Cortlandt Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi likes to keep track of what she’s been doing. Here’s a list of what she said she’s accomplished during the year thus far: •Cortlandt went Facebook – “Like Us” on Cortlandt Facebook. •Continued to keep our Town taxes low (in 21 years Town taxes all… Read More →
A major renovation of Yorktown High School is drawing to conclusion. The roughly $6 million project includes: *New energy efficient lighting throughout the building. *New doors. *Security cameras in every hallway and entrance. *New lockers and handicap-access lockers. *New tiling along the corridors. *A newly renovated sports field, along with… Read More →
News from Miguel Hernandez on the Ossining Historical Society sponsoring a talk with “house detective” Joseph Graybas: Dear Friend: If you have ever wondered about the history and genealogy of your house or other dwelling where you now or formerly lived, then make it your business to come to a… Read More →
News from the WESPAC Foundation and the Anti-Racist Alliance on a presentation by professor Will Kaufman on Woody Guthrie: “Woody Guthrie: The Long Road to Peekskill” Will Kaufman presents A one hour civil rights history lesson by way of Woody Guthrie music and narrative Sunday, September 16th, 2012 4PM to… Read More →
News from Lasdon Park on a special tour offering of its main house: Learn all about the history of one of Westchester County’s most beautiful parks during a tour of its main house on Sunday, September 16, at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers. Beginning at 2 p.m.,... Read More →
News from Peekskill’s Field Library on its 125th anniversary celebration at Monteverde at Oldstone: There will be a community celebration of the 125th anniversary of The Field Library on the lawn of Monteverde at Oldstone on Sunday afternoon, September 9th from 1:00 – 6:00 pm. An entertaining event for all… Read More →
Here’s a reminder from the Yorktown Jewish Center: Shir Chutzpah, a group of musicians who are members of the Yorktown Jewish Center, will enliven the synagogue’s Friday evening service September 7. The service starts at 6:15 p.m. and will be held outdoors in the synagogue garden. “Unlike the old Olympic… Read More →
News from the city of Peekskill on seeking commercial/retail developers for 12.7-acre site: As part of its strategy to boost economic development and employment opportunities in the region, the City of Peekskill is seeking qualified commercial/retail developers to redevelop approximately 12.7 acres of land on Lower South Street, adjacent to… Read More →
The Hudson Valley Hospital Center is looking for people interested in taking part in a study. The announcement: – If you want to help in the fight against cancer by doing something more than making a donation, now’s your chance. The Cheryl R. Lindenbaum Comprehensive Cancer Center at Hudson… Read More →
Heather Simko, who grew up in Briarcliff Manor, recently gave birth to a daugther. Her husband, Chris, is a CBS Sports executive. Here’s a photo and announcement from CBS: CBS Sports senior vice president Chris Simko and his wife Heather, a native of Briarcliff, are proud parents for the first… Read More →