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 […]
Month: August 2016
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, […]
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 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
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 […]