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Sleepy Hollow to dedicate part of park to 'Chick' Galella, beloved vet who died in 2021
Armando "Chick" Galella loved his hometown, no matter what it was called. It was North Tarrytown when he was growing up and raising his family, a car salesman who could strike up a conversation with anyone. In 1996, its name was changed to Sleepy Hollow. Galella thought of home all...
Columbia County couple safe after Hurricane Beryl moved away from Jamaica
EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News now knows a couple from Columbia County is safe in Jamaica after Hurricane Beryl headed toward the island. Sara and Hayes Clark touched down in Jamaica last Saturday expecting to spend a week in paradise but things quickly took a turn. They were forced to hunker down as Hurricane […]
Another Post Road office complex sues town over assessments
WESTPORT — The owners of 300 Post Road West have filed a lawsuit challenging the town’s tax assessments for 2022 and 2023. Centurian Holdings 1, Inc., of Atlanta, has filed a lawsuit in Stamford Superior Court. The offices at 300 Post Road West now house some operations of...
The Late Sandra Pabon to be Honored with Street Co-Naming on Bainbridge Avenue
Democratic City Council Member Eric Dinowitz (C.D. 11) announced on June 20 that he successfully championed the upcoming co-naming of the intersection of East 204th Street and Bainbridge Avenue in Norwood as “Sandra Pabon Way” in honor of the late Sandra Pabon who had previously served as the chaplain of the 49th Precinct Clergy Council, as well as Democratic district leader and Democratic state committee woman for Assembly District 80. As reported, Pabon died in June 2023.
Expected Completion Date Announced For Years-Long Bridge Repair Project In Westchester
A multi-year project to repair a busy bridge in Westchester now has an estimated completion date. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, construction activity on the Ardsley Road Bridge over the Sprain Brook Parkway, which has been under repair for four years, will be completed b…
Seaport Beach Fest brings the beach to Manhattan
MANHATTAN, N.Y. (PIX11) — If you didn’t make it to the beach this holiday weekend — you can still celebrate in the sand. The Seaport Beach Fest is happening through Sunday, at 89 South St. between Piers 16 and 17. The party brings food trucks, bars, live music and even a sandbox for those who […]
Fairfield Moves Fireworks Due To Storms, Rain
Numerous cities and towns, including Stamford, New Canaan, Fairfield, and Greenwich, announced on Friday, July 5, that they have canceled fireworks scheduled for Saturday, July 6, to Sunday, July 7. All the details remain the same, such as time and place, just the date has changed. "Safety is always our...
P.F. Chang's restaurant at Hackensack mall closed by city's fire department. What we know
The P.F. Chang's China Bistro restaurant at the Shops at Riverside Mall has been shut down by the Hackensack Fire Department. The "Order to Vacate" notice posted on the restaurant door is dated July 2 and states: "The building is declared unsafe for human occupancy. No individual is to occupy this building until the structure is rendered safe and secure."
Hunter Tier Parking Lot Plan for Housing in Mamaroneck Takes Next Steps
The Mamaroneck Village Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to begin negotiations on a possible agreement with developers to turn the Hunter Tier parking lot into an all-affordable apartment building. There could be parking underground. An environmental impact review will have to be completed before work can begin. As we...
Public pool closures on 4th of July frustrate Bronx residents
NEW YORK - Some residents and families in the Bronx were forced to change their 4th of July plans when they found out two New York City pools were closed. Residents said they were frustrated by the closures of the Crotona Park pool and Van Cortlandt pool during the hot holiday. At the Crotona Park pool, people carrying towels and pool bags hoping to hit the water were greeted by a locked gate. That led to a lot of confusion. "We wanted to come to our local pool and cool off""Well, we wanted to come to our local pool and cool off today,...
County of Westchester to Pave Midland Avenue Beginning July 8
Westchester County announced Friday that they will mill and repave Rye’s portion of Midland Avenue starting at 7:00am on Monday, July 8. Since Midland Avenue is a county-owned road, it will be Westchester County responsible for this process, which they estimate will span around two weeks. “[The project] will...
Take a look inside the Inwood apartments offering rents as low as $380
NEW YORK - A new apartment building above the renovated Inwood Library showcases the vision of the city's Housing Preservation and Development division, with rents as low as $380 and access to child care and training.Eliza Tower in Inwood offers "affordable luxury"Manhattan apartments often offer amenities at a hefty price, but not at Inwood's new Eliza Tower. HPD rezoned the property alongside the Inwood Library to build what Commissioner Adolfo Carrion calls "affordable luxury."At the Eliza, the most expensive three-bedroom is just $1,800 for families making 60% of the area median income. One-bedroom units go as low as $380 --...
Celebrations in Enfield still on despite threat of weather
Across the state some cities and towns are postponing Fourth of July celebrations. Hartford, Manchester and Stamford have all pushed events to the next day, but organizers of the Enfield July 4th Town Celebration say the three-day event is going on, rain or sunshine. “We are always a rain or...
Westchester mourns loss of former county legislator
WHITE PLAINS – Westchester County Government is saddened to announce the passing of former County Legislator Herman Keith. He died on June 22 after a long illness due to complications with Alzheimer’s disease. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on July 20 at Community Baptist...
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