Construction of a Holiday Inn Express in Peekskill could be completed by next spring now that owner George Liaskos, a Garrison resident, has apparently secured funding for the $8.5 million project. Director of Economic Development James Slaughter told the Common
Read MorePlans for a Walmart Supercenter across from the Cortlandt Town Center may never get beyond the discussion stage. During a work session last week, Supervisor Linda Puglisi revealed for the first time she was opposed to the 160,000-square-foot store and
Read MoreThe coordinator of a regional study completed eight years ago that was envisioned to provide solutions to land use and transportation issues along the Route 202/35/6 Bear Mountain Parkway corridors believes the effort was worthwhile. Speaking at a seminar coordinated
Read MoreIt appears the federal legal battle between the Town of Cortlandt and former Police Chief Robert Pavone and his wife will be decided by a judge or jury. A pretrial conference is scheduled in two weeks in White Plains after
Read MoreIf you were in White Plains Tuesday, you might have taken part in Westchester County’s water tasting contest. It was a difficult task. Most of the water tasted very much the same. All were clean, crisp, clear and cool, but
Read MoreIn early June, Hilltop Farms in Croton will be celebrating its third anniversary, thanks to the support of local residents, according to owner Brian Panessa. “The majority of customers are local. We are starting to pull from other communities as
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo Walmart has been one of the most successful stores at the Cortlandt Town Center, but store officials say they’re looking for bigger and better things. “It’s been a great location for us,” said Edward Premo, an attorney
Read MoreHundreds of Hudson Valley residents attended the Hudson Valley Gateway Experience on Saturday, March 24, at The Mansion on the Hill at Colonial Terrace Conference Center. It was a fun-filled, jam-packed day that allowed people to find out how to
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo It looks as though Cortlandt officials and veterans groups have temporarily won the battle to preserve services and protect the land at the Franklin Delano Roosevelt VA Hospital in Montrose from being developed. Cortlandt Supervisor Linda Puglisi
Read MoreBy Alex Weisler Local artist and author Suzanne Mancuso is working to bring a bit of whimsy and wonder to Yorktown Heights. A longtime member of the Yorktown Museum and the mastermind of “many of their doll displays over the
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