BRIEFS

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.

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.