Incumbents in state legislature races throughout Westchester and Putnam counties were on their way to victories Tuesday night, most by sizeable margins. State Sen. Peter Harckham (D-Lewisboro) defeated Republican challenger Gina Arena in the 40th Senate District, mainly on the
Read MoreRepublican Congressman Mike Lawler resoundingly defeated Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones Tuesday night to earn a second term to the House of Representatives’ 17th Congressional District. Lawler declared victory at his headquarters in New City, Rockland County shortly after 11 p.m.,
Read MoreAnyone who has driven on Route 9A from Cortlandt to Mount Pleasant during the last few years is well aware of the potholes and rough ride on that section of roadway. In the coming weeks, a large portion of that stretch will
Read MoreA shorter event focused on local talent and a different approach to booking headliner bands could be some of the changes in store for next year’s Pleasantville Music Festival. Multiple alternatives and revisions were again discussed at length by Pleasantville
Read MoreSeveral hundred Somers community members turned out Saturday evening at Reis Park to grieve, console one another and honor the memory of 15-year-old Michael Raimondi who was killed last week in a domestic violence incident. Family, friends and teachers of
Read MorePutnam County Executive Kevin Byrne has extended a temporary burn ban in the county due to the ongoing threat of wildfires created by severely dry conditions. Byrne originally issued the ban on Oct. 28 for five days following a brush
Read MoreAs the days dwindle before Election Day, supporters and opponents of New York’s contentious Proposition 1 have sought to sway undecided voters at rallies and news conferences throughout the state. The issue has come down mostly along party lines, with
Read MoreAnkita Rathi heard a lot of similar concerns during a public meeting last week focused on road safety in White Plains. “I wish we could cross before the car gets there,” the traffic consultant recalled hearing from multiple attendees during
Read MoreLast year, an estimated 48 million people played pickleball in the United States, which is one-fifth of the adult population. Outdoor pickleball courts have been popping up in communities throughout the region, but indoor facilities remain scarce. Kevin Kaye, managing
Read MoreBy John Sarcone People say it every year: “This is the most important election in my lifetime.” We hear it from candidates and politicians; we hear it from television talking heads; we even hear it from friends and family. It’s
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