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Westchester Restaurant Announces Closure: Here's Last Day
A well-liked Westchester restaurant known for its unique cocktails and oysters has announced its last day in business. Saltaire Oyster Bar and Kitchen, located in Port Chester at 55 Abendroth Ave., will open for the last time on Sunday, July 14, the owners announced on social media on Friday, …
P.C. school board has a change of the guard
The 2024-25 Port Chester Board of Education poses for a photo after the annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, July 2, after new leadership was determined. From left: George Ford, Dr. JoAnne Ferrara, Vice President Rob Dominguez, President Chrissie Onofrio and Sharon Burke. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
B.B., P.C. high school students commended by State Senator
State Senator Shelley Mayer stands with students in the Blind Brook High School cafeteria on June 13 after awarding them Citizenship and Youth Leadership awards. Of the 30 teens awarded, two are from Port Chester High School, while five represented Blind Brook. (Courtesy photo of State Senator Shelley Mayer)
PCHS valedictorian reaches for the stars
Port Chester High School valedictorian Orhan Eski walks after receiving his diploma during the Class of 2024 commencement on Thursday, June 27. Eski will be attending Duke University in South Carolina to study electrical and computer engineering. (Sarah Wolpoff/Westmore News)
Cortlandt Domestic Dispute Ends With Felony Arrest of Peekskill Man
News was just recently released by the New York State Police, detailing an incident that transpired last week in the Town of Cortlandt in Westchester County. According to the official press release just released by the NYSP, the incident in question occurred last week on Tuesday June 18,2024. Members of the New York State Police were alerted to and responded to a domestic dispute call in Cortlandt.
William Wagstaff officially drops bid for Westchester DA, citing Democratic Party unity
William Wagstaff III will not stay in the race for Westchester District Attorney, announcing Friday that he was declining to run as the candidate of the Working Families Party. Wagstaff, a civil rights lawyer who lost the Democratic primary to Susan Cacace last week, cited party unity for ending his...
Bark Air at Westchester County Airport in peril again after federal court ruling
The saga of Bark Air's service at the Westchester County Airport has taken yet another twist, once more imperiling the dog-first airline's future in Westchester. On Monday, a federal judge in a separate case upheld Westchester County's airport-use restrictions against chartered airlines, ruling that the restrictions did not conflict with federal law. ...
Update: 2 Officers Injured After Police Car T-Boned In Westchester Crash
This story has been updated. A part of a busy Westchester County road has reopened to traffic after a police cruiser was hit and knocked into scaffolding, injuring two officers. Part of eastbound Prospect Street between Riverdale Avenue and South Broadway (Route 9) in Yonkers has reopened…
Roller Coaster Derails At Park In Westchester On July 4th
A young child was assessed for injuries after a ride derailed at a park in Westchester during Independence Day celebrations. The incident happened on Thursday, July 4 just after 4 p.m., when the rollercoaster at Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry derailed, according to the Dobbs Ferry Volunteer Am…
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...
Closed: ‘Contaminated’ Water Found At These New York Beaches
Officials from New York closed down two beaches because the water was found to be "contaminated." The Westchester County Department of Health confirmed two beaches were shut down because of "elevated bacteria levels." Westchester County Closes Two Beaches. Westchester County Beach Surveillance Program "protects the public from illnesses associated with...
Westchester/Putnam Boys Track All-Stars: Gravier and Hargraves share top award
Sometimes parents know best. Ask Wyatt Gravier and Justin Hargraves about this. They'd agree. At least where track is concerned. The pair share The Journal News/lohud Westchester/Putnam Boys...
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...
Greenwich Point One-Mile Swim Set for July 13
The 35th Annual One Mile Swim at Tod’s Point will be held on Saturday, July 13. The event is sponsored by The Greenwich Swim Committee and the YMCA of Greenwich. All proceeds from the One Mile Swim event will go toward supporting the YMCA of Greenwich’s Swim School Scholarship Fund, helping to provide swim school instruction and critical water safety skills to local children. Last year, the event raised $2,500 after all race expenses for the YMCA of Greenwich.
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...
Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM): A Unique Form of Local Government
Horst Tebbe introduced the Retired Men’s Association June 26 speaker, Alexis Voulgaris, moderator of the Greenwich Representative Town Meeting (RTM), speaking on the topic “Greenwich RTM: A Unique Form of Local Government.” Alexis has been a member of the RTM since 2005. She is a representative from District 6, and prior to that was a licensed social worker. She provided an insightful presentation on this distinctive form of local government. The RTM, established in 1933, serves as Greenwich’s legislative body, comprising 230 members across 12 districts.
Driver Arrested After 6-Year-Old Left On Norwalk Housing Authority Van
The incident occurred in Norwalk on Wednesday, May 15. According to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police, on May 15, patrol officers responded to a call where a 6-year-old child did not return home from after-school activities sponsored by the Norwalk Housing Authority. Officers located the child asleep in...
A Viewing of Hard Miles Touched the Hearts of the Greenwich Community
On Saturday, June 15th, the Arch Street Teen Center collaborated with the Town of Greenwich Youth Services Bureau and the Greenwich Active Transportation Task Force to host a free screening of Star Matthew Modine’s new film, “Hard Miles”. This event was accompanied by a bicycle demonstration, food trucks, an ice cream truck, and a live Q&A session with the star himself and attracted many viewers.
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