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Snail of Approval award to recognize “Good, Clean, Fair” businesses
Slow Food Metro North is relaunching its “Snail of Approval” program for businesses committed to ecologically, socially, and economically equitable practices after a Covid imposed hiatus. The Metro North chapter covers both Fairfield and Westchester counties and is part of Slow Food USA, a national organization that seeks...
Simmons earns nomination, a new chapter for a political family
Nick Simmons was nominated by local Democrats to try to take State Senate District 36, which contains Greenwich alongside parts of Stamford, Darien, and the majority of New Canaan. He will be campaigning to unseat the incumbent, Republican Ryan Fazio. The district, which comprises some of the wealthiest zip codes...
Parts of old TZ Bridge being recycled
Pieces of the bridge deck from the old Tappan Zee Bridge that spanned the Hudson River from Tarrytown to South Nyack, which was demolished to make way for the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, are being recycled. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that work is getting started on two bridge replacement...
DIVERSE ABILITIES JOB FAIR DRAWS HUNDREDS OF CANDIDATES
As an extension of Westchester County’s commitment to building and maintaining an inclusive workforce, the Westchester County Office of Economic Development recently hosted a Diverse Abilities Job Fair. The event, which took place on April 30 at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, connected more than 300 job seekers of differing abilities with more than 60 employers and resource providers.
HOORAY FOR THE WBDC
The Stamford office of the Women’s Business Development Council (WBDC) received the 2024 Women’s Business Center of the Year award for Connecticut from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). WBDC was officially honored at the Small Business Resource Expo and Award Ceremony in partnership with CBIA May 2 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, Connecticut.
BANK’S NEW LOCATION REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY
A recent ribbon-cutting ceremony in New Rochelle attended by numerous officials, local business and community leaders was a tribute to Leonard Stekol, chairman, president and CEO of Ridgewood Savings Bank (Ridgewood) for his efforts in relocating the bank’s New Rochelle branch to a new, state-of-the-art facility spanning nearly 2,000 square feet at 25 Maple Ave., situated conveniently within the city’s bustling central business district. The branch’s innovative design embodies the bank’s commitment to providing comprehensive financial products and services for the community and fostering the growth of small businesses.
Dow briefly tops 40,000 for first time but ends the day lower
New York (CNN) — The Dow Jones Industrial Average broke past the 40,000 threshold Thursday for the first time ever, fueled by an encouraging inflation report. The blue-chip index briefly crossed the key threshold in morning trading before falling back below the line in the afternoon to close at 39,869, down 38 points, or 0.1%.
MTA completes improvements at Harmon Shop at Croton-on-Hudson: cost $1.1B
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has completed its multiyear five-phase project for rebuilding and upgrading the massive Harmon Shop at Croton-on-Hudson where the Metro-North Railroad performs maintenance on its trains. In response to an inquiry from the Business Journal, the MTA reported that the total cost of the project, which has taken more than two decades to complete, is $1.1 billion. The federal government provided $360 million.
Sloop Clearwater seeks new funding to stay afloat; plans to tap HV business execs’ expertise
The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, which was conceived in 1966 by folk singer Pete Seeger and a group of activists as a way to attract attention and save the Hudson River, is facing what’s described as a “short-term funding crisis putting the organization’s continued operations in jeopardy.”
Rochambeau Festival remembers American Revolutionary War hero
Yorktown’s second annual Rochambeau Festival – Saturday, May 18, and Sunday, May 19 — will commemorate the critical role that French Gen. Jean-Baptiste Donatien de Vimeur, Comte de Rochambeau, and his army played in aiding American independence from Great Britain. . The Rochambeau Festival is an immersive experience that explores...
Mama Mia! There the dessert bar goes again
Rye Ridge Shopping Center, Plaza and South in Rye Brook welcomes the opening of Mama Mia Dessert Bar, which recently signed a long-term lease for 1,500 square feet in the space formally occupied by Red Mango in the main portion of the shopping center. “We really felt it was vital...
Love all in a new New Rochelle-set movie
The menage à trois tennis movie “Challengers” has been generating lots of buzz. But what many may not realize is that the story of two men’s players (Mike Faist, “The Crown’s” Josh O’Conner) at a crossroads personally and professionally, thanks in part to their involvement with a player-turned-coach (Zendaya), is set at a second-tier Challenger tournament in 2019 New Rochelle.
Bronxville buyers accuse builder of installing defective plumbing
The day after a couple moved into their newly built house in Bronxville three years ago, a heavy rain flooded the property and allegedly revealed extensive plumbing defects. Now Christian and Kimberly Witzke are accusing the developer, Particular Harbor LLC, of negligence and breach of contract and are demanding $350,000, in a complaint filed on May 2 in Westchester Supreme Court.
CNN WIRE — Biden claims executive privilege over Hur audio files; Garland speaks: VIDEO
(CNN) — President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over the recordings of his interview with special counsel Robert Hur, according to letters from the White House and Justice Department to House Republicans. Republican lawmakers had previously subpoenaed the audio recordings of Biden’s interviews, along with his ghostwriter, Mark...
Indeed to layoff 1,000 employees
Indeed CEO Chris Hyams announced that the Job-search site with major Stamford offices will lay off 8 percent of its work force on May 13. “Unlike last year, where our reduction was driven by cost savings, we are taking this action because we need to simplify our organization to make it easier and faster for us to make decisions, and help us to more effectively grow revenue and hires,” Hyams said in a letter to employees.
Hartford HealthCare opens walk-in clinics in Walgreens, plans on Norwalk location
Last week Hartford HealthCare opened three Hartford Healthcare at Walgreens locations, offering walk-in clinical service at pharmacies in Enfield, East Lyme, and Putnam. According to a press release from Hartford HealthCare, this represents the first collaboration of its kind between a retail pharmacy and a health system in all of New England, and will advance “a unique retail health model based on convenience, access to care, affordability and health equity.”
Connecticut celebrates shellfishing heritage
On Wednesday May 15 Governor Ned Lamont declared that “Connecticut is the Napa Valley of Oysters.”. “Once hailed as the ‘Oyster Capital of the World,’ we are reclaiming our place at the forefront of this maritime and culinary tradition. Today, we honor the tireless dedication of our aquaculture farmers, whose passion and perseverance are instrumental in inspiring a new generation of chefs to think about this fruit of the sea as king of the kitchen,” Lamont said while peaking at an event celebrating the launch of the Connecticut Oyster Trail, a map that guides visitors through the state’s most celebrated oystering locations and a short documentary.
Westchester County Commercial Market Report
As the first quarter of 2024 comes to a close, a robust economy, plentiful employment, and moderating inflation, continue to support the consumer’s ability and inclination to spend, creating a virtuous cycle that further contributes to economic growth and financial market confidence. Yet, profound uncertainty persists, an outcome of the pandemic period and present-day geopolitical tensions.
U.S. and world news for May 16
Civilian aid: The U.S. Military’s Central Command says that U.S. forces have finished building a floating pier to allow ships carrying supplies for civilians in Gaza to unload. President Biden announced plans to build the pier to help speed the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza. The Israelis have prepared roadways from the pier to allow trucks carrying supplies to access Gaza. U.S. warships will be nearby to provide security as ships are unloaded.
US News & World Report recognizes Stamford Ambulatory Center for excellence in orthopedics and spine care
Connecticut was not among the highest rated states for overall access to ambulatory centers according to the first rankings of the class of medical facility by US News & World Report, however Stamford Ambulatory Center was recognized as a top performer within the field of orthopedic and spine surgeries. 5,000...
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