Month: December 2016

Stephanie, the scorpion whisperer
Opinion

Stephanie, the scorpion whisperer

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]tephanie Loria would like to set the record straight: “If you get stung by a scorpion and you are a healthy adult, you won’t die.” She paused, then added, “You may wish you were dead. But they get such a bad rap.” Yes, pity the poor scorpions—so misunderstood. Fortunately, the […]

Foster parents needed and leaf collection
Opinion

Foster parents needed and leaf collection

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he wait is finally over for the patrons of the West Harrison Branch of the Harrison Public Library. It was an honor to be at the recent ribbon cutting and reopening ceremony on Monday. The newly improved facility is now open for business, and one of the first things visitors […]

Gun shop opponents in sustained resistance
Opinion

Gun shop opponents in sustained resistance

The lights on in the L&L Sports gun shop in downtown Harrison may indicate that it is open for business, but opponents concerned with its impact on the central business district and its proximity to Parsons Elementary School have commenced several initiatives that they believe, in time, will produce results. […]

‘Larchmont’: A father, a son, and a small town
Features

‘Larchmont’: A father, a son, and a small town

With a population of 6,000 in an area just over 1 square mile, the village of Larchmont may not seem so small to its residents. However, “Larchmont,” a new indie film from two village natives, highlights just how quickly news can spread, and how inescapable that can be. Twenty-four-year-olds Ben […]

Officials promote scam awareness to seniors
News

Officials promote scam awareness to seniors

State and local lawmakers gathered at the Leo Mintzer Community Center in West Harrison on Dec. 8 to conduct a presentation aimed at helping senior residents identify common computer and telephone scams. Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont, a Republican, state Assemblyman David Buchwald, a Democrat, and state Assistant Attorney General Irma […]