Westchester Natives Hope To ‘Unite The World’ With New App

John Tambunting of Scarsdale, Adam Alpert of Harrison, and Isaac Zussman of Pawtucket RI are the brains behind Pangeamart, an app that connects gig workers -- those in the freelance space -- with jobs. It was born in Alpert's sophomore year at Brown University when Zussman, his roommate's friend, brought up the idea in a casual conversation after a frustrating summer looking for odd jobs.

Convicted Felon Indicted For Attempted Murder On I-95 In Westchester

A 56-year-old felon is due to be arraigned on multiple charges, including attempted murder, on Wednesday for his role in a shooting on I-95 in Harrison over the summer. Bronx resident Jamil Fields is scheduled to be arraigned in Westchester County Court on Wednesday after being indicted on felony charges of attempted murder, first-degree assault and multiple counts of criminal possession of a weapon.

Harvey Harrison

A native of Rutherford County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Colie and Mazie Harrison Jr; wife, Ruth Joy Hayes Harrison; and siblings, Beecher Harrison and Margie Harrison Powers. He is survived by his daughters; Rita Ash and her husband Don and Judy Reed and her husband Eddy; grandchildren, Julia McKenna, Taylor Ash, Hugh Hanna, Joy Ash-Galland, Justin Reed and Harrison Reed; sister, Nancy Potts; and brother, Charlie Harrison.

Irvington Goes Back To School

Teachers and administrators at the Irvington Union Free School District welcomed students to their first day of school on Tuesday. "There is a great deal of excitement across the district as a result of the arrival of our students," Superintendent of Schools Dr. Kristopher Harrison said.

This Westchester Mom Is On A Mission To Fight Childhood Cancer

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and one New Rochelle mom is hoping area residents will help support those currently undergoing treatment at Memorial Sloan Kettering in New York City and Harrison with its "Put Cancer in the Penalty Box" event. Jill Ostrager Cohen, president of a 501c3 organization called Band of Parents , is behind "Put Cancer in the Penalty Box," a skating charity fundraiser taking place at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept.