BRIEFS

Back-to-School Task Force planning fall reopening

A Back-to-School Task Force has been created to help guide the Port Chester School District’s reopening in the fall.

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, June 3

Rye Brook hit zero active cases of the novel coronavirus on Wednesday, June 3. 

Free COVID-19 testing available next week

Northwell Health is opening a COVID-19 testing site from Monday, June 1 to Thursday, June 4 at Segunda Iglesia Pentecostal Juan 3:16 located at 58 Poningo St.

COVID-19 cases reach lowest point as Mid-Hudson region enters Phase 1

Port Chester hit a milestone this week: the village has less than 100 active cases of the novel coronavirus in the community. 

Parking enforcement resumes next week

Port Chester Village Manager Christopher Steers announced on Wednesday, May 20, that parking enforcement will resume downtown and in Village lots beginning Tuesday, May 26 as the state begins to awaken from its two-month, coronavirus-induced slumber.

Planned Parenthood PAC, conservationists endorse Steve Otis for NYS Assembly seat

Assemblyman Steve Otis, who is running for re-election as representative for the 91st district, has recently been endorsed by two progressive organizations.

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, May 20

The active number of COVID-19 cases in town decreased again this week.

Superintendent Kliszus to retire in July 2021

Dr. Edward Kliszus has officially declared an end date with the Port Chester School District.

Port Chester school board adopts $109.4M budget

With only a day’s notice, the Port Chester Board of Education met virtually on Wednesday, May 6, to have their first detailed discussion on the 2020-21 school budget.

School board elections and budget vote pushed back three weeks due to pandemic

A new executive order from Governor Andrew Cuomo has pushed back the school board election and budget vote until June 9 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, May 6

This week, Westchester County released data that showcases the active number of COVID-19 cases in each municipality.

Addressing patients placed ‘on hold’ during the coronavirus pandemic

Amid a pandemic that has virtually everyone in the New York metropolitan area worried about becoming infected with the coronavirus, regardless of economic status, many of those individuals facing housing, food or socioeconomic insecurities often feel like their lives have been effectively placed “on hold.” 

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, Apr. 29

There are now over 1,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus in the Villages of Rye Brook and Port Chester. 

No penalties for taxpayers suffering financial loss

Westchester County Executive George Latimer received clearance from Governor Andrew Cuomo last week through an executive order to remove late payment penalties on property taxes until July 15.

COVID-19 cases in town as of Wednesday, Apr. 22

This past week, Port Chester saw a significant increase in the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19.