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TZ Bridge environmental impact study done. Former North Castle GOP chair guilty in mortgage fraud scheme. Pleasantville says goodbye to Community Markets. Yorktown's French Hill School put to good use by district after closure. Yorktown woman medals in lifesaving competition, many local youths cited by Intel, White Plains encourages reusable shopping bags.
TZ Bridge environmental impact study done. Former North Castle GOP chair guilty in mortgage fraud scheme. Pleasantville says goodbye to Community Markets. Yorktown's French Hill School put to good use by district after closure. Yorktown woman medals in lifesaving competition, many local youths cited by Intel, White Plains encourages reusable shopping bags.
This week we cover a variety of stories: the ongoing CVS in Armonk, the proposed Costco in Yorktown, a proposed French American school in White Plains, congrats to Ossining High School on Intel contest, Yorktown woman in Japan for international lifesaver cup competition, update on Tappan Zee, fundraising events coming up and local schools getting money back from school lunch company.
This week we cover a variety of stories: the ongoing CVS in Armonk, the proposed Costco in Yorktown, a proposed French American school in White Plains, congrats to Ossining High School on Intel contest, Yorktown woman in Japan for international lifesaver cup competition, update on Tappan Zee, fundraising events coming up and local schools getting money back from school lunch company.
Faith and Melinda discuss some of the ways counties and local municipalities are looking to aid seniors with educational outreach, and some of the housing issues faced by our area's older residents. This is an encore presentation of our July 30 broadcast.
Faith and Melinda discuss some of the ways counties and local municipalities are looking to aid seniors with educational outreach, and some of the housing issues faced by our area's older residents. This is an encore presentation of our July 30 broadcast.
This week Faith breaks down details for the primary on September 13, including why there is another primary now, details on the heated contest between Putnam Republicans Neil DiCarlo and Stephen Saland, why there's no Democratic primary in Westchester except in the Village of Croton, and a discussion of the Dario Gristina/Steve Katz Republican contest.
This week Faith breaks down details for the primary on September 13, including why there is another primary now, details on the heated contest between Putnam Republicans Neil DiCarlo and Stephen Saland, why there's no Democratic primary in Westchester except in the Village of Croton, and a discussion of the Dario Gristina/Steve Katz Republican contest.
North Castle: more CVS hubbub, and new town administrator. Cortlandt: state nixes barriers on Bear Mountain for now. Peekskill: Paramount fundraising gala.
North Castle: more CVS hubbub, and new town administrator. Cortlandt: state nixes barriers on Bear Mountain for now. Peekskill: Paramount fundraising gala.
The update show: Taconic Parkway on track to reopen on November 1. North Castle girds for fight against their decision to charge non-union town employees 15% toward health insurance coverage. Mt. Pleasant will forego their 9/11 ceremony for the first time this year since 2002. Headstones have been vandalized at a Pleasantville church. Somers' referendum to extend supervisor term to four years still in the air; another public hearing scheduled for September 6, 7:30pm, at Town Hall. Cortlandt will not see a WalMart Supercenter anytime soon. Yorktown under fire from council regarding the demolition of the Holland Sporting Club. Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame nominations open. Deadline is September 14; go to westchestergov.com or call 914-813-6414 and leave a message to nominate a resident over 60 who has significantly contributed to the quality of life.
The update show: Taconic Parkway on track to reopen on November 1. North Castle girds for fight against their decision to charge non-union town employees 15% toward health insurance coverage. Mt. Pleasant will forego their 9/11 ceremony for the first time this year since 2002. Headstones have been vandalized at a Pleasantville church. Somers' referendum to extend supervisor term to four years still in the air; another public hearing scheduled for September 6, 7:30pm, at Town Hall. Cortlandt will not see a WalMart Supercenter anytime soon. Yorktown under fire from council regarding the demolition of the Holland Sporting Club. Westchester County Senior Hall of Fame nominations open. Deadline is September 14; go to westchestergov.com or call 914-813-6414 and leave a message to nominate a resident over 60 who has significantly contributed to the quality of life.
Another delay for Indian Point relicensing. Taconic Parkway renamed. No cell tower for Pleasantville. Updates on Chappaqua Crossing and train station restaurant, Mount Kisco town Urban Renewal agency, Ossining and Yorktown debate highway positions. Yorktown Grange Fair looking for participants.
We continue our conversation on the proposed Tappan Zee Bridge, Indian Point licensing, Armonk's CVS, and New Castle's mosque.
Another delay for Indian Point relicensing. Taconic Parkway renamed. No cell tower for Pleasantville. Updates on Chappaqua Crossing and train station restaurant, Mount Kisco town Urban Renewal agency, Ossining and Yorktown debate highway positions. Yorktown Grange Fair looking for participants.
We continue our conversation on the proposed Tappan Zee Bridge, Indian Point licensing, Armonk's CVS, and New Castle's mosque.
Faith and Melinda discuss some of the ways counties and local municipalities are looking to aid seniors with educational outreach, and some of the housing issues faced by our area's older residents.
Faith and Melinda discuss some of the ways counties and local municipalities are looking to aid seniors with educational outreach, and some of the housing issues faced by our area's older residents.
Yorktown: A deal has been reached to sell the Adams-Bernstein property. Mohegan Lake: St. George Winery gets parking lot and provides park access. Somers: Town considering doubling supervisors' term. County: Finances looking better. North Castle: retirees still unhappy. Mt. Pleasant: Library closed this week.
Yorktown: A deal has been reached to sell the Adams-Bernstein property. Mohegan Lake: St. George Winery gets parking lot and provides park access. Somers: Town considering doubling supervisors' term. County: Finances looking better. North Castle: retirees still unhappy. Mt. Pleasant: Library closed this week.
The once-posh Holland Sporting Club in Yorktown has been demolished. Public hearing scheduled about C.V.S. in Armonk. Chappaqua Station project moving ahead. Lincoln Hall School for Boys to become home for refugee youths. Golf for autism in August, Peekskill Jazz Festival this weekend.
The once-posh Holland Sporting Club in Yorktown has been demolished. Public hearing scheduled about C.V.S. in Armonk. Chappaqua Station project moving ahead. Lincoln Hall School for Boys to become home for refugee youths. Golf for autism in August, Peekskill Jazz Festival this weekend.
Proposed mosque for New Castle. Proposed retiree benefits cuts for North Castle. Rent increases in Peekskill low-income housing. Yorktown creates emergency response team.
Proposed mosque for New Castle. Proposed retiree benefits cuts for North Castle. Rent increases in Peekskill low-income housing. Yorktown creates emergency response team.
We review last week's primary results. Mount Kisco has the state's approval to remove deadwood bureaucratic agency. Chappaqua has a need for more parking. Zipcars come to the area. Greenburgh wants exemption to allow non-residents to use some town facilities.
We review last week's primary results. Mount Kisco has the state's approval to remove deadwood bureaucratic agency. Chappaqua has a need for more parking. Zipcars come to the area. Greenburgh wants exemption to allow non-residents to use some town facilities.
Westchester highlights its new tourism campaign, "Meet Me in Westchester County." We talk about many of the tourist- and resident-friendly options around for summer distractons. Donald Trump gets a setback in his plans to develop the Seven Springs property in North Castle. Faith talks about public-private partnerships, specifically 9/11 Memorials and Teatown.
Westchester highlights its new tourism campaign, "Meet Me in Westchester County." We talk about many of the tourist- and resident-friendly options around for summer distractons. Donald Trump gets a setback in his plans to develop the Seven Springs property in North Castle. Faith talks about public-private partnerships, specifically 9/11 Memorials and Teatown.
Upcoming federal primaries for Senate and House seats.
Upcoming federal primaries for Senate and House seats.
Mount Kisco joins other communities in considering police consolidation. Energize New Castle joins other communities in offering free home energy assessments. Governor suggests state join other states in lessening the penalties for marijuana possession in public view. Gambling is also discussed.
Mount Kisco joins other communities in considering police consolidation. Energize New Castle joins other communities in offering free home energy assessments. Governor suggests state join other states in lessening the penalties for marijuana possession in public view. Gambling is also discussed.
Ossining mayor marries partner of many years; first openly gay mayor to marry in Westchester. County Exec wants parents to pay more for daycare program; discussions ensue. We ramble a bit about medical marijuana, DOMA, and the constitution. Heritage Hills president is new Somers councilperson. Peekskill valedictorian and salutatorian are identical twins!
Ossining mayor marries partner of many years; first openly gay mayor to marry in Westchester. County Exec wants parents to pay more for daycare program; discussions ensue. We ramble a bit about medical marijuana, DOMA, and the constitution. Heritage Hills president is new Somers councilperson. Peekskill valedictorian and salutatorian are identical twins!
Update on funding for MS4. Yorktown contemplates removing highway superintendent position in favor of public works officer. Izzarelli vs. Galef, Katz vs. Gristina. Indian Point public hearing deemed "energetic." Astorino still at odds with county government.
Update on funding for MS4. Yorktown contemplates removing highway superintendent position in favor of public works officer. Izzarelli vs. Galef, Katz vs. Gristina. Indian Point public hearing deemed "energetic." Astorino still at odds with county government.
Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.
Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.
Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.
Heart Association urges teaching C.P.R. in high schools. Westchester County Association wooing businesses to central county areas. State Senator Greg Ball presents disabled vet bill. Bronx Parkway to get barriers. May 15 school budget vote reminder.
Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.
Heart Association urges teaching C.P.R. in high schools. Westchester County Association wooing businesses to central county areas. State Senator Greg Ball presents disabled vet bill. Bronx Parkway to get barriers. May 15 school budget vote reminder.
Astorino reports on State of the County; teamsters agreement reached. Feds withdraw billions from Tappan Zee project. Croton resident arrested in silly bomb threat misunderstanding. Faith saw emergency plane landing in Yorktown, and we discuss the proper pronunciation of "Mahopac."
Astorino reports on State of the County; teamsters agreement reached. Feds withdraw billions from Tappan Zee project. Croton resident arrested in silly bomb threat misunderstanding. Faith saw emergency plane landing in Yorktown, and we discuss the proper pronunciation of "Mahopac."
Governor announces school grant program. White Plains to get new autism center. Q1 real estate figures are in. 93rd Assembly race heats up.
Governor announces school grant program. White Plains to get new autism center. Q1 real estate figures are in. 93rd Assembly race heats up.
Girl Scout cookies will be delivered at the end of April! Update on the Astorino-Pisco legislative appointment debacle. Capital projects around the county are examined.
Girl Scout cookies will be delivered at the end of April! Update on the Astorino-Pisco legislative appointment debacle. Capital projects around the county are examined.
Indian Point fined $1.2 million by DEC. Redistricting may affect nuclear future. State proposes change to parochial busing rules. Walmart wants to build supercenter in Cortlandt.
Indian Point fined $1.2 million by DEC. Redistricting may affect nuclear future. State proposes change to parochial busing rules. Walmart wants to build supercenter in Cortlandt.
Once again we deconstruct the 2% tax "cap." We also revisit the Affordable Housing conundrum. And Katz and Ball provide grist one more time.