From left, JCC Rockland CEO David Kirschtel; Congresswoman Nita Lowey; JCC of Mid-Westchester Executive Director Karen Kolodny; and JCC On The Hudson Executive Director Frank Hassid at Monday’s roundtable discussion on bomb threats against JCCs. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. — Congresswoman Nita M. Lowey , Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Monday hosted a roundtable discussion with local Jewish leaders at the Jewish Community Center on the Hudson in Tarrytown to discuss the wave of 120 bomb threats made against JCCs and Jewish schools across the country.
Day: March 6, 2017
Latimer Introduces State Bill To Consider JCC Threats A Hate Crime
… places are currently covered by the law, community centers with a religious affiliation are not included. Westchester County received two threats within a matter of hours on Monday, Feb. 27 in Tarrytown and New Rochelle. In addition, over the course …
The Briarcliff Manor Among County’s ‘Outstanding Family-Owned Businesses’
The Briarcliff Manor, a restaurant in the Haymount House, a 1902 mansion in Briarcliff Manor rumored to have inspired the Tara estate in the film, “Gone With the Wind”–was recognized as one of Westchester County’s most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. The Briarcliff Manor was one of 26 businesses in Westchester County and Fairfield County, Conn., honored by Westfair Communications Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.
Hudson Valley Officials Propose Legislation Against Barge Anchorage Sites
… of 16 anchor berths across 715 acres on the water between Yonkers and Dobbs Ferry. Last year, the Westchester County Board of Legislators unanimously passed a resolution opposing the Coast Guard’s plan. The resolution was proposed by Minority …
Empress Ambulance Services Among County’s ‘Outstanding Family Businesses’
Empress Ambulance Services Inc., based in Yonkers, was recognized as of one of Westchester County’s most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains. Empress Ambulance was one of 26 businesses in Westchester County and Fairfield County, Conn.
Westchester Man Last Seen In Mid-February Remains Missing
New York State Police are seeking the community’s assistance as they search for a schizophrenic man that went missing in Westchester County last month and may require medical attention. On Monday, state police issued a “missing person” alert for 52-year-old Joseph A. Bodai, who was reported missing from Larchmont on Feb. 17. He was last seen wearing a puffy jacket, green shirt and blue jeans with black and red sneakers.
More electric vehicle charging stations coming to NY
… New York. The units will be installed in Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo, Utica, Albany, the Hudson Valley, Westchester County, New York City and Long Island. Rochester will launch a pilot to become an electric vehicle model city. Cuomo says the goal …
Gov. Cuomo Behaves Like New York Has an Energy Fairy
The Indian Point nuclear power plant, located in Westchester County just 30 miles north of New York City, has been a target of environmentalists since it first opened in 1974. An irrational distrust of nuclear power has motivated opponents to declare it an unacceptable risk and call for its closure-despite the power plant’s overwhelming safety record.
Ossining’s Mike Risko Music Named Westchester ‘Outstanding Family Business’
Mike Risko, of Mike Risko Music in Ossining, was recognized as the owner of one of Westchester County’s most outstanding family-owned businesses at an awards ceremony in White Plains last week. The company, in business for 22 years as a music store, school and performing arts center, was one of 26 family-owned businesses in Westchester and Fairfield County, Conn., honored this year by Westfair Communications, Inc., publisher of the Westchester County Business Journal, Fairfield County Business Journal and WAG, a regional lifestyle magazine.
Lawyer accused of telling tenant to ‘commit suicide’ sued for $25M 0:0
… A staff lawyer at Bailey’s firm, Colin E. Kaufman, was chief of the general trial bureau at the Westchester County DA’s Office, according to his online bio. “As a licensed practicing attorney, there was zero basis for Bailey to say and do what he …
Services Set For Chester Freeman Jr., 86, Longtime New Rochelle Resident
Funeral services have been set for Chester Freeman Jr., a longtime New Rochelle City Planning Board member, and former member of the Westchester County Democratic Party passed away recently at Montefiore Hospital. Born and raised in New Rochelle, Freeman Jr. died last month after suffering a heart attack at 86 years old.
Two Faces Charges After Missing Teen Found In Westchester
… way to his home earlier. During the next several hours, a search was conducted with the assistance of the Westchester County Department of Public Safety Aviation and K9 Units, police noted. Detectives then contacted the bus company manager, who used …
SL Green Signs Flagship Retail Lease with Line Friends at 1515 Broadway
… ownership interests in 30 suburban buildings totaling 4.8 million square feet in Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey. LINE FRIENDS was created as sticker characters of top mobile messenger application ?LINE, with is …
Rye Figure Skating Club Celebrates 80th Anniversary With Free Show
The Rye Figure Skating Club, founded in 1937, is celebrating its 80th anniversary by hosting a free ice skating show at Rye’s historic Playland Ice Casino on Saturday, March 11 at 8 p.m. The one-hour Rye FSC 80th Anniversary Celebration on Ice will feature over 70 performers – the majority of whom reside in Westchester County – including award- winning members and alumni of Rye Figure Skating Club. Different disciplines of ice skating will be showcased such as freestyle, pairs, ice theater, ice dance and synchronized ice skating.