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P.C. IDA seeks input on strategies to improve economic development
With a flurry of development taking place in the Village of Port Chester spurred on by tax incentives from the Port Chester Industrial Development Agency, the IDA now has funds to undertake studies, according to its chairman, Frank Ferrara, a former Port Chester trustee.
Breeze Airways resumes route from Westchester to Sarasota
Breeze Airways is once again flying from Westchester County Airport (HPN) nonstop to Sarasota-Bradenton, Fla. (SRQ).
Rotary volunteers raise funds for Purple Pinkie Donut Day
On World Polio Day, Oct. 24, volunteers from Rotary District 7230 raised funds to eradicate polio by distributing delicious doughnuts with purple icing. Thanks to the Rotary District and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, funds raised by doughnut sales will be matched up to 7.5 times.
Westchester County can help you quit smoking
This fall, the Westchester County Health Department and its community partners are offering free programs to help residents turn over a new leaf and quit smoking. A seven-week program developed by the American Lung Association called “Freedom from Smoking” is now available in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, White Plains and …
Owners of former hospital site seek 182 more residential units
Boston Post Road Owner LLC is looking for an amended site plan for the former United Hospital property, according to discussion at the Monday, Oct. 28 Board of Trustees agenda-setting session.
Governor signs bill sponsored by Sen. Mayer to authorize business interruption insurance
Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation by Senator Shelley B. Mayer and former Assembly Member Kenny Burgos (S.9481/A.10342) to authorize insurance providers to offer stand-alone business interruption insurance that does not require physical damage to the property.
Sharing Shelf distributes record number of backpacks to county students in need
The Sharing Shelf, the Port Chester-based nonprofit clothing bank serving Westchester County, announced last week the record-setting results of its 14th annual “Backpacks to School” initiative. Through that initiative, which ran for six weeks ending on Sept. 20, hundreds of volunteers joined together to assemble, fill, and distribute—free of charge—backpacks …
AAA Northeast to open at Rye Ridge Plaza
AAA Northeast has signed a long-term lease for 2,100 square feet in the space formerly occupied by Learning Express, which closed in June at Rye Ridge Plaza.
Household Recycling Day this Saturday, Oct. 12
Westchester County will hold its 4th Household Recycling Day (HRD) Sat., Oct. 12, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in parking lot #11 at Westchester Community College, 75 Grasslands Rd., Valhalla.
Wearing pink for a cause
In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Village of Port Chester professional staff brought out their best pink ties, dress shirts and sweaters to flaunt on Tuesday, Oct. 8.
SBG Home & Design is open at Rye Ridge Shopping Center
SBG Home & Design has opened at the Rye Ridge Shopping Center in Rye Brook.
New survey illuminates impacts of clothing insecurity for students
The Sharing Shelf, the nonprofit clothing bank based in Port Chester and serving Westchester County, has unveiled the results of a survey of more than 100 caseworkers at the schools and social service agencies served by the nonprofit organization.
Text alerts available from the Town of Rye
The Town of Rye has launched TextMyGov text alerts, which is a text messaging service that will provide Rye Town residents and people who frequent Rye Town Park with important information and updates to keep everybody informed.
Wild turkeys go out on a limb
John Grieco spotted these four wild turkeys hanging out in a tree on his property at 6 Sunset Rd. on Thursday, Sept. 19.
