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Westchester's Hometown Radio Station Wvox Goes Out Of Business: 'Big Loss'
After nearly 70 years, Westchester's hometown radio station, WVOX, has gone out of business a little over a year after the death of its owner.
The beloved New Rochelle-based station (1460 AM) discontinued all programming effective on Thursday night, Sept. 7, over a year after its owner, William O’Shaughnessy, died in late May 2022 at the age of 84.
Earlier Report: Bill O’Shaughnessy, Owner Of WVOX In New Rochelle, Dies
The closure was confirmed by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, who had a weekly show on the station for 25 years.
Feiner called the station's c…
Vigil To Be Held For Beloved Westchester Community Leader Killed In Hit-Run Crash
A vigil is planned to honor a much-loved Westchester community leader who was killed by a hit-and-driver.
Stephanie Kavourias, age 65, of the hamlet of Hartsdale, was struck by a driver allegedly high on drugs or alcohol around 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 in the area of 177 Hartsdale Ave., in Hartsdale.
Kavourias, who was highly respected in the community for her service as the former manager of the Hartsdale Parking Authority, was struck by a vehicle driven by Antonio Sanchez Robles, age 42, of Brooklyn, who fled the scene, said the Town of Greenburgh Police Department.
"Many residents o…
Food Drive For Migrants Organized In Westchester: Asylum Seekers 'Sick, Hungry,' Organizers Say
A group of volunteers who are finishing internships with a Westchester town will soon be holding a food drive to provide needed supplies to asylum seekers and migrants living in the county.
The food drive, organized by a group of 46 interns at Greenburgh Town Hall, will be hosting the food drive at Ardsley High School on Friday, Aug. 18, Saturday, Aug. 19, and Monday, Aug. 21, according to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.
The idea for the food drive came from the team of interns, who are hoping to help a group of migrants and asylum seekers currently living in the Ar…
