Harrison’s Stephen, Nita Lowey Major Contributors To Graduate Scholarships

A $500,000 gift from longtime institutional supporters Stephen and Nita Lowey of Harrison will make it financially possible for more students to participate in School for International Training's graduate institute programs starting this fall. Stephen Lowey is a chair emeritus trustee of World Learning and Nita Lowey is a member of Congress from New York.

Harrison police: Thieves could be part of international crime ring

Three people who allegedly broke into a car in Harrison last week are suspected of being part of an apparent international crime ring. The suspects, Jonathan Marrero, Braulio Ortiz and Valentina Ledezma, came to the attention of the Harrison Police Department after they allegedly broke into the car of a woman parked at the Purchase Community House, located on Purchase Street.

Police In Westchester Uncover Alleged Theft Ring But Are Unsure Who Suspects In Custody Are

HARRISON, N.Y. - It started with the theft of a single Louis Vuitton bag - and it led to the discovery of more luxury bags, belts, shoes, stolen credit cards, phony IDs, $15,000 in cash and the arrest of three people. Harrison police Chief Anthony Marraccini told CBS2's Tony Aiello that on Sunday someone popped the lock on a luxury car and stole the Vuitton bag.

New Haven Delays

UPDATE Metro-North said New Haven Line service is operating on or close to schedule after earlier delays due to police activity in the vicinity of the Harrison, N.Y. station.
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Police Track Down International Thieves, Recover $40K In Westchester

Harrison police recovered about $40,000 cash and stolen goods after tracking this rented SUV to a hotel in Queens where three suspects in a Sunday theft were staying. Forged U.S. passports, driver's licenses and other fake credit cards and gift cards recovered this week during a Harrison investigation of three natives of Chile involved in a wider theft ring.

Staten Island trivia fans: ‘Who Wants to be Millionaire’ wants you

The long-running, popular game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" is hitting the road in search of outstanding contestants for the 2016/2017 season, featuring host Chris Harrison. Open auditions for the Tri-State area will be held at Mona Liza Studios, located at 23 Meadow St., Brooklyn, Friday, June 17th from 7 to 10 a.m. and again from 5 to 7 p.m. The auditions come on the heels of Staten Island native Jamie Rosler's $100,000 win on "Who Wants to be a Millionaire," just weeks ago.

Road Work Forces Lane Closures On Hutchinson River Parkway

Westchester County motorists should take note that lane closures are expected for both northbound and southbound sides of the Hutchinson River Parkway, between Exit 7 and Exit 29 , beginning Monday, June 13, through Thursday, June 16, for road maintenance. The closures will affect commuters in Scarsdale and Harrison; the cities of New Rochelle and Mount Vernon, and the villages of Eastchester and Pelham from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., daily.

Westchester Female Politicians Tout Hillary Clinton’s Trailblazing Triumph

The region's top female Democrats welcomed news this week that Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua has won support from enough delegates to be her party's presumptive presidential nominee. U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, D-Harrison, said, "Hillary Clinton made history night, and I'll work hard to make sure she makes history again in November."

Purchase Professional Park Named ‘Comeback Building Of Year’

Simone Development Companies' and Fareri Associates' Purchase Professional Park in Harrison has been awarded the Building Owners and Managers Association of Westchester "Comeback Building of the Year Award." The award was given at BOMA's 25th Annual Hall of Honor Awards Dinner held recently at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown, N.Y. BOMA Westchester is a professional organization dedicated to meeting the needs of building owners, property managers and allied professionals and tradespeople.