The latest news in Westchester and Putnam county, NY
The neighbor of a contractor’s yard and concrete plant near the Cortlandt Train Station in Montrose is continuing his full-court pressure on the town’s handling of the property. Ralph Mastromonaco, a well-known licensed engineer who has worked with many clients
Read MoreAn environmental review has been completed and its findings have been filed for the proposed mixed-use project at the site of the old Galleria Mall. The developer’s review doesn’t mean, however, that serious hazards exist there and require remediation, according
Read MoreThis season’s drought conditions have not only triggered concerns of wildfires throughout the region but in Mount Kisco it generated discussion last week about reinforcing voluntary water conservation steps in the village. Byram Lake Reservoir is Mount Kisco’s primary water
Read MoreA 63-year-old woman was murdered Saturday night in an apartment complex in Jefferson Valley. The victim, Geraldine Krecmer, was found dead by Yorktown Police lying on a walkway in front of a unit at the Coach-n-Four Apartments on East Main
Read MoreLeadership of the Mount Pleasant Democratic Committee harshly criticized town officials last week for publicizing the citizenship status of one of two suspects who were apprehended for their alleged involvement in a Nov. 1 house burglary. The committee issued a
Read MoreYanking out gnarly invasive vines snaking through a plot of land near the Saw Mill River Parkway energized a group of about 10 volunteers last Saturday. The thick overgrowth had carpeted the ground and enveloped some of the 155 shrubs
Read MoreMount Kisco rolled out the red carpet on Sunday for the new ShopRite supermarket that debuted at the Diamond Properties complex at 333 N. Bedford Rd. Company executives and local officials participated in a more than half-hour grand opening ceremony
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer released his $2.5 billion county operating budget for 2025 last week that places continued emphasis on increasing affordable housing, mental health initiatives and public safety while maintaining a flat tax levy. The budget, which will
Read MoreA ribbon cutting ceremony was held Nov. 1 for a refurbished children’s playground at Ryder Park in the Town of Ossining. The improvements made to the children’s playground feature a new set of ADA-accessible playground equipment modules and a new
Read MoreOutdoor murals enhance a community in a way that reflects its most positive features, especially if created by local artists. A $35,000 state grant has been obtained for Pleasantville that will fund the creation of an original mural. The goal
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