News from The Examiner, covering Armonk-North Castle, Briarcliff, Chappaqua-New Castle, Mount Kisco, Mount Pleasant, Pleasantville, Westchester County, NY.
The North Castle Planning Board granted conditional approval last week to a new farm-to-table American restaurant in downtown Armonk that had been the subject of contentious hearings over the availability of parking. By a 4-1 vote, action by the board
Read MoreMore than two months after Amazon’s opening, the Town of Mount Pleasant and nearby residents are working to adjust to any impacts caused by the more than 150,000-square-foot warehouse and distribution center on Route 9A in Hawthorne. Last Friday, Amazon
Read MoreMount Kisco officials agreed to focus on improved signage throughout the village’s downtown along with other enhancements as part of the Downtown Improvement Grant (DIG) it was awarded last year. The Village Board discussed potential projects to be paid for
Read MoreTraffic safety and disturbance from construction and blasting were residents’ chief concerns for the New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s (DE) 10-year construction project of a new water tunnel in Mount Pleasant. About a dozen speakers raised worries during
Read MoreFormer assemblyman Tom Abinanti made it official last week, submitting a petition to the Westchester County Board of Elections that forces a Democratic primary against incumbent MaryJane Shimsky (D-Dobbs Ferry) in the 92nd Assembly District. Abinanti, who served six terms
Read MoreDespite blustery wind and heavy rain last Wednesday, about 100 enthusiastic supporters attended the special preview opening of the Jacob Burns Film Center’s Take 3 Wine Bar & Café. The light and airy space on the film center’s third floor marks the final
Read MoreMount Pleasant’s emergency services face a severe strain after Westchester County suddenly informed town officials last week that its personnel will no longer be responding to calls at the 19 Bradhurst Ave. medical building in Hawthorne. Police Chief Paul Oliva
Read MoreA 50-year-old Armonk woman was killed as she was driving home in a rainstorm Wednesday afternoon after a tree fell on her car while traveling on Route 128. North Castle police identified the woman on Thursday as Catherine Tusiani, the
Read MoreConsidering just how much Robby Morris has volunteered over the years in his home community of Armonk, it shouldn’t be much of a surprise that its chamber of commerce would give him its highest honor. Last week, the Armonk Chamber
Read MoreThe Pleasantville School District is proposing a $61.3 million budget for 2024-25 that is tax cap-compliant despite facing significant increases in students’ out-of-district special education and health insurance costs. Assistant Superintendent for Business John Chow presented next year’s proposed spending
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