… story.” The Bronx-born Lowey represents 17th Congressional District. It includes central and northwestern Westchester County and all of Rockland County. She is the ranking member on the House Committee on Appropriations. Maloney serves in the 18th …
Tour The Abandoned Donald J Trump New York State Park
… State Park is a 436-acre undeveloped state park located within the towns of Yorktown and Putnam Valley in Westchester County and Putnam County, New York. According to the AV Club , the land was originally purchased by Trump back in the ’90s for $2 …
Hudson Valley Motorcycles Expands Service Department
Hudson Valley Motorcycles is thrilled to announce the growth and expansion of its premier service department with the addition of European Cycle Services to the dealership. Since 1966, Hudson Valley Motorcycles has served Westchester County, New York and the surrounding communities of the metropolitan New York City region with exceptional service, amazing motorcycles, and carefully selected parts and accessories for all enthusiasts.
NY schools plan to stay under tax cap
… more than 2 percent, they have to get super majority,” Cuomo said in a speech Jan. 10 at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County. Districts are required by March 1 to report their initial plans on whether they may seek a tax-cap override. Cuomo is …
Westchester Man Extradited From Scotland To Face Murder Charges
A Westchester man has been extradited from Scotland and returned to Westchester County, where he will face murder charges after fleeing the country last year following a fatal shooting. On Thursday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that 31-year-old Sheppard Adeghe of Yonkers has been extradited and will face life in prison for his role in the shooting death of his victim last summer.
I got impaled on a stationary bike at SoulCycle
… emergency room, where she received more than 50 surgical staples to close the wound. Wood’s trip home to Westchester County was delayed as she was laid up in her room at the Hotel Palomar in Westwood while she recovered. Even with pain medication, …
Westchester Doctor Among Those Charged In $50 Million Healthcare Scheme
A Westchester County neurologist was among six charged in a multi-million dollar health care fraud scheme that spanned more than a decade. On Thursday, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Preet Bharara announced that Emad Soliman, who lives in New Castle and has a practice in Yonkers, was among those charged in a reported 12-year scheme to “defraud Medicaid, Medicare and other private health insurance companies out of more than $50 million.”
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Westchester County, New York — At 98 years young, Tao Porchon-Lynch exemplifies her mantra, “There is nothing you cannot do.” Declared by the Guinness World Records as the world’s oldest living yoga instructor in 2012, she was recently named the face of Athleta’s “Power of She” campaign.
Astorino, Jewish leaders meet to discuss JCC bomb threats, safety
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino met with Jewish leaders today after recent threats to Jewish community centers in the area. The meeting at the Shaarei Tikvah Synagogue in Scarsdale was an effort to ease concerns in the community and give a safety update, according to the county executive and his public safety commissioner.
Westchester County Center Vendor Gets Ocean Grill Contract At Rye Town Park
… at Dunwoodie Golf Course in Yonkers. The firm is also servicing Murray’s skating rink in Yonkers and the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Al Ciuffetelli and his brother come very highly recommended and are proposing a menu that will …
Former Fox Lane Student Who Went To Jail Will Speak At Drug-Abuse Forum
… and personal story resonates with teens and their parents.” Tarchine will be joined by Michael Borelli, a Westchester County Assistant District Attorney, who will talk about legal consequences stemming from drug and alcohol abuse. The forum is …
Jewish Americans have cause to worry
… n our society. Nadler represents parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Engel represents parts of the Bronx and Westchester County, and Lowey represents parts of Westchester and Rockland counties in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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… person to feel the draw of destiny. Abrams had been unfamiliar with Chico, having spent three years in Westchester County, N.Y., following her ordination in Southern California. Yet, soon after submitting her application to Congregation Beth Israel, …
Residents meet with Astorino as nonresidents rally outside
Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.
Residents meet with Astorino as rally held outside
Hundreds of people who attended a raucous town hall meeting with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino earlier this week say they aren’t protesters — just citizens exercising their rights. “You had a lot of really concerned citizens there,” says Ellen O’Connell, of White Plains.
FCC may ‘quickly’ assist JCC phone threat probe
… community centers in 11 states throughout the country including in Plainview, and on Staten Island and in Westchester County. “It is good news that the FCC and Chairman Pai have heeded the call and are committing to assist our local community …
Trump’s Words May Be Softer, But Only Actions Count, Say Lowey, Maloney
… the campaign. But it still failed to impress Lowey, whose district includes central and northwestern Westchester County and all of Rockland County. Missing was a “positive, inclusive agenda” that would unite the nation, adding that the speech was …
Kids’ Music Superstar Laurie Berkner’s ‘Greatest Hits…
Best-selling children’s recording artist and preschool television favorite Laurie Berkner is coming to Westchester County! Laurie will bring her Greatest Hits Solo Tour to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 8. Says Laurie Berkner, “I’m really excited about performing at the historic Paramount Hudson Valley Theater. This Westchester County landmark is such a beautiful venue and a fantastic place to share my music with local families!” A pioneer in children’s music over the last twenty years, the legendary Laurie Berkner will bring such well-loved hits as “Bumblebee ,” “Victor Vito,” “We Are The Dinosaurs,” and “Pig on Her Head” to her Peekskill show.
‘Dissent Is Patriotic:’ Activists Support Immigrants At Westchester Rally
… ity to show that we support the constitution and we welcome immigrants.” White Plains Mayor Tom Roach and Westchester County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky, D-Hastings-on-Hudson, also attended the rally.
Greenburgh Librarian Shares Her Cultural Journey To Hemingway’s Cuba
… language cataloger for the Westchester Library System, a consortium of 38-member libraries covering Westchester County. She assists the member libraries in building their language collections and offers innovative bilingual program ideas to the …
County Committee on Infrastructure Goes Over Kensico Ice Rink Project …
The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com On Tuesday, the Westchester County Board of Legislators Committee on Infrastructure reviewed County Executive Rob Astorino’s proposed ice skating rink to be located at the Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. County Legislator Mary Jane Shimsky framing a question at the Committee on Infrastructure meeting on the Ice Rink proposal Legislators, including Infrastructure Chair MaryJane Shimsky asked tough questions about the proposal’s economic viability and its wisdom given the many competing priorities in the County’s parks and recreation budget.
Paging Dr. Ted E. Bear: NWH Emergency Department Hosts Kid-Friendly Tours
… Rosenfeld. “Children will also have the opportunity to visit with one of our NWH therapy dogs, Blip.” Westchester County Police and EMS will also be in attendance, providing parents with bicycle safety tips and guiding children through ambulance …
Governor Cuomo Launches Indian Point Closure Task Force to Assist Local Community With Transition
Governor Cuomo announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant. Albany, NY – February 28, 2017 – Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the appointment of a new task force to ensure compliance with the agreement to close the aging Indian Point nuclear power plant in Westchester County and to provide guidance and support to affected local municipalities and employees.
More About Hawkswood, Also Known as the Marshall Mansion, Colonial Hotel, and Colonial Inn
… Its grounds were nearly as lovely as the mansion itself. In the 1881 edition of Bolton’s History of Westchester County, Bolton noted that the “grounds, containing a great variety of choice trees, were laid out by the celebrated gardener, Andre …
Friends Of Mount Pleasant Girl Fighting Cancer Raise $50,000 To Help Others
… in Valhalla Saturday and raised $50,000, Dana Gentile said. State Sen. Terrence Murphy, R-Yorktown, Westchester County Legislator Margaret A. Cunzio, and County Executive Rob Astorino all came to the bash. There was face-painting, nail polishing, …
Harrison Police Officer Helps Raise $50,000 For Childhood Cancer Research
… in Valhalla Saturday and raised $50,000, Dana Gentile said. State Sen. Terrence Murphy, R-Yorktown, Westchester County Legislator Margaret A. Cunzio, and County Executive Rob Astorino all came to the bash. There was face-painting, nail polishing, …
FBI probes bomb threats against Jewish community centers
… one of several calls made at New York JCCs that day when police responded to centers on Long Island and Westchester County. Because bombs have yet to be found in any of the incidents, authorities believe the threats are the work of a single caller. …
Yonkers Man Pleads Guilty in Deadly DWI Collision
A Yonkers man has pleaded guilty in a head-on collision that killed another driver last August, according to the Westchester County District Attorney’s office.
Westchester Woman, 30, Charged With Murdering 60-Year-Old Boyfriend
A New Rochelle woman is facing life in prison after being indicted on murder charges alleging she killed her boyfriend. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Jonitha Alston, 30, was arraigned on an indictment charging her with individual counts of second-degree murder, criminal possession of a weapon and endangering the welfare of a child in connection to the death of her 60-year-old boyfriend.
Lawmakers question plan to close Indian Point
New York lawmakers on Tuesday demanded to know how Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to prevent a disruption in power supply and higher electric bills when Indian Point nuclear plant in Westchester County goes dark.
County exec responds to rowdy ‘Ask Astorino’ town hall
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino sat through a rowdy town hall meeting Monday night where he was the target of criticism as a Republican lawmaker Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino sat through a rowdy town hall meeting Monday night where he was the target of criticism as a Republican lawmaker viewed as a supporter of President Donald Trump. YONKERS – Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino sat through a rowdy town hall meeting Monday night where he was the target of criticism as a Republican lawmaker viewed as a supporter of President Donald Trump.
Harrison Police Officer Helps Raise $50,000 For Childhood Cancer Research
… in Valhalla Saturday and raised $50,000, Dana Gentile said. State Sen. Terrence Murphy, R-Yorktown, Westchester County Legislator Margaret A. Cunzio, and County Executive Rob Astorino all came to the bash. There was face-painting, nail polishing, …
A Preview of the United States, Circa 2021
I spend a good bit of time in New York and have driven by the exit for Donald Trump State Park in Westchester County many times. I’ve long been curious and disgusted by the sheer existence of this.
Former WCC Basketball Coach Pleads Guilty To Forging 10 Transcripts
A former Westchester County Community College men’s basketball coach has pleaded guilty to charges that he forged players’ transcripts to facilitate their transfers to four-year universities. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that Tyrone Mushatt, 44, has pleaded guilty in court to one felony count of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and one count of fifth-degree conspiracy, a misdemeanor.
Former Westchester DA DiFiore Delivers Her First ‘State Of Our Judiciary”
Mount Vernon native Janet DiFiore used her first speech as the state’s top judge to point to a reduction in case backlogs and delays and to announce reforms she says will “enhance the delivery of justice for all New Yorkers.” The Democrat and former Westchester County district attorney delivered her take on the “State of Our Judiciary” at the Bronx Hall of Justice on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Her choice of site was a departure from a longstanding tradition of delivering the address at Albany’s Court of Appeals Hall.
Notorious Stretch of Bumpy Bronx Road Still Problematic
… began posting video to social networks of the conditions on Shore Road, which connects the borough with Westchester County and runs through Pelham Bay Park. The Breens say it’s happening again, and even in a mild winter, Department of Transportation …
Charis Concert In Bedford Village Features Works By Bach, Vivaldi
Charis Chamber Voices, a chorus made up of 37 residents from Westchester and Fairfield counties, announced that it will be holding a baroque music concert on Saturday. The chorus will perform renditions of music from artists such as Bach and Vivaldi.
Danbury agency launches rare-disorder awareness campaign
… There is no known cure or treatment. DiTullio heard a story on the radio about a 6-year-old boy from Westchester County, N.Y., who suffers from the disorder. “I was moved by the story and felt I had to do something,” DiTullio said. “The boy had such …
Yonkers Man Pleads Guilty Following Fatal DWI Accident With .27 Percent BAC
A Westchester County man is facing up to 15 years in prison after pleading guilty following a fatal drinking and driving accident when he had a blood alcohol content approaching four times the legal limit. On Tuesday, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino announced that 23-year-old Liam Perry, of Yonkers has pleaded guilty to a six-count indictment that includes felony charges of vehicular manslaughter for his role in the crash last summer that claimed the life of a man in Yonkers.
JCC Bomb Threats Hit Close To Home For Scarsdale Assemblywoman
Hate hit close to home for some local Westchester County politicians , as a pair of Hudson Valley Jewish community centers were among more than a dozen forced to evacuate throughout the country after being targeted by bomb threats. Shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday, the Jewish Community Center on the Hudson was evacuated in Tarrytown, when a bomb threat was made, Police Lt.