The latest news in Westchester and Putnam county, NY
A development company that has built previous large-scale projects in Mount Pleasant last week discussed with town officials the possibility of installing a battery energy storage system (BESS) at the site of an existing nursery. Acquest Development, based in upstate
Read MoreA recent anonymous townwide mailer charged that a survey developed and sent to New Castle residents regarding potential use of municipally-owned property in downtown Chappaqua was biased in favor of development. The postcard, which was apparently received by a wide
Read MoreMore than 60 people attended a Pleasantville School District public forum last week and expressed both displeasure and support for the proposed $15 million capital project. Residents will decide on Dec. 17 whether to authorize the district to borrow up to $13
Read MoreIt’s safe to say that Byram Hills High School’s girls’ tennis team is now a dynasty. The 13-member team captured its third New York State Public High School Athletic Association championship in the past four years when it defeated Bayport
Read MoreIn connection with the 100th anniversary celebration of the opening of the Bear Mountain Bridge, the New York State Bridge Authority (NYSBA) advises motorists to expect delays near the span this Sunday morning. On Sunday at 10 a.m., a dedication ceremony will be
Read MoreThe Town of New Castle is the latest municipality to consider invoking a moratorium against the development of battery energy storage systems (BESS) and large-scale solar projects. Officials voted Tuesday evening to set a public hearing on a moratorium for
Read MoreWith celebratory fanfare, local officials, environmental organizations and community members watched as a large excavator pummeled the old concrete Sprout Brook Dam last week at Sprout Brook Park in Cortlandt. The dam’s removal last Wednesday will restore the flow of
Read MoreJay Palacio came ready last Saturday for an event perfect for lovers of body art and frightening tales. The 7 Souls Tattoo artist from Fair Lawn, New Jersey brought the perfect tribute to the genre of horror, what was a
Read MoreBy Jordan Goodman If you’re familiar with the northern Westchester music scene, it’s no secret that Skyfactor has been one of the more popular bands in the area over the past two decades. Throughout their career, this four-member group has
Read MoreMore than 350 high school students came to Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH) last Saturday in what could be a positive life-changing experience for them. Those students from around Westchester and the Bronx attended the hospital’s sixth annual Medical Career Expo
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