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Over the years, Pleasantville’s schools have demonstrated that it’s possible to entice students to eat healthfully and enjoy the food at the same time. Last week that job became easier. The school district cut the ribbon on an edible garden
Read MoreIt’s fitting that Westchester Community College presented former President Bill Clinton with an honorary degree on Saturday afternoon. Clinton was the first U.S. president to deliver a commencement address at a community college. At a fundraiser before close to 600
Read MoreAndrea Rendo may be running for office for the first time but she’s hardly a political newcomer. Rendo, the Town of Lewisboro Republican Committee chairwoman, announced on Friday she will oppose three-term Democratic incumbent Peter Harckham in November in the
Read MorePleasantville community leaders have been regularly reminding residents for more than a month about the upcoming day that celebrates the village. Now Pleasantville Day has finally arrived here. Saturday, May 18, is the annual celebration which brings much of the village together.
Read MoreHorace Greeley High School and the Chappaqua community are ready to take on a big challenge this weekend. Some 70 Greeley students have helped organize the May 18-19 Relay for Life, the signature fundraising event of the American Cancer Society that
Read MoreBy Megan Wong For the past 16 years Westchester residents have enjoyed the Cultural Heritage Festival Series at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. County Executive Rob Astorino and the Friends of Westchester County Parks made sure this week that the
Read MoreFor eight years Tamara Rabil had been weighed down by a burden that could cripple almost any parent. When her daughter, the oldest of her three children, was six weeks old, Rabil dropped her, fracturing her skull. Ruby was in
Read MoreIt may be a couple of weeks before North Castle’s political parties announce who will run for town board this fall but Supervisor Howard Arden hasn’t wasted any time getting a jump on his opponent. Arden plans to run for re-election
Read MoreJust as discussion surrounding one assisted living facility proposal is heating up, the Village of Pleasantville could have another proposal to consider. The Jewish Child Care Association (JCCA), which owns a 23-acre property on Broadway, last week introduced to the
Read MoreNew Castle Planning Board members last week voiced deep concerns related to traffic and safety near the site of the proposed Chappaqua Crossing retail project, including worries about the development attracting Horace Greeley High School students. Board members posed several questions
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