Month: December 2017

Astorino vetoes budget; legislators ready for override
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Astorino vetoes budget; legislators ready for override

After the inclusion of a tax rate increase and restoration of several cuts by county lawmakers, County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, officially vetoed a revised budget. “Such an action by the legislature was unnecessary and unacceptable to county taxpayers, already burdened with the highest combined property taxes in the […]

Nico Barry makes a pad save on a shot by New Rochelle’s David Benko. Barry had 20 saves.
Sports

Titans topple New Ro

On Dec. 20, the Rye Town/Harrison Titans fought through a slow start and a rash of penalties to top New Rochelle 5-2 and keep their perfect season intact. But even at 6-0 on the year, the surging Titans know they will have to continue to improve as they hope to […]

Luke McCarthy looks for open space against Eastchester on Dec. 14. McCarthy scored 17 points to lead the Huskies to victory.
Sports

Huskies author win streak

After a somewhat trying start to the basketball season, it appears as though the Huskies are back on track. With a tremendous performance at the Harrison Holiday Basketball tournament last weekend, the boys’ basketball team has kicked off a three-game win streak, building confidence as the second half of the […]

Tyler Joseph locks up a Beacon opponent on Dec. 2 at Rye High School. Joseph won the 120-pound individual crown at the Bernie Miller Dual Meet and posted a 5-0 record.
Sports

Huskies compete at Rye dual meet

Area wrestling teams officially kicked off the 2017-2018 season on Dec. 2, as they hit the mat at Rye High School for the annual Bernie Miller Invitational Dual Meet. Although first-year entrant Fordham Prep took home top honors, going 5-0 on the day and topping Port Chester in the finals, […]

Larchmont businesswoman introduces clothing line using NASA technology
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Larchmont businesswoman introduces clothing line using NASA technology

Feeling inspired after an extensive recovery from surgery, and completing her first half marathon, Hema Nambiar went on to create her own clothing line. Nambiar, a resident of Larchmont and founder of 13-one, uses Heatsheets, a material used in the one-time use insulated blankets runners put on after a marathon […]