A large, jubilant contingent turned out to celebrate the grand opening of attorney W. Paul Alvarez’s new law office last Friday afternoon in Pleasantville. The sun came out to the relief of about 60 people who attended the chilly ceremonial
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo The Carmel Planning Board recently reviewed preliminary plans for a proposed 24-room hotel at 910 South Lake Blvd. in Mahopac. The three-story “boutique” hotel would replace an existing two-story building on the site that was once envisioned
Read MoreA proposed luxury drug and alcohol rehabilitation specialty hospital in Cortlandt that has been closely watched by residents and officials in New Castle and Ossining cleared a major hurdle last week. The Cortlandt Planning Board voted 6-1 on Apr. 5
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo Now that some municipalities across the state have made the decision to allow marijuana dispensaries to set up shop, the focus now turns to where to locate the businesses. Two weeks ago, the Village of Ossining Board
Read MoreSeveral prominent developers in Westchester County discussed the state of the economy and challenges of building in a webinar last week moderated by Business Council of Westchester President and CEO Marsha Gordon. “I’m sure you have all noticed the changing
Read MoreBy Bailey Hosfelt A representative from Sustainable Westchester presented the path forward for its Westchester Power program at the White Plains Common Council special meeting/work session on March 28. As the current contract that purchased bulk electricity and locked in
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo A proposed nine-story, 297 rental apartment project on the site of the former White Plains Linen building in Peekskill was not embraced by members of the Common Council at a recent work session. Developer Daniel Martin presented
Read MoreBy Brian Kluepfel Who needs John Taffer’s “Bar Rescue” when you’ve got Rob Catalano? Not Lucy’s of Pleasantville. Don’t call it a comeback; call manager Catalano’s new twin vision for the Bedford Road bar The Garage at Lucy’s and The Basement at Lucy’s.
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo A groundbreaking ceremony was held March 24 for what will be the first adaptive playground for children of all abilities in northern Westchester. The new playground, which is expected to open by Memorial Day, will be located
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo The owner and founder of a non-profit dog rescue organization in Mohegan Lake pled guilty last week to stealing nearly $18,000 from the group. According to Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah, Lisa Marie Birdsall, 56, of Yorktown,
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