Emerly A. Martinez was appointed the new principal of White Plains High School Monday evening by the White Plains Board of Education. Martinez was the finalist for the job from more than 60 candidates in a rigorous search that included
Read MoreBy Madeline Rosenberg As lockdowns took hold across the world this spring, Dr. Shirley Cheng learned that many of her students had lost their jobs. Some of them went without food for days. Others knocked on doors for leftovers and
Read MoreBy Logan Schiciano Although the pandemic quashed many traditional summer camp plans, The Salvation Army’s Greater New York Division remains committed to supporting families in need. Through its Camp in a Box program, over 1,000 boxes were filled with arts
Read MoreA new Election Information Gathering Task Force has been established by Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin (D-White Plains). The task force will obtain public input about the June 23 primary election, how it was conducted and proactive steps that
Read MoreBy Madeline Rosenberg When the Music Conservatory of Westchester shut down in early March, voice teacher Mary Elizabeth Poore knew she had to find a way to keep her students singing. With some research, a new microphone and speakers, Poore
Read MoreBy Bridget Bonanni A state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) biologist advised residents at the Greenburgh Town Board meeting last week on what to do if they spot a black bear and how to resolve a conflict. Emily Carrollo said
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer named a 28-member task force Monday to review the training provided at the county’s police academy as well as various policies and practices to ensure equitable law enforcement. Much of the diverse task force’s mission
Read MoreBy Bridget Bonanni A large crowd of residents and officials from throughout Westchester gathered peacefully in Tibbits Park late Monday afternoon aiming to highlight the importance of the need for police reform in Westchester and beyond. The Westchester Rockland Guardians
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer announced Monday that he is assembling a working group comprised of various stakeholders to review police policies and procedures in the wake of the George Floyd killing and ensuing riots. The group will consist of
Read More“No Justice, No Peace!” was the outcry during a peaceful but forceful rally in downtown Peekskill Saturday afternoon. At least 200 residents of all ages turned out to denounce the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, in Minneapolis
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