Leonard Vallender
Leonard Vallender passed away peacefully at home, where he wanted to be, on Nov. 29 at the age of 84. Born in the Bronx, he lived his full life in New York where he raised his family and built his
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Bia American Kitchen Dazzles Diners at Chappaqua Crossing
By Morris Gut Simi and Miranda Polozani, the dynamic husband-and-wife restaurateur duo, opened the flashy Bia American Kitchen at Chappaqua Crossing, an exciting dining addition to the former Reader’s Digest complex. The Polozani family also operates popular Prime Pub gastropubs
Read MoreThere Are Many Other Ways Hochul Could Use the Taxpayer Refund Money
Gov. Hochul’s $3 billion proposed inflation refund to taxpayers, funded out of a surplus of excess tax revenue, is nothing more than a pre-election bribe to grease the wheels of her 2026 re-election campaign. Offering those with income under $150,000
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Westlake Snags Sleepy Title; Panas Crowned at Somers
By Tony Pinciaro @Finch63 WESTLAKE opened the season achieving a first in program history. The Wildcats began by beating Class AAA Mamaroneck, despite being an underdog, in a first-round game of the Godwin (Sleepy Hollow) Tournament. They followed it up
Read MorePleasantville Superintendent of Schools Makes Case for District’s Bond Vote
By Dr. Tina DeSa Dear Pleasantville Community Members, As a reminder, on Dec. 17, from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the middle school multipurpose room, the polls will be open for you to vote on the Pleasantville Forward Capital
Read MoreSupporting P’ville Schools Bond is a Smart Investment for District Residents
In 2006, there was a discussion about addressing the aging 1929 Pleasantville High School building (modified in the 1970s) to meet the demands and desires of the 21st century and the expectations that go along with an evolving community. Did
Read MoreBridget Angelini
Bridget Angelini, of Diamond Point, N.Y., passed away peacefully on Dec. 2, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on Sept. 4, 1928, to Antonio and Louisa Navatta in Manhattan. She was preceded in death by her loving
Read MoreToo Many Problems With P’ville Schools Bond to Support Proposition
As village residents and parents of one Pleasantville High School graduate and one current student, we believe that the $15 million capital projects bond, in its current form, should be rejected. A proposal of this magnitude – the largest in
Read MoreColleen Holby
Reverend Colleen Koppert Holby, “Co,” was born Apr. 22, 1932, in Mansfield, Ohio to Edward Koppert and Mabel Smith, the youngest of four siblings. At the age of eight, she “gave her life to Christ,” a relationship which would deepen
Read MoreSome Easy Ways Westchester, Hudson Valley Can Increase Affordable Housing
By Lisa DeRosa It is evident to anyone observing that the suburbs around New York City are in urgent need of more affordable housing. The scarcity of housing leads to families being separated, escalates rental prices and undermines the strength
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