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COVID-19: Mayor In Hudson Valley Tests Positive COVID-19: Mayor In Hudson Valley Tests Positive
Covid-19: Mayor In Hudson Valley Tests Positive A prominent politician in the Hudson Valley announced that he has become the latest to confirm a breakthrough COVID-19 infection. In Westchester, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach’s office announced that he had a confirmed positive COVID-19 case on Sunday, Dec. 19, despite being fully vaccinated with a recent booster shot. In a statement, a spokesperson for Roach’s office said that the mayor will continue to work for the city from home. “The Mayor’s symptoms are mild, but he is taking every precaution, including isolating at home,” they wrote in a statement. “Mayor Roach is thankful that he r…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In White Plains New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In White Plains
New Bagel & Deli Express Opens In White Plains A new bagel shop with a plethora of options for its customers is ready to introduce itself to the members of its new Westchester home. Owner Anthony Barona was scheduled to be joined by White Plains Mayor Tom Roach and other business owners on Wednesday, June 2 to celebrate the grand opening of Bagel & Deli Express on Westchester Avenue. The opening was temporarily delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Barona said that it’s important to open up his eatery’s doors to show that Westchester, New York, and the rest of the country are recovering from the virus’ financial impact on busine…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Restaurant Opens In White Plains New Restaurant Opens In White Plains
New Restaurant Opens In White Plains Falafel lovers can gear up for a fix of their favorite with the opening of a new restaurant in Westchester specializing in the tasty chickpea delights. The Falafel Place, owned by Tamara and Ehud Cafri, celebrated its grand opening in White Plains on Tuesday, May 11, with a big celebration that included the White Plains BID and White Plains Mayor Tom Roach for a ribbon-cutting. The Cafris, who owned the popular Hummus Place on the Upper West Side for more than 15 years, decided to bring this authentic Middle Eastern (and kosher) food to Westchester by opening Falafel Place in Yonk…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed For Attack On Asian Grandmother In Hudson Valley Suspect Nabbed For Attack On Asian Grandmother In Hudson Valley
Suspect Nabbed For Attack On Asian Grandmother In Hudson Valley An 83-year-old Asian-American grandmother was spat on and knocked unconscious during a random attack by a man in Westchester, who was later apprehended, police said. Nancy Toh was attacked at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9 while collecting cans and bottles to recycle outside Nordstrom at the Westchester Mall in White Plains, police said. She was allegedly approached by Glenmore Nehmbhard, who spat on her and punched her in the face. Authorities say Nehmbhard is homeless. Police said that Toh was knocked to the ground by the punch and blacked out before a good Samaritan came to …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Hudson Valley Locale Among Top 100 Places To Live In New National Ranking Hudson Valley Locale Among Top 100 Places To Live In New National Ranking
Hudson Valley Locale Among Top 100 Places To Live In New National Ranking It's no surprise to Mayor Tom Roach and others living or working in and around White Plains that the hip-hop city and Westchester County's seat of government made the latest Top 100 ranking of best places to live in the United States.The up-and-coming metropolis -- best known for its shopping, major corporate presence (Heineken USA is headquartered there), downtown farmer's market, fine arts and annual New Year's celebrations -- continues to boom.  A major new bus/train transit hub is in the planning stages, top-notch hotels continue to relocate there and its shopping districts have always t…

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by Jon Craig