BRIEFS
Wainwright offers online classes
Wainwright House (wainwright.org) is offering online classes in meditation, therapeutic yoga and potentially other subjects.
SPRYE office will remain open; activities cancelled for 2 weeks
As with so many organizations we have struggled with decisions to cancel SPRYE events and programs but will adhere to the recommendations of the CDC and government agencies and cancel all activities for at least the next two weeks.
Galleria trims operating hours
“The safety and health of our guests, employees and community is always our top priority,” states a press release from the Galleria White Plains.
Department of Labor extends hours due to influx of unemployment claims
Providing Unemployment Insurance benefits is DOL’s number one priority and everyone who is entitled to UI benefits will receive them in a timely manner.
Clay Art Center closed thru Mar. 29
Out of an abundance of caution, and to ensure the health and safety of Clay Art Center’s community, the Center has made the decision to close, including their gallery and shop from Saturday, Mar. 14 thru Mar. 29.
State of emergencies declared to combat COVID-19 outbreak
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus throughout Westchester, County Executive George Latimer initiated a state of emergency. The Town of Rye, as well as the Village of Port Chester, quickly followed suit.
Library closing for a week
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will be closed from March 14, 2020-March 22, 2020.
New stop sign on Putnam Ave.
A new stop sign has been installed in the westbound lane of Putnam Avenue, at the Willett Avenue intersection, after the New York State Department of Transportation completed a traffic study and deemed the new street sign necessary.
COVID-19 related schedule changes at the Anthony J. Posillipo Center
In an effort to protect the health and safety of all users of the Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center with respect to COVID-19, the following Policies & Procedures have been established effective Mar. 11 through Apr. 30:
Port Chester Senior Center closing for two weeks
In the interest of the public’s health, and the growing concern over exposure to COVID-19 virus, the Village of Port Chester Senior Center will be closed beginning Monday, Mar. 16.
Capitol doesn’t escape coronavirus closings
One location after another has closed and one event after another has been cancelled this week. So it’s no surprise that Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre has cancelled its Phil Lesh 80th Birthday concerts this weekend.
Red, yellow and green flashing on Irving again
Over a month later, the streetlights at the four-way intersections at Irving Avenue and North Pearl Street, as well as Irving Avenue and Poningo Street, are back to flashing their red, yellow and green signals.
Another self-storage facility coming to Port Chester?
A fourth self-storage facility will be built in Port Chester if the contract-vendee of 354 North Main St. has their way. One of the others, Westy Self Storage, is right across the street.
Port Chester in the movies
Scenes from a movie that was to be called “Going Places” were shot in Port Chester in August 2016. However, the film never appeared—until now, that is—and the name has changed.
