The Bedford Central School District will close its buildings to students through Friday, Apr. 3 for precautionary measures as the threat of the coronavirus continues to play havoc with school schedules. Acting Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joel Adelberg announced the
Read MoreAn unidentified patient who tested positive for COVID-19 is in Northern Westchester Hospital, one of three cases confirmed by Northwell Health Core Lab. The Village of Mount Kisco issued a statement Thursday afternoon where local officials shared information that they
Read MoreThe Bedford School District announced Wednesday that its schools will be closed Thursday and Friday after a Fox Lane Middle School staff member was recommended to self-quarantine pending a test for the coronavirus. Acting Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joel Adelberg
Read MoreBy Erin Maher The Bedford Board of Education unanimously voted last Wednesday to delay the decision to close up to two elementary schools in the district for at least a year after its consultant recommended exploring alternatives. The decision to
Read MoreFive-term Mount Kisco Village Board member Jean Farber has decided against running for re-election this November while fellow incumbent Trustee Karen Schleimer will seek another term. Replacing Farber, the village’s current deputy mayor, on the Democrats’ ticket will be former
Read MoreBy Erin Maher The Bedford Board of Education was presented last week with three options to consider as district officials weigh the possibility of a difficult fiscal picture, continued enrollment decline and the prospect of elementary school contraction. Dr. Dale
Read MoreA long-term solution could be on the horizon to divert sewage from two New Castle communities to the Mount Kisco pump station after officials in both municipalities have agreed in principle to the plan. Last Wednesday, a joint letter from
Read MoreMany people love dogs and cats and have them for pets at home, but properly caring for and feeding an animal takes resources and information. A nonprofit organization has been holding a periodic dog and cat food pantry in Mount
Read MoreA local infectious disease expert said that Westchester residents should have no reason to be concerned about the novel coronavirus that has swept through China despite last week’s declaration of an international public health emergency. Dr. Debra Spicehandler, co-chief of
Read MoreBy Erin Maher A large contingent of residents and parents in the Bedford Central School District have mobilized since September to oppose the district’s potential closure of up to two of its five elementary schools due to declining enrollment. Since
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