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West Point Cadet Among Elite Group Of Rhodes Scholars Headed To Oxford West Point Cadet Among Elite Group Of Rhodes Scholars Headed To Oxford
West Point Cadet Among Elite Group Of Rhodes Scholars Headed To Oxford A West Point grad from the region is one of only 32 students nationwide to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford in the fall of 2025. Orange County resident Shepherd Dzina of Tuxedo Park and three other cadets were awarded the scholarship on Saturday, Nov. 16. Dzina is an economics major currently serving as the Brigade Executive Officer at West Point, managing logistics and operations for over 4,400 cadets. He also leads the Finance Club and conducts research with the Army’s Office of Economics and Manpower Analysis. He has interned with the US International Develop…
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Westchester Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Westchester
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Westchester A rebuilt pier along the Hudson River is about to open up tourism and economic opportunities for a city in Northern Westchester, officials announced. A grand reopening ceremony celebrating the rebuilding and renovation of Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park in Peekskill will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on John Walsh Boulevard, officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.  The almost 500-foot-long pier will be able to accommodate large vessels, two floating docks for smaller boats, and an accessible kayak launch. Benches and viewing devices have also been ins…
Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Hospital In Westchester Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Hospital In Westchester
Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Hospital In Westchester State and local officials were there to celebrate the groundbreaking for a $220 million tower at a Northern Westchester hospital that will contain more than 100 patient rooms.  The groundbreaking for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla was held on Wednesday, July 24, and was attended by elected officials including New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. The $220 million project, to be located next to the hospital's main tower, will be 162,000 square feet and five stories when completed. It will house 128 "private, state-of-the-art" pa…
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Westchester 3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Westchester
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Westchester Several national retail brands will be opening new locations at the site of a former Kmart in Northern Westchester, officials announced.  All-new T.J. Maxx, Michaels, and Five Below locations will be opening in the empty big box store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr., Yorktown officials announced on Thursday, March 28.  The announcement follows an effort from the town to fill the space left behind by the defunct Kmart store. "The Town Board has made every effort to facilitate a renaissance for this vital property in the center of Yorktown Heights’ bus…
New Barnes & Noble Coming To Westchester: Here's Where New Barnes & Noble Coming To Westchester: Here's Where
New Barnes & Noble Coming To Westchester: Here's Where Iconic bookstore chain Barnes & Noble will soon open a new location in Northern Westchester. The mega-bookseller has signed a lease to open a new store in the former Walgreens space at 55 South Moger Ave. in Mount Kisco, according to Beth Vetare Civitello, Co-Executive Director of the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce.  The 13,700-square-foot store will take the space as of Friday, Aug. 2, Vetare Civitello added.  In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce said the store's arrival would help Mount Kisco become a "hub of Northern Westchester."  "Our belief…
These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding
These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding More than a quarter billion dollars in federal and state funding will go toward addressing New York’s housing crisis. Over $260 million has been awarded to 29 housing developments across the state through tax credits and subsidies meant to create or preserve over 1,800 affordable and sustainable homes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, March 18. The projects will upgrade and modernize public housing and further local economic development initiatives, according to the governor’s office. Each one includes sustainable features meant to advance the state’s climate goals. “The only way to add…
Longtime Westchester County Association Chairman Bill Plunkett Dies Longtime Westchester County Association Chairman Bill Plunkett Dies
Longtime Westchester County Association Chairman Bill Plunkett Dies Beloved lawyer Bill Plunkett, who served as chairman of the Westchester County Association and was also an integral part of several other important institutions, has died.  Plunkett, a longtime resident of Tarrytown, died on Sunday, April 16 at the age of 82, according to his obituary. Born in Buffalo in 1940, Plunkett graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in 1958 and went on to attend the College of the Holy Cross and the New York University School of Law, earning his law degree in 1965.  He then went on to start a law career and began the successful firm Plunkett …
New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M
New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M The new 2023 Westchester County budget will bring some relief to checkbooks, as it cuts the county's property tax levy by $6 million, county officials said.  The new budget, unanimously passed by the Board of Legislators and signed by County Executive George Latimer on Monday, Dec. 12, totals $2.365 billion and includes Latimer's fourth property tax cut in a row, according to county officials.  In addition to tax cuts, the budget also funds the county's Department of Corrections, Public Safety, Probation and Emergency Services at the "highest level" in the county's history, county…
'Passing The Baton': New Rochelle Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election After 16 Years In Office 'Passing The Baton': New Rochelle Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election After 16 Years In Office
'Passing The Baton': New Rochelle Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election After 16 Years In Office New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, who has served the Westchester County city for around 16 years in office, has announced that he is ready to start the next chapter of his life.  In a letter to the citizens of New Rochelle from Monday, Nov. 21 titled "Passing the Baton," 52-year-old Bramson, a Democrat, said that he has decided not to run for the office in 2023, citing completion of many of the goals he set out to achieve, and a desire to seek other challenges in his life.  "I make this announcement with a deep sense of gratitude – for the partnership of colleagues in government, f…
Nearly $2B In Bets Placed In NY In First 30 Days Of Mobile Sports Betting Nearly $2B In Bets Placed In NY In First 30 Days Of Mobile Sports Betting
Nearly $2B In Bets Placed In NY In First 30 Days Of Mobile Sports Betting In the first 30 days since mobile sports betting launched in New York, nearly $2 billion in bets have been taken in the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Monday, Feb. 14, saying $1.98 billion in wagers were taken in the state, a figure larger than any other state has reported. She said the betting is set to generate more than $70 million in tax revenue for the state over the first month. Mobile sports wagering launched in New York on Saturday, Jan. 8. "Over the past month, we've seen how mobile sports wagering can be an economic engine for New York, driving significant fun…
Westchester Municipality To Get $10M Through NY Revitalization Initiative Westchester Municipality To Get $10M Through NY Revitalization Initiative
Westchester Municipality To Get $10M Through NY Revitalization Initiative A pair of Hudson Valley communities have become the latest to be awarded millions to revitalize their downtown spaces and grow the economy. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that both Ossining in Northern Westchester and Haverstraw in Rockland County have been awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization (DRI) award. The move comes as part of the fifth round of the DRI. According to state officials, "as part of DRI Round (Five), each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions are being awarded $20 million, to make for a total state commitment of $200 million in fundin…
Frito-Lay To Build Distribution Center At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Frito-Lay To Build Distribution Center At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley
Frito-Lay To Build Distribution Center At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Frito-Lay is looking to build a 150,000-square-foot fulfillment center in the Hudson Valley, making it one of the largest additions to the area in years. The company has applied to build the expansive project in Dutchess County at the iPark mixed-use area in East Fishkill. The area has seen a huge transformation in recent years, according to East Fishkill Town Supervisor Nick D’Alessandro. The development is part of the Town Board’s economic development plans and strategic zoning changes from the past several years, which were made to secure projects of this caliber, D'Alessandro…
Amazon Fulfillment Center Gets Approval At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Amazon Fulfillment Center Gets Approval At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley
Amazon Fulfillment Center Gets Approval At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Hundreds of new jobs are heading to the Hudson Valley as Amazon received its final approval to open up a new fulfillment center at the former IBM campus in the Hudson Valley. On Tuesday, March 9, Amazon announced its plans to expand its operation in Dutchess County at the 631,000-square-foot site on Route 52 in East Fishkill, which is expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and hundreds of part-time jobs. It will be Amazon’s first operations site in Dutchess and third in New York, joining two sorting centers and 15 delivery stations. 
“We are proud to continue our growth and i…
Mayor In Westchester Won't Seek Re-Election Mayor In Westchester Won't Seek Re-Election
Mayor In Westchester Won't Seek Re-Election A popular mayor in Westchester announced that he will not be running for re-election at the conclusion of his term later this year after serving six years as an elected official in the city. Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey, who served four years at the helm of the city after two as a City Councilman, announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that he will not be running to keep his seat at the end of 2021. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to help build a 21st-century city that offers hope and opportunity to everyone who calls Peekskill home,” Rainey said. “At the end of this term, I will be proud to l…
Amazon Proposes New Hudson Valley Facility That Will Create 500 Jobs Amazon Proposes New Hudson Valley Facility That Will Create 500 Jobs
Amazon Proposes New Hudson Valley Facility That Will Create 500 Jobs It only took a few words from the Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro on Twitter to get excitement growing about Amazon possibly building another center in the Hudson Valley. "We are thrilled @amazon is ready to #ThinkDutchess," Molinaro said on Twitter on Tuesday, Nov. 17. In fact, the mammoth company is considering building another processing center in East Fishkill on the site of the old IBM campus which has been vacant for more than 15 years. If the 600,000-square-foot building comes to fruition, it could create at least 500 jobs. Bluewater Property Group, the company behind the …
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Hundreds of jobs are coming to the Hudson Valley as Amazon prepares for its latest venture in New York. This week, Amazon announced that it plans to launch a state-of-the-art operations facility in Orange County in Montgomery in time for the 2021 holiday season, generating more than 800 full-time jobs. The fulfillment center, which will span more than 1,000,000-square-feet near the intersection of Route 17K and Route 747 has been in the works for more than a year. The $75.2 million project had to be approved by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, the town’s Industr…
Amazon To Open Distribution Center In Danbury Amazon To Open Distribution Center In Danbury
Amazon To Open Distribution Center In Danbury Three years after a video pitch for Amazon to move to an area city went viral, the mega-company has announced it's taking the bait. The big news, announced Wednesday, June 10, is that Amazon will be coming to Fairfield County when the company repurposes the former Scholastic Corporation on Old Sherman Turnpike in Danbury into a distribution facility. Three years ago, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton worked hard on a video to entice the company to move to Danbury. It might have taken a while, but the effort paid off.  “We are so excited to bring Amazon here to the City of Danbury,…
'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend 'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend
'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells Nypd, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend The curfew in New York City has been extended for the rest of the week, through the weekend as looting and protests continue to break out in the wake of the police-assisted death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as Gov. Andrew Cuomo publicly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio's response.  De Blasio announced that the curfew will be in effect nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, June 7. following five nights of protests in the five boroughs and throughout the country. Earlier story - NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests “Anyone who is upset about the statu…
Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Westchester Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Westchester
Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Westchester A prominent site in Westchester is officially transitioning from a movie theater to a grocery store. The Greenburgh Town Board unanimously approved a site plan that will lead to the demolition of the Greenburgh Multiplex on Saw Mill River Road and replace it with a new ShopRite location, across from Sam’s Club. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, the grocery store will be 75,711-square-feet, including an interior restaurant space and 10,765-square-feet of attached retail space. The project has been in the works since last year. Feiner said that “this is positive news for …
COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies On Day 64 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced the formation of a joint seven-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, other medical equipment and testing. Other states involved in the initiative are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island. While the states will continue to partner with the federal government during the crisis, they will also work together to identify the entire region's needs for these products, aggregate demand among the states, reduce costs…
Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley
Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Work has started on the site that will soon become a massive Amazon warehouse in the Hudson Valley, according to reports. Crews have begun clearing nearly 190 acres of trees in Orange County near the intersection of Route 17K and Route 747 in Montgomery, the home of the warehouse, which will span more than 1,000,000 square feet. Once completed, the building will be the largest in Orange County, housing furniture, outdoor equipment and other large items. The $75.2 million project had to be approved by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, the town’s Industrial Develop…
Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Gets OK Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Gets OK
Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Gets OK Amazon is expanding its footprint in New York and has been given the go-ahead to construct a massive warehouse in the Hudson Valley, which will bring hundreds of jobs to the region. The giant online retailer had been eyeing warehouse space in Orange County, with the intent to build a warehouse in Montgomery that will sprawl over more than 1,000,000-square feet near the intersection of Route 17K and 747. Following weeks of debate throughout the town, the project was granted a PILOT agreement this week and construction is set to kick off in the next few weeks.  The project had to be app…
New Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Would Bring 800-Plus Jobs New Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Would Bring 800-Plus Jobs
New Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Would Bring 800-Plus Jobs Though plans to build a new Amazon headquarters in Long Island City fell by the wayside, the online retail giant may still be expanding its foothold in the state and into the Hudson Valley, bringing nearly 1,000 jobs with it. Amazon is eyeing warehouse space in Orange County, building a warehouse in Montgomery over more than 1,000,000-square feet near the intersection of Route 17K and 747, Town Supervisor Brian Maher confirmed this week. According to the retail giant, if approved, the Orange County distribution warehouse would house larger items such as furniture and outdoor equipment. It i…
Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County
Amazon To Open Facility In Fairfield County Amazon is set to open a new distribution center in Fairfield County early next year, potentially creating hundreds of jobs for area residents. The retail giant announced that it will set up shop in Stratford as soon as Jan. 1 next year on Long Beach Boulevard as part of a seven-year pact between the city and company. “We are pleased to be welcoming Amazon to Stratford,” Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, said. “Stratford is an ideal location for this new distribution center for Amazon. We have great transportation access as well as a terrific skilled labor force ready to take on the jobs Amazo…
Business Council Of Westchester Elects New Chairperson, Six New Board Members Business Council Of Westchester Elects New Chairperson, Six New Board Members
Business Council Of Westchester Elects New Chairperson, Six New Board Members The Business Council of Westchester has officially elected a new chairperson as well as six board members to its Board of Directors. The council elected Heidi Davidson, the Co-Founder and CEO of Galvanize Worldwide, as chairperson of the Board of Directors at the BCW’s Annual Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 10. Galvanize Worldwide is considered to be the largest distributed network of marketing and communications experts in the world. Davidson will succeed Anthony Justic, a partner with accounting firm Maier, Markey and Justic LLP, who has served as chairman for the past five years. She has serve…
Westchester County Association Starts Search For New CEO/President Westchester County Association Starts Search For New CEO/President
Westchester County Association Starts Search For New CEO/President The Westchester County Association has officially started its search to fill the role of President and Chief Executive Officer. As Westchester’s leading economic development and business advocacy organization, the WCA has developed a seven-member search committee chaired by Jeff Menkes, President and CEO of The Burke Rehabilitation Hospital and a key member of WCA’s Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The committee will spend two to three months searching for and interviewing potential candidates to replace William M. Mooney, Jr., who is retiring as of December 31. According to Men…
Breaking Ground: Here's What Islanders' New Arena Will Look Like Breaking Ground: Here's What Islanders' New Arena Will Look Like
Breaking Ground: Here's What Islanders' New Arena Will Look Like Home sweet home. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and other local leaders were on hand on Monday, Sept. 23 to break ground at Belmont Park, the $1.3 billion future home of the New York Islanders. According to officials, “announced in December 2017, the Belmont Redevelopment Project will turn 43 acres of underutilized parking lots at Belmont Park into a premier sports and hospitality destination, including a new 19,000-seat arena for the New York Islanders hockey team and other events, a 250-key hotel, a state-of-the-art retail village and office and community space.…
Peekskill Will Get $10 Million In State Funding For Downtown Revitalization Peekskill Will Get $10 Million In State Funding For Downtown Revitalization
Peekskill Will Get $10 Million In State Funding For Downtown Revitalization Downtown Peekskill is getting a makeover as part of the governor’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Peekskill will receive $10 million in funding as the Mid-Hudson winner of the fourth round of the initiative. The money is designed to “help communities boost their economies by transforming downtowns into vibrant neighborhoods.” Peekskill is inviting people to “Take a Peek… Discover Peekskill!,” with revitalization efforts targeting the Downtown Central Business District and waterfront Transit-Oriented Development District. While talk…
$95M Apartment Complex Planned For Westchester Avenue In White Plains $95M Apartment Complex Planned For Westchester Avenue In White Plains
$95M Apartment Complex Planned For Westchester Avenue In White Plains A $95 million development will replace a parking lot across from a busy office building in the heart of Westchester County's I-287 corridor. The Westchester County Industrial Development Agency (IDA) approved measures to provide financial incentives for the complex that would be constructed at 1133 Westchester Ave. in White Plains. According to the IDA, the complex would be comprised of three separate five-story buildings on a 20-acre site with a total of 303 one- two- and three-bedroom apartments. Of those units, 19 would be deemed affordable. The amenities planned at the site include a …
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC
One More Try: Cuomo Begs Amazon To Bring H2Q Back To NYC New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has met with Amazon executives, including CEO Jeff Bezos, in an effort to encourage them to reconsider pulling out of a planned second headquarters in Long Island City. The online retail giant announced on Thursday, Feb. 14 that it is backpedaling out of the planned deal to construct a headquarters in New York, despite strong support from area residents. The reversal of fortune came following a vocal outcry from some politicians due to their displeasure over tax incentives. “After much thought and deliberation, we've decided not to move forward with our plans to b…
Westchester Lawmakers Face Off With Con Ed Officials Over Natural Gas Moratorium Westchester Lawmakers Face Off With Con Ed Officials Over Natural Gas Moratorium
Westchester Lawmakers Face Off With Con Ed Officials Over Natural Gas Moratorium Con Edison officials were back in the hot seat this week, as Westchester lawmakers grilled the utility company about the gas moratorium set to take effect on March 15. Last month, Con Edison announced that the demand for new gas has surpassed its limits in southern Westchester, prompting them to stop accepting new customers beginning on March 15. The announcement led to finger-pointing and panic for many Westchester officials and developers with extensive, multi-million dollar projects in the works. There have been public meetings hosted by the Public Service Commission, and on Monday, Con …