BRIEFS

Greenwich Hospital Thrift Shop sets record with $1 million in sales

For the first time in its 102-year history, the Greenwich Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop ended the fiscal year with a record $1.03 million in sales, enabling the volunteer organization to donate half-a-million dollars to fund equipment for the hospital.

Blind Brook School District looks for input on calendar

Dr. Colin Byrne, superintendent of the Blind Brook School District, is looking for feedback regarding how the calendar for future school years will be developed.

Daiso to open Oct. 7 at Rye Ridge

Daiso, the renowned global retail chain offering a wide range of affordable and unique products, has announced the grand opening of Daiso Rye Brook on Saturday, Oct. 7 at the Rye Ridge Shopping Center.

Port Chester Fire Department parade postponed

Due to the prediction of extreme weather, the Port Chester Fire Department’s 200th anniversary parade has been rescheduled.

Burlington Stores coming to Port Chester this fall

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 this fall.

Plenty of pipes

The enormity of these pipes spotted at the corner of Leicester Street and Glen Avenue on Monday, Sept. 11 dictated a photo. They are part of the Glendale Place storm sewer project currently underway and will be laid along this section of Leicester Street up to and including Glendale Place, …

107 S. Ridge St. for sale

The commercial property at 107 S. Ridge St., across the street from the Rye Ridge Shopping Center, is on the market, listed by Houlihan Lawrence for $1,995,000.

Westchester’s first taiyaki and dessert bar to open at Rye Ridge Shopping Center

Mama Mia Dessert Bar will be opening in the late Fall at Rye Ridge Shopping Center in Rye Brook.

Open Door finds that better technology results in better patient outcomes

When Gloria Rojas walks into her doctor’s office at Open Door Family Medical Center in Ossining with a bad cold, it’s not only about treating her minor respiratory infection.

First robotic-assisted joint replacement performed at Greenwich Hospital

The first total knee replacement surgeries using robotic assistance recently took place at Greenwich Hospital, heralding a new era in personalized orthopedic care at the institution.

County’s largest ever illegal vape bust

As part of County Executive George Latimer’s initiative aimed at cracking down on illegal vape sales, the Westchester County Department of Health has been conducting more frequent and enhanced compliance checks.

Greenwich Hospital celebrates opening of Pediatric Ambulatory Surgery Center

Greenwich Hospital, in partnership with Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital (YNHCH), celebrated the opening of its pediatric ambulatory surgery center back in June. A ribbon-cutting ceremony honored several community members whose generous support enabled the hospital to build this leading-edge facility to meet the unique needs of children and their …

Greenwich Hospital recognized for stroke and diabetes care

Greenwich Hospital’s stroke program has been recertified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, the nation’s leading credentialing agency for healthcare organizations.

Westport Country Playhouse raises $1.9M to broaden appeal of its programming

Westport Country Playhouse has raised $1,941,557 in cash and pledges by the July 31 deadline for its $2 million “Save Your Playhouse” campaign, according to the Playhouse board of trustees.

No paper on Aug. 4

There will not be a Westmore News dated Aug. 4, so don’t look for one to come in the mail. The next paper will be dated Aug. 11, 2023. Have a relaxing week.