Comedian Tommy McClellan always knew he had a knack for making people laugh. McClellan, 23, started dabbling with comedy at 12 years old growing up in upstate Gloversville in Fulton County. After his seventh-grade computer teacher let his class watch
Read MoreLast week, County Executive George Latimer unveiled his proposed $1.94 billion operating budget for 2019 that maintains essential services but will result in a 2 percent tax levy increase. The budget contains a spending increase of $98 million over the current
Read MoreFive accomplished journalists and political analysts identified the country’s most pressing issues and need for unity during an annual event held at Westchester Community College on Sunday. The school’s 33rd annual President’s Forum featured CNN New Day co-anchor and Armonk
Read MoreThe Putnam County Legislature unanimously approved County Executive MaryEllen Odell’s proposed 2019 tentative budget of $159.7 million last Tuesday. The budget, which is tax cap compliant, contains a budget-to-budget increase of $4.4 million, or 2.9 percent, over the current year.
Read MoreChanging Suburbs Institute (CSI) hosted parents from eight Westchester school districts last Friday at Manhatanville College to collaborate on how to improve the educational opportunities available to diverse student populations. During CSI’s 12th annual Hispanic Parent Leadership Institute, more than
Read MoreA fire that erupted at a Pleasantville home on Sunday afternoon is currently under investigation. Pleasantville police are working with the Westchester County Cause and Origin Team, a group formulated by the Arson Task Force, to investigate the house fire
Read MoreThe controversial relocation of the Jan Peek Homeless Shelter in Peekskill dominated the conversation during a forum with County Executive George Latimer and County Legislator John Testa (R-Peekskill) Saturday morning. During the 90-minute meeting at The Factoria that attracted more
Read MoreSeveral hundred residents gathered with friends, neighbors and complete strangers Monday night for an interfaith service at Temple Beth El in Chappaqua denouncing the hate that claimed 11 lives in a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. Speakers during the roughly 30-minute
Read MoreCroton-on-Hudson residents and members of the Village Board were divided last week over an updated version of a proposed law that would place a fee on single-use plastic bags and encourage patrons to bring reusable shopping bags. Following several meetings
Read MoreThe Pleasantville School District is partnering with Pleasantville STRONG and the Break the Hold Foundation to ensure students receive the proper training to manage their emotional and mental well-being. As youths attempt to navigate the emotional turmoil of growing up,
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