BRIEFS
A banner year for Girl Scout Thanksgiving collections
The Port Chester-Rye Brook Girl Scouts had an amazing year collecting donations to put together 23 Thanksgiving dinners for needy Port Chester families.
Rye Brook Cub Scouts collect food for Carver
Rye Brook Cub Scout Pack 3 sponsored a food drive that took place on two weekends in November at Rye Ridge Shopping Center.
Turkey Trot attracts 350, raises $11,000 for P.C. Schools
Under fair skies, the Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning attracted just over 350 participants and raised $8,000 for the Tamarack Tower Foundation which provides scholarships to Port Chester High School graduates, grants to teachers and other monetary benefits to the Port Chester public schools.
Mixology Clothing Company is relocating and expanding
Mixology Clothing Company will be expanding at Rye Ridge Shopping Center into the location previously occupied by Ruby & Jenna.
Schimenti opens new Rye Brook office
Schimenti Construction, a leading construction services firm, has opened a new office located in Rye Brook, offering the firm a dynamic new space from which to serve its clients and the community.
P.C. opposes cell tower at I-95 exit onto Route 1
The New York State Thruway Authority is considering an application by AT&T to lease the right-of-way at the I-95 exit ramp onto the Boston Post Road abutting the Gateway Shopping Center to facilitate the erection of a telecommunications tower.
Chamber of Commerce starts ‘Chamber Connect’ Zoom series
The Port Chester-Rye Brook-Rye Town Chamber of Commerce has a new weekly Zoom series called "Chamber Connect."
LM Lions launch club for Port Chester/Rye Brook
The Lions Club returned to Port Chester and Rye Brook on Saturday, Nov. 4. At a special launch ceremony, the inaugural members were welcomed.
CPW awarded $150,000 in state funding
Cerebral Palsy of Westchester (CPW) and Senator Shelley B. Mayer announced on Nov. 9 that CPW has been awarded $150,000 in state funding, secured by Senator Mayer, to construct The BRIDGE Training Center.
Burlington Stores opens in Port Chester
Burlington Stores, Inc., a national discount retailer offering low prices every day on brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, is opening a new store in Port Chester. With up to 60% off other retailers’ prices every day on brand name merchandise arriving regularly, customers will discover something …
ConEd billing snafu affects 100,000 ‘autopay’ accounts
If you pay your Con Edison monthly gas and electric bill by having it automatically deducted from your bank account, the so-called “autopay” system, you’re owed money big time by ConEd—but only if you claim it.
Truck strikes bridge over King Street
A truck loaded with motor oil struck the MTA bridge over King Street early in the morning on Thursday, Oct. 12.
Mendel’s Optical celebrates 40 years at Rye Ridge
Dr. Hal Mendel is celebrating his 40th year as a tenant at Rye Ridge Shopping Center. In honor of this occasion, Dr. Mendel was asked a few questions.
