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Blood drive at AJP on Aug. 12 in memory of Anthony G. Sotire

Maria Sotire is hosting a blood drive in her husband Anthony G. Sotire’s memory on Saturday, Aug. 12 at Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center in Rye Brook. He was the owner of Double R A Construction Corp. in Rye Brook which she continues to operate.

PCHS Class of 1961 making 65th reunion plans for 2026

Members of the Port Chester High School Class of 1961 got together on Friday, July 21 at Sergio’s Sawpit in Port Chester to recall old times and catch up.

Mid-Town Stationery closes after 46 years

Port Chester Mayor Luis Marino and Trustee/Deputy Mayor Joan Grangenois-Thomas conferred a proclamation to Pete Williams and his wife Pam on Monday, July 24.

Two BelleFair youngsters sell cupcakes for charity

One can never be too young to start practicing philanthropy.

Westchester County Government has many positions available

The health and wellness of your family and friends. The safety of the communities where you live. The park you pick to spend a sunny afternoon. All these services are maintained and upheld by Westchester County Government employees. The County workforce is its most valuable asset, and the Westchester County …

Port Chester Council for the Arts presents ‘Little Mermaid Jr.’ Thursday, July 27

The Port Chester Council for the Arts, Inc. presents The Little Mermaid’s journey "under the sea" with Ariel and her aquatic friends in the show adapted from Disney's Broadway production and the motion picture (featuring the enormously popular Academy Award-winning music and delightfully charming book and lyrics).

Free Beach Tuesdays extended thru Aug. 29

At its Tuesday, July 18 meeting, the Rye Town Park Commission voted unanimously to extend Free Beach Tuesdays for Residents through Aug. 29.

4 Tuesdays 4 Free 4 Residents at Rye Town Park started this week

Tuesday was the first day of a new program offering free beach admission to residents on four Tuesdays in July and August—providing “4 Tuesdays 4 Free 4 Residents” in an effort to give back to the local community this summer.

Should P.C. Schools employ School Resource Officers?

The Port Chester School District has launched a safety and security survey to collect feedback from the community regarding the potential future of School Resource Officers.

Juneteenth holiday schedule

Juneteenth will be observed Mon., June 19. It is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the U.S. It was first recognized as a federal holiday in 2021. 

Food pantry to open at PCMS ahead of 2023-24 school year

Come fall, Allison Silverman’s classroom at Port Chester Middle School will be transformed from a simple learning space into a food pantry serving dairy, produce, frozen foods, nonperishables and kid-friendly nonfood items like toys, winter clothing, backpacks and school supplies.

Open Door receives USDA grant to further WIC outreach

Open Door Family Medical Center, in partnership with The Hudson Center, the not-for-profit health information and technology company, and MVP, the not-for-profit health insurer, has been awarded a grant to increase participation in and access to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC.

Zyloware to offer free exams, glasses to Port Chester residents on June 6

Eye health tends to be a neglected sect of medical care, said Jacqueline Janiec, the vice president of marketing with Zyloware.

Delta drops HPN-Boston route

Delta Airlines, which started flying from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Boston’s Logan Airport last October, will suspend service Sept. 1.

Pleasantville Music Festival’s Battle of the Bands winners announced

Three young, local musical acts have been named as winners in The Garage at Lucy’s sponsored “Battle of the Bands” competition, held over the first two weekends in May. Sixteen finalists participated in the battle, each playing their original music in front of a panel of music industry professionals at …