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A reconstructed Pleasantville pool would now cost more than $6 million, a price that has raised questions regarding whether the village should continue pursuing the project. The issue was discussed at length at the July 22 Pleasantville Village Board meeting as trustees
Read MorePeter Fiumefreddo is hoping that area veterans and community members are willing to come out for a parade and an enjoyable time in a couple of weeks to honor servicemembers who put their life on the line. On Sunday, Aug.
Read MoreA Westchester County jury found last week that the MTA was mainly at fault for causing the deadliest accident in the railroad’s history that killed five passengers and an SUV driver and injured dozens of commuters. In a verdict that
Read MoreDan Levy doesn’t miss many opportunities to get into a pool and start swimming his laps. As a longtime competitive swimmer and coach at Chappaqua Swim & Tennis Club, it’s what he has loved to do for many years for
Read MoreThe North Castle Town Board voted to landmark a 100-year-old barber pole that stands outside a hair salon in downtown Armonk. Following a recommendation from the Landmarks Preservation Committee, the Town Board approved the designation for the pole in front
Read MoreBy Anna Carpinelli At the age of 14, Tahl Leibovitz began a struggle with homelessness that would pervade his life for the next seven years. Today, he is a world-renowned American table tennis player, six-time Paralympian, World Champion competitor and an
Read MoreThe Mount Kisco Zoning Board of Appeals last week upheld the village building inspector’s interpretation that a proposed battery energy storage system (BESS) does not constitute a public utility. However, the ZBA held off deciding on whether to grant applicant
Read MoreBy about this time next year, Armonk will be home to the area’s newest pickleball and storage facilities. Last week, Basis Industrial held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a new 117,000-square-foot building at 100 Business Park Drive in Armonk featuring Sportime’s
Read MoreNearly 15 months after voters passed a $15.2 million referendum to expand Chappaqua’s King Street firehouse, the New Castle Fire District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved five bids last week to move the project forward. Commissioners voted for separate
Read MoreThe founder of a northern Westchester nonprofit animal rescue organization was arrested Wednesday on five counts of animal cruelty in connection with the treatment of four ill Bernese Mountain Dog puppies and their mother. Bedford resident Penny Berk, owner of
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