… siness every few days. Molloy, who works for Legislator John Testa, the Republican minority leader of the Westchester County Board of Legislators, has been active in Cold Springs politics since moving to the area several years ago.
Month: February 2017
Bishop John Barres visits East End, shares stories with students
… Barres recalled the time he played first base for the Cornerstore Pirates in Larchmont Little League in Westchester County. The sixth-grade team was undefeated, and it was the last game of the regular season. “It was a really close game and it …
Royal Hanneford Circus comes to Westchester County Center
… says circus owner Nellie Hanneford. The Hanneford Circus is putting on nine different performances at the Westchester County Center, each ending with a bang. The man who calls himself the Human Rocket will blast off from a cannon, sending him 90 …
Pace students craft proposed Elephant Protection Act
… comes as the Haneford Circus, famous for its elephant acts, rolls into town this weekend at the Westchester County Center. “We hope they hear us loud and clear,” says David Paulstich, a Pace student. “We are opposed to forcing elephants to perform …
WC official pushes for passage of the Immigrant Protection Act
One day after demonstrating during the “Day Without Immigrants” protests, Westchester County Legislator Virginia Perez is pushing for the passage of the Immigrant Protection Act. Perez, who immigrated to the United States when she was 10 years old, is co-sponsor of the proposed law.
Westchester Psychologist Pleads Guilty To Shooting Husband In Head
A 48-year-old Westchester resident and former New York Police Department psychologist pleaded guilty Friday in the 2013 shooting of her husband. At approximately 4 a.m. on Nov, 14, 2013 police and EMS were called after the victim, Kenneth Dearden, woke up with a pain on the left side of his head, the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office said.
Car Chase, Fugitive’s Arrest Among Bedford Police Reports
… and released on his own recognizance. He was scheduled to return to court on Feb. 8 4:29 a.m. – Westchester County police attempted to stop a vehicle during a car chase that ended on a front lawn in Mount Kisco. The occupants of the car exited the …
Phelps Hospital’s Award-Winning Newborn Care Program Receives WHO Acclaim
… and support needed to give their babies a healthy start in life,” said Posner. For mothers-to-be in Westchester County and beyond, the gold standard of maternity care can be found right here at Phelps. For more information about maternity care at …
NYPD psychologist pleads guilty to attempted assault
A New York Police Department psychologist who told detectives she was knocked unconscious by an intruder on the night her husband was shot has pleaded guilty to attempted assault. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. says Emily Dearden, of Yonkers, faces up to 15 years in prison when she’s sentenced on June 7. An ambulance took him to the hospital.
Consumer 30 mins ago 1:22 p.m.Bag tax? N.Y. panel to eye plastic fix
… to New York City — not to similar fees approved by other municipalities. His hometown of New Castle, Westchester County, just implemented a plastic-bag ban on Jan. 1, with paper bags subject to a 10 cent fee. “There’s always going to be some people …
Westchester Offering Affordable Housing
Attached is a flyer with new Affordable Homeownership Opportunities in Westchester County, courtesy Legislator Catherine Parker, with an Application Deadline set for April 24, 2017. Available are Condos, Single and Three Family Homes located in: Bedford, Buchanan, Cortlandt, Harrison, Lewisboro, Mount Pleasant, North Castle, Pelham Manor, Pound Ridge, Somers and Yorktown.
Some Neighbors Of FASNY School Project Happy About Court Ruling Against Foe
… FASNY has also placed a Conservation Easement on 51 acres of the property, which was recorded with Westchester County in August 2016. The publicly accessible park includes more than two miles of walking and biking trails and will be open to the …
Westchester Action Group Plans Presidents Day Rally In White Plains
… of Main Street and Mamaroneck Ave for the fourth scheduled “Justice Monday” on President’s Day. Westchester County Board Legislator Catherine Borgia will speak about the Immigrant Protection Bill that she is sponsoring at the County Board of …
Route 22 Road Connection, Major Traffic Connector, Will Close For One Week
Commuters get ready for slowdowns and major congestion when the northbound Armonk Road Connection closes for a week beginning Saturday, Feb. 18, Westchester County highway officials said. The roadway, which links Route 22 with the Bronx River Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway, will be closed to make repairs to the overhead bridge, officials added.
New Rochelle Man Found Guilty in the Shooting Death of an Iona College Student
Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced that Stivenson Desir of 759 Main Street, New Rochelle, New York was found guilty today after a jury trial in front of Judge Barry Warhit of: On April 3, 2016 at approximately 3:17 a.m., the New Rochelle Police Department received several 911 calls reporting that shots had been fired in Lincoln Park. When they arrived on the scene, they found the victim lying face down in the center field area of the ball field.
For Second Year in a Row, Rita Mabli, President & CEO of United…
… decision-assessing a facility and the care its staff provides. So, it is welcome news when families in Westchester County and the region hear that a local and outstanding skilled nursing facility such as United Hebrew of New Rochelle has been …
Westchester Artists Receive $55K In Grant Money
More than two dozen art projects in Westchester County have been awarded Arts Alive Grants valued at more than $55,000. According to a statement, the 29 projects are located throughout the county and include works by organizations like the Mount Vernon Public Library and the PJS Jazz Society.
Friend says Durst, of HBO’s ‘Jinx’, confessed to killing writer Berman
… was having marital troubles with Durst at the time of her disappearance, has never been found. Police in Westchester County, N.Y., believe she is dead and have long suspected that Durst killed her. The couple, married in 1973, were officially …
Winter restaurant event heats up Stamford dining scene
… in a lot of people – not only those who are from the Stamford area, but also from other areas such as Westchester County – who come down and look forward to trying all these different restaurants in downtown Stamford.” Spurred by population growth …
Carol Van Scoyoc, Chief Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of…
… University – Gift Processing Center P.O. Box 419268 Boston, MA 02241-9268 www.Pace.edu/givetopacelaw or Westchester County BAR Foundation c/o WCBA 1 N. Broadway, White Plains, NY 10601 Visiting hours are Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm and Friday 4-8pm. A Mass …
NFA athletics director leaving
… been actively recruited by several school districts over the past two years, and Chappaqua, located in Westchester County, intrigued him because of the district’s outstanding reputation. He accepted the job on Wednesday night at a …
Can Virtual Reality ‘Teach’ Empathy?
In November 2015, middle-school students from Westchester County, New York, found themselves on a windswept field in South Sudan mingling with a crowd of refugees fleeing civil war. Suddenly, they heard the deafening roar of low-flying military cargo planes overhead, followed by large bags of grain thudding to the ground all around them.
2017 International Folk Music Award winners
… the Clearwater Award for sustainable event production to the Clearwater Festival, whose annual event in Westchester County, NY is the award’s namesake. Master of Ceremonies for the show was Paula Cole, which included appearances from Kris …
Winter restaurant event heats up Stamford dining scene
… in a lot of people – not only those who are from the Stamford area, but also from other areas such as Westchester County – who come down and look forward to trying all these different restaurants in downtown Stamford.” Spurred by population growth …
Police Uncover Organized Property Theft Ring In Peekskill
… said. Police were led to Maxwell after their initial investigation took them to multiple locations around Westchester County where Daniel used stolen credit cards to illegally purchase electronic equipment, police added. During the investigation, …
Mount Vernon Artists Receive $55K In Grant Monies
ArtsWestchester was joined by New York State and Westchester County elected officials on Friday, Feb. 3, for a ceremony to present $55,440 in Arts Alive grants to 29 local arts projects throughout Westchester County, including those in Mount Vernon: Mount Vernon Public Library and PJS Jazz Society. Arts Alive grants are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program , a re-grant program of the New York State Council on the Arts, with the support of Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature, according to a release.
Church sale falls through
… affect it in the future if not addressed. The owners have stated the windows are available in storage in Westchester County. The location of the clock is not known. “Now that I’ve gotten word from attorney Kolodziej, I’m going to be reaching out to …
Leading NYC Area Agents to Represent PDQ Manufacturing
… includes northern New Jersey, the city proper, Long Island and major parts of upstate New York including Westchester County. David Bryant is a principal of Triad Sales Group, Inc., headquartered in north Jersey. He started in the security hardware …
Man Indicted For Murder In Mount Vernon Nightclub
Errol Hillary, the man accused of gunning down a popular Mount Vernon nightclub owner on Christmas Day and wounding five other men, pleaded not guilty Thursday, according to Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. The Bronx resident, 41, who did not speak during the arraignment before Judge Barry Warhit in Westchester County Court, is accused of killing O’Neil Bandoo and injuring five others following an argument around 4:30 a.m., Dec. 25, 2016, inside the Mansion at 4 N. Third Ave. He is charged with second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon, five counts of second-degree attempted murder, four counts of assault and one count of second-degree assault, all felonies, Scarpino said.
Man, 24, Faces Numerous Charges After Chase On Hutch Injures Three Officers
A 24-year-old Norwalk man is facing assault and numerous other criminal charges after he led Westchester County Police on a chase Wednesday night on the Hutchinson River Parkway, rammed two police cars and injured several officers before being subdued and placed under arrest, according to Kieran O’Leary, public information officer for Westchester County Police. Three police officers – two from Westchester County and one from Harrison – were injured in the incident, which occurred about 9 p.m., O’Leary said.
New York Times Puts Spotlight On Port Chester
… area a second look. The revitalization of the area began in 1999, and since then, the 2.4-square-mile Westchester County village has become a mecca for shopping and luxury homes, while still being affordable for more middle-income residents, the …
Danbury Business Owner Joins Strike, Closes For A Day To Support Immigrants
… was the decision-maker and I decided to join the silent protest,” said Coehlo, who also owns bakeries in Westchester County, N.Y., which he is keeping open Thursday. Although he agrees with the immigrants’ cause, Coehlo said he does understand the …
Armonk Road Connection, Major Traffic Connector, Will Close For One Week
Commuters get ready for slowdowns and major congestion when the northbound Armonk Road Connection closes for a week beginning Saturday, Feb. 18, Westchester County highway officials said. The roadway, which links Route 22 with the Bronx River Parkway and the Taconic State Parkway, will be closed to make repairs to the overhead bridge, officials added.
3 arrested in Scarsdale burglary
The defendants were arraigned in a Scarsdale court and are being held at the Westchester County Jail on $100,000 bail.
Hoff Barthelson Music School’s Baroque and Beyond To Begin 3/11
… Our Time Festival highlights the music of the 20th and 21st centuries and is held annually in May. One of Westchester County’s most cherished and active cultural resources, Hoff-Barthelson Music School has achieved national recognition as a premier …
THURSDAY, 10am: Challenges of Long Distance Caregiving at Rye Library
On the heels of Monday’s program with Dr. Atul Gawande aboutliving well and ending well in older age, the Rye Free Reading Room is hosting a program “Special Challenges of Long Distance Caregiving” byMark Brownstein, president and franchisee of My Elder Advocate in Westchester County. The program is in the library’sMeeting Room from 10am – 11am on thisThursday, February 16, 2017.
Robert E. Condon
… in Toms River and the Sonata Bay Homeowners Association. Born in West Haven, Connecticut, a resident of Westchester County, New York, he then lived in Suffern, for 34 years, prior to moving to Bayville, New Jersey, in 1993. He also has been a …
Long Beach firefighters’ union withdraws lawsuit against city
… cut the number of professional firefighters in its department and the Village of Port Chester, in Westchester County, eliminated them altogether. Now, after two years of litigation over various aspects of the restructuring, Local 287 agreed to …
It’s a Mouthwatering March in Westchester County
… popular foodie event is back. Spring Hudson Valley Restaurant Week takes place March 6th – 19th. Over 100 Westchester County restaurants will be participating in HVRW from classic favorites to brand new spots. Participating restaurants offer a …
Jury Awards $397K Legal Mal Verdict to City Over Advice in Civil Rights Case
A jury awarded a legal malpractice verdict of almost $397,000 to a Westchester County municipality claiming that its counsel for a group of civil rights cases incorrectly advised that it would not be on the hook for the plaintiffs’ legal fees.