… Scarsdale police investigators conducted an extensive search of the area, with an assist from the Westchester County Police, who provided canine and aviation units. Police said that as of 10 p.m. on Thursday, a suspect had not been located. Police …
Day: January 12, 2017
New Castle OK’s Building Permit For Conifer Housing Plan
… from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The developer also had to secure funding from Westchester County. A group have residents sued the town to overturn the special permit, without successful. The residents also unsucessfully tried …
New York Seeks to Develop U.S.’s Biggest Offshore Wind Projects
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production. The offshore wind proposal came after the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources.
New York seeks to develop U.S.’s biggest offshore wind projects
Jan 12 New York Governor Andrew Cuomo this week proposed to develop up to 2,400 megawatts of offshore wind power by 2030 capable of powering 1.25 million homes as the state seeks to lead the nation in renewable energy production. The offshore wind proposal came after the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources.
UPDATE 1-New York seeks to develop U.S.’s biggest offshore wind projects
… the Democratic governor said on Monday that Entergy Corp’s 2,069-MW Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County would shut by 2021 and the state planned to replace its power output with renewable and low carbon energy sources. The …
Armonk Man Sentenced In I-684 Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Woman
An Armonk man has been sentenced to nearly a decade in prison after drinking, driving and getting involved in a wrong-way crash on I-684 in Bedford that took the life of a woman and left his passenger with severe injuries. On Thursday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Zachary Tokson, 27, has been sentenced to an indeterminate sentence of three to nine years in state prison after pleading guilty to three felony charges related to a 2015 accident.
Canon granted more patents than Google, Apple or Microsoft
… third-place ranking. IBM topped the 2016 list, receiving 8,088, according to IFI. The company, based in Westchester County, has led the listing for 24 consecutive years. Korean electronics giant Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. was No. 2, with 5,518, …
New York’s Nuclear Option
A boat moves along the Hudson River in front of the Indian Point nuclear power plant on March 18, 2011 in Buchanan, New York. Rob Astorino , Westchester County Executive, discusses Governor Andrew Cuomo’s agreement with the owner of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to shut down both its operating reactors by 2021 and what this means for his constituents.
Astorino Names Three ‘Major’ Cuomo ‘Fake News’ Stories In Tarrytown Speech
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said 2017 has begun with plenty of “fake news coming out of Albany” as outlined in this week’s State of the State speeches by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. During his eighth annual speech to the Westchester County Association on Thursday morning at the Westchester Marriott, Astorino said, “Our first breakfast was way back in 2010; the good old days when hacking meant a bad cough, Hillary Clinton’s server was a waiter with a tray, and a Russian leak was something you did after a few vodkas, on your way to catch a train.”
Six of Pelham’s Earliest Firefighters Marched in the 36th Annual Fire Inspection Parade in 1930
… Fire Commissioners, Village Mayors, the Town Clerk, various fire officials, and a former president of the Westchester County Firemen’s Association. After the brief inspection, the procession marched back to fire headquarters for refreshments and a …
In The Hot Seat: White Plains Eateries Serve Up Refuge From Cold
… warmth and romance to what normally would be a simple meal. Ready to turn up the heat? A sampling of Westchester County eateries follow. Feel free to add to our list by commenting on our Facebook pages. Benjamin Steak House, White Plains: Settle in …
Yorktown HS Athletic Director Fio Nardone Receives Prestigious Award
… Nardone is a longtime member of the Section One Baseball Umpires Association and former president of Westchester County Basketball Association. As well, he is a member of the Section One Basketball Committee, Section 1 Baseball Committee, the …
Riverkeeper Applauds Indian Point Closing
… replace the energy generated by the plant – which will also provide new, well-paying jobs in the region.” Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino blasted the agreement, criticizing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Riverkeeper for negotiating the agreement in …
Great Moments in Self-awareness-The Country Club Obsession Strikes Again
… golf. Of course, a funny but forgotten fact is that many Jewish country clubs (such as Sunningdale in Westchester County) were founded by Eastern European Jews precisely because German Jewish country clubs (such as Century) blackballed them as …
Tillerson’s Confirmation Hearing; Cuomo’s Plans to Close Indian Point; Obama’s Spoken Words
… from the confirmation hearing for secretary of state, Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson. Rob Astorino , Westchester County Executive, discusses Governor Andrew Cuomo’s agreement with the owner of the Indian Point nuclear power plant to shut down both …