Month: August 2016

The Westchester County Department of Public Works began construction on Halstead Avenue, pictured, on Aug. 8, and also roadwork on Union Avenue near Harrison High School on Aug. 3. 
Photo/Franco Fino
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Town faces roadwork, bridge repairs

The New York State Department of Transportation and the Westchester County Department of Public Works have started separate roadwork and construction projects throughout the town/village of Harrison in an effort to better accommodate drivers, town officials say. The Kenilworth Bridge, located off of the Hutchinson River Parkway and an overpass […]

Our competitive firefighters and helping seniors
Opinion

Our competitive firefighters and helping seniors

[dropcap]I[/dropcap] would like to take this time to recognize Harrison resident and firefighter, A.J. Fusco, for his successful participation on Guy Fieri’s Food Network show, “Guy’s Grocery Games.” Recently, several regional firefighters competed for a cash prize by submitting their own culinary creations. The entries, focusing on a small catch, […]

The Beechwood House at 3031 Purchase St., a 9,300-square-foot mansion adjacent to the SUNY Purchase College campus, is set to be auctioned on Oct. 5. Photo courtesy Nystore.com
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Historic Purchase mansion set for auction

With some aggressive bidding—and at least $1 million—a Westchester resident could become Harrison’s newest mansion dweller. The historic Beechwood House on 3031 Purchase St. in Purchase is once again set to be auctioned by the New York state Office of General Services. The Colonial Revival brick mansion built in the […]

Harrison police announced the indictment of Pennsylvania resident Michael Trumbore on Aug. 11 for robbing a bank on Halstead Avenue, following a five year investigation. Photo courtesy Harrison Police Department
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Harrison PD announces indictment of Chase bank robber

Harrison police recently announced the indictment of a man for his role in the robbery of a bank on Halstead Avenue five years ago. Michael Trumbore, a Pennsylvania resident, was indicted on Thursday, Aug. 11, for robbery, grand larceny, and criminal possession of stolen property, all third-degree felonies. On June […]

Cuomo votes for Poké-hysteria
Opinion

Cuomo votes for Poké-hysteria

Our governor wants us to panic about a problem that does not exist: Sex offenders preying on kids playing Pokémon Go. About a week ago, state Democratic Sens. Jeff Klein, of the Bronx and Westchester counties, and Diane Savino, of Staten Island, proposed legislation banning Level 2 and 3 sex […]