Chappaqua-New Castle, Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville, Westchester County, NY.
Following numerous complaints of toxic odors stemming from the Chappaqua Station apartment project site, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYDEC) suspended all work last Wednesday. With developer Conifer Realty recently excavating and removing contaminated soil at the
Read MoreAfter the Westchester County Board of Legislators passed the Immigration Protection Act, a bill that will restrain Westchester from using its resources for immigration enforcement, County Executive Rob Astorino announced his plan to veto the legislation. Following months of bipartisan
Read MoreWith a month away from the grand opening, the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center is gearing up for its inaugural fall season. The Chappaqua Performing Arts Center, formerly known as the Wallace Auditorium at Chappaqua Crossing, will re-open its doors on
Read MoreThe 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
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