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$2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go $2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go
$2.5B 2025 Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Would Go If you're worried about tax increases, the proposed 2025 Westchester County budget may come as some relief.  The $2.5 billion proposed 2025 Westchester County operating budget was unveiled by County Executive George Latimer in a presentation given on Thursday, Nov. 7.  According to Latimer, the budget proposal maintains the same tax levy as the 2024 budget, making it the sixth consecutive year without an increase if it is passed. The proposal "prioritizes key areas such as public safety, emergency preparedness, housing, health and mental health services, as well as environmental …

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by Ben Crnic
Real Estate
New Apartments Planned For Iconic White Plains YMCA Site New Apartments Planned For Iconic White Plains YMCA Site
New Apartments Planned For Iconic White Plains YMCA Site One of the area’s biggest, busiest and most iconic YMCA locations is being torn down and replaced by apartments in White Plains. Last April, officials from the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester announced that it would be selling its home at 250 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains. They stated that their intention was to move to a non-facility YMCA model that could offer new services for members. A Tennessee-based developer purchased the property in October last year and announced plans to tear down the building and replace it with an eight-story multi-family building with nearly 175 apar…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Cannon Ball! Mount Vernon To Open Renovated HS Swimming Pool To Public Cannon Ball! Mount Vernon To Open Renovated HS Swimming Pool To Public
Cannon Ball! Mount Vernon To Open Renovated HS Swimming Pool To Public Local residents looking to beat the heat with the dog days of summer fast approaching will be able to do so at an area high school’s pool, which will be open to local families. The Mount Vernon School District announced that this summer, the pool at the high school will be open to host family laps and general swimming, beginning on Monday, July 9. The pool will be available to the public on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents interested in enjoying the pool will need to bring proof of residency and pay a fee of $5 per person per visit. Four lanes of th…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Koala Park Daycare Celebrates Five Years Educating Kids In Tuckahoe Koala Park Daycare Celebrates Five Years Educating Kids In Tuckahoe
Koala Park Daycare Celebrates Five Years Educating Kids In Tuckahoe Five years, two locations, dozens of happily educated kids. Koala Park Daycare is celebrating its fifth anniversary this weekend, following the opening of its first location on Armourvilla Avenue in Tuckahoe in 2013. “We’ve come a long way,” founder Karina Wyllie said. “Five years ago was a long time. We’ve learned a lot through the years, met tons of families, and have been able to educate tons of children through the five years. The biggest impact for me as an owner and for the business is that I think we’ve really made a large impact in many families' lives through their children.” Koal…

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by Zak Failla
Real Estate
YMCA Plans To Sell Mamaroneck Avenue Buildings YMCA Plans To Sell Mamaroneck Avenue Buildings
YMCA Plans To Sell Mamaroneck Avenue Buildings One of Westchester’s biggest and busiest YMCA locations is selling its home. Officials from the YMCA of Central and Northern Westchester announced on Tuesday their intention to list its Mamaroneck Avenue home in White Plains for sale, with a plan to move to a non-facility YMCA model, which offers new services for members. During the selling process, which is expected to last between 18 and 24 months, the YMCA will continue to utilize the current building, before transitioning to the new model which “leverages non-YMCA owned locations to bring existing and new services.” As opposed to spend…

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by Zak Failla