Nisha Mirchandani of Yorktown wrote in she and her family made a giant snowman. Here’s what she had to say: Hi. My name is Nisha. I am 11 years old and live in Yorktown Heights in Westchester. Me, my little brother Arjay, my mom, my Uncle Mike, and my cousins,... Read More →
A raging blizzard can be a bad time to deliver a baby. Luckily, Cortlandt Paramedic Kenny Barton and members of the Mohegan Lake Ambulance squad are a very determined group. Desiree Pearson called for assistance with her delivery at Skyview Cottages in Mohegan Lake, but the parking lot was covered… Read More →
With a dimly lit dining room and a seductively long bar, The Tavern at Croton Landing looks like the kind of place you’d come for one thing: beer. Not so. Owned by Brian and Lynn Panessa, the tavern is actually a great spot for anyone interested in inventive but casual… Read More →
Looking for a great deal on groceries? Head to Valley Market, which opened next to Home & Hearth on Route 6 in Cortlandt in early November. The store’s focus is food — make that reasonably priced, good food. “We’re a lot cheaper than other stores in the area,” owner Mark… Read More →
Yorktown and Croton are home to beautiful parks, sprawling farms and interesting shops. The restaurant scene, however, remains a low point. But there may be hope. Executive Chef Tom Costello — — recently opened Thyme Restaurant on Route 202 in Yorktown, and his open-kitchen ambience and New American menu may be just… Read More →
The Peekskill Police Department has announced that the winter parking weather alert issued by the city on December 26, 2010 has been rescinded. Snow removal operations have ended and motorists can now resume non-restricted parking on city streets, police said.
It isn’t often that a new food truck gets our attention. But Sharion’s D’Lish Dish, parked at Maple Hill and Veteran’s Road in Yorktown Heights, isn’t your average truck selling average food. Yes, there are the typical food truck selections like hamburgers and hot dogs. But this mobile food stand’s… Read More →
The New York State Comptroller’s Office released information this week on an audit it conducted on the Ossining Union Free School District. The audit examined the district’s administrative costs from July 1, 2008 to May 3, 2010. According to the 17-page report, auditors found the district has higher administrative costs… Read More →
A new bakery has arrived in Croton-on-Hudson where the baked goods are fresh, delicious, and expertly “baked by Susan”—Susan O’Keefe, that is. The popular local baker, whose sweet treats are sold at farmers’ markets and distributed in the city, opened Baked by Susan this month. It’s worth a visit because… Read More →
Victoria Home in Ossining has shared news of their holiday celebration. Read below for more information from Victoria Home on the festivities: This Holiday Season at Victoria Home, the tiny corner of the British Empire with panoramic views overlooking the Hudson River celebrated the holidays with all 49 residents. Gathered… Read More →