White Plains resident Joseph Capobianco is among those being honored Friday night (April 26) at the Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley’s annual Wish Ball at the Tarrytown Double Tree Hotel. “An Evening of Wishes” celebrates 27 years of granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Since its inception in 1986, the… Read More →
Motorists are advised that the northbound direction of the Bronx River Parkway will be closed between Harney Road (Exit 10) and Crane Road (Exit 12) from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on April 23-26. County officials say the closures are necessary to conduct investigations as part of the Crane Road… Read More →
Westchester lawmakers are asking the state for legislation allowing the Town of Greenburgh to use a sliver of county parkland for traffic improvements on Jackson Avenue. “We’re at the point where this portion of Jackson Avenue drives like a quaint country road,” said county Legislator MaryJane Shimsky, D-Hastings. “The surrounding… Read More →
Nearly 94-years-old and still going strong, Pete Seeger, the iconic folk singer, sailor, activist and Hudson Valley resident, will perform Sunday, April 7, at the Community Unitarian Church in White Plains. The concert will benefit the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for… Read More →
The Cat in the Hat made a surprise visit this month to the Lee F. Jackson Jackson School, where he helped elementary students celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Principal Patricia Simone said this is just one school activity that helps promote literacy and keeps students interested in reading. Theodor… Read More →
Never fear, White Plains shoppers. You’ll be able to feed the meter despite the snow. Our Richard Liebson found a DPW crew making sure of it in the Chester/Maple lot this morning. Watch the video. Taboola Home/Section Front Player
Drivers are advised that beginning Monday, March 4, the state Department of Transportation will be conducting various lane closures for bridge demolition in both directions of the Sprain Brook Parkway between State Route 100B (Dobbs Ferry Road) and State Route 100C (Grasslands Road). Weather permitting, the closures are expected to… Read More →
The Town of Greenburgh is partnering with other communities in Westchester County to prepare for a joint reassessment. The last time properties in Greenburgh were reassessed was close to 60 years ago, and town officials are planning to include funding in the 2013 capital budget to begin the “long-overdue” project…. Read More →
The president of the White Plains/Greenburgh branch of the NAACP sent a letter this week to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, calling on his administration to preserve the former WestHELP shelter for the purpose of providing affordable housing. Lena Anderson appealed to Cuomo to save the housing complex he helped establish with… Read More →
In these challenging economic times, people need all the help they can get to keep track of their finances. That’s why Westchester Community College is offering residents an opportunity to participate in the second annual Financial Education Day, a free conference on Saturday, March 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00… Read More →
