Basketball Star From Westchester Could Be Lottery Pick In NBA Draft

A fbasketball standout who grew up in Westchester and starred for Rick Pitino at Louisville last year may be a lottery selection in Thursday night's NBA Draft, possibly as a target for the New York Knicks. Donovan Mitchell Jr., who was born in Greenwich, Conn., and grew up in Elmsford, has been a popular name for teams picking in the first half of the first round of the draft, with some experts saying he may be an option for his hometown Knicks, who have the eighth selection on Thursday.

Elmsford Recognized As ‘Hunger Hero’ By Food Bank Of Westchester

The Elmsford Union Free School District was among several local organizations to be recognized as "Hunger Heroes" at the Food Bank for Westchester's annual Hunger Hero Awards breakfast on June 1. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joseph Ricca accepted the Service Provider Award for the district's work with the Food Bank for Westchester's Backpack Program at the Alice E. Grady Elementary School and for its work with the Food Bank's mobile food pantry, which is stationed at the Alexander Hamilton Jr./Sr. High School once a month. Ricca said the district is committed to taking a larger role in the fight against hunger and providing the best possible services to the Elmsford community.