Bill Mooney Steps Down As Westchester’s Economic Development Director

After nearly a decade serving as a key member in Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino's administration, Director of Economic Development William M. Mooney, III is stepping down from his position to take a job in banking. On Friday, Mooney told Daily Voice what he told Astorino more than a month ago: he is resigning from the position he has held since June 2014 to become the Senior Vice President Group Director at Signature Bank, based out of White Plains.

County Executive Robert P. Astorino Kicks off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week at Benjamin Steakhouse

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino today joined Janet Crawshaw, publisher of The Valley Table magazine with Benjamin Prelvukaj and Benjamin Sinanaj, owners of Benjamin Steakhouse, to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week for Spring 2017. To kick off the event, the County Executive plated the "Astorino Sirloin" at Benjamin Steakhouse in White Plains.

Friendly Gathering honors 2 local Westchester charities

Furniture Sharehouse, Westchester's Furniture Bank, and the Food Bank for Westchester are being honored for their compassionate service to Westchester residents in need. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - March 8, 2017 - PRLog -- Join The RDC Center for Counseling & Human Development for a festive evening of traditional Irish food, music, and dance at "The Friendly Gathering", their annual fundraiser being held on Sunday, March 19, 2017 from 5 pm to 8 pm at Congregation Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Avenue, White Plains, NY.

The Briarcliff Manor Among County’s ‘Outstanding Family Owned Businesses’

The Briarcliff Manor, a 1902 mansion in Briarcliff Manor rumored to have inspired the Tara estate in the film, "Gone With the Wind," was recognized as one of Westchester County's most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. The Briarcliff Manor was one of 26 businesses in Westchester County and Fairfield County, Conn., honored by Westfair Communications Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.

The Briarcliff Manor Among County’s ‘Outstanding Family-Owned Businesses’

The Briarcliff Manor, a restaurant in the Haymount House, a 1902 mansion in Briarcliff Manor rumored to have inspired the Tara estate in the film, "Gone With the Wind"--was recognized as one of Westchester County's most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. The Briarcliff Manor was one of 26 businesses in Westchester County and Fairfield County, Conn., honored by Westfair Communications Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.

Ossining’s Mike Risko Music Named Westchester ‘Outstanding Family Business’

Mike Risko, of Mike Risko Music in Ossining, was recognized as the owner of one of Westchester County's most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains last week. The company, in business for 22 years as a music store, school and performing arts center, was one of 26 family-owned businesses in Westchester and Fairfield County, Conn., honored this year by Westfair Communications, Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.

Faust Harrison Pianos Among Westchester’s Outstanding Family Businesses

Sarah Faust, president of Faust Harrison Pianos, was recognized Tuesday as the owner of one of Westchester County's most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. The White Plains company, nominated for the award by the Westchester Conservatory of Music, has been restoring and rebuilding "golden era" Steinway pianos for nearly 40 years, when Sarah started the business as a sideline to her career as a concert pianist.

Westchester County Center Vendor Gets Ocean Grill Contract At Rye Town Park

A new restaurant called Ocean Grill operated by Homestyle Catering will replace Seaside Johnnies this summer at Rye Town Park, officials announced Thursday. The popular caterers already operate food and beverage concessions at golf courses and other public attractions in Putnam County, Rockland County, White Plains and Yonkers.