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.
Day: January 25, 2017
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.