Friday, May 3, 2024
[dropcap]R[/dropcap]ecently in a St. Francis College classroom in downtown Brooklyn, a law professor dad introduced his son, now 30-something, and said, “I’m very proud of him.” The dad, Larry Dubin, told the small audience about his son Nick growing up, playing tennis, graduating college and eventually writing three books. What […]
After nearly a decade of inoperability, Kensico Dam’s vacant reflecting pool could get a multi-million dollar facelift, which would include an addition which county officials describe as a “one-of-a-kind” ice rink and skating circuit. According to mockups released last Tuesday, a currently baron 92,000-square-foot reflecting pool will be replaced with […]
In an Oct. 18 referendum, residents of the Harrison Central School District overwhelmingly supported a $46.5 million bond aimed at addressing infrastructural and overcrowding concerns in each of the district’s six schools. Eighty percent, or 1,693 residents, voted in favor of the bond, which grants the district $46.5 million to […]
The Harrison Planning Board plays a critical role in the appropriate planning and development of our community. Its decisions can greatly impact the appearance of our municipality and can affect the quality of life of our residents. Typically, the Planning Board is responsible for executing subdivision review and site plan […]
At the end of June, I was preparing to take a brief hiatus from writing this column on local history. My intention was to do more research for future columns that would resume in September. I had previously written four extensive articles with a colleague on Anne Hutchinson that can […]
