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News from The Northern Westchester Examiner, covering Yorktown Heights, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Crompond, Ossining, Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton, Somers, Westchester County, NY
Like many annual events that were cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic, the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge at the Riverfront Green in Peekskill that raises funds for a local nonprofit organization will not be taking place. However, sisters Lauren
Read moreA 70-year-old female resident of Mohegan Lake was killed in a three-car crash Monday evening on Route 202 in Yorktown. Yorktown Police, which responded to the fatal crash, along with the Mohegan Lake Fire Department, Mohegan Lake Volunteer Ambulance Corps
Read moreA Yorktown resident whose wrong-way crash killed one and injured two in Peekskill Wednesday night was charged with vehicular manslaughter. New York State Police said Mark Cope, 41, was under the influence of alcohol when he traveled the wrong-way northbound
Read moreA longtime Peekskill businessman is reaching into his wallet during this time of giving to help others in need. Gregory Lizotte, owner of Northern Westchester Collision on Washington Street for the last 35 years, decided three weeks ago he wanted
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Three projects that stand to boost Yorktown’s economy were approved by planning officials Monday night, including a possible Trader Joe’s. An application to construct a specialty grocer at the Lowe’s Plaza on Crompond Road was unanimously approved by the Yorktown
Read moreThe Yorktown Town Board adopted a 2021 budget last week that minimizes spending despite an estimated $5.5 million loss in revenue stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The $60.8 million budget increased just $18,842 from the 2020 adopted budget and includes
Read moreFollowing the tragic death of a Peekskill teen last month, elected officials, school and city leaders are attempting to be more proactive in hearing the needs and wants of students to avoid further acts of violence. During a town hall
Read moreFollowing an often-contentious debate, the Village of Ossining Board of Trustees voted 3-2 Wednesday night to delay any possible decision to change the longtime village seal. The proposed change from a Native American head to a Double Arch was spearheaded
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The nationally touring statue of noted abolitionist Harriet Tubman arrived in Peekskill Monday and will be on display outdoors until the end of February—Black History Month. The Peekskill Business Improvement District is sponsoring the 2,400-pound bronze statue’s temporary placement in
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The Village of Ossining Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote this week on changing the longtime village seal. The proposed change from a Native American head to a Double Arch is being spearheaded by outgoing Mayor Victoria Gearity and
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