Month: January 2018

Fresh off of being appointed Westchester County Board of Legislators chairman, Democrat Ben Boykin has assigned legislators to a number of county committees for the 2018-2019 legislative term. File photo
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Boykin announces BOL committee chair assignments

Newly elected Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Ben Boykin has assigned committee chairmanship positions to members on board. On Jan. 17, Boykin, a White Plains Democrat, announced the leadership positions for each committee for the 2018-2019 legislative term. “In order for a legislative body to be robust and effective, […]

Two students from Mamaroneck High School are in the semi-finals for the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search.
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Latimer honors Regeneron Science semi-finalists

Recognizing their hard-work, determination and curiosity, Westchester County Executive George Latimer, a Democrat, hosted Westchester’s semi-finalists of the 2018 Regeneron Science Talent Search. The 22 students from 11 school districts were given a certificate of merit, and congratulated by Latimer for their resolve, hard-work and accomplishment. “I am inspired by these […]

On Jan. 15, Westchester Joint Water Works began constructing a water transmission main on Sunnyside Avenue extending from South Road to Bruce Avenue. The construction is located near Harrison Town Hall. File photo
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WJWW construction impacting traffic near Town Hall

In an effort to maintain infrastructure, Westchester Joint Water Works has begun constructing a water transmission main near Harrison Town Hall. According to WJWW officials, the nonprofit benefit corporation has begun its initial phase of work, which includes construction on Sunnyside Avenue extending from South Road to Bruce Avenue. Each […]

RCDS tops RTH on Jan. 15
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Wildcats edge Titans

A slow start doomed the Rye Town/Harrison hockey team on Jan. 15, as the Titans fell 2-1 in a showdown with the Rye Country Day School at the Playland Ice Casino. But although the loss highlighted some problems that have plagued the 11-3 Titans all year, head coach Rich Myers […]

After much debate last year about who will purchase the Thruway Property along Boston Post Road, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed state Assemblyman Steve Otis’ bill granting the Rye Country Day School the right to buy the land. File photo
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Cuomo authorizes Rye Country Day to purchase Thruway parcel

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill that allows the Rye Country Day School to purchase land along Boston Post Road known locally as the Thruway property. Put forth by state Assemblyman Steve Otis, a Rye Democrat, and state Sen. Michael Razenhofer, a Republican from Erie County, the bill authorizes […]