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Migrant Children To Be Housed At Westchester Treatment Center, Officials Say Migrant Children To Be Housed At Westchester Treatment Center, Officials Say
Migrant Children To Be Housed At Westchester Treatment Center, Officials Say A Northern Westchester residential treatment center is sparking more controversy after allegedly disclosing to town officials that it plans to accept migrant children suffering from emotional or behavioral issues. The JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled young people, has allegedly told Mount Pleasant officials that it plans to accept up to 25 migrant children, Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Saturday, Oct. 28.  According to Fulgenzi, the children are being dire…

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by Ben Crnic
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Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response
Rise In Car Break-Ins: Town In Westchester To Increase Police Patrols In Response A town in Northern Westchester will be stepping up police patrols in an effort to curb an increase in vehicle theft incidents, officials announced. The town of Mount Pleasant will soon have an increased police presence in residential neighborhoods and commercial areas, Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Friday, Oct. 13.  The patrols will cover areas across the town's approximately 30 square miles, including Hawthorne, Thornwood, Valhalla, Pocantico Hills, and surrounding areas.  "We are being proactive in terms of assuring our police patrols are visible and actively …

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15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Westchester Treatment Center 15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Westchester Treatment Center
15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Westchester Treatment Center Fifteen children with severe psychological and behavioral issues have been removed from a Northern Westchester residential treatment center which has sparked controversy among town leaders for unsafe conditions.  The children were removed from the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled young people, Mount Pleasant officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  According to officials, the children will instead be reassigned to facilities better equipped to handle them. …

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by Ben Crnic
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Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Westchester Facility Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Westchester Facility
Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Westchester Facility As part of their effort to call for the closure of a Northern Westchester residential treatment center for emotionally troubled children because of unsafe conditions, town leaders met with New York state officials to plead their case.  Both Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi and Police Chief Paul Oliva met with state officials during a meeting on Thursday, July 27 to demand the closure of the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled children.  Earlier Report - Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Chil…

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by Ben Crnic
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Severe Flooding: Town Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester Severe Flooding: Town Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester
Severe Flooding: Town Declares State Of Emergency In Westchester In the aftermath of a spate of severe weather that left many roads and public areas flooded in the Hudson Valley, a Northern Westchester town has declared a state of emergency.  Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi declared the state of emergency on Tuesday, July 18 at 3 p.m. in response to severe flooding that left many streets, parks, and other recreation areas flooded or damaged. The declaration was made after the damage from the "unprecedented" rainfall from a storm system that arrived on Tuesday was assessed by town officials.  The severe flooding will now require th…

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by Ben Crnic
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Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Child Treatment Center In Westchester Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Child Treatment Center In Westchester
Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Child Treatment Center In Westchester Authorities and elected officials are calling for the closure of a Northern Westchester residential treatment center for emotionally troubled children because of unsafe conditions, including nearly 250 missing person incidents in six months.  In a press conference held at Town Hall on Wednesday, July 12, Mount Pleasant Police and town officials called for the closure of the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled children.  Founded in 1912 as the Pleasantville Cottage School, the center is …

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by Ben Crnic
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Bear Spotted Near University Campus In Westchester Bear Spotted Near University Campus In Westchester
Bear Spotted Near University Campus In Westchester Officials are warning residents to take precautions after a black bear was sighted multiple times near a university campus in Northern Westchester.  The sightings occurred in the village of Pleasantville on Choate Lane near the campus of Pace University, Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Wednesday, June 7.  In response to the sightings, Fulgenzi warned residents to take the following precautions to avoid attracting the bear again:  Removing bird feeders; Keeping pet food inside; Keeping garbage containers inside. According to the New York S…

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by Ben Crnic
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State Of Emergency: Mount Pleasant Works To Keep Migrants From Arriving State Of Emergency: Mount Pleasant Works To Keep Migrants From Arriving
State Of Emergency: Mount Pleasant Works To Keep Migrants From Arriving A town in Northern Westchester has declared a State of Emergency in an effort to prevent New York City from sending migrants and asylum seekers to a school within the municipality's borders.  Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi issued the State of Emergency declaration on Friday, May 26 in response to New York City's alleged plan to send migrants to the Pleasantville Cottage School at 1075 Broadway (Route 141),  According to Fulgenzi, the plan, which he said would be coming from New York City and state officials, would be illegal as it would violate the town's zoning…

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by Ben Crnic
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Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Westchester Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Westchester
Work Resumes At Amazon Construction Site Where Crane Collapsed In Westchester Work has once again resumed at an Amazon construction site in Northern Westchester after a crane collapse that sent two people to the hospital.  Earlier Report - Crane Accident Injures 2 At Amazon Construction Site, Closes Route 9A In Hawthorne The collapse happened on Friday afternoon, March 17 in Hawthorne at an Amazon construction site located at 211 Saw Mill River Rd. (Route 9A), according to Mount Pleasant Police Chief Paul Oliva.  As a result of the incident, two people were injured and taken to Westchester Medical Center. Details regarding their current condition…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Westchester County 'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Westchester County
'Imminent Danger': Town Demolishes Unsafe House, Charges Owner In Westchester County A derelict house in Northern Westchester was demolished after town officials repeatedly tried and failed to get the owners to repair it. The residence, located in Mount Pleasant at 354 Manhattan Ave., was taken down on Tuesday, Jan. 17 by town employees.  The decision to demolish the house was made because of the threat it posed to public safety. Because it had a hole in its severely damaged roof, water and rodents were able to enter the home. Additionally, the roof was structurally unsound and was failing, according to the town.  The Town Board made the final decision to de…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester
New Amazon Facility Under Construction In Westchester With e-commerce continuing to grow across the country due to the pandemic, it's no surprise that Amazon is building a new warehouse in Westchester County. Located in Mount Pleasant on Route 9A, the new 150,000-square-foot distribution center will include 136,000 feet of warehouse space and 14,000 square feet of office space, according to Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi.  Most importantly, the project will bring about 100 local jobs -- with pay starting around $18 an hour -- and about 1,000 area construction jobs, the supervisor said. In addition, the new center, will…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Westchester Town Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Westchester Town
Court Dismisses Legion Of Christ Lawsuit Against Westchester Town A civil discrimination lawsuit filed by the Legion of Christ against a Northern Westchester town has been tossed out after a judge found no credible evidence to back their claims. The New York State Supreme Court dismissed a civil rights lawsuit filed by the religious group against the Town of Mount Pleasant over a dispute about the Legion’s former land in Thornwood. Officials said that the Legion of Christ sued Mount Pleasant for religious discrimination after the Town determined that the Legion’s undeveloped, 161-acre property in Thornwood was taxable. Related story - Thornwood Legion S…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community COVID-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community
Covid-19: Positive Case Exposure To Students Confirmed In Westchester Community An alert has been issued for COVID-19 exposure for students who attended a ceremony at a church in Westchester. On Friday, Aug. 28 a priest from Holy Innocents Church in Pleasantville tested COVID positive. "Unfortunately, that priest distributed communion to several of our students who were present for a First Holy Communion Ceremony," Mount Pleasant Superintendent of Schools Kurtis M. Kotes said in an email to the community. "I have been in contact with the Westchester County Department of Health, Carl Fulgenzi, Supervisor for the Town of Mount Pleasant, and the superintendent of sc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
NY Times Calls Thornwood An 'Unpretentious Place' Where Neighbors Know One Another NY Times Calls Thornwood An 'Unpretentious Place' Where Neighbors Know One Another
NY Times Calls Thornwood An 'Unpretentious Place' Where Neighbors Know One Another A Westchester hamlet has been recognized as an “unpretentious place” with middle-class roots in a real estate piece by the New York Times. The story also highlights the notion that the 1.1-mile municipality of Thornwood in the Town of Mount Pleasant offers more affordable living options than its pricier Westchester County counterparts. With 4,000 residents, Thornwood  is expected to undergo numerous improvements later this spring and over the next few years in an effort to “revitalize” several Mount Pleasant hamlets, according to Mount Pleasant supervisor Carl Fulgenzi. Goals include m…

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by Valerie Musson
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New Substance Abuse Treatment Center Could Be Coming To Valhalla New Substance Abuse Treatment Center Could Be Coming To Valhalla
New Substance Abuse Treatment Center Could Be Coming To Valhalla Francisco Lugovina, CEO of Ekawa, LLC discussed a proposed substance abuse center that would be located on Legion Drive in Valhalla during a meeting of the Mount Pleasant Town Board earlier this month. The outpatient center would treat substance abusers, including people addicted to opioids. "We know there's a need for this,'' Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi told Daily Voice. "We understand their heart is in the right place, but do they have experience?" Fulgenzi said the town board would have to reach a comfort level about the center's operator and its impact on the…

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by Jon Craig
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Hearing Scheduled To Take Complaints On Delayed Power Outage Response Hearing Scheduled To Take Complaints On Delayed Power Outage Response
Hearing Scheduled To Take Complaints On Delayed Power Outage Response Click here for a related story: Nor'easter No. 4? Latest Storm Brewing Could Arrive As Spring Starts A State Senate hearing has been set for Thursday, March 22 to take citizen complaints and investigate the delayed utility company response to this month's trio of  winter Nor'easters. The hearing, co-sponsored by state senatorsTerrence Murphy and Sue Serino, will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of John F. Kennedy High School, 54 Route 138 in Somers. On March 2, the first Nor'easter walloped parts of the Hudson Valley with over a foot of snow. The storm also caused extensive flooding an…

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by Jon Craig