The latest news in Westchester and Putnam county, NY
Putnam County Executive Kevin Byrne last week vetoed a recently approved amendment to the county charter by the Legislature that would have given legislators the ability to fire the county attorney without the support of the county executive. During a
Read MoreThe Mount Kisco Planning Board approved a Temporary Certificate for Occupancy (TCO) last week for the new ShopRite at the Diamond Properties complex, setting up a likely mid-November opening for the supermarket. Board members were swayed as Diamond Properties CEO
Read MoreIn 2023, the independent Village Inclusive Party (VIP) ticket led by Mayor Michael Cindrich swept the Mount Kisco elections over the Democrats. This year, the VIP has two more candidates, Braille Diaz and John Mullen, both political newcomers, to take
Read MoreDemocrat Yvette Valdés Smith is seeking to unseat state Sen. Rob Rolison in the 39th Senate District, which includes Putnam Valley, Philipstown and parts of Orange and Dutchess counties. Valdés Smith is a former public-school teacher and a two-term Dutchess County
Read MorePhelps Hospital has reimagined how to take care of mothers who arrive to give birth and their newborns with the opening of its new Maternal Child Health Center. Last Thursday, Phelps cut the ribbon on its new 22,700-square foot space
Read MoreBy Jordan Goodman Arc Stages in Pleasantville opened its doors to welcome a brand-new alternative band that has its roots in Pleasantville. The singer-songwriter duo comprised of Aaron David Gleason and Emma Freeman made their performance debut as Pleasantville, where
Read MoreThe 17th Congressional District election is not only being closely watched in Westchester, Putnam and Rockland counties but across the United States as well. The matchup between Republican incumbent Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Mondaire Jones is one of a
Read MoreAssemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) has represented the 88th Assembly District since 2001. She is being challenged by Republican Thomas Fix Jr., in a rematch of the race from two years ago. Paulin won by nearly a 2-to-1 margin. Fix, who lives
Read MoreVoters in the 40th state Senate District will have a familiar choice in this year’s election. For the second time Republican Gina Arena is running against incumbent Sen. Peter Harckham (D-Lewisboro). Arena lost to Harckham, who is vying for a
Read MoreThe race to fill the Westchester County District Attorney’s office is between former county court judge Susan Cacace, a Democrat, and Republican attorney John Sarcone. Current District Attorney Mimi Rocah is not seeking re-election. Cacace, a Bronxville resident, was first
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