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Water Fluoridation Suspended In 2 Westchester Towns After Court Ruling Water Fluoridation Suspended In 2 Westchester Towns After Court Ruling
Water Fluoridation Suspended In 2 Westchester Towns After Court Ruling In response to a federal court ruling regarding risks posed by water fluoridation, officials in Northern Westchester have ordered the practice to be suspended in two towns as a precautionary measure.  In an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 26, Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman said he ordered a pause on water fluoridation within the town, which will also affect Somers residents.  Lachterman's decision was made following a ruling by US District Court Edward Chen on Tuesday, Sept. 24 that determined the current standard for fluoridation in the US, 0.7 mg/L, poses an "unreas…

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85-Year-Old Westchester-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business 85-Year-Old Westchester-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business
85-Year-Old Westchester-Based Company Recognized As Historic Business A Northern Westchester-based company that has helped keep homes and businesses heated for several decades has been officially recognized as a historic business.  Yorktown Height's Reliable Oil Co., Inc. was presented as a historic business by Assemblyman Matt Slater, Slater's office announced on Monday, Aug. 12.  New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry recognizes businesses that have been around for more than 50 years and have "contributed to their community’s history," according to the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation agency.&n…

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New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Westchester New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Westchester
New Chipotle Locale Off To Great Start In Westchester A newly-opened Chipotle restaurant in Northern Westchester featuring a unique store design is already a hit with visitors.  The eatery, which opened in Yorktown at 3180 Crompond Rd. on Wednesday, June 26, is receiving a warm reception from those in the area, according to town officials.  The new restaurant is one of the first Chipotle Mexican Grill locations to boast a new store design that includes a wood tile floor, an art wall, and a metal ceiling.  Earlier Report - New Chipotle Location To Open In Yorktown: Here's Where "The opening of yet another national cha…

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Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Westchester Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Westchester
Update: Popular Eatery's New Location Now Open In Westchester A popular cookie company that specializes in ever-changing unique flavors has officially opened a new location in Northern Westchester. A new Crumbl Cookies location in Yorktown at the Staples Plaza at 3333 Crompond Rd. celebrated its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 6. Earlier Report - Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Northern Westchester: Here's When The cookie shop, owned by brothers Justin and Scott Cinnamon, serves a rotating menu of gourmet cookies.  "We offer six gourmet desserts a week. We have a rotating menu of more than 300 flavors," expl…

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Iconic Westchester Eatery Celebrates 35 Years By Offering 1989-Era Prices Iconic Westchester Eatery Celebrates 35 Years By Offering 1989-Era Prices
Iconic Westchester Eatery Celebrates 35 Years By Offering 1989-Era Prices A much-loved Italian restaurant in Northern Westchester celebrated its 35th anniversary by throwing it back to the late eighties.  Little Sorrento, located in Yorktown Heights at 3565 Crompond Rd. (Route 202) since 1989, celebrated its 35th year in business during an event held on Wednesday, April 3.  To celebrate the momentous occasion, the business, owned by the DePaterio family, offered traditional dishes at the prices they would have been offered in 1989.  This meant dishes like the Chicken Parmigiana Dinner and Large Pizza were $10.95 and $8.00, respectiv…

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Westchester Town To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death Westchester Town To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death
Westchester Town To Hold Special Election After Supervisor's Sudden Death A town in Northern Westchester will hold a special election to replace its supervisor, who died suddenly just days after being sworn in.  In a special meeting held on Wednesday night, Jan. 31, the Yorktown Town Board unanimously passed a motion to hold a special election on Tuesday, April 16 to determine who will replace Supervisor Thomas Diana, who died suddenly on Friday, Jan. 5 at the age of 66.  Earlier Report - Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana In addition to in-person voting, residents can vote via both ea…

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Obituaries
Supervisor Of Westchester Town Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' Supervisor Of Westchester Town Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many'
Supervisor Of Westchester Town Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' The beloved supervisor of a Northern Westchester town has died suddenly, officials announced. Here's a new, updated report - Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana died on Friday morning, Jan. 5, Yorktown Deputy Supervisor Ed Lachterman announced.  Lachterman announced the news in a statement released on social media and the town's website.  "Tom was an incredible friend to so many. He was filled with energy, an open mind and heart, and a sense of duty and that influenced everything …

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