MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. – Forget going to the Oscars; Gia’s Glam Gala was the glitziest and most prestigious event to be this past weekend … at least in Mount Pleasant.Princesses, politicians and pachyderms were all in attendance at the party, a fundraiser for “Band of Parents.” The nonprofit group helps raise awareness of -- and funds for research on -- Neuroblastoma.The star of the hour ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. – Mount Pleasant mom Dana Gentile, like any parent struggling with the devastating news that their child is seriously ill, knows that modern medicine can only do so much.It's the love and support that makes the difference on the rough, and often lonely, road to remission and recovery, she says.Gentile, a teacher, and her husband, Carmine, a Harrison police officer, ...

HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Berlin Imports, a popular distributor of beer, soda and miscellaneous party treats at 648 Commerce St., closed in October with little fanfare.Tire tracks in this week's snow signaled how many disappointed customers have been turned away by locked doors during the high-volume holiday season.The store owner posted updates on closing out sales during the fall at this web ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Residents of the Mount Pleasant School District easily passed a $39.6 million construction bond issue on Tuesday, by a vote of 1,735 to 967.Tuesday's vote took place in the Westlake High School gymnasium. Superintendent of Schools  Susan Guiney thanked voters in a letter to the school district and community, writing: "We appreciate your ongoing support of ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla High School/Middle School campus was the latest in a series of "creepy clown" threats affecting districts throughout the Hudson Valley this week.Mount Pleasant police are investigating an Instagram threat posted against the Valhalla schools about 10:30 p.m. on Thursday night, coincidentally after district residents approved a $10 million capital ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla Post Office will be closed for the next five weeks for renovations and all functions have been transferred to the North White Plains Post Office.Town officials said that closure will not affect resident's regular mail service. However, those that need to pick up a package or registered letter, empty out their post office box or receive a last minute ...

This story has been updated.PURCHASE, N.Y. -- A four-alarm fire Sunday night broke out inside an apartment-style dorm at Purchase College.The fire had been contained by around 11 p.m. after breaking out at about 10 p.m., leading to the immediate evacuation of the dorm, located in the commons, one of three apartment complexes at the college. No injuries were reported, but flames damaged ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- The third annual Mount Pleasant Day Street Fair & Car Show will be held on Sunday in Hawthorne. The rain date is Sunday, Aug. 28.Visitors to the event will be able to enjoy local foods, shop local businesses, hear some live music, watch a car show, and there will even be rides for the kids.Additionally, local vendors will host a variety of events, such as ...

This story has been updated.MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- An Ossining man was charged with drunk driving after his vehicle smashed through the front of Chris's Deli in Thornwood early Sunday morning, making a mess of the restaurant, according to Mount Pleasant police.An SUV driven by Segdo Araujo, 37, was found stuck on a wall across the street from the deli. When a patrol officer approached, ...

MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Residents in much of Mount Pleasant are being asked to conserve water until at least Wednesday night, while water department employees work to repair two of three pumps at the Commerce Street Pump Station.The water emergency includes residences in Hawthorne, Thornwood and Valhalla, officials said.According to Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi parts for the ...