Month: July 2016

Trump accepts GOP nomination in Cleveland
Lead Stories News

Trump accepts GOP nomination in Cleveland

[wzslider] [dropcap]R[/dropcap]epublicans from across the nation descended on the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, from July 18 to July 21, to take part in the official nomination of Donald Trump’s candidacy for president. In just 13 months, Trump went from announcing his candidacy, which came as a surprise to most […]

Amazons, Prime
Opinion

Amazons, Prime

Years ago, when Marcia Zug read a GQ magazine article about mail-order brides, she was revolted. A high-flying New York City photographer, fed up with all the demanding models he was dating, wanted to find a subservient woman to make him happy. So he ordered a pretty bride from a […]

An amended agreement between the county and Standard Amusements is expected to exceed a proposed March 31 signing date after extensive criticism by the county Board of Legislators. File photo
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Rye threatens lawsuit over Playland control

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] legal battle between Westchester County and Rye could be imminent after city officials threatened to sue for a say in the future of Playland. In a letter to County Attorney Robert Meehan dated July 18, Michael Gerrard, who was retained by the city of Rye, asserted that Rye, not […]

Julia Hricay prepares to enter the water on July 25. Photos/Mike Smith
Sports

Ott breaks county mark

[dropcap]O[/dropcap]n July 25, the Westchester County Swimming Association kicked off its 91st annual County Championships at Lake Isle Country Club in Eastchester. Over the next two weeks, swim and dive teams from all across the area will vie for a county championship, but on the event’s opening day, it was […]

Seniors’ farmers market coupons available
Community

Seniors’ farmers market coupons available

Seniors looking to stretch their food budgets this summer and fall may be entitled to discount farmers market coupons. To be eligible, individuals must be 60 years of age or older and have a monthly income at or below $1,832/single, $2,470/couple, $3,108/three-person household, or be 60 and older and currently […]