Participants in the #Unity10591 march were reacting to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, including the ordering of a wall between the United States and Mexico, the suspension of resettling Syrian refugees and banning people from Syria. WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – A march to show solidarity for immigrants drew hundreds of people to Sleepy Hollow on Sunday.
NY Police Searching For Man Sought For Crimes In 2 States
Police say they’re searching for a man considered armed and dangerous after he committed multiple crimes in New York and Connecticut before evading law enforcement. The unidentified suspect is wanted after police say he robbed a bank, stole a car and terrorized a family in suburban Westchester County among other crimes.
2 NYC buildings reach to the sky, but plan for flood
… be forced to live without power from Consolidated Edison, which provides electricity to New York City and Westchester County, for long periods. There was no question about installing enough emergency generators to power the eight passenger elevators …
With plastic, students build life skills
… had to take questions from judges. Some teams came from as far away as the Capital District and Westchester County. Most teams were composed of 9-14 year olds, vying to advance to the Semifinal Tournament, set for Feb. 11 in Poughkeepsie. Students …
New York City Rare Bird Alert
Below is the New York City Rare Bird Alert for the week ending Friday, January 27, 2017: – RBA * New York * New York City, Long Island, Westchester County * Jan. 27, 2017 * NYNY1701.27 – Birds mentioned PINK-FOOTED GOOSE+ BARNACLE GOOSE+ TRUMPETER SWAN+ ROSS’S GULL+ MEW GULL+ GYRFALCON+ TOWNSEND’S SOLITAIRE+ PAINTED BUNTING+ Ross’s Goose Cackling Goose Tundra Swan Eurasian Wigeon Green-winged Teal King Eider Barrow’s Goldeneye Black Vulture SANDHILL CRANE Dovekie Razorbill Black-legged Kittiwake Black-headed Gull Glaucous Gull Red-headed Woodpecker Orange-crowned Warbler Yellow-breasted Chat Evening Grosbeak – Transcript If followed by please submit documentation of your report electronically and use the NYSARC online submission form found at You can also send reports and digital image files via email to nysarc44 nybirds{dot}org.
Orange Confidential: Woodbury set to impose tax on hotel stays
… the tax. Cuomo, who vetoed the same proposal in 2015, signed bills authorizing Woodbury and 13 Westchester County municipalities to tax hotel stays on Dec. 31, his last possible day to do so in 2016. Monroe-Woodbury High School’s stellar musicians …
NYC settles case of off-duty officer’s shooting of two men
… a night of heavy drinking. He plead guilty Sept. 22, 2015 to attempted murder as part of a plea deal in Westchester County. Photo Credit: AP The city agreed Friday to pay $8.1 million to two Westchester County men who were shot at by an off-duty cop …
SPARC members meet Westchester Knicks
The Westchester Knicks stood shoulder to shoulder with some developmentally disabled individuals on the court before their game Friday at the Westchester County Center. The Knicks and the Raptors 905 were joined on the court during the National Anthem by members from SPARC, an organization that helps people with developmental disabilities engage in social activities.
City to pay out $8M after drunken off-duty cop shoots at two men
Two men who claim that a boozed up, off-duty cop shot at them for no reason will receive more than $8 million in settlement money from the city, officials confirmed. Hockey teammates Joseph Felice and Robert Borrelli were heading home from a game in Pelham in Westchester County in April 2014 when disgraced ex-NYPD Officer Brendan Cronin blasted 14 rounds at their car.
12 Stars Who Can Relate to Mischa Barton
… ollowing the bombing of her film Glitter at the box office, Carey was taken to a hospital July of 2001 in Westchester County, New York and then moved to another hospital in Connecticut. She was released in late August.
Pace Basketball Heads Back To School With Community Outreach Day
The Pace University men’s basketball team, the Setters, visited William B. Ward Elementary school in New Rochelle earlier this month, and spent a day reading and interacting with students of all ages. Ward Elementary, which is the largest elementary school in Westchester County with an enrollment of over 1,000 students, has unique ties to the Pace men’s basketball program: Pace assistant coach Nat Harris currently serves as the school’s dean of students.
Byram Hills Student Audrey Saltzman Named Regeneron Finalist
… Science Research Program when the students were visited recently by officials from Regeneron and Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino. At the final round in Washington in March, Saltzman and the 39 other contestants will display their …
Former city hospitals’ chief to join Northwell Health
Dr. Ram Raju, former chief executive of NYC Health + Hospitals, will become senior vice president and community health investment officer at Northwell Health, a newly created position. In his new role, Raju, who resigned from the city’s public health system two months ago, will assess the most vulnerable communities Northwell serves on Long Island, in New York City and in Westchester County.
NY police searching for man sought for crimes in 2 states
Police say they’re searching for a man considered armed and dangerous after he committed multiple crimes in New York and Connecticut before evading law enforcement. The unidentified suspect is wanted after police say he robbed a bank, stole a car and terrorized a family in suburban Westchester County among other crimes.
Pelhamville Citizens Petitioned to Establish a Fire District In Early 1893
… to be known as the Pelhamville fire department.” The petition, presented to the Board of Supervisors of Westchester County, was signed by a host of the most notable residents of Pelhamville and Pelham Heights including Congressman Benjamin L. …
Croton Falls’ Croton Creek Steakhouse Wins ‘DVlicious Best’ In Westchester
Croton Creek Steakhouse & Wine Bar in Croton Falls is the winner of our DVlicious “Best Steakhouse in Westchester County” contest, with 53 percent of the vote. The 10-year-old eatery is known for its high-quality meats, handpicked by the owners in New York City’s Gansevoort Market.
Cortland officials hold meeting on fate of Indian Point closure
Cortlandt residents are demanding answers from county leaders on what the Indian Point closure means for them, their energy supply and their jobs. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday evening as a follow-up to Wednesday night’s standing-room-only address by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino on the planned shutdown of Indian Point in 2021.
Police Release New Details On Bank Robber On Run After Port Chester Crash
… first-floor bedroom. The Port Chester Police Emergency Service Unit was deployed to the scene as was the Westchester County Police Emergency Service Unit. A tactical entry was carried out by a team comprised of members of both units. This search …
SL Green Joins Mayor de Blasioa s Carbon Challenge Across 7 Million Square Feet
… ownership interests in 30 suburban buildings totaling 4.8 million square feet in Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey. To be added to the Company’s distribution list or to obtain the latest news releases and other …
Scarsdale Man Charged In Disrobing Incident At Maria Regina Due In Court
Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 incident at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.
Missing boy sets off massive search
… on Clinton Avenue. His family called police, setting off a search by Dobbs Ferry police officers and Westchester County Police K-9 and helicopter units. Due to the bad weather and wooded location, Dobbs Ferry police say they used the resources …
4 of the top 100 most congested intersections are in NY Updated at
… No. 1 for a second consecutive year. Four other locations in the metropolitan region, including two in Westchester County, appear lower down on the list of chokepoints: the intersection of I-278 at the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn is No. 37; I-495 and …
NPS and Hines buy stakes in One Vanderbilt Avenue
… ownership interests in 30 suburban buildings totaling 4.8 million square feet in Brooklyn, Long Island, Westchester County, Connecticut and New Jersey. To be added to the Company’s distribution list or to obtain the latest news releases and other …
Rye Golf Hiring Assistant Golf Course Superintendent at $50K+
… more than 100 acres of land and features the only views of the Long Island Sound from a golf course in Westchester County. The club has over 700 golfing members and hosts between 25,000 and 30,000 rounds of golf. The golf course superintendent, Chip …
Farmers seek expanded tax credit to offset minimum wage hike
… sits at $9.70 an 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. “We believe we pay very well, but to artificially increase minimum wages in …
Hundreds pack ‘Ask Astorino Forum’ about Indian Point
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.
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.
Public hearing held on bill for stricter gun show rules
The White Plains hearing came after an effort by Westchester Democrats to ban gun shows on county-owned property was vetoed by Republican County Executive Rob Astorino. The gun show returned to the Westchester County Center last weekend after being canceled four years ago following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut.
‘Flasher’ Charged With Break-In At Westchester Private School Due In Court
Edward Foley, 27, of Scarsdale was arrested by Greenburgh police in connection with a February 2016 break-in at Maria Regina High School. Foley is due to return to Town of Greenburgh Court on Thursday, Feb. 2, according to the Westchester County D.A. Last February, Greenburgh police were seeking information on a male who disrobed about 5 p.m. on Feb. 25, 2016, at Maria Regina High School after breaking in.
Westchester’s new DA sits down with News 12
The newly elected Westchester County district attorney exclusively talked with News 12 for his first media sit-down interview since taking office. Tony Scarpino’s first news conference as district attorney came last week, when he announced an arrest in the New Year’s Eve slaying of Mount Vernon teenager Shamoya McKenzie.
Cortlandt Forum Tackles Indian Point’s Planned Closure
… of Congresswoman Nita Lowey’s, state Sen. Terrence Murphy, state Assemblywoman Sandy Galef, Westchester County Legislature Chairman Michael Kaplowitz, county Legislator Catherine Borgia, county Legislator John Testa, Buchanan Mayor Therese …
Public hearing to be held on gun safety legislation following gun show
The hearing comes after a last-ditch effort by Westchester Democrats to ban gun shows countywide was vetoed by Republican County Executive Rob Astorino. The gun show returned to the Westchester County Center last weekend after being canceled four years ago following the massacre at Sandy Hook.