Month: April 2017

Ma Riis Park is the newest location planned for a farmers market run by Down to Earth Markets, a Westchester-based company. 
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Lead Stories News

Chamber to bring farmers market to Ma Riis Park

This summer, Ma Riis Park will be a source of fresh and local produce for Harrison. On May 20, the park will host its first-ever farmers market, put together by the town Chamber of Commerce and run by Down to Earth Markets, an Ossining-based company that puts on various markets […]

The Harrison Town Council spent nearly $90,000 on two new vehicles for its Police Department, including an unmarked 2017 Dodge Charger, pictured. Photo/Franco Fino
Lead Stories News

Town adds 2 new police vehicles, 1 fire truck

The Harrison Town Council approved the purchase of two brand new vehicles for its Police Department. On Feb. 20, the council authorized the purchase of a 2017 Ford Interceptor Utility vehicle for $50,382 and for an unmarked 2017 Dodge Charger for $38,246 from John Vance Auto Group. The purchases were […]

Wegmans Food Market is anticipating creating hundreds of positions with the company and 200 construction jobs with the future approval of its development planned for a location on Corporate Park Drive. Photo courtesy Wegmans.com
Lead Stories News

Wegmans proposal speeds past environmental review

This story was updated on May 5, 10:18 a.m. Harrison has moved another step closer to approving the construction of a Wegmans Food Market along the Platinum Mile after the town Planning Board voted to approve the proposal’s environmental review. After determining the project would pose no environmental risks, the Planning […]

Forks, Corks & Cocktails is back
Community

Forks, Corks & Cocktails is back

Björn & Company will kick off the summer season with the fourth annual Forks, Corks & Cocktails—a food, wine and cocktails event serving the LGBTQ community of Westchester and Lower Hudson Valley—taking place on Friday, May 5 from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Ritz-Carlton Westchester, located at 3 […]

Young art, DeCicco’s and road work
Opinion

Young art, DeCicco’s and road work

The Harrison Children’s Center will celebrate the “Art of the Young Child” by hosting a reception on Sunday, April 30 in Town Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., showcasing artistic creativity. I have always enjoyed attending this event and have been impressed with the display of talent our youngest […]