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By Katherin M. Crossling I am writing to you as an Ossining resident, neighbor and homeowner since 2008, and a mom of three children who all attend Ossining schools. I wanted to share my thoughts with you about the upcoming
Read MoreA Bronx woman was charged last week by Yorktown Police in connection with the death of a man four years ago near the Westchester County Bike Path. Glenys Manana-Rodriguez, 41, surrendered Sept. 16 at Yorktown Police headquarters and was arrested
Read MoreLeslie Grace Mansell was a beloved substitute teacher in the Lakeland School District who lived a healthy lifestyle. After feeling a bit fatigued, she decided to see a doctor. Her bloodwork revealed she was suffering from anemia and her doctor
Read MoreA candidates’ forum that was to be moderated by the League of Women Voters between 17th District Congressman Mike Lawler (R-Pearl River) and Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones has been canceled, the organization announced last week. A statement was released by
Read MoreMichael Grace is a familiar figure at Yorktown Town Hall. Since ending his six-year run as town supervisor in 2017, Grace, whose law offices on Underhill Avenue are directly across from Town Hall, has represented several clients appearing before the
Read MoreBy Brian Kluepfel In the throes of the COVID epidemic, Bill Votava dug deep into YouTube for the roots of the blues that his band, The 3Bs, bring alive. The more he discovered about B.B. King’s historic Sing Sing prison
Read MoreTwo age-restricted housing projects proposed in Yorktown were the subject of public hearings last week that extended the Town Board meeting until 2 a.m. First up at-bat Sept. 3 at the Yorktown Community and Cultural Center was a proposal at
Read MoreYorktown’s code enforcement officer is fighting back over allegations that he wrongly removed a political sign from a candidate’s property earlier this year. Jason Zeif filed a lawsuit in state Supreme Court in mid-July against Jann Mirchandani and two media
Read MoreA former longtime Town of Cortlandt employee and owner of a prominent Peekskill-based landscaping company pled guilty last week for their involvement in an illegal dumping and bribery scheme at a town facility on Arlo Lane. Robert Dyckman, 52, former
Read MoreA public hearing will be held Tues., Sept. 3 for an age-restricted housing project at 800 East Main Street in Jefferson Valley. Proposed on the 35-acre site that once was the home of Contractors Register are 250 luxury, multi-family rental
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