By Michael Gold COVID-19 feels like watching a horror movie, except I’m in it. We’re all in it. The loneliness of the lockdown, the shut-in nature of the sensible response to this insidious virus has made our family feel a little
Read MorePace University President Marvin announced Wednesday that there will be no commencement ceremonies for graduating seniors this May and remote learning will extend through the remainder of the semester. In a communication to the school community, Krislov said that students
Read MoreSince last summer, Allen Wallace had been waiting for his New York State Liquor Authority license to open his new business, Soul Brewing Co., in Pleasantville. Wallace received the license recently and scheduled his grand opening for last Saturday. Despite
Read MoreBy Dr. Laura Korin As a physician, I’m not an alarmist. Most physicians aren’t. By our training, we learn to check ourselves and remain calm in the face of a crisis. But I’m here to sound the alarm, or rather,
Read MoreAn unidentified patient who tested positive for COVID-19 is in Northern Westchester Hospital, one of three cases confirmed by Northwell Health Core Lab. The Village of Mount Kisco issued a statement Thursday afternoon where local officials shared information that they
Read MoreThe Bedford School District announced Wednesday that its schools will be closed Thursday and Friday after a Fox Lane Middle School staff member was recommended to self-quarantine pending a test for the coronavirus. Acting Superintendent of Schools Dr. Joel Adelberg
Read MoreBy Michael Gold The Pleasantville Road section of the Saw Mill River has the highest average level of fecal pollution than any other area of the river, according to tests conducted by Sarah Lawrence University and Riverkeeper. The fecal bacteria
Read MoreIn a stunning turn of events, Lighthouse Development’s Depew Street residential project was voted down, failing to gain the requisite support of the Pleasantville Planning Commission. The 3-3 vote last Wednesday evening saw commission members Henry Leyva, David Keller and
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The Pleasantville Village Board is considering crosswalk improvements at Hopper Street and Marble Avenue to help make the intersection safer for pedestrians. Plans for the intersection include a green and white crosswalk using stamped concrete with new activated pedestrian signals
Read MoreIf you play tennis, there’s nothing like the springy bounce of that brand-new tennis ball right out of the canister. Play enough games with that ball and the bounce wears off and the ball becomes sluggish. Time for a new
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