Month: April 2016

George Kirby throws a pitch against Eastchester on Thursday, April 21.  Kirby struck out 10 batters in 6.1 innings of work to pick up the win over the Eagles. Photo/George Kirby
Sports

Kirby, Garnets best Eagles

On Thursday, April 21, Rye and Eastchester’s aces squared off in one of the most anticipated matchups of the 2016 season, as George Kirby and the Garnets took on Greg Satriale and the Eagles at Disbrow Park in Rye. Despite the pedigree of the hurlers, it was Rye’s bats that […]

Fanning the flames
Opinion Sports

Fanning the flames

The one thing I love about my job is that you never know when you’re going to see something new. During the second half of an April 26 lacrosse game between Harrison and Mamaroneck, the two officials called a timeout to huddle with the opposing head coaches. But they weren’t […]

There’s an app for (even) that
Opinion

There’s an app for (even) that

New apps, the world awaits! (Or maybe not.) Footbook: Facebook for people too shy to look up. Fibr: Allows you to find fiber instantly, anywhere. KnitBit: Keeps track of how many inches you have knitted in a day. FateBit: After an actuarial table determines when you will die, stopwatch counts […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes opened on Palmer Avenue in Larchmont on Monday, April 18. The franchise currently has 93 operating locations around the world. Photo/James Pero
News

Larchmont beefs up with Mooyah Burgers

Larchmont residents will have their fill of burgers until the cows come home with the opening of the village’s newest fast food establishment, MOOYAH Burgers, Fries and Shakes. Although MOOYAH’s Larchmont location on Palmer Avenue is one of only two in New York, the chain, which opened its first shop […]

Urging legislators to reconsider the future of Rye Playland
Opinion

Urging legislators to reconsider the future of Rye Playland

To the Editor, I write to urge Westchester County legislators to reject the ill-advised and financially flawed agreement with Standard Amusements that the county executive is trying to foist upon them. The agreement requires a huge expense from the county with almost no guarantee of reward for the taxpayer. Playland […]