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Bipartisan legislation that aims to bolster funding to more effectively protect residents against tick-borne diseases, such as Lyme Disease, was signed into law last month by Governor Kathy Hochul. The bill, which was sponsored by local State Senators Pete Harckham
Read moreThe Yorktown Town Board voted last week to invest $3.2 million to install long-discussed water system upgrades and meters. The board agreed to award a contract to Core & Main to install about 4,500 residential smart water meters. Yorktown will
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When Peter Fiumefreddo attended the American Legion convention last year in Annapolis, he met a fellow veteran that he knew he had to invite to Westchester after learning of his story. The veteran, Melvin Morris, was belatedly awarded the Medal
Read moreThe Town of Cortlandt is hoping to join two of its neighboring municipalities in cashing in on millions of dollars being offered in a grant from the state to rejuvenate downtown areas. Cortlandt officials are preparing to submit an application
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Putnam County officials are seeking answers from Albany on how to implement new laws implemented by the State Legislature last month that will go into effect September 1 regarding gun permits and restrictions on the carrying of concealed weapons. On
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The operator of a new Par 3 golf course in Jefferson Valley who has been under fire from Yorktown officials for continued delays and unresolved issues is retaliating with a lawsuit that alleges the town has been using a “Keystone
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With two votes last week, the Town of North Castle helped preserve a vital piece of American history at a local Revolutionary War site. The board approved designating 16 Nethermont Ave. in North White Plains as open space and authorized
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After more than a decade of service, Jeffrey Econom, Pleasantville’s superintendent of Public Works and village engineer, will retire at the end of the month. The announcement was made at last week’s Village Board meeting. “I’ve enjoyed working for government,”
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The New Castle Town Board asked Chappaqua Crossing representatives to supply fiscal and downtown impact analyses before scheduling a public hearing on revised zoning that would increase the center’s allowable carryout restaurant and retail liquor space. A lack of consensus
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The Mount Kisco Recreation Commission plans to write a letter to the Village Board strenuously objecting to the use of a parking lot at Leonard Park as a staging area for a nearby water main replacement project. Commission Chair Kathy
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