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Larry McGowan retired from Playland last year but his love for the
amusement park and his passion for music have made for a most
interesting life. Photo courtesy Rat Race Choir
News

A Playland worker’s wild ride

While sitting on the Playland carousel, a 5-year-old boy watched his alcoholic father stagger off into the parking lot, get into his car and drive away. That was a typical day at the amusement park during Larry McGowan’s childhood. Until he was 13, he went to Playland with his father […]

Get fresh cabbage and more at the indoor Mamaroneck market starting Jan. 2. Contributed photo
Features

Biggest Mamaroneck winter farmers market yet opens

On the heels of a bustling summer season at the Larchmont Farmers Market, many beloved Larchmont vendors are excited to pack up and move their goods to the Mamaroneck Winter Farmers Market. The indoor Mamaroneck market opens on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2016 at St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 168 W. Boston […]

Gia Mancini drives to the basket against Irvington on Dec. 26. Mancini finished with 23 points and six rebounds in a 57-55 loss.  Photo/Bobby Begun
Sports

Huskies fall to Bulldogs

On Saturday, Dec. 26, a Harrison program on the rise got a chance to test its mettle at the annual Slam Dunk Challenge at the Westchester County Center against a good Irvington team. Even though the Huskies were unable to come away with the win, falling 57-55 to the reigning […]

Susan Watson
Politics

Consultant surfaces as potential Parker opponent

With Republicans targeting the seat of Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker, a Rye Democrat, as part of the party’s efforts to claim majority control of the 17-member Board of Legislators this election season, another potential opponent has been making the rounds. According to multiple sources within the Mamaroneck and Rye […]

Scott Yandrasevich
News

Yandrasevich pleads guilty

[dropcap]S[/dropcap]cott Yandrasevich, the former general manager of the Rye Golf Club, pleaded guilty in White Plains court on Nov. 6 to grand larceny and falsifying records; he will now serve one year in Westchester County jail. Yandrasevich, 50, accepted the plea deal just days before he was set to stand trial […]