BRIEFS
Clay Art Center welcomes 2022-23 artists-in-residence
For over 60 years, artists have been advancing their careers at the Clay Art Center in Port Chester. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Clay Art Center’s nationally recognized artist-in-residence program.
Water filtration plant edges closer to County Board vote
The Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW), which has been under court order for some 20 years to build a water filtration plant for Rye Brook and Port Chester water users and has so far incurred over $160 million in court-imposed fines as the process drags on, is another step closer …
Westchester County launches $10M Landlord Tenant Assistance Program (LTAP)
County Executive George Latimer and the Westchester County Board of Legislators have announced the Landlord Tenant Assistance Program (LTAP), furthering their commitment to preserving affordable housing in communities across Westchester.
P.C. Schools moves quickly to fill administrative vacancies
A lot can happen in 10 minutes. The Port Chester Board of Education met for a concise special meeting on Thursday, Sept. 1, where they accepted Superintendent Dr. Aurelia Henriquez’s proposals to hire three new administrators. By the end of the 10-minute session, crucial vacancies left behind by resignations and …
New PCSD director of facilities dies
Michael Shore, who was hired to be the director of facilities at the Port Chester School District, has died. He was set to begin the role on Monday, Aug. 29.
Hiring of new principal expected for Edison School
The Port Chester School District announced that a special meeting of the Board of Education was to take place at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 1, where Superintendent Dr. Aurelia Henriquez was slated to make a recommendation for the hiring of a new principal for Thomas A. Edison Elementary School.
Senator Mayer looking for a few lovely gardens
Attention gardeners of New York State Senate District 37! State Senator Shelley B. Mayer is calling for submissions to Blooming in the ’Burbs; a multi-category, district-wide home garden showcase.
Jamaal Bowman wins Democratic primary
In the 16th Congressional District Democratic primary election that concluded on Tuesday, Aug. 23, incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman was the big winner, according to unofficial results from the Westchester County and City of New York Boards of Elections. With 21,031 votes, he received more than 54% of the vote.
Popular Japanese retailer Daiso to open at Rye Ridge in 2023
Daiso Japan Online Store has signed a long-term lease for almost 6,000 square feet at Rye Ridge Plaza in Rye Brook. Their new space was formerly occupied by Ace Hardware.
Open Door giving students fresh start on new school year
Open Door Family Medical Center, in collaboration with MVP Health Care and United Way of Westchester and Putnam, will celebrate National Health Center Week, which began Aug. 8, by extending its giveaway of school supplies for the entire month of August.
GOP chooses Dr. Miriam Levitt Flisser to run for 16th Congressional District
Dr. Miriam Levitt Flisser, a Westchester County pediatrician, medical director of the Bronxville Schools, and former Mayor of Scarsdale, has accepted the nomination of the Westchester County Republican Committee to run for Congress in New York’s 16th Congressional District.
FSW to host job fair for P.C. early childhood program
Family Services of Westchester (FSW) will be hosting an Early Education Program Job Fair for all people interested in learning about opportunities with their Head Start program in Port Chester.
