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Potential for bad gas situations on the minds of Westchester inspectors
NEW YORK -- CBS New York told you last week about multiple vehicles suffering significant damage after filling up at a gas station in Queens after water somehow got into the underground storage tanks.The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said it sent an inspector to test the gasoline again Tuesday to make sure the issue has been resolved.Protecting you from that is very much on the radar of other local consumer protection officials.Westchester County officials are on the caseTanks that hold the fuel that flows through the pumps and into your vehicle are buried underground at more than...
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…
Public HEaring Set for Section 8 Housing Program
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — A public hearing has been set for the Housing Choice Voucher Program’s five-year plan for Thursday, Aug. 8. The voucher program’s mission is to serve the needs of varying low-income families in the Public Housing Agency’s jurisdiction while also listing the goals and objectives to be used in measuring its success.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Eligibility for a housing voucher is based on the total gross annual income and family size. According to the Yorktown Section 8 Office, the family’s income cannot exceed 50 percent of the average income of the county or...
Former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill Set for Mixed-Use Community Redevelopment
Conifer Realty, LLC has been selected by Empire State Development (ESD) to redevelop the former Downstate Correctional Facility in Fishkill, Dutchess County, into a mixed-use community, aligning with New York State's efforts to repurpose unused state land to alleviate housing shortages. The project aims to transform the site into a vibrant residential area and community space, creating approximately 200 construction jobs over a decade-long, multi-phase development.
Some Danbury Residents Doing Without Hot Water
Residents of Glen Apartments in Danbury have been without hot water for days now, following a power outage that took place almost one week ago. The power went out around 9:30PM last Wednesday and was restored the next morning, but hot water issues began last Thursday afternoon. The water heater was reset and temporarily fixed, but the problem recurred again on Saturday. City Hall said a crew was working to restore hot water by the end of yesterday. Glen Apartments is managed by the Danbury Housing Authority. It serves older residents and those with disabilities.
Planning Board Suggests Unified Plan for Lake Osceola Area
The Yorktown Planning Board isn’t ready to issue a recommendation to the town board regarding a proposal to expand the Lake Osceola Overlay District to include a 50-acre site where a large mixed-use development is sought. At its June 24 meeting, planners suggested a holistic approach should be taken...
Purple Plains Cannabis Dispensary Arrives in Pound Ridge
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. - At Purple Plains in Pound Ridge, two rows of shiny acrylic cannisters line up like soldiers waiting to tempt customers with their contents. But instead of sipping, like oenophiles might have during the shop’s previous iteration as a wine shop, these cannaseurs are sniffing to assess each product’s flavor and aroma.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The nose, as they say, is all important. Not surprisingly, the terminology is very similar. Besides the obvious fruity notes, wines offer tastes of leather, oak, and even tobacco. In the case of cannabis – which Purple...
Rockland's feud with Hochul leaves seat on MTA board vacant for more than a year
Rockland County’s feud with Gov. Kathy Hochul over mass transit policy has left county taxpayers without a representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for more than a year. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his preferred candidate for the seat, Neil Cosgrove, say the governor has shown disrespect...
Kushner Focuses on Workers’ Rights in Bid for Fourth State Senate Term
Editor’s Note: This profile focuses on State Sen. Julie Kushner, D-Danbury, in her State Senate race. Her Republican opponent, Michelle Coelho, will be profiled at a later date. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to unsubscribe?...
Yorktown Celebrates Pride Month with a March and Festival
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — Hundreds turned out for the fourth annual pride celebration in Yorktown Heights on Saturday, June 29, which featured a march through downtown, speeches, and performances. There were also various vendors, crafts for kids, information tables, and LGBTQ+ and ally speakers. Organized by Yorktown for Justice, the event celebrates the LGBTQ community and drew people from Westchester and Putnam counties, along with local officials Councilman Sergio Esposito, Supervisor Ed Lachterman, Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg, Senator Pete Harckham, and Westchester County Legislator Vedat Gashi. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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