Month: March 2017

Hudson Valley Motorcycles Expands Service Department

Hudson Valley Motorcycles is thrilled to announce the growth and expansion of its premier service department with the addition of European Cycle Services to the dealership. Since 1966, Hudson Valley Motorcycles has served Westchester County, New York and the surrounding communities of the metropolitan New York City region with exceptional service, amazing motorcycles, and carefully selected parts and accessories for all enthusiasts.

NY schools plan to stay under tax cap

… more than 2 percent, they have to get super majority,” Cuomo said in a speech Jan. 10 at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County. Districts are required by March 1 to report their initial plans on whether they may seek a tax-cap override. Cuomo is …

Westchester Man Extradited From Scotland To Face Murder Charges

A Westchester man has been extradited from Scotland and returned to Westchester County, where he will face murder charges after fleeing the country last year following a fatal shooting. On Thursday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that 31-year-old Sheppard Adeghe of Yonkers has been extradited and will face life in prison for his role in the shooting death of his victim last summer.

I got impaled on a stationary bike at SoulCycle

… emergency room, where she received more than 50 surgical staples to close the wound. Wood’s trip home to Westchester County was delayed as she was laid up in her room at the Hotel Palomar in Westwood while she recovered. Even with pain medication, …

Westchester Doctor Among Those Charged In $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

A Westchester County neurologist was among six charged in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that spanned more than a decade. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara announced that Emad Soliman, who lives in New Castle and has a practice in Yonkers, was among those charged in a reported 12-year scheme to “defraud Medicaid, Medicare and other private health insurance companies out of more than $50 million.”

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Westchester County, New York — At 98 years young, Tao Porchon-Lynch exemplifies her mantra, “There is nothing you cannot do.” Declared by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living yoga instructor in 2012, she was recently named the face of Athleta’s “Power of She” campaign.

Astorino, Jewish leaders meet to discuss JCC bomb threats, safety

Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino met with Jewish leaders today after recent threats to Jewish community centers in the area. The meeting at the Shaarei Tikvah Synagogue in Scarsdale was an effort to ease concerns in the community and give a safety update, according to the county executive and his public safety commissioner.

Jewish Americans have cause to worry

… n our society. Nadler represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Engel represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, and Lowey represents parts of Westchester and Rockland counties in the U.S. House of Representatives.

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… person to feel the draw of destiny. Abrams had been unfamiliar with Chico, having spent three years in Westchester County, N.Y., following her ordination in Southern California. Yet, soon after submitting her application to Congregation Beth Israel, …

Residents meet with Astorino as nonresidents rally outside

Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.

Residents meet with Astorino as rally held outside

Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.

Kids’ Music Superstar Laurie Berkner’s ‘Greatest Hits…

Best-selling children’s recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berkner is coming to Westchester County! Laurie will bring her Greatest Hits Solo Tour to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. Says Laurie Berkner, “I’m really excited about performing at the historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. This Westchester County landmark is such a beautiful venue and a fantastic place to share my music with local families!” A pioneer in children’s music over the last twenty years, the legendary Laurie Berkner will bring such well-loved hits as “Bumblebee ,” “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” and “Pig on Her Head” to her Peekskill show.

County Committee on Infrastructure Goes Over Kensico Ice Rink Project …

The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com On Tuesday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee on Infrastructure reviewed County Executive Rob Astorino’s proposed ice skating rink to be located at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky framing a question at the Committee on Infrastructure meeting on the Ice Rink proposal Legislators, including Infrastructure Chair MaryJane Shimsky asked tough questions about the proposal’s economic viability and its wisdom given the many competing priorities in the County’s parks and recreation budget.

Governor Cuomo Launches Indian Point Closure Task Force to Assist Local Community With Transition

Governor Cuomo announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant. Albany, NY – February 28, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County and to provide guidance and support to affected local municipalities and employees.