The New Castle Democrats guaranteed themselves a majority on the Town Board next year by easily sweeping their three Republican challengers in Tuesday night’s town election. Councilwoman Ivy Pool will make the transition to the supervisor’s office in January after
Read MoreMany houses of worship host events for charity to help the less fortunate or a nonprofit organization. When the First Congregational Church of Chappaqua takes that step, its congregation and leadership sometimes delves into the offbeat – all for a
Read MoreIn 2017, Ivy Pool entered the town’s political scene, winning a close election to gain a council seat on the New Castle Town Board. With outgoing Supervisor Robert Greenstein declining to run for re-election after leading the town the past
Read MoreFor several years, Jim Smith has been part of a think tank that examines security issues. A consultant who has spent most of his time helping governments address challenges to their energy supply and working on intellectual property matters, Smith
Read MoreNew Castle residents are in an enviable position this year. They choose between two strong slates of candidates, each filled with highly capable people qualified to shepherd the town at a crucial juncture in its history. That is not always
Read MoreFrom the day Michael Kaplowitz announced he would be leaving the Board of Legislators last winter, it seemed that District 4 would be at a bit of a disadvantage, at least to start. The 22-year lawmaker had built up such
Read MoreA Chappaqua resident is on the verge of becoming the next candidate seeking the Democratic nomination to vie for Rep. Nita Lowey’s congressional seat. Jo-Anna Rodriguez-Wheeler, who has volunteered on campaigns stretching back to the Senate runs of Geraldine Ferraro and
Read MoreThe New Castle Town Board last week appropriated $5,000 to retain legal representation with expertise in aviation issues to ensure that the municipality’s interests are protected in matters related to Westchester County Airport. On a request from the town’s Airport
Read MoreState Sen. Peter Harckham officially announced on Tuesday a $250,000 state grant to the Town of New Castle that will help pay for the renovation of Millwood Park. Joined by town officials at the site on Route 100, Harckham said
Read MoreAssemblyman David Buchwald officially became the second Democrat to announce his candidacy for the 17th Congressional District on Sunday, ready to pursue the seat Rep. Nita Lowey will be retiring from at the end of next year. Buchwald, 40, in
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