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Robert Blake left, Galina Chernykh, Dave Donelson and Mayor Ron Belmont cut the ribbon at 10 a.m. to re-launch the West Harrison Branch library’s programming. Contributed photo
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West Harrison Branch reopens after construction

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he latest round of remodeling at the West Harrison Branch is in the books. After nearly four months of renovations, which included re-carpeting, refurnishing, repainting, and removal of asbestos, the West Harrison Branch of the Harrison Public Library has been reopened. On Monday, Dec. 12, several members of the library […]

The West Harrison Branch of the library is closed for construction, while crews update carpeting and paint walls throughout the building at 2 Madison St. Photo/Franco Fino
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Library construction underway in West Harrison

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he West Harrison Branch of the Harrison Public Library will remain closed throughout September as construction crews continue to work on a months-long renovation to make improvements to the building. “Over years of wear and tear, the West Harrison Branch came to have a dreary feel,” said Galina Chernykh, director […]

Following Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s signing of a new measure into law that targets lobbyists and independent expenditure groups regarding campaign money, nonprofit organizations and state and local politicians responded. File photo.
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New measures on campaign donors draw criticism

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]emocratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a measure late last month that aims to toughen election, lobbying and ethics enforcement laws, in an effort to limit the power of independent expenditure campaigns. State Sen. George Latimer, a Rye Democrat who is running for re-election, said, “It doesn’t solve the problem.” The […]

Harrison High School was ranked 135th among the top 500 schools in the country, according to a Newsweek study. The school’s graduation rate was in the 99th percentile; its college-bound student rate was in the 96th percentile. File photo
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Harrison among top US high schools

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]ix Westchester County public schools are among the top 500 in the country, according to a study commissioned by Newsweek in August. Each year, Newsweek compiles a list of the nation’s top high schools, rating most highly the institutions which best prepare their students for college. Harrison High School was […]

Developers will be able to begin construction on Harrison’s first multi-family development in the town’s special business district known as the “Platinum Mile,” following issuance of a special exemption use permit by the town board. The public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 1, after press time. Photo/Franco Fino
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Platinum Mile offices set for possible transformation

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he first mixed-use development proposed for the town/village of Harrison’s “Platinum Mile” to replace an old office complex at 103-105 Corporate Park Drive will reverse a downward trend in generated revenue and spark more business expansion, town officials say. Normandy Real Estate Partners and Toll Brothers, a publicly owned home […]