This is a posting courtesy of reporter Leslie Korngold concerning a film being shot in White Plains featuring Cortlandt Manor teen, David Thompson: Have you noticed the strange sign off the Hutch at North Street, “Win Min Parking”? Well, according to George Thompson of Cortlandt Manor, the sign, written to… Read More →
In an editorial, we assess the value of a recent “How Green is My Town?” survey conducted by Grassroots Environmental Education, a regional nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about connections between the environment and human health, and the Pace University Academy for Applied Environmental Studies. The survey, which studied… Read More →
Sarah Forth of Croton walks along a parking lot in Cortlandt March 30, 2010 with her daughter Jillian, 18 months, and her twin sons Alex in blue and Charlie, 3 1/2. They spent part of a rainy afternoon at the Barnes and Noble bookstore. Click here to see more photographs… Read More →
For the second straight year, jobs are on the line in the proposed school budget. Superintendent Ralph Napolitano laid out an $89.9 million spending plan for 2010-11 that would cut 43 staff positions, including 27 layoffs. With enrollment declining, a school closing and class sizes projected to hold constant, Napolitano… Read More →
On April 10, Ossining is hosting family events to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day and the 20th annual Stash the Trash Day. Read the town’s release below: What better way to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and the 20th Annual Stash the Trash than to work… Read More →
Jessica Yanqui, 21, of Ossining with her daughter, Nube, works as a part-time assistant to the office manager at the Ossining Children’s Center in Ossining. Yanqui, who receives Title 20 subsidies from the county, stands to lose her daycare support as a result of the cutbacks being proposed by Westchester… Read More →
David Rambo has big plans for Yorktown’s water districts. The town’s newly appointed water distribution superintendent is calling for a hefty investment in infrastructure to curb water loss and streamline billing. By year’s end, Rambo foresees the town moving forward on replacing residential water meters with models that could be… Read More →
Unofficial Mayor Trish Carucci of Ossining took her family for an outing to the city, catching a show, a meal and a bit of shopping. It seems to be a common observation from any Westchester native, if you grew up here, the city that never sleeps seemed so far, far… Read More →
The Town of Ossining Democratic Committee is looking for candidates for the November elections. The following press release was sent out this morning: (March 30, 2010) Ossining Town Democratic Committee chair Thomasina Laidley-Brown has issued a call for candidates who seek the Democratic nomination in the November 2010 election for… Read More →
Miguel Aponte of Peekskill holds a 20 inch long striped bass he caught while fishing in foggy conditons on Fleischmann Pier in Peekskill March 29, 2010. “Lots of fog, but no rain since early this morning,” Aponte said.” I’m not complaining, it’s been great.” Click here to see more photographs… Read More →