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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 …
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.
