Last Saturday, in sub-zero weather, a long line of people with empty shopping bags stood outside The Community Food Pantry at St. Mary’s Mohegan Lake. Many were eager to get inside where it was warm … [Read more...]
Somers School Bus Driver Charged with Felony DWI
A bus driver assigned to Somers Intermediate School was charged Wednesday with felony DWI for operating a school bus with children under 16 years old while under the influence. New York State … [Read more...]
Residents Rally in Peekskill to Demand President Be Impeached
On Tuesday night, a day before the U.S. House of Representatives began debating two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump, activists gathered outside Senator Charles Schumer’s office … [Read more...]
Yorktown Passes Stronger Tree and Woodlands Preservation Law
The Yorktown Town Board unanimously voted last week to enact a new and more restrictive Tree and Woodlands Preservation Law. The highly applauded action came after 18 months of review that spanned … [Read more...]
Riverkeeper Opposes Company Chosen to Decommission Indian Point
The environmental advocacy group that was involved in the negotiations that led to the decision to close the Indian Point nuclear power plants is publicly opposing the company selected to decommission … [Read more...]
Ossining Fifth-Grader’s Homemade Arcade Helps Others During Holidays
For fifth-grader Max Lazarowitz, caring about and helping others is important – and so is having fun. Since the summer of 2016, he has combined his interest in supporting people in need with his … [Read more...]
Collection of Back Taxes Adds Up to More Paving in Yorktown
The collection of $800,000 in delinquent property taxes from residents will result in more than three miles of roads being paved next year in the Town of Yorktown. Outgoing Supervisor Ilan Gilbert … [Read more...]
Gearity Won’t Seek Fourth Term as Ossining Mayor in 2020
Village of Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity announced last week she won’t run for a fourth two-year term in 2020. “It is with a heart full of gratitude for the people of Ossining that I announce I … [Read more...]
Governor Urged Not to Make Changes to STAR Program
A delegation of area state Assembly representatives is calling on Governor Cuomo to stop making changes to the popular STAR and Enhanced STAR programs that provide tax reductions for property … [Read more...]
Peekskill Elected Officials to Get First Raises in 17 Years
Fresh off a Democratic sweep in the November elections, the seven members of the Peekskill Common Council will be receiving raises in 2020. Last week, the council voted themselves salary … [Read more...]