As part of a state initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the governor has announced a plan championing the use of electric vehicles. The plan, which will work hand-in-hand with several other projects already in progress, calls for a total commitment of $4.8 million that includes the installation of electric […]
Month: March 2017
Town approves $161K overhaul of Ma Riis playground
The Harrison Town Council has approved a total renovation of the playground in Ma Riis Park, which is also slighted for several other improvements after the summer, according to the mayor. On March 2, the town approved the purchase and installation of playground equipment totaling $161,640 from Game Time, a […]
It’s a mouthwatering March in Westchester
There are plenty of tasty opportunities for visitors in Westchester County this March. “With more than 100 Westchester restaurants participating, Hudson Valley Restaurant Week offers diners every cuisine imaginable,” said County Executive Rob Astorino. “The county is also thrilled to be participating in New York’s Maple Festival this spring. Bring […]
County adds provisions to proposed immigration law
The Westchester County Legislature’s Democratic Caucus has added new provisions to its recently proposed Immigration Protection Act, which sets forth a policy on immigration enforcement, in an effort to strengthen the language in the bill. On Feb. 8, Democrats first introduced the proposed legislation, which aims to prevent Westchester County […]
Fox DWI, manslaughter case adjourned again
Emma Fox, who has been charged for the death of one of Manhattanville College’s students, is due to reappear in White Plains City Court on March 16 after her Feb. 23 court date was adjourned. Fox has been charged with an aggravated DWI and first-degree manslaughter for striking and killing […]