Pleasantville sports enthusiasts may notice new scoreboards at Parkway Field this week thanks to the fundraising efforts of local community members. Jay La Capria, who is on the board of Dad’s Club, was one part of a large contingent who
Read MoreLocal teachers, community members and organizations were recognized Monday in Pleasantville for volunteer work with special needs students. During an annual awards ceremony at Lucy’s Lounge, Pleasantville’s Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) granted honors to nine people in four
Read MoreA’Mangiare was a fixture in Pleasantville for almost two decades, but after closing the doors to that restaurant, owner Freddy Dolgetta has decided to bring a new restaurant to the village. Wood and Fire Pizza opened to the public Apr.
Read MoreAs voters throughout New York State will decide their school district’s 2015-16 budget next week, most school officials have found ways to maintain programs despite the tax cap and lack of mandate relief. However, there are some grassroots groups and
Read MoreThe Pleasantville School District took a stand against the Annual Professional Performance Reviews (APPR) by unanimously approving two resolutions Tuesday night that oppose the state mandated practice. One resolution, authored by board President Shane McGaffey, states that the current APPR
Read MoreThe Pleasantville Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is looking to improve community relations by increasing scholarships it offers to high school seniors in the village. In past years, the department offered two scholarships valued at $1,000 each, but this year they
Read MoreRaffaele “Ralph” Farraioli has been cutting hair for most of his life and for the last 25 years in Pleasantville. In 1990, Farraoili came to the village, opening La Barberia on Wheeler Avenue. A lot has changed over the last
Read MoreA program that could reduce energy costs for Pleasantville residents through Community Choice Aggregation (CAC) drew sharp differences last week between Mayor Peter Scherer and Trustee Mindy Berard. Through the program, Sustainable Westchester, Inc., a non-profit organization comprised of local
Read MoreThe Mount Pleasant Public Library will be installing new carpeting at both the main library at 350 Bedford Rd. in Pleasantville and the branch library 125 Lozza Drive in Valhalla during the next two weeks. The main library in Pleasantville
Read MorePrior to abandoning her shop, leaving patrons without their merchandise and owing thousands of dollars, it appears that the owner of Elegance II Consignment Shop was looking to sell her business. Real estate websites loopnet.com and cityfeet.com last week listed
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