Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Harrison resident Mark Jaffe are the latest candidates to announce their bid for the senate seat that will be vacated when George Latimer becomes Westchester County executive. The Yonkers mayor, a Democrat, stated his interest in the position officially in a video announcement on Dec. […]
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New zoning ordinance paves way for AvalonBay project
The establishment of a new zoning district is paving the way for the town’s proposed transit-oriented development, known as AvalonBay Harrison, which would be built along the Metro-North train station on Halstead Avenue. On Dec. 21, the Harrison Town Council approved the establishment of a transit-oriented development, TOD, district and […]
Astorino vetoes budget; legislators ready for override
After the inclusion of a tax rate increase and restoration of several cuts by county lawmakers, County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, officially vetoed a revised budget. “Such an action by the legislature was unnecessary and unacceptable to county taxpayers, already burdened with the highest combined property taxes in the […]
Race heats up, Giordano officially in GOP primary
An appellate court ruling to put Michael Giordano back in the running for the Harrison receiver of taxes election will stand, as the New York Court of Appeals dismissed the case on Aug. 30. With the 2nd Department of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division’s decision serving as the […]
Longtime Walter’s owner dies at 95
Eugene “Uncle Gene” Warrington, owner of Walter’s Hot Dogs in Mamaroneck, died on Saturday, Aug. 26. He was 95. Warrington worked as the owner of Walter’s for more than 65 years, after taking over the business from his father and founder of Walter’s, Walter Warrington. “[Eugene Warrington] made the business […]