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The Harrison Board of Education has revived the memory of a former U.S. president by voting to name its newest school - yet to be built - the Kennedy Elementary School, for John F. Kennedy. After Kennedy was killed by an assassin in November 1963, many governments and schools dedicated public facilities in the president's memory, as did the Harrison school board with its former high school stadium which stood at Warren and Dey Sts., then bearing the name of Mayor Frank E. Rodgers.

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.

Gas odor causes elementary school evacuation

Students at the Harrison Avenue Elementary School in Harrison are back in class after being evacuated after a strong odor of gas was detected. School Harrison Avenue Elementary School officials say they enacted emergency procedures after a custodian reported smelling gas in the building at around 7:30 a.m. Students at the Harrison Avenue Elementary School in Harrison are back in class after being evacuated after a strong odor of gas was detected.

Never Too Late To Adopt A Rescued Dog Or Cat For Your Valentine In Harrison

It's not too late to come up with a creative gift for Valentine's Day -- or just vote for your favorite dog or cat at Pet Rescue of Harrison. According to Caroline Walker, a volunteer at Pet Rescue, the non-profit is doing a darling Valentine's Day fundraiser where people "Give Their Heart" for their favorite cat or dog online while making a $10 gift per heart.

50 Students From Harrison H.S. Advance To Statewide Business Competition

Attending the Regional DECA business competition were 41 Harrison students, according to a statement from the Harrison school district, which said that 33 received awards in various business competitions. A majority of the students will move on to statewide competition, the school district said, adding that 17 students who did not have to attend the regionals have written papers and will be presenting there ideas at the state competition from March 8-10 in Rochester.