News from The Northern Westchester Examiner, covering Yorktown Heights, Shrub Oak, Jefferson Valley, Mohegan Lake, Crompond, Ossining, Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton, Somers, Westchester County, NY
Two Hudson Valley elected officials seeking higher office this fall have proposed a 2 percent state spending cap to curb what they characterize as runaway spending in Albany and make New York more affordable. Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater, the Republican
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Two new supermarkets will soon be opening their doors to customers in Yorktown. Trader Joe’s is targeting to make its long-awaited debut near Lowe’s on Route 202 on July 21, while a new Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace is looking to move
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The longest-running Italian feast in the Hudson Valley is celebrating a milestone this summer: its 100th anniversary. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Feast in Verplanck, famous for its sausage and peppers, the world’s largest Tarantella and fabulous fireworks, is
Read MoreBy Rick Pezzullo A home health aide was indicted last week for impersonating and stealing more than $2,000 from a 93-year-old Somers resident for whom she worked for. Brandy Lee, 35, of Hyde Park, was indicted by a Westchester County
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An early morning fire last week heavily damaged the former home of White Plains Linen in Peekskill. Peekskill firefighters responded to century-old building in the area of Highland and Constant Avenues and North Division Street about 1 a.m. June 28
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Yorktown Police have charged three Brooklyn men with robbery and other crimes after they ransacked Yorktown Pharmacy Thursday afternoon and led police on a manhunt. According to police, the three individuals entered the pharmacy at 1905 Commerce St. at about
Read MoreResidents looking to celebrate the Fourth of July locally have several events to choose from in Peekskill and Ossining. On Friday, July 1, the Peekskill Volunteer Firefighters Association will be hosting a parade, starting at 7 p.m., followed by an
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By Em Stangarone Beatrice Kern and Jessica Sheridan want to help people live fuller lives by talking about death over coffee, tea and cookies. Their new monthly meetup is called Death Café, where local residents can have casual conversations about
Read MoreThe Peekskill Common Council has given the green light for a three-building proposed development at 1070 Lower South St. to move ahead to the Planning Commission for review. Councilmembers informally advanced the project to the Commission’s July 12 meeting following
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Ossining Town Supervisor Dana Levenberg jumped into the driver’s seat to succeed her former boss in the 95th State Assembly with a convincing Democratic primary win Tuesday over two established local government opponents. According to unofficial results from the Westchester
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