Pleasantville residents that live in condominiums, co-ops and townhouses can breathe easy. Their waste fees will not be increasing. Mayor Peter Scherer said this week that he does not expect the … [Read more...]
Cuomo Signs Tax Cap into Law in Pleasantville
Gov. Andrew Cuomo, surrounded by local state legislators, signs the tax cap bill into law in Pleasantville.After years of discussion, it took Gov. Andrew Cuomo six months in office to sign a property … [Read more...]
The Examiner’s Sam Barron: Movie Marathon Man at The Burns
I think the moment I appreciated the 24-hour movie marathon was on Sunday at 4:55 a.m., when Theater 1 was showing "Play Dirty," a 1968 Michael Caine movie set in World War II. Maybe five people had … [Read more...]
Village of Pleasantville Rejects Rec Center Bids
Citing the high cost, the Village of Pleasantville rejected the bids that it received in its attempts to build another recreation center. The village had planned to convert the old ambulance corps … [Read more...]
Celebrating 10 Years, Jacob Burns Stays True to its Mission
There are dozens of places in Westchester to watch a movie. None of those other venues offer what the Jacob Burns Film Center has been bringing to its audience and community. The center may be best … [Read more...]
Captain Lawrence to Leave Pleasantville
After five years, the Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. will be leaving Pleasantville. Owner and head brewer Scott Vaccaro said Thursday morning that the company is planning to vacate its space on … [Read more...]
P’ville, Chappaqua Voters Pass School Budgets
Voters in four local school districts gave the thumbs up to the 2011-12 budgets. In Pleasantville, district officials breathed a sigh of relief as the $44.8 million spending plan for next year, … [Read more...]
Pleasantville Changes Zoning in Old Village
Residents in the Old Village section of Pleasantville don’t have to worry about any future 24-hour convenience stores. At last Monday’s village board meeting, the village unanimously voted to … [Read more...]
Writer Advocates for Women’s Financial Independence
By Liora Fishman Noted financial writer Jean Chatzky transported a room full of women into the world of finances. Chatzky's May 3 presentation entitled "Your Money and Your Life: Five Skills … [Read more...]
Pleasantville Residents Meet Prospective Principals
Pleasantville residents got a firsthand look on Thursday at the two candidates looking to become the next Pleasantville High School principal. The two candidates, Dawn Bartz and Mark Bayer, gave … [Read more...]