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Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At YMCA In Westchester Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At YMCA In Westchester
Grand Opening Held For Newly-Remodeled Gym At YMCA In Westchester A YMCA in Westchester is celebrating the opening of its newly remodeled gymnasium following a restoration project supported by local, state, and federal officials.  The New Rochelle YMCA held a grand opening for its newly remodeled gymnasium on Tuesday, March 19  following a restoration effort supported by the city, Westchester County, New York State, and federal governments.  The effort was also funded by several local community and business partners and donors, according to the YMCA. "We want to thank all the elected officials, businesses, donors and our wonderful vendors …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Westchester: 'Incredible Journey' Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Westchester: 'Incredible Journey'
Longtime Friends Open New Restaurant In Westchester: 'Incredible Journey' Two longtime friends and business partners have opened up a new Mexican eatery in Westchester that they hope will become a popular mainstay in the community.  Invito Restaurant, located in Elmsford at 210 Saw Mill River Rd., held its grand opening on Tuesday, Dec. 19, and has become an "exciting new addition" to the area, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said. The new eatery, opened by business partners Erick Perez and Luis Payano, resulted from the duo's interest in opening a New York City-style restaurant in Westchester, Payano said.  "Something Erick and I…

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by Ben Crnic
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Farmers' Market In Westchester Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition Farmers' Market In Westchester Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition
Farmers' Market In Westchester Ranks Among Top 10 In NY In Competition A Westchester County farmers' market was named one of the top 10 markets in the state in a competition last month. The Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow Farmers Market ranked sixth best in New York State in a competition held by the American Farmland Trust and the Farmers Market Coalition, the TaSH Farmers Market announced on Sunday, Oct. 9. The market reported that it received nearly 550 votes in the annual competition where individuals vote for their favorite farmers' markets. "We are thrilled The TaSH has ranked among the top 10 markets in the state,” Suzanne Sorrentino, co-president of The T…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Department In Northern Westchester Welcomes Future Service Dog Police Department In Northern Westchester Welcomes Future Service Dog
Police Department In Northern Westchester Welcomes Future Service Dog A Northern Westchester police department has welcomed a new furry friend onto the force.  The Bedford Police Department announced its newest addition, a future BluePath service dog named Maverick, on Tuesday, Sept. 27, representatives announced. The yellow labrador and golden retriever mix is set to be cared for by the entire department, with officers Andrew Klein, Zach Leone, Mark Montanaro, and Joe Sagliano, serving as lead puppy raisers. Town of Bedford Supervisor Ellen Calves, police officers Mark Montanaro, Joe Sagliano, and Zach Leone, and Police Chief Melvin Padilla with future …

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
School Superintendent In Westchester Leaving For New Position In Area School Superintendent In Westchester Leaving For New Position In Area
School Superintendent In Westchester Leaving For New Position In Area One of Westchester’s top educators has officially been tabbed to take over at the helm of a different district in the Hudson Valley. Dr. Marc P. Baiocco, the current Schools Superintendent of the Elmsford Union Free School District, has been formally voted in by the Board of Education of the Clarkstown Central School District in Rockland County to assume the same position there this summer. Clarkstown had been under the guise of interim Superintendent Jeff Sober since September 2021. “With a gavel and a handshake, the Board of Education formally voted in Dr. Marc P. Baiocco as the Clarksto…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Ice Cream Parlor Opens Its Doors In Westchester New Ice Cream Parlor Opens Its Doors In Westchester
New Ice Cream Parlor Opens Its Doors In Westchester A new ice cream parlor has officially opened its doors in Westchester County. Ice Cream Social opened in White Plains on Monday, July 5. The shop is located at 481 Mamaroneck Ave. "The point of Ice Cream Social is to help create the kind of city we want to live in," said Erin O'Keefe, who opened up the shop with Pam Geiger. "We are White Plains natives and love White Plains, and this is our way of giving back to the community, as we're hoping this will be a community-oriented space for friends, family, parents and kids to enjoy."  The business' online menu lists a variety of flav…

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by Nicole Valinote
Sports
Topgolf To Open First New York Location Topgolf To Open First New York Location
Topgolf To Open First New York Location New Yorkers are getting a new way to hit the links. Topgolf Entertainment announced it will be opening its first New York location on Long Island early next year, bringing a new form of golf to the area. According to the company, guests of the new three-level Topgolf venue in Suffolk County located in Holtsville "will soon experience a tech-driven place to play through point-scoring games in the venue's 102 bays, seasonal chef-driven menu items, top-shelf drinks, live music and year-round programming for all ages in a climate-controlled outdoor space.” The new business - which will be loca…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days
Deer Rescued In Area After Snout Gets Stuck In Halloween Bucket For Days A yearling deer with its snout stuck in a Halloween bucket for days was saved thanks to concerned residents and animal control officials. The deer was seen in Putnam Valley by a couple of residents who then called the Putnam County SPCS and state Encon officials who were able to grab the baby and gently work the pumpkin bucket off of its head. Reportedly, the bucket was stuck on the deer for four days, and once it was posted to social media people across the country became concerned about the poor little deer. The community, which sees the yearling and her mother around the area, have name…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Westchester County Football Player Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award Westchester County Football Player Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award
Westchester County Football Player Nominated For 'Heart Of A Giant' Award A group of student-athletes in New York has been nominated for a prestigious award sponsored in part through the New York Giants. Football players in Freeport and Coram on Long Island, Port Chester in Westchester, Bardonia in Rockland and Newburgh and Wallkill in Orange County have been nominated for the “Heart of a Giant” award, and now need their communities to vote them into the finals. Each week, 10 football players in the tristate area are nominated for voting, and their communities have 25 days to note them in. Six finalists and four honorable mention finalists will ultimately be…

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by Zak Failla
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Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area
Metro-North Railroad Holding Customer Forums In Area Metro-North Railroad will host a series of open-house style forums to discuss upcoming railroad initiatives. The initiates are focused on improving train service as well as overall customer experience. During the “Connect With Us” forums, daily commuters, leisure travelers, community members and stakeholders are encouraged to engage in constructive dialogue with Metro-North leaders, who will listen to all feedback and answer questions. These forums have already taken place at 10 other stations: North White Plains, Beacon, Brewster, Croton Harmon, Nanuet, Harriman, Mount Vernon East, Bridg…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Bedford Central Considers Closing Pair Of Elementary Schools Bedford Central Considers Closing Pair Of Elementary Schools
Bedford Central Considers Closing Pair Of Elementary Schools As student enrollment continues to decline in the Bedford Central School District, officials are considering consolidating their elementary schools, closing two as part of their “long-range facilities plan development.” The district commissioned three demographic studies, which determined that enrollment is on the decline and that each of the district’s five current elementary schools has excess capacity, which is expected to continue to grow. Bedford had 3,915 students enrolled districtwide last year, a 10 percent decrease from just five years ago, when 4,367 students were enrolled. Offic…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular Deli Marks 40th Year In Northern Westchester Popular Deli Marks 40th Year In Northern Westchester
Popular Deli Marks 40th Year In Northern Westchester M & R Delicatessen, one of the most popular delis in the area, has just reached a milestone after 40 successful years in business. The combination deli/restaurant/grocery store sits at 135 E. Main Street in Mount Kisco. It was opened by Matt and Ray Henley, who officially celebrated the 40-year milestone in April. "It’s been very rewarding serving the community all of these years and watching the next generation come in, and the generation after that," Ray told Daily Voice. The large and all-encompassing menu includes fresh lettuce salads and longtime favorites like pasta salad, chicke…

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by Valerie Musson
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Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment
Middle School Boys Who Shattered Window At Ridgefield's Prospector Theater Get Teachable Moment The proprietors of the Prospector Theater in Ridgefield are hoping that a recent vandalism incident can serve as a teachable moment for local middle school students who shattered a window in the building. The owners of the theater took to social media to announce that investigators from the Ridgefield Police Department have identified the middle school students from the area that broke a window, though they aren’t looking to throw the book at the two teens, and instead hope they can learn from the experience. On Friday, March 29, officers from the Ridgefield Police Department responded to t…

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by Zak Failla
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First Putnam Sheriff Town Hall Of Year Scheduled First Putnam Sheriff Town Hall Of Year Scheduled
First Putnam Sheriff Town Hall Of Year Scheduled The first Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Town Hall of 2019 has been scheduled for Thursday, April 25 at the Kent Volunteer Fire House. The “informal evening of questions and discussion” is intended to allow for the addressing of concerns throughout the community regarding the services and responses provided by the Sheriff’s Department itself. The meeting will include feedback from Sheriff Robert L. Langley, Jr. as well as Undersheriff Michael F. Corrigan. Also in attendance will be: Captain James G. Babcock, Jr. (Operations) Captain Kevin M. Cherverko (Corrections) Captain Jon T. Jennings…

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by Valerie Musson
Neighbors
Westchester Municipality Makes Elite Eight In 'Strongest Towns In America' Westchester Municipality Makes Elite Eight In 'Strongest Towns In America'
Westchester Municipality Makes Elite Eight In 'Strongest Towns In America' Iona College may have fallen to the University of North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament opening road, but New Rochelle has made it into the Elite Eight round of a competition naming the “Strongest Town in America.” After taking down Sheboygan, Wisconsin to earn their spot in the second round, New Rochelle is now matched up against Portsmouth, N.H. for a seat in the Final Four of the competition, which is being hosted by the national nonprofit Strong Towns. According to officials, the “Strongest Town contest is a month-long, bracket-based competition designed to spotlight communities from ar…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Putnam County Sheriff Schedules Coffees With Cops In Mahopac, Cold Spring Putnam County Sheriff Schedules Coffees With Cops In Mahopac, Cold Spring
Putnam County Sheriff Schedules Coffees With Cops In Mahopac, Cold Spring In an effort to “break down the barriers between Police Officers and the citizens they serve,” the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office is holding a series of “Coffee With a Cop” events, where residents can engage in a thoughtful discussion with law enforcement while enjoying their morning cup o’ joe. The first event is scheduled for Monday, March 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Freight House Cafe (609 Route 6 in Mahopac). The goal is to get to know local law enforcement officers as well as remove agendas, allow opportunities to ask questions and voice concerns. The officers participating in …

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by Valerie Musson
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Fights Still Going On Following Mayor's Unannounced Visit To Mount Vernon HS With Rapper Fatboy Fights Still Going On Following Mayor's Unannounced Visit To Mount Vernon HS With Rapper Fatboy
Fights Still Going On Following Mayor's Unannounced Visit To Mount Vernon HS With Rapper Fatboy The fallout from Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas’ unexpected visit to the high school last week continues to reverberate throughout the city and school district as fighting has continued into this week. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and rapper Fatboy made an appearance at the high school on Friday, Jan. 11, unbeknownst to the school, Principal Ronald Gonzalez, or Mount Vernon Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton. During the visit - which was without notice or authorization - students got riled up and proceeded to begin fighting when the rapper reportedly “made it rain,” throwing money arou…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Have Coffee With A Cop: Westchester County PD Hosts Event At Cortlandt Town Center Have Coffee With A Cop: Westchester County PD Hosts Event At Cortlandt Town Center
Have Coffee With A Cop: Westchester County PD Hosts Event At Cortlandt Town Center Westchester County Police officials are inviting the community to share a cup of “Coffee with a Cop” at a special event in Cortlandt. In an effort to increase cohesion and cooperation in the community, local and County Police have set aside times to meet with local residents in an effort to “build relationships and trust between the officers and the people they save,” according to police officials. The “Coffee with a Cop” event will be held beginning at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at McDonald's on Route 6 in the Cortlandt Town Center. It is expected to conclude around noon. “Police officer…

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by Zak Failla
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Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings
Putnam Sheriff Schedules Town Hall Meetings The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department wants to know what concerns you in your community, and how they can better serve the people they are tasked with protecting. Putnam County Sheriff Robert Langley announced that his department will be hosting a pair of Town Hall meetings, seeking to find out how they can better address the needs of the community. The first Town Hall Meeting will be held from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 11 at the Old VFW Hall on Kemble Avenue in Cold Spring. The second will be held a week later at the same time, on Thursday, Oct. 18, at the Bureau of Emergency Ser…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Cops & Cones Event Will Be Held In Northern Westchester Cops & Cones Event Will Be Held In Northern Westchester
Cops & Cones Event Will Be Held In Northern Westchester Ice cream will be on the menu later this week, as the Westchester County Police Department hosts a special event to increase cohesion between the community and cops tasked with protecting them. The Westchester County Police Department is preparing to host their Cops & Cones event from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30 in the Blackeby municipal parking lot in Mount Kisco. The event is designed to allow the community to get to know the county police officers keeping them safe each day. During the event, there will be several displays of police vehicles and specialized equipment, showc…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
County Police Chopper Touches Down At Westchester High Schools County Police Chopper Touches Down At Westchester High Schools
County Police Chopper Touches Down At Westchester High Schools Yorktown Police Chief Robert Noble said the police department ended this school year's Law Enforcement Clubs at both Yorktown and Lakeland High Schools with a memorable visit from above. "A big shout out to the Aviation Crew of the Westchester County Police Department who impeccably landed their helicopter at both schools . . . and provided an excellent demonstration of what they do to protect and serve our community," Noble said. "The students at both schools met countless law enforcement personnel from Yorktown PD, as well officers from our county, state and federal law enfo…

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by Jon Craig
Business
The Westchester Bank Named Top 10 ‘Best Companies To Work For' In NY The Westchester Bank Named Top 10 ‘Best Companies To Work For' In NY
The Westchester Bank Named Top 10 ‘Best Companies To Work For' In NY  The Westchester Bank has been honored one of the Top 10 Best Companies to Work For in New York state. This year marks the second consecutive year that the White Plains-based bank has been recognized as one of the state's best companies.  It's the first time The Westchester Bank made the “Top 10” list in the small-sized employer category by ranking ninth overall. These celebrated annual awards, hosted by The New York State Society for Human Resource Management, are part of a distinctive program that evaluates and ranks the best places of employment.  This statewide survey and awards progr…

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by Jon Craig
Schools
Area HS Student Plans Stand Up Against Hate Rally Area HS Student Plans Stand Up Against Hate Rally
Area HS Student Plans Stand Up Against Hate Rally For those looking for a place to stand up against recent incidents of hate and violence across the country, can join a group of high school students this weekend at a rally aimed at ending "hate."  The event, Sunday, June 10 in Ridgefield from 2 to 7 p.m., at Ballard Park, 485 Main St., will feature everyone from Glenda Armstrong, president of the Danbury chapter of the NAACP, to a rabbi, to a Jewish youth leader and educator of the group Stand With Us, to a teacher and student speaker from Ridgefield High School.  Orangzied by students from Ridgefield High School, the "Stand…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Iona College, New Rochelle Reach Agreement To Drop Litigation, Expand Iona College, New Rochelle Reach Agreement To Drop Litigation, Expand
Iona College, New Rochelle Reach Agreement To Drop Litigation, Expand Iona College officials have reached an agreement with the city to drop pending litigation and begin the process of a multi-million dollar expansion of two of its buildings. Officials announced the agreement this week which “when fully executed, will allow for the inward expansion of two campus buildings while addressing neighborhood concerns regarding the campus perimeter, and resolving recent legal disputes.” As part of the scope of the $17.5 million project, Hagan Hall and Spellman Hall will be expanded, updated and upgraded on campus, avoiding any disturbances to nearby neighbors. “The …

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by Zak Failla