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, […]
Month: January 2018
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]