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Eyes on Westchester - 10/1/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 10/1/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/24/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/24/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/17/2012

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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.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/17/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/10/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/10/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/3/2012

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North Castle: more CVS hubbub, and new town administrator. Cortlandt: state nixes barriers on Bear Mountain for now. Peekskill: Paramount fundraising gala.

Eyes on Westchester - 9/3/2012

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North Castle: more CVS hubbub, and new town administrator. Cortlandt: state nixes barriers on Bear Mountain for now. Peekskill: Paramount fundraising gala.

Eyes on Westchester - 8/20 and 8/27/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 8/20 and 8/27/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 8/13/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 8/6/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2012


We continue our conversation on the proposed Tappan Zee Bridge, Indian Point licensing, Armonk's CVS, and New Castle's mosque.

Eyes on Westchester - 8/13/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 8/6/2012

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We continue our conversation on the proposed Tappan Zee Bridge, Indian Point licensing, Armonk's CVS, and New Castle's mosque.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/30/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/30/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/23/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/23/2012

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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.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/16/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/16/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/9/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2012


Proposed mosque for New Castle. Proposed retiree benefits cuts for North Castle. Rent increases in Peekskill low-income housing. Yorktown creates emergency response team.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/9/2012

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Proposed mosque for New Castle. Proposed retiree benefits cuts for North Castle. Rent increases in Peekskill low-income housing. Yorktown creates emergency response team.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/2/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 7/2/2012

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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.

Eyes on Westchester - 6/25/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 6/25/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 6/18/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2012


Upcoming federal primaries for Senate and House seats.

Eyes on Westchester - 6/18/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2012


Upcoming federal primaries for Senate and House seats.

Eyes on Westchester - 6/11/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 6/11/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 6/4/2012

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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!

Eyes on Westchester - 6/4/2012

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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!

Eyes on Westchester - 5/28/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 5/28/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 5/21/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2012


Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.

Eyes on Westchester - 5/21/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2012


Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.

Eyes on Westchester - 5/14/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2012


Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.

Eyes on Westchester - 5/7/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 5/14/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2012


Update on Pace University consolidation. Democratic candidate announced for north county. Legal battle for Cortlandt police chief. A few area non-profit events highlighted.

Eyes on Westchester - 5/7/2012

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 4/30/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2012


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."

Eyes on Westchester - 4/30/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2012


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."

Eyes on Westchester - 4/16/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2012


Governor announces school grant program. White Plains to get new autism center. Q1 real estate figures are in. 93rd Assembly race heats up.

Eyes on Westchester - 4/16/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2012


Governor announces school grant program. White Plains to get new autism center. Q1 real estate figures are in. 93rd Assembly race heats up.

Eyes on Westchester - 4/9/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 4/9/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 4/2/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 4/2/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2012


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.

Eyes on Westchester - 3/26/2012

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2012


Once again we deconstruct the 2% tax "cap." We also revisit the Affordable Housing conundrum. And Katz and Ball provide grist one more time.

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