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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...
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...
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…
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.
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,...
$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.”
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.
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…
Move over Headless Horseman: Sleepy Hollow to welcome mermaids for new festival
The Headless Horseman isn't the only mythical creature hanging out in Sleepy Hollow. Rumor has it there may be mermaids in the village, too, making it a potential summertime destination for water and land lovers alike. There's only one way to find out if the rumor is true: head to the Sleepy Hollow...
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...
Ask The GBK Staff -- Wednesday Edition
Feel free to ask any questions for GoBlackKnights.com’s team members (Charles Grevious, Joe Iacono, Gordon Larson, A.M. Allan) and former Army star running back, Raymond Maples. Post your questions about the team, recruiting, or anything else in this thread below. If we don't know the answer, we'll work our...
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.
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.
This Week – July 19, 2024
It has been announced that The Times Hudson Valley Media group will expand to five publications later this month; that’s due to the company’s acquisition of The Cornwall Local and The News of the Highlands. Page 1. Short meeting for the Town Board. At a very brief meeting...
Town celebrates multiple grant wins
The New York State Bridge New York funding program awarded a $1.1 million grant to the town of Monroe for improvements to the culvert on East Mombasha Road. The news was shared during the July 15 Monroe Town Board meeting, where Supervisor Tony Cardone noted that the town received an additional $50,000 grant through Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R-98).
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