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Memorial Day observances Monday, May 29

All the pre-COVID events commemorating Memorial Day, including the parade, are back for the second year. Port Chester American Legion Post 93 will host these dedications to all the veterans who have given their life to preserve our country’s freedom on Monday, May 29.

Westchester legislators pass landmark access to counsel bill

The Westchester County Board of Legislators passed a landmark Access to Counsel bill, offering legal representation to households facing eviction and other covered proceedings whose annual income is at or below 300% of the federal poverty-line or 60% of the county’s Area Median Income (AMI), whichever is higher. The bill …

StretchLab hopes to open late summer at Rye Ridge

StretchLab, the leading assisted stretching franchise, with almost 2,500 locations, has signed a long-term lease at Rye Plaza at the back of the Rye Ridge Shopping Center. Their new space is almost 1,700 square feet and was formerly occupied by Stretched which recently closed as part of a consolidation effort. …

United to pull flights out of HPN June 30

United Airlines will suspend its daily flights from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) as of June 30, ending its presence at HPN The stunning news, first reported by The Point Guy’s Zach Griff after examination of Cirium schedules and confirmed by a United spokesperson, means that …

Histoury to visit Port Chester for architectural bus tour

In celebration of National Preservation Month, Histoury, a nonprofit that gives historical tours throughout New York and New England, is visiting sites on the National Register of Historic Places in Port Chester, Rye and Mamaroneck on Sunday, May 21. It will touch on the architecture and history of the buildings.

Three new retailers welcomed at revitalized Post Road Plaza

Simone Development Companies has recently welcomed three new retail tenants that have leased more than 4,000 square feet of space at Post Road Plaza up on the hill at 262 Boston Post Rd. in Port Chester.

Zachys announces grand opening of its new location in Port Chester

Zachys, a leading retailer and auctioneer of fine wines, is thrilled to announce the opening of its new location in Port Chester. After years in the making, the new Zachys location brings together retail, warehouse, and storage all under one roof, providing an unparalleled experience for customers.

Hospital celebrates volunteers as integral part of care team

Seventy of the more than 220 Greenwich Hospital volunteers celebrated on Tuesday, Apr. 18, during a special luncheon at the Greenwich Country Club to mark National Volunteer Week. 

P.C. Beautification Commission April events

BEAUTIFY IT! Annual Essay Contest - Entries due Apr. 28

County pickleball tourney registration now open

Join the pickleball craze! Registration is now open for the Westchester County Parks Pickleball Tournament to be held on Saturday, June 3, at 9 a.m. at Tibbets Brook Park in Yonkers. 

Rye Brook F.I.T. returns for 2nd year with free Zumba class, 5K Walk

Rye Brook Fitness Initiative Together (F.I.T.) is scheduled to host its second annual 5K Walk on Saturday, Apr. 22. It will be one of two events over the next couple of weeks—the other being a free Zumba class this Saturday, Apr. 15.

P.C. Stop & Shop partners with app to address food waste, insecurity

The Stop & Shop at 25 Waterfront Pl. is now one of nearly 20 across the Lower Hudson Valley region to partner with Flashfood in an effort to mitigate food waste.

Rye Brook’s grass cutting and leaf blowing rules help DGHOA

Doral Greens Homeowners Association (DGHOA) residents anxious to have the no-longer-manicured golf fairways that run through and around their property mowed for the 2023 growing season—fairways that are now controlled by Charles Cohen, the owner of the defunct Doral Arrowwood hotel property—have some good news via Rye Brook Village Administrator …

County Board opposes Con Edison rate increases

In a unanimous vote Monday night, Apr. 3, the Board of Legislators voted to oppose Con Edison’s proposed delivery rate increases. 

Pinewood Derby time at Ridge Street School

The Pack 3 Cub Scouts of Rye Brook held their annual Pinewood Derby on Friday, Mar. 24.