A two-hour special work session last Thursday on the Pleasantville pool reconstruction featured unanimous support among residents who spoke despite the project’s escalating costs. About 50 people attended the meeting in person at Village Hall with about another 50 watching via Zoom.
Read MoreA reconstructed Pleasantville pool would now cost more than $6 million, a price that has raised questions regarding whether the village should continue pursuing the project. The issue was discussed at length at the July 22 Pleasantville Village Board meeting as trustees
Read MoreBefore he finished producing his first award-winning film in May, new Fox Lane High School graduate Sam Griff had a keen sense of place. Griff grew up in Bedford and could easily relate to his surroundings, so producing an historical
Read MoreThe issue of shifting Pleasantville’s village elections to November was debated last week after a longtime resident revealed that she has been working to submit a petition to force a referendum for the general election. Resident Francesca Hagadus said she
Read MoreVolunteer firefighters confronted the New Castle Board of Fire Commissioners last week, airing their frustrations and demanding to know the status of the district’s delayed $15.2 million firehouse expansion and modernization project. About 25 members of the Chappaqua Fire Department filled
Read MoreSavory and crusty empanadas filled with meat and vegetables, mouthwatering crunchy quinoa crisps, deep-fried akara fritters. These are just some of the historical and culturally diverse breads that will be made and served at the upcoming Global Grains: Celebrating Bread from
Read MoreA prominent Pleasantville resident and business owner was seriously injured at the dangerous Saw Mill River Parkway-Grant Street intersection recently, once again prompting angry community members to call for safety improvements at the location. Freya Martens, the co-owner of Soul
Read MoreWestchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in the 16th Congressional District primary Tuesday night and will be heavily favored to head to Washington next year. With 88 percent of the vote tallied, Latimer had 44,371 votes
Read MoreCarrying hand-made signs, posters and banners, reproductive rights supporters rallied Sunday to protect reproductive rights for women throughout New York State. About 70 people braved high heat and humidity near Mount Kisco Village Hall for a chance to hear local
Read MoreThe hotly contested Democratic primary in the 16th Congressional District has received national attention, pitting two-term incumbent Jamaal Bowman against Westchester County Executive George Latimer. It has become a contentious and racially edgy election for voters in the northern Bronx
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