News from The Northern Westchester Examiner, covering Yorktown Heights, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Crompond, Ossining, Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton, Somers, Westchester County, NY
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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreOssining Town Court was closed last week until further notice after it was learned an attorney who had participated in court proceedings on Dec. 1 and subsequently attended a small celebratory gathering in the courtroom for outgoing Town Justice Michael
Read MoreWith COVID-19 cases reaching a cautionary point in Croton-on-Hudson, village leaders have officially declared a public health emergency. The declaration, which was made by Village Manager Janine King, will be in effect for the next 30 days unless otherwise lifted
Read MoreThe Town of Yorktown will save an estimated $25,000 annually under an energy credit purchase agreement signed by Supervisor Matt Slater last week. Slater signed the pact with Lodestar Energy, which has installed a solar panel array in Nichols, NY
Read MoreTaghkanic Chorale has been providing Westchester music lovers with high-quality chorale performances for the past 53 years. With nearly all in-person concerts and performances, from local theater groups to concerts to Broadway shows, remaining on the shelf for the foreseeable
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