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Peekskill City School District Prepares for Back-to-School
The Peekskill City School District in Peekskill, NY is welcoming students back to school next week on Tuesday, with Pre-Kindergarten and high school students having staggered entry on September 3rd and 4th. Dr. Mauricio has shared important back-to-school information in a letter which can be accessed at https://bit.ly/3Xq310G. The school administrators, teachers, and staff are eager to see the children and begin the new school year. The district extends thanks for the continued partnership and wishes all families and staff a wonderful weekend.
Army vs. Lehigh: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – August 30, 2024
At 6:00 p.m. ET on Friday, the Lehigh Mountain Hawks play at the Army Black Knights. This matchup will be available on CBS Sports Network. Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports. Learn more about the Army Black Knights and the Lehigh Mountain Hawks. How to Watch...
Haverstraw village Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. fights firing in court
HAVERSTRAW VILLAGE ‒ The Board of Trustees has fired longtime Assistant Building Inspector Rafael Bueno Jr. on misconduct claims, leading the longtime inspector to challenge the decision in state court. The board found Bueno violated village code by giving a property owner information that could help him get violations dismissed in Justice Court....
The Longest Tunnel in the World Is Being Fixed Under Newburgh
600 feet below Newburgh, NY, construction workers are repairing the longest tunnel on planet earth. In a story that sounds more like science-fiction than real life, a project that has taken more than twenty years to research and plan may finally be coming to an end right beneath our feet.
After co-founder's death, Newburgh rallies to save beloved art store
The Newburgh community is trying to give back to an art store that has become a staple of the city. Gerardo Castro, who ran Newburgh Art Supply for 16 years, passed away this March. His death left his partner, Michael Gabor, operating the store they founded together, now on his own. Gabor says that Castro will be remembered not just for helping artists while running the shop but for his own artistic vision.
New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains
The Purple Owl Dispensary, which has been delivering cannabis to customers in Westchester and Putnam counties since December 2023, will hold a grand opening for its new location in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Co-owned by Ossining residents Beth Smith and Juan...
Peekskill City Hall Closed; Garbage Pickup Schedule Change.
Peekskill City Hall will be closed on Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day. Garbage pickup schedule for next week: West Side pickup will be on Tuesday, September 3rd, and East Side pickup will be on Wednesday, September 4th. Schedule change due to the holiday. Source: City of Peekskill, New York...
Take a look at some of Westchester's most expensive apartments
It's no secret that apartments are springing up seemingly out of nowhere every year in Westchester. And while the median gross rent was about $1,762 in the county in 2022 (according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey), there is a sliver of renters willing to go above that range to get what they truly want in an apartment. ...
Herman (Hershey) Bineth Appointed as New Member of Ramapo Planning Board Following Recent Vacancy
In a move to fill a recent vacancy, the Ramapo Town Board appointed Herman (Hershey) Bineth as a new member of the Planning Board during last night’s meeting. The vacancy arose following the resignation of a previous member, and Bineth’s appointment is seen as a significant step in ensuring the continued efficiency and effectiveness of the board.
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District Attorney Hoovler joined Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System to create a Coalition to Prevent Veterans from Committing Suicide in November 2021. District Attorney David M. Hoovler, and both Carl LoFaro and Lenox Okall from the Hudson Valley VA Healthcare System along with Joel Murns of the Middletown Vet Center announced that the Orange County Veteran Suicide Prevention Coalition will put out a veteran information table during the Washingtonville Fire Department 1st Annual Car, Bike and Truck Show on Sunday September 8th, 2024, to hand out veteran crisis materials and veteran benefit information. This car, bike and truck show is free for spectators and registration of vehicles for the event is $15 per vehicle. The event runs from 9am until 2pm at Vern Allen Park located in Washingtonville, New York. The coalition has already placed over 43,000 suicide prevention materials in over 1,128 businesses and organizations located in and near Orange County, New York. The coalition hopes to reach even more people with their message at this car, bike and truck show. In addition, the District Attorney’s office will have booklets to pass out on preventing senior citizen fraud and materials on the opioid crisis with a view towards preventing drug use and overdose by our young people.
7000+ Hand-Carved Jack-o-Lanterns Light Up Westchester, New York
Last year, I took a tour of The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor for my birthday, and let me tell you, it was one of the most beautiful and exciting experiences that I've had! So, you know I'll be back this year once things open up! Not just that, but celebrate their 20th year doing the blaze!
385 Families Left Without Hot Water, Cooking Gas After Leak At Yonkers Apartment Complex
The gas leaks were discovered by Con Edison on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in systems servicing the Palisade Towers apartment complex in Yonkers on Schroeder Street, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said on Thursday, Aug. 29. As a result of the discovery, Con Edison cut gas service to the complex's 415 units...
Beacon City Council opts into good cause eviction
At a meeting heavily attended by tenant advocates, the city council voted unanimously to opt into the new law, which prevents landlords from evicting certain tenants without legitimate cause. It also stops landlords from implementing predatory rate hikes. Beacon joins a string of cities that have opted in to "good...
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