COMMUNITY NEWS
Tamarack Tower Turkey Trot jogs on a few days earlier than usual
Although it couldn’t be held on Thanksgiving morning as it traditionally has been, the Tamarack Tower Foundation Turkey Trot, held on Sunday, Nov. 24 on the streets around Port Chester High School, attracted about 200 runners and walkers including adults, high school students and children.
Pre-dawn blaze brings P.C. Fire Dept. to vacant buildings on Broad Street
An early morning fire engulfing two vacant buildings on Broad Street saw a quick response from the Port Chester Fire Department on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Officers transfer to PCPD to be closer to home
The two newest Port Chester police officers are no strangers to the job or the Village.
P.C. and R.B. seniors earn spots in Westchester Hall of Fame
On Friday, Dec. 6, 78 people from 31 municipalities will be inducted into the Westchester Senior Hall of Fame during a luncheon at the Westchester Mariott in Tarrytown. The honorees’ career paths vary wildly, but they all share one thing in common: they give back to their community. Among them …
Village board considering changes to plan for United Hospital site
The owners of the former United Hospital site are moving forward with their application for an amended site plan for the property which would add 182 residential units and change the mix to focus on smaller apartments. The owners, Boston Post Road LLC, have been monitoring the changing needs for …
From Caritas to Meals on Main Street: Nonprofit grows to feed those in need
Meals on Main Street (MoMS) has seen many changes since it began serving the community 30 years ago.
Bea Conetta, a renowned advocate celebrates her 100th birthday
Whether she was the bane or the delight at any given Board of Trustees meeting, Bea Conetta, to all who have watched, is a local figure who demands respect. With a reputation in advocacy as feisty as her own, it’s no wonder that the community would gather to celebrate Conetta’s …
The new fight for unemployment rights
With the promises made by the soon-to-be commander in chief, Donald Trump, some communities are worried about how their lives could change. Kevin Duarte, a wage dispute coordinator at the Don Bosco Community Center, believes the political climate is more reason to come together and fight for one another. On …
To Greg Austin, serving R.B. was a dedication to home
Greg Austin retired from the Rye Brook Police Department after 36 years of service on Nov. 12. During the last 18 years, he served as chief. At 61 years old, he left his post as the most experienced police chief in Westchester County, he said—though that was a title he …
Despite a projected revenue slump in 2025, R.T. Council looks to keep budget under tax cap
When discussing the preliminary 2025 Town of Rye budget, Comptroller David Byrnes described its development as a “balancing act.” The budget was presented to the Rye Town Council by Town Clerk Hope Vespia during a special meeting on Nov. 4. After some adjustments, it’s become closer to what will be …
First female Eagle Scout claims her spot in history
In December 2019, Ariana Ayala was a pioneering girl joining the mixed-gendered Cub Scout Pack 400. She was a Corpus Christi-Holy Rosary School fifth-grader with sharp ambition. On Nov. 12, she officially became an Eagle. Out of her own pure ambition, she even outpaced her older cousin who inspired her …
Rye Brook residents open their homes to Israeli families looking for respite
To help the families of members of the Kibbutz Gevim Emergency Team, the Jewish communities of Rye Brook, Port Chester, Rye and Harrison partnered with Project 24, a group that strives to assist those who were directly affected by the Oct. 7 attacks, to participate in the Thanks4Giving initiative. It …
P.C. isn’t alone in FD struggles
The Port Chester Fire Department came under scrutiny a few months ago when it came to light that half of the 24 active officers hadn’t received the training required to hold their positions. It sparked heated debate between members of the department and Village officials regarding how the fire prevention …
There’s a new chief in town
Just a few hours into his new position, Eric Dengler was “slowly” getting used to his new moniker: “Chief.” The night before, at the Rye Brook Board of Trustees meeting, the 56-year-old Mount Pleasant resident was officially sworn in as the new chief of police.
