A groundbreaking procedure performed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital last week has given a pair of baby girls a chance at a normal and healthy life. A team of more than 50 medical professionals separated 11-month-old Ballenie and Bellanie Camacho,
Read MoreBy Erin Maher An expert panel consisting of criminal justice professionals and counselors gathered at the Mount Kisco Public Library last Tuesday to help educate the public on fighting the scourge of child sexual exploitation. “This is your community. If
Read MoreGov. Andrew Cuomo signed a hotel occupancy tax into law hours before the Jan. 1 deadline for 14 Westchester municipalities, including Mount Kisco, North Castle and Harrison. The tax, which is permitted in cities but not in towns and villages
Read MoreBy Janine Kampinga Berlin The holiday season is an important time to reflect on one thing that’s easy to take for granted when you’re caring for an elderly loved one – yourself. An AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving study
Read MoreBeing part of a marriage where one spouse is Jewish and the other is not can be a challenging experience for a family even in the best situation. A new northern Westchester-based organization is reaching out to interfaith families to
Read MoreDecisions regarding Medicare and health care coverage for seniors can be a daunting challenge. Complex rules and myriad choices could overwhelm even the most conscientious and studious citizen. Fortunately in Westchester, there is a free resource where people can turn
Read MoreOn Tuesday, Sept. 27, National Voter Registration Day, the League of Women Voters of White Plains will have nearly 50 volunteers registering new voters. In an effort to get young people involved in the electoral process, the League will have volunteers
Read MoreBy Andrew Vitelli Three years after New York Times crossword puzzle editor Will Shortz moved to Pleasantville he hosted the first Westchester Crossword Puzzle Tournament. The event has become a nearly annual tradition, and after missing last year, Shortz was
Read MoreA task force comprised of county and local police officers and FBI agents arrested two men on Wednesday following a six-month investigation into heroin sales in Westchester and Putnam counties. Neil Mena, 30, of Hatting Place in the Bronx, was
Read MoreIf you love history, Pleasantville resident Dennis Corcoran has scheduled a tour for later this month that you won’t want to miss. Corcoran will be the guide for the Benedict Arnold and John Andre Conspiracy Tour, retracing some of the
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