The Harrison town board is considering a law which would restrict how a pet dealer may acquire dogs and cats. The legislation was proposed by Councilwoman Marlene Amelio, a Republican. “It’s something I’ve been working very diligently on,” she said. “And I’ve been working hard on getting the mayor on […]
Month: May 2016
Overtime goal buries Huskies
Harrison’s lacrosse season came to an abrupt end on Monday, May 16, when Brewster’s Kevin Plank streaked down the right side and beat Huskies’ goalie Henry Alvarado for an overtime game-winner that sent the Bears to the second round of the Class B sectional playoffs with a 13-12 win. For […]
$110M school budget passes districtwide vote
The Harrison Central School District’s proposed 2016–2017 budget totaling $110 million passed the test on Tuesday, May 17. According to unofficial results, 1,264 votes—77 percent—supported the budget, with 372 votes opposing it. The results were expected to be certified on Wednesday, May 18 at the Board of Education meeting, after […]
Buchwald announces run for re-election
Greeted warmly by an intimate gathering of friends, family, staff and other local elected officials, David Buchwald announced his candidacy for re-election to the state Assembly on the morning of May 9 in Turnure Park in White Plains. Buchwald, a White Plains Democrat, represents the 93rd District, which serves Harrison, […]
Upcoming Harrison events and sanitation changes
[dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast weekend, I had the pleasure of sampling our local chefs’ specialties at the Harrison Public Library fundraiser, A Taste of Harrison. It was very successful and more than 100 people came out to support this very worthwhile event. All proceeds will be used by the Friends of the Public […]