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Lowey endorses Vedat Gashi, shaking up 16th CD primary
In a major announcement late Wednesday, Aug. 3, former 17th CD Congresswoman Nita Lowey threw her support behind Vedat Gashi, the Democratic County Legislator who was the first announced challenger to 16th CD incumbent Democratic Congressman Jamaal Bowman.
The Sharing Shelf announces kick-off of 2022 ‘Backpacks to School’ initiative
Each summer, The Sharing Shelf organizes its “Backpacks to School” initiative to buy new backpacks and fill them with grade appropriate school supplies for low-income children in Westchester.
Madison’s Niche to open this fall at Rye Ridge
The Long Island lifestyle staple Madison’s Niche will be opening their first location outside of LI at the Rye Ridge Shopping Center this fall.
Buff City Soap named best hand soap in Westchester
Buff City Soap—a locally-owned retail franchise known for its handmade, plant-based soap and body products made in-store daily—has been awarded the title Best Hand Soap in Westchester by Westchester Magazine.
American Prime opens its doors
The steakhouse, which seats 255, fills the long-empty space that last housed Westchester Burger.
Madison’s Niche to open this fall at Rye Ridge
The Long Island lifestyle staple Madison’s Niche will be opening their first location outside of LI at the Rye Ridge Shopping Center this fall. The boutique has signed a long-term lease for 3,000 square feet in the space previously occupied by Dusty Rose.
Swim Across America grant funding helps lead to trial with 100% cancer remission
The New England Journal of Medicine published a paper on June 5, 2022 stating that 12 patients completed a phase 2 clinical trial for advanced rectal cancer and showed a 100% clinical complete response to dostarlimab, an immunotherapy treatment produced by GlaxoSmithKline. The clinical trial was conducted at Memorial Sloan …
Emergency Dept. at Greenwich screening older adults for delirium
With a focus on its most vulnerable patients, Greenwich Hospital has been certified by the American College of Emergency Physicians to provide specialized emergency care to patients ages 65 and older, including screening for delirium.
Everything must go!
Auctioneer’s banner announcing sale of entire contents of Rye Brook’s now-closed Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center on Anderson Hill Road went up over the weekend of June 11-12.
National Eyewear Day is Monday, June 6
Zyloware Eyewear, headquartered at 8 Slater St. in Port Chester, invites all eye care professionals and eyewear enthusiasts to join them on Monday, June 6, in celebration of the 7th Annual National Eyewear Day. Each year they celebrate all things eyewear by promoting tips, tools, and philanthropic initiatives that bring …
Robison partners with Dandelion Energy
Continuing to branch out into green energy solutions, Robison has announced a partnership with Dandelion Energy. Robison, based in Port Chester, will work with Dandelion to install geothermal heating and cooling solutions, continuing to provide their customers and the region with the best energy options. Dandelion is the number 1 …
Stroke symposium at Greenwich Hospital focuses on prevention and treatment
An in-depth look at preventing and treating stroke—the nation's leading cause of disability and fifth leading cause of death—was the focus of Greenwich Hospital’s 1st Annual Stroke Symposium on Advances in Stroke Management and Prevention.
Cohen's mowers attack defunct golf course
Hours after last week’s edition of the Westmore News appeared online with photos of Cohen Brothers Realty Corporation’s now acquired former Arrowwood property awash in uncut grass
Ford makes the board complete
Less than 24 hours after getting elected with 901 votes on May 17, George Ford signs the oath of office earmarking himself as an official Port Chester Board of Education member.
