Month: September 2016

Volunteers from the Rye Neck High School drama program, the Consigliere family and friends of the Consigliere’s will serve as actors in the haunted house. Photo courtesy of  Dan Consigliere
News

Annual haunted house supports wounded veteran

The Consigliere family will commence their annual haunted house on Halloween, Oct. 31 to seek donations to support a wounded war veteran that suffered traumatic injuries in Afghanistan. Following approval by the Town Council on Sept. 15, the Harrison-based family was granted permission to temporarily close down a partial section […]

A fall carnival and safeguarding from theft
Opinion

A fall carnival and safeguarding from theft

The Harrison Fire Department inspection and dinner was held last weekend, and I am happy to report that the condition of the department’s apparatus is first-rate. The entire department should be commended for their hard work and commitment. I would like to take this time to congratulate Billy Sinclair. This […]

Westchester County officials have allotted funds to purchase a second unit at 70 West St. to be converted into affordable housing. Photo courtesy Westchestergov.com
News

County purchases another affordable housing unit

The Westchester County Board of Legislators has signed off on the county executive’s plan to turn another Harrison condominium unit into affordable housing as it strives to meet a Dec. 31 deadline set in a 2009 settlement to provide hundreds of affordable units in Westchester’s most affluent communities. On Sept. […]

Rye goalie Hannah Freidrich sends the ball downfield against Harrison. Freidrich had 15 saves. Photo/Mike Smith
Sports

Huskies edge Garnets

On Saturday, Sept. 17, Harrison and Rye wrote another chapter in the storied rivalry between the two schools, this time on the soccer pitch, as the Huskies’ girls topped Rye 2-1 in an overtime thriller at Harrison High School. Both the Huskies and Garnets appear to be among the top […]

Americans and their changing weddings
Opinion

Americans and their changing weddings

Your friend, or niece, or roommate is getting married and you’re invited! To Hawaii. And you live in the Bronx. And so do they. Or the invitation arrives, “Saddle up to Sarah and Wesley’s wedding at Dave’s Dude Ranch in South Dakota.” And the closest Sally and Wesley have ever […]