Every city, town and village has history. Longtime Pleasantville resident Bert Ruiz has made sure that some of the most memorable moments and stories and the village’s most influential residents have been recorded forever. Ruiz recently completed a book on
Read MoreThere was a special military anniversary on March 25 and most Americans probably weren’t aware it was taking place. Last Monday marked 150 years since the first National Medal of Honor Day, a special anniversary that was commemorated at Mount
Read MoreA plan by Pace University to merge its Pleasantville and Briarcliff campuses took a major step forward last week when the Mount Pleasant Town Board unanimously approved zoning changes sought by the university. The board granted Pace’s request to
Read MoreMount Pleasant officials are considering a plan to allow Pace University to consolidate its Pleasantville and Briarcliff campuses but may limit the number of zoning text changes to prevent similar requests from other colleges. The university’s plan, which was originally
Read MoreThe Mount Pleasant Town Board is prepared to appoint a new pool director and raise the hourly salaries of seasonal workers at the town pool and day camp. At the recommendation of Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Harry Canniff and
Read MoreSame colors. Different team. Putting pen to paper, Westlake offensive lineman Tommy Hopkins traded in his high school colors of blue and white for the University of Connecticut’s blue and white last Wednesday afternoon during National Signing Day, in which
Read MoreFollowing a dozen years of discussion, work to replace the Tappan Zee Bridge is almost ready to start, the Mount Pleasant Town Board was told last week. Brian Conybeare, a former News 12 Westchester anchor now serving as a special
Read MoreThe lawyer for the parents of slain Pace University student D.J. Henry accused Mount Pleasant Police Chief Louis Alagno and Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore Thursday of covering up key information in the case to protect law enforcement officials.
Read MoreIt’s always an impressive feat when six members of one Boy Scout troop attain the rank of Eagle Scout. On Sunday afternoon, Hawthorne Troop 1 not only celebrated the accomplishments of a half dozen of its finest achieving that highest
Read MoreFaced with the potential elimination of up to 15 teaching positions, the Mount Pleasant Board of Education is considering whether to exceed the property tax cap in next year’s budget. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Susan Guiney said last week that
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