News from The Northern Westchester Examiner, covering Yorktown Heights, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Crompond, Ossining, Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton, Somers, Westchester County, NY
Phelps Memorial Hospital Center recently opened a new primary care and diagnostic radiology practice for adult patients in the ShopRite Plaza at 440 Riverside Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson. Phelps Senior Vice President Daniel Blum said many people are already taking advantage
Read MoreSince he was a young child playing cops and robbers, Eric Johansen aspired to be a police officer and move up the ranks. On Friday, he reached the highest plateau in the Peekskill Police Department. Johansen, 42, a 19-year veteran
Read MoreThe field of candidates for highway superintendent in Yorktown became more crowded last week with two more hopefuls announcing their intention to try to succeed departing Eric DiBartolo. Councilman Dave Paganelli and retired police officer and current local business owner
Read MoreThe word has gotten out: Downtown Peekskill has become a leading destination in the Hudson Valley for hand-spun pizzas, authentically poured pints, expertly shaken cocktails, and fine dining. To prove these claims, six downtown restaurants are offering one week of
Read MoreOssining Town Supervisor Susanne Donnelly delivered her annual “State of the Town” address at last week’s town board meeting. “The town board and the administration have been dedicated to accomplishing the goal of keeping services at the high level that
Read MoreApproximately 100 girls, women and men gathered together outside the Neighborhood Center in Peekskill on Valentine’s Day as part of a global movement to end violence against females. A dance flash mob, which included Peekskill Mayor Mary Foster and councilwomen
Read MoreForty percent of the Cortlandt Town Board will change hands next year with longtime councilpersons John Sloan and Ann Lindau-Martin opting not to seek reelection in November. Meanwhile, Supervisor Linda Puglisi confirmed she will be running for a 12th two-year
Read MoreHudson Valley Hospital Center has received state approval to close the doors of its methadone clinic. In a February 1 letter from New York State Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, the hospital received approval to shut down the program
Read MoreA joint investigation by the Peekskill Police, Westchester County Department of Public Safety and federal Department of Homeland Security resulted in the arrest of five Peekskill men last week for allegedly possessing a large quantity of heroin. More than eight
Read MoreAn indoor ice skating rink is an attraction that Cortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi has been interested in pursuing for the town for many years, but finding a suitable location has been difficult. However, town officials feel they may have identified
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