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Holding Court: Tax Deferred Accounts
Holding Court is a series by retired Rye City Court Judge Joe Latwin. Latwin retired from the court in December 2022 after thirteen years of service to the City. What topics do you want addressed by Judge Latwin? Tell us. By Joe Latwin. Congress created several financial vehicles intended to...
Group Raises $2.9 Million for Artificial Turf Project
The local group Let the Kids Play has raised the required $2.9 milion for the artificial turf project at Rye Recreation’s Nursery Field. The project was affirmed by Rye City Council on May 1st with the stipulation the private funding be secured by or before July 1st. “We have...
Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon'
A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills. Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, die…
Purchase student who yanked pro-Israel banner from admin's office sues over suspension
A SUNY Purchase sophomore who removed an administrator's "We Stand With Israel" banners from their office window sued the school last month, seeking to overturn his subsequent suspension. The student, Cesar Paul, alleges that the administrator, Paul Nicholson, attacked him after he removed the banners from Nicholson's window last year.
Arrest Made in Abandoned Dog Case in New Rochelle, New York
There's been an update on the abandoned dog case out of Westchester County, New York. Woman Caught on Camera Abandoning Dog in New Rochelle, New York. The SPCA Westchester took to social media in hopes of finding the culprit of a heartbreaking crime. On Sunday, June 11, 2024, around noon...
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...
Popular Westchester seafood restaurant to close, owners 'devastated'
The 9-year-old Saltaire Oyster Bar and Fish House in Port Chester, known for its raw bar, innovative cocktails and midweek "Saltire Supper" deals (it was in my "Summer Bucket List" story), is closing July 14. Owners Beth and Les Barnes said the reason was a lease issue and that they...
Republican John Sarcone expresses confidence in battle for Westchester District Attorney
The Republican taking on former Judge Susan Cacace in the race for Westchester District Attorney said he is undaunted by the Democrats' huge advantage among registered voters in the county. John Sarcone is even trying to portray Cacace as a far-left Democrat ‒ after she got finished turning back primary challengers who called...
This Westchester Beach To Close All Day On July 4
If you're making plans to sit on the sand on Independence Day, you'll want to avoid one Westchester beach that will close the entire day. The Stephen E. Johnston Beach at Harbor Island Park will close all day on Thursday, July 4, according to the Village of Mamaroneck Recreation Department.&nb…
Latimer Appoints Former Mt. Kisco Mayor as Human Resources Deputy
A familiar face in local government has a new job with Westchester County. On Monday, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins announced that former Mount Kisco mayor Gina Picinich has been appointed deputy commissioner of human resources. Picinch, who completed six years as mayor last December after having decided against running...
Dreadful Saw Mill Accident Raises Ire of Pleasantville Residents
A prominent Pleasantville resident and business owner was seriously injured at the dangerous Saw Mill River Parkway-Grant Street intersection recently, once again prompting angry community members to call for safety improvements at the location. Freya Martens, the co-owner of Soul Brewery Company, was driving westbound on Grant Street at about...
The Alliance Française of Greenwich to Raise French Flag in Celebration of Bastille Day
The Alliance Française of Greenwich will raise the French flag at Greenwich Town Hall on Friday, July 12th at 9:00 am in celebration of Bastille Day. (The official date is Sunday, July 14 but Greenwich Town Hall is closed). Bastille Day is the French National Holiday celebrating the storming...
Caddies Awarded Long Island Evans Scholarships
Four students from Long Island have been awarded the Long Island Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college scholarship for deserving caddies, following a selection interview that was held at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck on Feb. 6. “We are thrilled to welcome this new class to the...
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