Officials joined yesterday afternoon with the families of many of the county residents who died in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to remember their lives during Westchester’s annual 9/11 memorial ceremony. Speakers during the hour-long commemoration at Kensico Dam
Read MoreAs suicide rates across the United States rise, Westchester County has launched a multi-strategy effort to educate the public on recognizing the warning signs for people at risk and where to turn for help. On Tuesday, county officials kicked off
Read MoreAs another anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks approaches, it is natural to wonder the best way to remember and honor the nearly 3,000 lives that were lost that day. Since 2011, Westchester County has partnered with Volunteer New
Read MoreChristopher Ridley’s mother remembered that when her son was young, he mentioned to her that he would become famous one day. Little did Felita Bouche know that his comment would be prophetic but under the most tragic of circumstances. Westchester
Read MoreWestchester County has filed a petition in state Supreme Court to relax requirements imposed on it at Merestead in Mount Kisco to increase public accessibility and raise money for rehabilitation and upkeep of the grounds. County Legislator Kitley Covill (D-Katonah)
Read MoreA man convicted in absentia 30 years ago for a rape he committed in Mount Kisco was apprehended by county police officers in the village last Friday night. Nelson Gustavo Caceres, 51, was arrested outside a deli by officers and
Read MoreWhite powder discovered by Westchester Airport personnel in a plane’s cargo area Tuesday morning was found to be non-hazardous substance. The Westchester County Police Hazardous Devices Unit responded to the airport after personnel loading baggage onto the Jet Blue aircraft
Read MoreCounty lawmakers and supporters of the recently approved prohibition of polystyrene in Westchester called passage of the legislation a major victory the fight to preserve the environment on Wednesday. Legislators Kitley Covill (D-Katonah) and Nancy Barr (D-Rye Brook), co-chairs of
Read MoreThe Town of New Castle and Moms Demand Action will partner this Friday evening in taking a stand against gun violence with a Wear Orange Rally at the gazebo in downtown Chappaqua early Friday. While there have been vigils in
Read MoreBy Lindsay Emery Westchester County Executive George Latimer signed two executive orders last Wednesday at Westchester County Airport that aim to protect the surrounding watershed. Latimer introduced the first order that ensures groundwater testing at the airport for pollutants after
Read More