Peekskill Councilman Ramon Fernandez is adamantly declining a public request from most of his council colleagues to resign over his alleged involvement in fixing tickets that led to the departure of City Court Judge Reginald Johnson. Johnson, the first Black
Read MoreThere may soon be fewer traffic jams and safer pedestrian crossings at problematic intersections along Pleasantville’s Bedford Road. New 360-degree panoramic cameras are monitoring traffic flows and generating information that could lead to changing the timing of traffic lights. The
Read MoreMount Pleasant became the latest municipality to approve a six-month moratorium earlier this month that would temporarily halt the development of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) while officials hope to get effective regulations in place. Residents who spoke at
Read MoreTackling the housing shortage in Westchester has long been an uphill battle for Westchester communities. The Welcome Home Westchester Campaign, which launched three years ago, addresses the overwhelming need for more housing and affordable homes on Monday at a construction
Read MorePeekskill City Court Judge Reginald Johnson has turned in his gavel after being formally charged with acts of misconduct. According to the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct, Johnson, the first African American judge in Peekskill’s history, who has
Read MoreAvoiding traffic gridlock and eliminating public parking spaces were key items discussed at last week’s Pleasantville Planning Commission meeting in its continuing review of the proposed residential development at the former Chase Bank at 444 Bedford Rd. Representatives for applicant
Read MoreMichael Grace is a familiar figure at Yorktown Town Hall. Since ending his six-year run as town supervisor in 2017, Grace, whose law offices on Underhill Avenue are directly across from Town Hall, has represented several clients appearing before the
Read MoreThe North Castle Town Board retained a Westchester architectural firm last week to conduct a feasibility study that would explore site and facility planning for a new town highway garage. Arconics Architecture of Rye Brook will be brought on board
Read MoreNeighbors nearby a site for a proposed Buddhist temple are scrutinizing the project and doing all they can to ensure modifications are made to the plans. The residents are not against the concept of a new religious institution at 1
Read MoreTwo age-restricted housing projects proposed in Yorktown were the subject of public hearings last week that extended the Town Board meeting until 2 a.m. First up at-bat Sept. 3 at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center was a proposal at
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