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Welcome Home: Commanders Drop Jaw-Dropping First Renderings Of $3.7B Stadium At RFK Site Welcome Home: Commanders Drop Jaw-Dropping First Renderings Of $3.7B Stadium At RFK Site
Welcome Home: Commanders Drop Jaw-Dropping First Renderings Of $3.7B Stadium At RFK Site The Washington Commanders just gave fans their first real look at the future, and it’s a moonshot aimed straight at the heart of the District. The team and global design firm HKS unveiled the first conceptual renderings of a massive, $3.7 billion, roofed, next-generation stadium planned for the former RFK Stadium site, authorities announced. If built as envisioned, the stadium would seat more than 70,000 fans, host year-round events, and anchor a sweeping redevelopment of the RFK campus, turning one of the city’s most historic sports sites into a modern football-forward destination. …
MTA Bus Crash: Mayor Calls For Depot To Be Moved From Westchester To NYC MTA Bus Crash: Mayor Calls For Depot To Be Moved From Westchester To NYC
MTA Bus Crash: Mayor Calls For Depot To Be Moved From Westchester To NYC A Westchester County mayor is calling for the relocation of an MTA bus depot to New York City following a recent bus crash that damaged a vacant building.   In a statement released Tuesday, Dec. 30, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano said the depot no longer belongs along the Yonkers waterfront, which he said has evolved from its industrial past into a growing residential and commercial area. Spano's statement came days after an MTA bus crashed into a vacant grocery store at the intersection of Warburton Avenue and Ashburton Avenue on Friday afternoon, Dec. 26, prompting a major e…
MGM Suddenly Withdraws From $2.3B Casino Bid In Westchester: 'Defies All Logic,' Mayor Says MGM Suddenly Withdraws From $2.3B Casino Bid In Westchester: 'Defies All Logic,' Mayor Says
MGM Suddenly Withdraws From $2.3B Casino Bid In Westchester: 'Defies All Logic,' Mayor Says Local leaders are calling for an investigation after MGM Resorts abruptly withdrew its bid for one of New York’s three downstate casino licenses in Westchester County.  The MGM Empire City Casino proposal in Yonkers had been seen as one of the frontrunners, especially after becoming the first project to receive unanimous approval from its Community Advisory Council, a key step before final selection of licenses expected in December, CBS News reported.   The outlet said MGM had pledged a $2.3 billion expansion featuring 183 live dealer games, 14 new restaurants and bars, …
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day' Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day'
Washington Commanders’ $3.8B RFK Stadium Deal Approved: 'Today Is A Historic Day' The Washington Commanders are officially coming home. The DC City Council voted 11-2 late on Wednesday, Sept. 17 to give the final approval for a $3.8 billion project to build a 65,000-seat stadium at the old RFK Stadium site. The plan also calls for a mixed-use development project in the surrounding neighborhoods, as well as affordable housing in the area. "Today is a historic day for DC, the Commanders organization, and our fans," Commanders owner Josh Harris said in a statement. "With the Council's approval, we can now move forward on the transformative RFK project that will bring lasti…
300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid 300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid
300+ Workers Returning To South Korea After Historic Hyundai Immigration Raid More than 300 South Korean workers detained during a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant will be released and returned home, officials said. South Korea finalized negotiations with the US on the workers' release, according to Kang Hoon-sik, chief of staff for President Lee Jae Myung. A charter plane will return the detainees to South Korea once the remaining administrative steps are completed, the Associated Press reported. The Korean nationals were among more than 475 people arrested at the construction site for a Hyundai-LG Energy Solution battery facility o…
Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia
Hundreds Arrested In Immigration Raid At Hyundai Facility In Georgia South Korea and immigrant rights advocates are criticizing the Trump administration after federal agents arrested nearly 500 workers at Hyundai's $4.3 billion battery plant in Georgia. The raid happened at the HL-GA Battery Company facility in Ellabell, a community about 30 miles west of Savannah, on Thursday, Sept. 4. The US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Georgia announced the operation in a news release on Friday, Sept. 5. More than 400 agents, led by Homeland Security Investigations, raided the 3,000-acre site, halting construction on a facil…
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Cory Booker Engaged To Exec, Dead Ringer For Actress Ex-GF U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market. The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management. Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Cory Booker Facebook “She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question. “I’m thr…
This Hudson Valley City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report This Hudson Valley City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report
This Hudson Valley City Named One of America’s Greatest In New Report A city in the Hudson Valley has officially earned its bragging rights. The City of Poughkeepsie has climbed to No. 82 on World’s Best Cities.com’s list of the top 100 cities in the US for 2025, which recognized it for its revitalized downtown, walkability, and vibrant community life—all nestled alongside the scenic Hudson River.  "It is no secret that the City of Poughkeepsie faces a pivotal turning point in its lifespan," said Mayor Yvonne Flowers in response to the rankings, also adding, "That's why it was especially encouraging to be recognized once again as one …
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul
From No. 2 To Top Dog? Antonio Delgado Launches Primary Challenge Against Gov. Hochul New York Lieutenant Gov. Antonio Delgado is making a bold move: running against his boss. Delgado, 48, announced Monday, June 2, that he will challenge Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 Democratic primary, saying it’s time for “bold, decisive, transformational leadership” in Albany. “Let’s not drop the ball on figuring out what it is we’re fighting for,” Delgado said in his campaign launch video, posted on X. “The powerful and well-connected have their champions. I’m running for governor to be yours.” Though he didn’t mention Hochul by name in the video, Delgado later told The New York Times, …
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like
Washington Commanders Returning To DC: See What $2.7B Stadium Will Look Like The Washington Commanders will build a new stadium in a major redevelopment on the site of the NFL team's former home for decades. The Commanders officially announced plans for a $2.7 billion domed stadium at the former site of Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium on Monday, April 28. The move means all of DC's major sports teams will have their home venues within the borders of the nation's capital. The new stadium is expected to open in 2030 and will occupy just 11% of the 180-acre site, leaving room for housing, green space, hotels, and retail. "We are thrilled to welcome the Command…
Education Pays: Northeast States Among Nation's Best In School Quality, College Attainment Education Pays: Northeast States Among Nation's Best In School Quality, College Attainment
Education Pays: Northeast States Among Nation's Best In School Quality, College Attainment Several Northeast states are among the most educated in the US, excelling in school quality, college attainment, and overall academic achievement, a new study said. Massachusetts was ranked as the country's most-educated state, according to a WalletHub study released on Monday, Feb. 10. Maryland was second, followed by Vermont, Colorado, and Connecticut in the top five. The study analyzed all 50 states using 18 factors, including educational attainment, quality, and achievement gaps. "There's a strong correlation between being more educated and receiving higher compensation," said Wal…
West Point Cadet Among Elite Group Of Rhodes Scholars Headed To Oxford West Point Cadet Among Elite Group Of Rhodes Scholars Headed To Oxford
West Point Cadet Among Elite Group Of Rhodes Scholars Headed To Oxford A West Point grad from the region is one of only 32 students nationwide to be awarded a Rhodes Scholarship at the University of Oxford in the fall of 2025. Orange County resident Shepherd Dzina of Tuxedo Park and three other cadets were awarded the scholarship on Saturday, Nov. 16. Dzina is an economics major currently serving as the Brigade Executive Officer at West Point, managing logistics and operations for over 4,400 cadets. He also leads the Finance Club and conducts research with the Army’s Office of Economics and Manpower Analysis. He has interned with the US International Develop…
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Peekskill Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Peekskill
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Peekskill A rebuilt pier along the Hudson River is about to open up tourism and economic opportunities for a city in Northern Westchester, officials announced. A grand reopening ceremony celebrating the rebuilding and renovation of Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park in Peekskill will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on John Walsh Boulevard, officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.  The almost 500-foot-long pier will be able to accommodate large vessels, two floating docks for smaller boats, and an accessible kayak launch. Benches and viewing devices have also been ins…
Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Hospital In Northern Westchester Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Hospital In Northern Westchester
Work Begins On $220M, 5-Story Care Tower At Hospital In Northern Westchester State and local officials were there to celebrate the groundbreaking for a $220 million tower at a Northern Westchester hospital that will contain more than 100 patient rooms.  The groundbreaking for the Critical Care Tower at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla was held on Wednesday, July 24, and was attended by elected officials including New York State Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado. The $220 million project, to be located next to the hospital's main tower, will be 162,000 square feet and five stories when completed. It will house 128 "private, state-of-the-art" pa…
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown 3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown
3 National Retailers Moving Into Former Kmart Location In Yorktown Several national retail brands will be opening new locations at the site of a former Kmart in Northern Westchester, officials announced.  All-new T.J. Maxx, Michaels, and Five Below locations will be opening in the empty big box store at the Yorktown Green Shopping Center at 335 Downing Dr., Yorktown officials announced on Thursday, March 28.  The announcement follows an effort from the town to fill the space left behind by the defunct Kmart store. "The Town Board has made every effort to facilitate a renaissance for this vital property in the center of Yorktown Heights’ bus…
New Barnes & Noble Coming To Northern Westchester: Here's Where New Barnes & Noble Coming To Northern Westchester: Here's Where
New Barnes & Noble Coming To Northern Westchester: Here's Where Iconic bookstore chain Barnes & Noble will soon open a new location in Northern Westchester. The mega-bookseller has signed a lease to open a new store in the former Walgreens space at 55 South Moger Ave. in Mount Kisco, according to Beth Vetare Civitello, Co-Executive Director of the Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce.  The 13,700-square-foot store will take the space as of Friday, Aug. 2, Vetare Civitello added.  In a statement, the Chamber of Commerce said the store's arrival would help Mount Kisco become a "hub of Northern Westchester."  "Our belief…
These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding
These Hudson Valley Housing Projects To Receive Portion Of $260M Fed, State Funding More than a quarter billion dollars in federal and state funding will go toward addressing New York’s housing crisis. Over $260 million has been awarded to 29 housing developments across the state through tax credits and subsidies meant to create or preserve over 1,800 affordable and sustainable homes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Monday, March 18. The projects will upgrade and modernize public housing and further local economic development initiatives, according to the governor’s office. Each one includes sustainable features meant to advance the state’s climate goals. “The only way to add…
Longtime Westchester County Association Chairman Bill Plunkett Dies Longtime Westchester County Association Chairman Bill Plunkett Dies
Longtime Westchester County Association Chairman Bill Plunkett Dies Beloved lawyer Bill Plunkett, who served as chairman of the Westchester County Association and was also an integral part of several other important institutions, has died.  Plunkett, a longtime resident of Tarrytown, died on Sunday, April 16 at the age of 82, according to his obituary. Born in Buffalo in 1940, Plunkett graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in 1958 and went on to attend the College of the Holy Cross and the New York University School of Law, earning his law degree in 1965.  He then went on to start a law career and began the successful firm Plunkett …
New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M
New Westchester County Budget Cuts Property Tax Levy By $6M The new 2023 Westchester County budget will bring some relief to checkbooks, as it cuts the county's property tax levy by $6 million, county officials said.  The new budget, unanimously passed by the Board of Legislators and signed by County Executive George Latimer on Monday, Dec. 12, totals $2.365 billion and includes Latimer's fourth property tax cut in a row, according to county officials.  In addition to tax cuts, the budget also funds the county's Department of Corrections, Public Safety, Probation and Emergency Services at the "highest level" in the county's history, county…
'Passing The Baton': New Rochelle Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election After 16 Years In Office 'Passing The Baton': New Rochelle Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election After 16 Years In Office
'Passing The Baton': New Rochelle Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election After 16 Years In Office New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, who has served the Westchester County city for around 16 years in office, has announced that he is ready to start the next chapter of his life.  In a letter to the citizens of New Rochelle from Monday, Nov. 21 titled "Passing the Baton," 52-year-old Bramson, a Democrat, said that he has decided not to run for the office in 2023, citing completion of many of the goals he set out to achieve, and a desire to seek other challenges in his life.  "I make this announcement with a deep sense of gratitude – for the partnership of colleagues in government, f…
Nearly $2B In Bets Placed In NY In First 30 Days Of Mobile Sports Betting Nearly $2B In Bets Placed In NY In First 30 Days Of Mobile Sports Betting
Nearly $2B In Bets Placed In NY In First 30 Days Of Mobile Sports Betting In the first 30 days since mobile sports betting launched in New York, nearly $2 billion in bets have been taken in the state. Gov. Kathy Hochul made the announcement on Monday, Feb. 14, saying $1.98 billion in wagers were taken in the state, a figure larger than any other state has reported. She said the betting is set to generate more than $70 million in tax revenue for the state over the first month. Mobile sports wagering launched in New York on Saturday, Jan. 8. "Over the past month, we've seen how mobile sports wagering can be an economic engine for New York, driving significant fun…
Northern Westchester Municipality Will Get $10M As Part Of NY State Revitalization Initiative Northern Westchester Municipality Will Get $10M As Part Of NY State Revitalization Initiative
Northern Westchester Municipality Will Get $10M As Part Of NY State Revitalization Initiative A pair of Hudson Valley communities have become the latest to be awarded millions to revitalize their downtown spaces and grow the economy. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that both Ossining in Northern Westchester and Haverstraw in Rockland County have been awarded a $10 million Downtown Revitalization (DRI) award. The move comes as part of the fifth round of the DRI. According to state officials, "as part of DRI Round (Five), each of the state's 10 regional economic development regions are being awarded $20 million, to make for a total state commitment of $200 million in fundin…
Frito-Lay To Build Distribution Center At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Frito-Lay To Build Distribution Center At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley
Frito-Lay To Build Distribution Center At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Frito-Lay is looking to build a 150,000-square-foot fulfillment center in the Hudson Valley, making it one of the largest additions to the area in years. The company has applied to build the expansive project in Dutchess County at the iPark mixed-use area in East Fishkill. The area has seen a huge transformation in recent years, according to East Fishkill Town Supervisor Nick D’Alessandro. The development is part of the Town Board’s economic development plans and strategic zoning changes from the past several years, which were made to secure projects of this caliber, D'Alessandro…
Amazon Fulfillment Center Gets Approval At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Amazon Fulfillment Center Gets Approval At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley
Amazon Fulfillment Center Gets Approval At Former IBM Site In Hudson Valley Hundreds of new jobs are heading to the Hudson Valley as Amazon received its final approval to open up a new fulfillment center at the former IBM campus in the Hudson Valley. On Tuesday, March 9, Amazon announced its plans to expand its operation in Dutchess County at the 631,000-square-foot site on Route 52 in East Fishkill, which is expected to create more than 500 full-time jobs and hundreds of part-time jobs. It will be Amazon’s first operations site in Dutchess and third in New York, joining two sorting centers and 15 delivery stations. 
“We are proud to continue our growth and i…
Peekskill Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election Peekskill Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election
Peekskill Mayor Won't Seek Re-Election A popular mayor in Westchester announced that he will not be running for re-election at the conclusion of his term later this year after serving six years as an elected official in the city. Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey, who served four years at the helm of the city after two as a City Councilman, announced on Friday, Jan. 15 that he will not be running to keep his seat at the end of 2021. “It has been the honor of a lifetime to help build a 21st-century city that offers hope and opportunity to everyone who calls Peekskill home,” Rainey said. “At the end of this term, I will be proud to l…
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs
Amazon To Open Operations Facility In Hudson Valley, Creating Hundreds Of Jobs Hundreds of jobs are coming to the Hudson Valley as Amazon prepares for its latest venture in New York. This week, Amazon announced that it plans to launch a state-of-the-art operations facility in Orange County in Montgomery in time for the 2021 holiday season, generating more than 800 full-time jobs. The fulfillment center, which will span more than 1,000,000-square-feet near the intersection of Route 17K and Route 747 has been in the works for more than a year. The $75.2 million project had to be approved by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, the town’s Industr…
Amazon To Open Distribution Center In Danbury Amazon To Open Distribution Center In Danbury
Amazon To Open Distribution Center In Danbury Three years after a video pitch for Amazon to move to an area city went viral, the mega-company has announced it's taking the bait. The big news, announced Wednesday, June 10, is that Amazon will be coming to Fairfield County when the company repurposes the former Scholastic Corporation on Old Sherman Turnpike in Danbury into a distribution facility. Three years ago, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton worked hard on a video to entice the company to move to Danbury. It might have taken a while, but the effort paid off.  “We are so excited to bring Amazon here to the City of Danbury,…
'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend 'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells NYPD, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend
'Do Your Job,' Cuomo Tells Nypd, de Blasio Amid Looting; NYC Curfew Extended Through Weekend The curfew in New York City has been extended for the rest of the week, through the weekend as looting and protests continue to break out in the wake of the police-assisted death of George Floyd in Minneapolis as Gov. Andrew Cuomo publicly criticized Mayor Bill de Blasio's response.  De Blasio announced that the curfew will be in effect nightly from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Sunday, June 7. following five nights of protests in the five boroughs and throughout the country. Earlier story - NYC Will Have Curfew After Looting On Fourth Night Of Protests “Anyone who is upset about the statu…
Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Westchester Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Westchester
Town Board OKs Site Plan For New ShopRite In Westchester A prominent site in Westchester is officially transitioning from a movie theater to a grocery store. The Greenburgh Town Board unanimously approved a site plan that will lead to the demolition of the Greenburgh Multiplex on Saw Mill River Road and replace it with a new ShopRite location, across from Sam’s Club. According to Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner, the grocery store will be 75,711-square-feet, including an interior restaurant space and 10,765-square-feet of attached retail space. The project has been in the works since last year. Feiner said that “this is positive news for …
COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies COVID-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies
Covid-19: NY, NJ, CT Join New Multi-State Consortium For Medical Supplies On Day 64 of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut announced the formation of a joint seven-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal protective equipment, other medical equipment and testing. Other states involved in the initiative are Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island. While the states will continue to partner with the federal government during the crisis, they will also work together to identify the entire region's needs for these products, aggregate demand among the states, reduce costs…
Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley
Work Starts On Massive Amazon Warehouse In Hudson Valley Work has started on the site that will soon become a massive Amazon warehouse in the Hudson Valley, according to reports. Crews have begun clearing nearly 190 acres of trees in Orange County near the intersection of Route 17K and Route 747 in Montgomery, the home of the warehouse, which will span more than 1,000,000 square feet. Once completed, the building will be the largest in Orange County, housing furniture, outdoor equipment and other large items. The $75.2 million project had to be approved by the Town Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board, the town’s Industrial Develop…