New Castle Mulls Changing Town Name To Familiar One: Chappaqua

Members of the New Castle Town Board are considering whether to make one of the biggest alterations to the municipality in its 291-year history: changing its official name to the Town of Chappaqua. While the town's name has been the same since its 18th-century founding, its name recognition has lagged far behind its hamlets, Chappaqua and Millwood, a point that isn't lost on the community's elected officials.

Briarcliff Students Help Build Habitat Home In Millwood

Two local families have new homes to move into in Millwood and New Castle thanks to many volunteers, including ones from the Briarcliff High School Habitat Club. The students worked last weekend on the houses, which have items such as windows, doors and siding, paid for through sponsorships, said CEO Jim Killoran.