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Bee-Line Spring Service Changes Announced Bee-Line Spring Service Changes Announced
Bee-Line Spring Service Changes Announced Westchester County will be adding and adjusting service to meet ridership demand and improve system performance, as part of our ongoing efforts to provide reliable service that meets the needs of our customers.  Beginning Monday, March 5, the following service changes will go into effect on the following Bee-Line bus routes:  Route 4 – To reduce overcrowding and improve on-time performance, a weekday southbound trip from Yonkers will be added at 6:22 a.m. The weekday southbound trips at 6:15 a.m. and 6:28 a.m. will be adjusted to start at 6:13 a.m. and 6:31 a.m. The weekday 5:43 a.m. nort…

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by Jon Craig
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David Swope, Westchester Business Owner, Philanthropist, Dies At 76 David Swope, Westchester Business Owner, Philanthropist, Dies At 76
David Swope, Westchester Business Owner, Philanthropist, Dies At 76 David Swope of Ossining, a prominent Westchester environmentalist, philanthropist, community leader and business owner, died Wednesday. He was 76. Among his many roles he served as Chair of the Board of Trustees of Westchester Community College in Valhalla, the Teatown Lake Reservation Environmental Education Center in Ossining, and the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. As a co-founder of Club Fit health and fitness centers in Briarcliff Manor and Jefferson Valley, he was a pioneer in the development of full service health and fitness membership clubs. He was also the owner of Tappan…

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by Daily Voice
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Courtney O’Connell, Former HS Cheerleader In Westchester, Dies At 20 Courtney O’Connell, Former HS Cheerleader In Westchester, Dies At 20
Courtney O’Connell, Former HS Cheerleader In Westchester, Dies At 20 Courtney Elizabeth O’Connell, a lifelong resident of New Rochelle, died on Sunday, Jan. 28. She was 20 years old. She was a student at New Rochelle High School where she was an exceptional member of the cheerleading team. She also loved basketball and could often be seen wearing her “12″ jersey with a ball in her hand. Later, she attended Westchester Community College and was seeking a career in nursing. Courtney was born on April 11, 1997 in New Rochelle to Jeremiah Brennan and Kim O’Connell.  She is survived by her mother Kim, her sister Ashley Brennan, her grandmother Elizabeth O’Conn…

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Latimer Sends WCC Employee Contracts To Legislature Latimer Sends WCC Employee Contracts To Legislature
Latimer Sends WCC Employee Contracts To Legislature After eight years, an agreement has been reached between the county and employees of Westchester Community College. County Executive George Latimer announced he is sending the renewed contracts Contracts for the Westchester Community College Federation of Teachers and the Civil Service Employees Association to the Board of Legislators for review. "Their work is commendable, and so it is only fair that they get the respect they deserve with renewed contracts," Latimer said. The contracts cover nearly 600 employees at Westchester County College. An agreement was reached between the…

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by Sam Barron
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Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native
Bernice Feldman, 94, Briarcliff Native Bernice K. Feldman, a resident of Briarcliff Manor for more than 50 years, died on Jan. 6 in Texas. She was 94. A graduate of Hunter College, Columbia University and New York University, Dr. Feldman specialized in speech pathology and rehabilitation, serving as a speech therapist, pathologist and teacher at numerous health and educational institutions, including the Dobbs Ferry School System, Lehman College, the College of New Rochelle, Mercy College, Westchester Community College, Phelps Memorial Hospital and the Mount St. Ursula Speech Center.  She was a past president of the Westchester …

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by Sam Barron
Politics
Latimer Sworn In As County Executive By Gov. Cuomo Latimer Sworn In As County Executive By Gov. Cuomo
Latimer Sworn In As County Executive By Gov. Cuomo VALHALLA, N.Y. -- At his swearing-in ceremony, County Executive George Latimer received a little help from an old Albany colleague.Latimer (D-Rye), a former state senator had Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D-New Castle) administer his oath of office at an inauguration ceremony at Westchester Community College in Valhalla. Latimer officially took office on Jan. 1 after defeating former County Executive Rob Astorino. "Civility is not a dirty word," Latimer said. "When we raise rudeness to a right, we work to destroy this fragile democracy" At the ceremony, Cuomo continued his criticis…

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by Sam Barron
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New Era: Latimer Sworn In As Westchester County Executive New Era: Latimer Sworn In As Westchester County Executive
New Era: Latimer Sworn In As Westchester County Executive WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The George Latimer Administration has begun. Latimer (D-Rye) was sworn in as Westchester County Executive on Monday and began his tenure with a flurry of activity. The county executive, who defeated Republican incumbent Rob Astorino in November, issued an executive order removing the names and likeness of the County Executives from all County signage.  “These parks were here long before I came into office and will be enjoyed by residents long after I leave,” said Latimer, “Westchester’s natural beauty does not belong to one person. Westchester residents don’t care who…

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by Sam Barron
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Latimer Holding Inauguration Ceremony At Westchester Community College Latimer Holding Inauguration Ceremony At Westchester Community College
Latimer Holding Inauguration Ceremony At Westchester Community College VALHALLA, N.Y. -- County Executive-elect George Latimer (D-Rye) announced he is holding inauguration ceremonies at Westchester Community College on Sunday, Jan. 7 at noon at the Hankin Academic Arts Building Theater.Latimer, who defeated County Executive Rob Astorino (R-Mount Pleasant) in November, officially takes office on Jan. 1.  Last week, Latimer appointed Legislator Ken Jenkins as Deputy County Executive. 

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by Sam Barron