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Westchester's Hometown Radio Station WVOX Goes Out Of Business: 'Big Loss' Westchester's Hometown Radio Station WVOX Goes Out Of Business: 'Big Loss'
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…

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by Ben Crnic
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Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies
Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies William O’Shaughnessy, a broadcasting pioneer in New York, died at his home in Connecticut on Saturday, May 28. He was 84. O'Shaughnessy was owner and president of Whitney Radio, which owns and operates WVOX in Westchester County. A 1999 New York Times profile described O'Shaughnessy as "a flamboyant figure, a tall man with bright silver hair and a penchant for London-made suits and Corvette convertibles." He was born April 7, 1938 to William Mac O’Shaughnessy of Elmira and Catherine Pauline Tucker of Waverly, according to his obituary. As president and editorial director, he presided for…

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by Daily Voice
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Westchester Taking Second Shot At Memorial Field Renovation In Mount Vernon Westchester Taking Second Shot At Memorial Field Renovation In Mount Vernon
Westchester Taking Second Shot At Memorial Field Renovation In Mount Vernon Is there hope on the horizon for the historic Memorial Field in Mount Vernon? Westchester County officials unanimously voted to take over renovations at the once-vibrant recreation hub, which has stood vacant and desolate for years. The field has been a topic of consternation between Westchester residents, local and county officials. Previously, the city had taken over renovation efforts, which came under fire when contaminated debris was illegally dumped at the field. The charge for change and the county taking over was led by Mount Vernon legislator Lyndon Williams, who said that the pa…

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by Zak Failla
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Mount Vernon Reaches Agreement With Westchester County Over Memorial Field Mount Vernon Reaches Agreement With Westchester County Over Memorial Field
Mount Vernon Reaches Agreement With Westchester County Over Memorial Field There may be a light at the end of the tunnel that has become the Memorial Field debacle in Mount Vernon. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced on Tuesday that he has signed an amended agreement between the city and Westchester County involving the restoration of the once vibrant, historic, Memorial Field. Thomas said that the amendment “reiterates the city and county’s commitment to a competitive  eight-lane track, a field, and replacement of the decayed grandstands.” It amends the previous agreement, signed in December of 2008, between the city and the county. According to Thomas,…

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by Zak Failla