… to be known as the Pelhamville fire department.” The petition, presented to the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County, was signed by a host of the most notable residents of Pelhamville and Pelham Heights including Congressman Benjamin L. …
Month: January 2017
Croton Falls’ Croton Creek Steakhouse Wins ‘DVlicious Best’ In Westchester
Croton Creek Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Croton Falls is the winner of our DVlicious “Best Steakhouse in Westchester County” contest, with 53 percent of the vote. The 10-year-old eatery is known for its high-quality meats, handpicked by the owners in New York City’s Gansevoort Market.
Cortland officials hold meeting on fate of Indian Point closure
Cortlandt residents are demanding answers from county leaders on what the Indian Point closure means for them, their energy supply and their jobs. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening as a follow-up to Wednesday night’s standing-room-only address by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino on the planned shutdown of Indian Point in 2021.
Police Release New Details On Bank Robber On Run After Port Chester Crash
… first-floor bedroom. The Port Chester Police Emergency Service Unit was deployed to the scene as was the Westchester County Police Emergency Service Unit. A tactical entry was carried out by a team comprised of members of both units. This search …
SL Green Joins Mayor de Blasioa s Carbon Challenge Across 7 Million Square Feet
… ownership interests in 30 suburban buildings totaling 4.8 million square feet in Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey. To be added to the Company’s distribution list or to obtain the latest news releases and other …
Scarsdale Man Charged In Disrobing Incident At Maria Regina Due In Court
Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 incident at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.
Missing boy sets off massive search
… on Clinton Avenue. His family called police, setting off a search by Dobbs Ferry police officers and Westchester County Police K-9 and helicopter units. Due to the bad weather and wooded location, Dobbs Ferry police say they used the resources …
4 of the top 100 most congested intersections are in NY Updated at
… No. 1 for a second consecutive year. Four other locations in the metropolitan region, including two in Westchester County, appear lower down on the list of chokepoints: the intersection of I-278 at the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn is No. 37; I-495 and …
NPS and Hines buy stakes in One Vanderbilt Avenue
… ownership interests in 30 suburban buildings totaling 4.8 million square feet in Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey. To be added to the Company’s distribution list or to obtain the latest news releases and other …
Rye Golf Hiring Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at $50K+
… more than 100 acres of land and features the only views of the Long Island Sound from a golf course in Westchester County. The club has over 700 golfing members and hosts between 25,000 and 30,000 rounds of golf. The golf course superintendent, Chip …
Farmers seek expanded tax credit to offset minimum wage hike
… sits at $9.70 an hour upstate and is set to continue increasing to $12.50 by 2020. On Long Island and in Westchester County, the wage is $10 and is set to hit $15 by 2021. “We believe we pay very well, but to artificially increase minimum wages in …
Hundreds pack ‘Ask Astorino Forum’ about Indian Point
About 200 people attended a town hall meeting Wednesday night with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, wanting to know more about the planned closing of About 200 people attended a town hall meeting Wednesday night with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, wanting to know more about the planned closing of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in 2021. CORTLANDT – About 200 people attended a town hall meeting Wednesday night with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, wanting to know more about the planned closing of the Indian Point nuclear power plant in 2021.
Police In Two States Search For Port Chester Bank Robbery Suspect
Police in New York and Connecticut are searching for a man who robbed a bank earlier Wednesday in central Greenwich, Conn. Westchester County police dispatched its helicopter unit and Special Response Team to assist Port Chester police, according to Kieran O’Leary, a county police spokesman.
Northwell Acquires Visiting Nurse Association Of Hudson Valley
… “From our standpoint, this is enabling us to pursue opportunities created by Northwell’s expansion into Westchester County with the addition of Phelps Memorial Hospital in Westchester,” a Northwell spokesman said. VNA of Hudson Valley reported …
Cheerleading invitational kicks off in White Plains
More than 50 junior varsity and high school cheerleading teams from throughout the Hudson Valley were facing off Wednesday for top honors at the Westchester County Cheerleading Invitational.
Assemblyman Abinanti Introduces Bill Banning Gun Shows On Public Property
… not otherwise be conveniently available in the average community.” Abinanti introduced his bill after Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino authorized the first gun show at the Westchester County Center in four years. On Thursday, Jan. 19, …
County Executive, Supervisor Puglisi Discuss Indian Point Closure
Cortlandt residents interested in how the closure of Indian Point may affect them and what is being done to mitigate the impact, will want to attend a forum Wednesday with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. The forum, the first “Ask Astorino” meeting since the announcement of the closure, will offer residents a chance to ask questions about the impact.
Farmers seek expanded tax credit to offset minimum wage hike
… sits at $9.70 per hour upstate and is set to continue increasing to $12.50 by 2020. On Long Island and in Westchester County, the wage is $10 and is set to hit $15 by 2021. “The governor has clearly moved on on this,” Farm Bureau Public Policy …
Enjoy Winter Sports in Westchester County Parks
Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced that, weather permitting, Westchester residents can enjoy ice skating, cross country skiing, ice fishing and sledding at many county park locations. “Don’t let the cold weather keep you inside this winter,” Astorino said.
02/10 Celebrate Awards Season at Marquee Night, the Picture House Winter Party 7 PM
Friday, February 10th marks the start of a new tradition for the Picture House Regional Film Center as the non-profit, independent movie theater celebrates awards season with their first-ever Academy Awards pre-party. Marquee Night – TPH’s winter party fundraiser will unite film lovers from throughout Westchester County as they don their best “Red Carpet Ready” attire for dancing, dinner, and more at the beautiful Glen Island Harbour Club overlooking Long Island Sound.
Filling the energy gap once Indian Point closes
New Yorkers have called for the closing of Indian Point Energy Center for years. Located on the Hudson River in Buchanan, Westchester County, the plant is just 30 miles away from New York City as the crow flies, and residents familiar with Chernobyl and Three Mile Island have long feared a disaster there.
Public hearing held on bill for stricter gun show rules
The White Plains hearing came after an effort by Westchester Democrats to ban gun shows on county-owned property was vetoed by Republican County Executive Rob Astorino. The gun show returned to the Westchester County Center last weekend after being canceled four years ago following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
‘Flasher’ Charged With Break-In At Westchester Private School Due In Court
Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 break-in at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.
Westchester’s new DA sits down with News 12
The newly elected Westchester County district attorney exclusively talked with News 12 for his first media sit-down interview since taking office. Tony Scarpino’s first news conference as district attorney came last week, when he announced an arrest in the New Year’s Eve slaying of Mount Vernon teenager Shamoya McKenzie.
Cortlandt Forum Tackles Indian Point’s Planned Closure
… of Congresswoman Nita Lowey’s, state Sen. Terrence Murphy, state Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, Westchester County Legislature Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, county Legislator Catherine Borgia, county Legislator John Testa, Buchanan Mayor Therese …
Public hearing to be held on gun safety legislation following gun show
The hearing comes after a last-ditch effort by Westchester Democrats to ban gun shows countywide was vetoed by Republican County Executive Rob Astorino. The gun show returned to the Westchester County Center last weekend after being canceled four years ago following the massacre at Sandy Hook.
A High Yield Dividend Aristocrat Down -a % Since July
… 1884 in New York City and serves as a regulated electric and gas utility to the New York metro areas and Westchester County. Its 724 megawatts of electrical generating capacity and 4,348 miles of gas pipes serve 3.4 million and 1.1 million …
Vermont capital Montpelier sees first murder since 1920s
… Austin before her boyfriend shot him, was arrested Sunday night on drug charges. Austin was a 33-year-old Westchester County native who previously played basketball with the Vermont Frost Heaves before settling down in the state. His alleged killer …
Man Sentenced For Westchester Real Estate Scam Recorded On Video
A man has been sentenced to up to four years in state prison after being convicted of fraudulently representing himself as a lawyer in a real estate deal and bilking his New Rochelle victim out of more than $30,000. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced on Tuesday that Daniel Stern, 52, of City Island has been sentenced to between two and four years in prison after being convicted of a felony charge of third-degree grand larceny.
3 LI students national finalists in Regeneron science contest
… Regeneron Scholars named on Jan. 4. This is the first year that Regeneron, a pharmaceutical firm based in Westchester County, has sponsored the contest. The competition was founded in 1942 and initially sponsored by Westinghouse, then by Intel, the …
Chinese Natives In Westchester Caught Red-Handed With 27 Fake ATM Cards
… United States Secret Service assisted in the investigation, and Scarsdale police are now working with the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office Financial Crimes Division. Both suspects were arraigned in Scarsdale Justice Court on Wednesday …
Westchester A Top ’17 Suburban Market, Real Estate Pros Predict
Westchester will be the top choice for homebuyers looking outside New York City in 2017, surpassing New Jersey and Long Island, according to a new survey . Real estate data provider PropertyShark said its clients, New York City real estate pros, predict that about 49 percent of homebuyers will look beyond the five boroughs, with most mentioning Westchester County as the place to go to.
Ian K. Katz Group Opens Office in Westchester County
Clients have so much at stake when purchasing a home, both financially and emotionally, and we believe they deserve complete transparency and the undivided loyalty of their real estate agent. Ian K. Katz Group, an Exclusive Buyers Agency which launched in 2014, has announced that it has extended its footprint to Westchester County with office space in Rye Brook.
Cape Breton Highlanders name new head coach
… 200. Meanwhile, the Highlanders also announced Monday that player Keith Thomas has returned home to Westchester County, N.Y., to attend to personal matters. The 6-8 power forward was averaging 5.9 rebounds and 9.4 points per game this season. …
NY considers doctor-assisted suicide
… all options, including this one: the right to die with dignity,” Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-Scarsdale, Westchester County, said at a Capitol news conference. The bill would amend public health law to provide mentally competent, terminally ill New …
On Day After Election of Donald Trump, New Rochelle Elementary School …
… kids and families; smiles and more will matter greatly. RT @AielloTV : Huge line to enter #GunShow at the Westchester County Center. Legislators tried, failed to force cancellation https://t.co/jR0E8bzwXS RT @NRHS_SC : The new star player for New …
Letter: Indian Point plant closure a costly decision by state
… N.Y. Although the plant provides about a quarter of the electricity in New York City and suburban Westchester County, experts agree that taking he plant offline by 2021 should have a negligible long-term impact on supply. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson) …
Court bars custodial mother’s proposed 17-mile move
… residence. After the mother advised the father that she intended to move with the children to Rye in Westchester County, he sought to enjoin her from doing so. In support of her position, the mother said that she wished to live in Rye because it …
Court bars custodial mother’s proposed 17-mile move
… residence. After the mother advised the father that she intended to move with the children to Rye in Westchester County, he sought to enjoin her from doing so. In support of her position, the mother said that she wished to live in Rye because it …
Fairfield buys Melville office building for $15.375M
… so. Its portfolio had included 25 buildings totaling about 3 million square feet in northern New Jersey, Westchester County, Fairfield County in Connecticut and on Long Island. In July 2016, the REIT sold its 68,952-square-foot office building at …