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Breeze to fly to Raleigh/Durham out of Westchester starting May 3

Breeze Airways has announced new service from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Raleigh/Durham (RDU) starting May 3.

Public listening session on zoning code changes

The Form-Based Code Committee for CD5, CD6, CD6T is hosting a public listening session on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Port Chester Senior Center, 220 Grace Church St.

P.C. school board considers tax breaks for first responders

Following in the footsteps of New York State and other municipalities, the Port Chester School District has begun the conversation of offering a tax exemption to volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers living within its jurisdiction.

Rye Town Council adopts $7.48M 2024 budget

The Rye Town Council is ready to head into 2024 with a fiscal plan.

Simone Development’s retail center on Boston Post Road now fully leased

Simone Development Companies has signed two new leases totaling 4,485 square feet of prime retail space at Post Road Plaza at 260-262 Boston Post Road in Port Chester. The 63,000-square-foot retail center is now fully leased.

Let the Festival of Lights begin!

Rabbi Ben Goldberg of Congregation KTI in Port Chester looks up at the menorah in the courtyard at the Gateway Shopping Center after it was lit on the first night of Hanukkah—Thursday, Dec. 7—during a celebration to welcome the Jewish Festival of Lights co-sponsored by the Port Chester-Rye Town-Rye Brook …

Latimer in Jerusalem

On Tuesday, Nov. 28, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, on a visit to Jerusalem, texted the Westmore News photos of himself with Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the President's official residence.

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.