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Failed Inspection Causes Emergency Closure On Busy Bridge In Westchester
Part of a busy bridge in Westchester is closed to traffic as crews make emergency repairs following a failed inspection, officials announced. The northeast ramp of the "H-Bridge" in Tarrytown, which carries Railroad Avenue over Metro-North tracks, is closed to traffic, village officials announ…
John DeCicco is special honoree at Westchester County Italian Heritage Festival on Sunday
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Westchester County. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. (Valhalla, NY) – Come celebrate Italian culture and special honoree, John DeCicco of DeCicco’s & Sons Supermarkets, at the Italian Heritage Festival on Sunday, July 21, from noon to 6 p.m. at “Kensico Dam Piazza” in Valhalla.
Peekskill residents weigh in on city’s proposed Depew Park renovations
Comparing Peekskill’s 191-acre Depew Park to a house with separate “rooms” — fields, courts, trails,– an outside consultant suggested ways to unify the city’s natural treasure at a community meeting last week. On Tuesday July 9 at the Neighborhood Center, the City of Peekskill,...
It’s Critical for Yorktown to Have a Different Perspective on the Board
I have met Donna Diana, and I like her. I am very sorry for the loss of her husband. He was a wonderful man who made many contributions to the town. History has shown that good government requires the consideration of different and often opposing viewpoints when making long-term decisions. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about the current Town Board members; they are good people and act in a way that they feel will best benefit the town.
3 Dogs Found Abandoned Near Road In Putnam Valley: Information Needed
The three dogs were found in Putnam County during the early morning hours of Saturday, July 13 in the area of Sunken Mine Road in Putnam Valley, the Putnam County SPCA announced on Monday, July 15. The dogs appear to all be around 1-and-a-half years old and are female collie...
Cortlandt Celebrates a New Stage in its Cultural Life
The Town of Cortlandt kicked off summer with a grand opening celebration for its new Waterfront Performance Stage. Musical entertainment was provided by The Fast Lane, with a lawn-full of residents singing along and moving to the beat on a beautiful June evening at Cortlandt Waterfront Park, 77 Riverview Avenue, Verplanck.
$26.1M Flood Mitigation Project Starts In Cortlandt
The project will elevate the Annsville Circle as well as a half-mile stretch along Route 6/Route 202 in the town of Cortlandt, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Monday, July 15. “Last July, dozens of state roads in the Hudson Valley were affected by one of the most intense and devastating storms in years, causing mass flooding and road closures, and overwhelming communities,” Hochul said. “Resilient infrastructure is necessary to ensure public safety, and this project in Westchester County exemplifies our commitment to tackle the growing threat of global climate change head on.”
5-Story Multifamily Residential Building Coming To Heart Of Westchester Village
A five-story residential building containing more than 150 apartment units is set to be built in the center of a Westchester County village in close proximity to a Metro-North train station. The 1.44-acre development, to be known as the Station Lofts, will be located in Port Chester at 67 New …
Carmel Approves Six-Month Moratorium to Put Brakes on Battery Farm
The Carmel Town Board last week unanimously voted to approve a six-month moratorium prohibiting the establishment of East Point Energy’s proposed lithium battery farm on 95 acres off Miller and Union Valley roads in Mahopac near the Somers border. Applause fluttered the room after the July 10 vote, as...
River Rock Music Festival hits the Hudson
On December 2, 2023. KISS officially performed their final concert at Madison Square Garden. Since 1976 KISS closed out every single concert set with the same exact song. Rock and Roll All Nite starts:. “You show us everything you’ve got. You keep on dancin’ and the room gets hot...
Ossining River Jam: Music, Food & Fun By The Waterfront Fridays This Summer
The annual Ossining Riverjam Summer Concert Series kicked off with a bang on July 3, marking a successful start to another summer filled with music, food, drinks, and fun on the Ossining waterfront. Residents and visitors alike gathered at the Louis Engel Waterfront Park to enjoy the vibrant a…
Yorktown Democrats Need to Turn Out in Next Week’s Special Election
Are you concerned about increased traffic around Yorktown? Our aging infrastructure? Encroaching urban sprawl and our town’s redevelopment plans? The lack of proactive stewardship for our open spaces? Town Board meetings focused more on “feel good” resolutions than on actual town business?. Do you think there is...
Homes For Heroes Apartments Open For New York Veterans
New York state continues to expand efforts to provide affordable housing opportunities for Veterans across the state, this time with more than a dozen apartments, with supportive services, in Rockland County. Governor Hochul Announces Opening of Homes for Heroes Apartments, Rockland County. Rockland County is now home to a 14-unit...
Peekskill NY Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting July 18
The City of Peekskill, New York will be holding a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on Thursday, July 18th at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers. The agenda for the meeting can be viewed by visiting https://bit.ly/zbajuly18. Source: City of Peekskill, New York | Peekskill NY. Source Type: Gov. Source...
Diana, Siegel Vie for Vacant Seat on Yorktown Town Board
The July 23 special election for a vacant seat on the Yorktown Town Board pits a former elected official and longtime government watchdog against the wife of a former supervisor who is hoping to build on his legacy. Susan Siegel, 84, who has been endorsed by the town’s Democratic Committee...
Upstate Art Weekend highlights the Flatiron Artists Studios and KinoSaito
The fifth annual edition of Upstate Art Weekend (UPAW) will take place Thursday, July 18, through Sunday, July 21, 2024. Upstate Art Weekend spans more than 10 counties above NYC from the Catskills Mountains and up and down the Hudson Valley. The Upstate Art Weekend is an annual event, for residents and tourists alike, celebrating the cultural vibrancy of Upstate New York. Finding places to go can be easily found using the comprehensive interactive google map the UPAW compiled to help visitors discover the arts Upstate. In addition, the full list of all 2024 participants can be found here.
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