Books have always been a significant part of Fran Hauser’s life. Reading was one of Hauser’s favorite activities starting as a child, and in the last six years she is a twice-published author. She also created Bookbound, a platform that
Read MoreDiscussion limiting the use of gas-powered lawn equipment in North Castle met some resistance last week after a presentation on the potential ban on the machinery in town. Town Sustainability Committee member John Ettenson and Chair Neil Singer spoke at
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Mount Kisco residents and visitors to the village will have the opportunity next year to take in special exhibits, re-enactments, a parade, concerts and lectures, among many other activities. What’s different about these and other community events for 2025 is
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Westchester County Executive George Latimer appealed to President Joe Biden this week urging his administration to increase efforts to identify the source of the drones that have filled Hudson Valley skies to quell growing public fears. In a letter sent
Read MoreThe Mount Pleasant Town Board adopted its 2025 budget of more than $64 million last week with a 1.54 percent tax levy increase after originally fearing that the tax cap would be exceeded. At its meeting last Tuesday evening, which
Read MoreA dispute between the Town of New Castle and a Chappaqua property owner has surfaced as the town is restarting an eminent domain proceeding in hopes of acquiring land to site a larger DPW facility. Officials opened a public hearing
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The newest professional sports league made a stop in Westchester last weekend. Major League Table Tennis (MLTT) scheduled the Westchester Table Tennis Center in Pleasantville as one of its venues last Friday through Sunday, with four of the league’s eight
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By Martin Wilbur Advocates for the environment and working-class New Yorkers held rallies last Thursday across the state to pressure Gov. Kathy Hochul to include money in next year’s budget that would cap energy prices for residents. A local rally
Read MoreA company proposing a battery energy storage system (BESS) in Valhalla had its request for a hardship waiver from the Town of Mount Pleasant’s moratorium denied last week. New Leaf Energy had sought relief from the prohibition, asking the Town
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In the 21st century, millions of images of portraiture are captured every day around the world, primarily through the use of taking photos through cell phones. But Michelle Falkenstein wanted to bring an exhibit to the North Castle Public Library
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