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Increase In Bear Sightings Reported In Northern Westchester Village: 'Do Not Approach'
Officials in a Northern Westchester village are advising residents to be wary of bears following an increase in sightings. In an announcement on Wednesday, June 12, Croton-on-Hudson village officials said they have received "an increasing number" of black bear sighting reports in the last few …
These suburbs have the best public schools in the NYC area
NEW YORK CITY - Ranking and review site Niche.com has come out with their list of the "2024 Suburbs with the Best Public Schools in the New York City Area." Scardale in Westchester County finished first, followed by Woodbury and Syosset. JUMP TO: TOP 10 LIST. "Living in Scarsdale offers...
Westchester DA primary race down to 2 as Adeel Mirza withdraws; Rocah makes an endorsement
A former prosecutor in the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has dropped out of the race to succeed DA Mimi Rocah, one day before the start of early voting. In an announcement Friday, Adeel Mirza said he was "deeply grateful for the support and encouragement from every corner of this county."
Siegel Accuses Town Board of Violating Open Meetings Law
Yorktown Town Board candidate Susan Siegel is accusing current board members of violating the New York State Open Meetings Law by discussing spending taxpayer money behind closed doors. Siegel, a former town supervisor and councilwoman, maintained on June 4 the board voted to spend just over $1 million in two...
Susan Cacace must be be the next Westchester County DA. Democrats should support her
Over the last few years our nation has seen a dramatic spike in crime, particularly in many of our larger cities. Impressively, Westchester County has been an exception to this crime wave. For those of us who call Westchester home, we should be thankful. While crime has surged across the country, including in neighboring New York City, we have held it at bay. This accomplishment did not happen by accident. Our law enforcement professionals have worked tirelessly, partnering together to keep Westchester one of the safest counties in the country.
Pressed by Families, Fairfield County Catholic Cemeteries Refuses to Account for Spending, Upkeep Fund
STAMFORD – Every day after work Vicki Sicilian visits her son’s grave in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Trumbull. She’s done it since Nicholas was killed in a car accident in 2016, when he was 27. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is...
Tenant Protection Act to be addressed at hearing in Mount Vernon: Week in Real Estate
It's Friday, and you know what that means — it's time for your Week in Real Estate. This week, we're taking a look at housing insecurity and homelessness in the Lower Hudson Valley, as well as options for renters. On Wednesday, Director of Operations and Finance for Mount Vernon...
North Salem Officials Mull Sewer District Options
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - Which came first, the chicken or the egg? North Salem officials found themselves struggling to answer that age-old question while contemplating the formation of a sewer district in the Croton Falls General Business (GB) district.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Should they go ahead and apply for grants before completing certain steps in the bureaucratic process or should they hold off until more of the groundwork is laid? One thing’s for certain, Supervisor Warren Lucas said Tuesday, June 11, nothing’s going to happen unless the town gets substantial financial assistance. Citing a looming...
Anti-DEI parents sue Croton-Harmon schools over limiting kids' free speech
A group of parents who don't want their kids to be forced to use other students' preferred pronouns, among other grievances, has sued the Croton-Harmon school district, alleging violations of their children's free speech rights. The three parents, who are not identified by name in the lawsuit, are represented by the conservative advocacy group Parents Defending Education. The parents hold a litany of conservative views on social issues and say that the school district's policies prohibiting hateful...
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