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Armonk residential project receives approvals from North Castle
A development proposal for the 4.14-acre site at 45 Bedford Road in Armonk where Mariani Gardens used to operate has received site plan approval and a special use permit extension from the Town of North Castle. Mark Mariani formed Mariani’s Garden Market Inc. in 2005, and operated a nursery and garden center on the property.
“Table Talk” With Jeremy Wayne: All aboard Club Car Grille, Irvington
Call me a purist, pedant or a party-pooper, but I’ve never been one for putting “e”s where they don’t belong. Ye Olde Towne Grille, for instance, to my mind suggests an upstart restaurant for sure, an arriviste, whereas plain Old Town Grill whets my curiosity and, better still, my appetite.
A high-style hair salon opens in Hartsdale
Joelle Anisse’s nickname is “The Vault,” and an ironclad one she is at that, for in the manner of hair stylists – who are, after all, entrusted not only with your tresses but often with your confidences – she said, “I’m a very good listener….Secrets go in, but they don’t come out.
NEW PRESIDENT FOR A NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
After a nationwide search, Dominican University New York in Orangeburg has selected Dr. Manuel Martinez, the first lay person to lead the college since its founding by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt 72 years ago. Prior to serving as vice president and dean of faculty at Mercy College for two years, Martinez spent 18 years at Dominican College Ohio, working his way up from an instructor in Spanish to assistant professor and eventually becoming vice president for academic affairs. He has extensive working experience on programs aimed at increasing enrollment, a challenge many colleges are facing today, and one which Dominican’s Board of Trustees are confident he can excel in, based on his extensive background as well as his understanding of the importance of balancing the benefits of a liberal arts education with workforce development.
FIRM PARTNER RECOGNIZED AS A LEADING REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY
FLB Law Managing Partner Eric D. Bernheim, head of the Westport-based firm’s real estate and zoning and land use practices, has been honored with inclusion in the 2024 Chambers USA ranking of leading Connecticut real estate lawyers. This marks the first time Bernheim has been named to this coveted list.
NEW MEMBER AT HVEDC
Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp. (HVEDC) recently announced the addition of Shannon Kelly, CEO of Catholic Charities of Orange, Sul-livan and Ulster counties to the HVEDC Board of Directors. Kelly has worked throughout the Catholic Charities network of agencies since 2007. She joined Catholic Charities of Orange, Sullivan & Ulster...
CNN WIRE — Wildfire rages in Los Angeles County: VIDEO
(CNN) — A fire in Los Angeles County that forced the evacuations of hundreds of people from a state park has burned nearly 15,000 acres since it started Saturday, authorities said. The Post Fire is 8% contained, as of Monday morning, according to the California Department of Forestry and...
NRP and RPW break ground on 1 Webb Ave. in Harrison
Westchester-based RPW Group and Cleveland-based The NRP Group have broken ground to start construction on an apartment development at 1 Webb Ave. in Harrison, adjacent to RPW’s property at 800 Westchester Ave. in Rye Brook. The office building at 800 Westchester Ave., at one time was the corporate home to General Foods.
Bedford resident depicts neighbors’ ‘dream’ as her nightmare
A Bedford woman is suing neighbors who she claims flooded her property and then abandoned their place. Candice Lalicata accused Dream Farm LLC and owners Julie and William Harding of trespass and creating a public nuisance, in a June 12 complaint filed in Westchester Supreme Court. “Excess stormwater runoff has...
GIRL SCOUTS HONORS LOCAL MEMBERS
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson,Inc. (GSHH) in Montgomery, New York, recognized 65 members of the 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award class who earned the highest award in Girl Scouting, the Gold Award for their efforts in making positive impacts on local communities by addressing some of the most pressing issues,
Ossining nonprofit accused of diverting $19M from seniors
Family members of former residents of Westchester Meadows senior housing in Ossining claim that a non-profit organization that took over the facility has diverted more than $19 million in refundable entrance fees. The family members accused Bethel Methodist Home and several affiliates of breach of covenant in a class action...
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act goes into effect June 18
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) will go into effect on June 18. The law requires all US businesses with at least 15 employees to make accommodations for pregnant workers. The federal law was passed in 2023 and given approval by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in April 2024.
Little particles, big tech: quantum conversation at Stamford’s Tech Week
Quantum computing revolves around harnessing the unique properties of the smallest elements of matter. The subatomic particles that make up the electrons, neutrons, and protons that the average person likely recalls from chemistry class, and which behave in ways that are difficult to explain with only a high school understanding of physics.
SCORE Fairfield County scores Eversource recognition
On June 15 SCORE Fairfield County announced that it was the recipient of a Community Impact Grant from Eversource. SCORE is a nationwide organization aids entrepreneurs and rising business leaders by partnering them with experienced leaders from across almost every industry who can provide mentorship and well-seasoned insight about any challenges to overcome.
U.S. and world news for June 17
Weather: As the eastern part of the country watches a heat dome move closer, bringing temperatures in the mid-90s, hundreds of people have been evacuated in Los Angeles County to escape a wildfire that so far has consumed 15,000 acres and is only 2% controlled. Dry conditions, high temperatures and winds of up to 70 miles per hour are expected to continue according to the National Weather Service, adding to the fire’s spread.
Poughkeepsie looks at apartment development for Main Street
The Poughkeepsie Planning Board has issued a negative declaration of environmental impacts for a proposed apartment and commercial development at 654 Main St. The development would use part of the existing parking lot serving the Market Fresh supermarket. The applicant, Jay Diesling of Mauri Architects, was planning to go before...
Clothing insecurity for children and teenagers grows in Westchester County
Food insecurity isn’t the only basic necessity challenging Westchester County. The Sharing Shelf, a nonprofit clothing bank serving the area, has unveiled new data showing that the need for properly sized, seasonal clothing for children and teenagers has tripled from 2018 to 2023. Here are some of the numbers:
Greenwich officials, small businesses come together for Juneteenth at historical society
With support from the First Selectman’s Diversity Advisory Committee and contributions from many town organizations and residents, the Greenwich Historical Society’s campus in Cos Cob will host a Juneteenth celebration on Saturday, June 22, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to mark the anniversary of the end of slavery in the United States. (Juneteenth – a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth” – is Wednesday, June 19, a federal holiday. It was on June 19, 1865, that Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas, foreshadowing the oldest African American celebration.)
Westchester and Rockland counties celebrate Juneteenth
ArtsWestchester, with support from Westchester County government, has provided arts and cultural organizations in Westchester and Rockland counties with 16 grants, totaling $48,000, for their Juneteenth celebrations. While the festivities are month-long, Juneteenth itself is Wednesday, June 19, a federal holiday marking the anniversary of the actual end of slavery in the United States. (“Juneteenth” is a portmanteau of “June” and “nineteenth.”) It was on June 19, 1865, that Maj. Gen. Gordon Granger ordered the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Galveston, Texas, foreshadowing the oldest African American celebration.
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