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First African American Westchester County Legislator Dies: Was 'Revered Figure'
Westchester is mourning the loss of its first African American County Legislator known as an iconic figure who fought for civil rights and equality for all. Former Westchester County Legislator and Yonker resident Herman Keith died on Saturday, June 22 after a long illness due to complica…
Westchester inspectors trying to keep watery gas from damaging your car
NEW YORK -- CBS New York told you last week about multiple vehicles suffering significant damage after filling up at a gas station in Queens after water somehow got into the underground storage tanks.The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said it sent an inspector to test the gasoline again Tuesday to make sure the issue has been resolved.Protecting you from that is very much on the radar of other local consumer protection officials.Westchester County officials are on the caseTanks that hold the fuel that flows through the pumps and into your vehicle are buried underground at more than...
Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon'
A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills. Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, die…
Massive Expense Awaiting Municipalities in East of Hudson Watershed
Municipalities in the East of Hudson watershed will have to comply with much more stringent MS4 stormwater regulations that will be prohibitively expensive and carry stiff penalties for communities that fail to comply. New regulations from the state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) that went into effect in January requires...
CLEAN WATER ADVOCATES AND ENVIRONMENTALISTS ANNOUNCE THE FORMATION OF THE WESTCHESTER COALITION FOR CLEAN WATER (WCCW)
(L to R) Oded Holzinger, Executive Director Groundwork Hudson Valley, Yonkers County. Legislator Shane Williams, (District 16), Tracy Brown, Westchester Coalition For Clean Water CoChair and President of Riverkeeper. (L to R) Yonkers County Legislator Shane Williams, (District 16), Tracy Brown, Westchester. Coalition For Clean Water Co-Chair and President of...
Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
New Westchester History Hunt puts historical spots on an app and lets you track visits
Some of Westchester's historical spots have been on the map for centuries. Now, they're on the app. To mark its 150th anniversary, Westchester County Historical Society is launching a History Hunt app for smartphones or tablets that lists more than 90 sites of local note. The app allows registered users to track their visits and submit proof of their burgeoning local-history knowledge in a contest that runs from July 1 through Sept. 8.
Nyack super exits; remembering Sean Harris; find your fireworks: Rockland Angle
Looking for Independence Day fireworks and missed the earlier shows? Haverstraw has a show at around 9:30 p.m. July 2 (with a July 3 rain date) at Bowline Park, and you can view from behind the Lady Warren Hose Co. #5 firehouse during the volunteer department's wing night! Fireworks shows are slated for the July 3 and July 4 Boulders games. Around 9 p.m. July 4, Nyack hosts a fireworks show with people gathering at Memorial Park in Nyack (bring a chair or blanket — and bonus, you likely will also see displays at Tarrytown and Irvington across the river).
Public HEaring Set for Section 8 Housing Program
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — A public hearing has been set for the Housing Choice Voucher Program’s five-year plan for Thursday, Aug. 8. The voucher program’s mission is to serve the needs of varying low-income families in the Public Housing Agency’s jurisdiction while also listing the goals and objectives to be used in measuring its success.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Eligibility for a housing voucher is based on the total gross annual income and family size. According to the Yorktown Section 8 Office, the family’s income cannot exceed 50 percent of the average income of the county or...
Key Issues Discussed, Resolved for Summit Club Special Use Permit
Representatives for The Summit Club and North Castle officials agreed on several conditions last week for a special use permit to allow the golf course to operate and with public membership while 73 luxury residences are constructed. The parties appeared to iron out details on a series of issues, most...
Republican John Sarcone expresses confidence in battle for Westchester District Attorney
The Republican taking on former Judge Susan Cacace in the race for Westchester District Attorney said he is undaunted by the Democrats' huge advantage among registered voters in the county. John Sarcone is even trying to portray Cacace as a far-left Democrat ‒ after she got finished turning back primary challengers who called...
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