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Democratic Primary In Hudson Valley Draws National Attention Democratic Primary In Hudson Valley Draws National Attention
Democratic Primary In Hudson Valley Draws National Attention As the New York Democratic primary election draws closer, the race for the state's 16th District seat between Westchester County Executive George Latimer and incumbent Jamaal Bowman is attracting nationwide attention and exposing divisions within the party.  The race between Latimer, age 70, and Bowman, age 48, is exposing tensions within the Democratic Party that will likely come to a head as residents within the 16th District cast their votes in the primary election on Tuesday, June 25, primarily centered on the ongoing conflict between Gaza and Israel.  Earlier …

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Hudson Valley Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit Former Hudson Valley Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit
Former Hudson Valley Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit A former Westchester police officer from the Hudson Valley is suing county officials and claiming that he was unlawfully fired for ticketing a woman who flashed a PBA card.  Rockland County resident Joseph Saetta, a former Westchester County Police officer, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the county's Department of Public Safety, its commissioner, Terrance Raynor, and County Executive George Latimer, on Friday, March 8.  According to the lawsuit complaint, Saetta, who previously spent time as an officer in Mount Vernon and Pleasantville, joined the Westchester County…

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by Ben Crnic
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Officials In Hudson Valley Call For Direct Access To Penn Station Via Hudson Line Officials In Hudson Valley Call For Direct Access To Penn Station Via Hudson Line
Officials In Hudson Valley Call For Direct Access To Penn Station Via Hudson Line Officials in the Hudson Valley are calling on the MTA to undertake a study on the feasibility of providing direct access to Penn Station from the Hudson Line.  In a letter addressed to MTA Chief Executive Officer Janno Lieber, Westchester County Executive George Latimer called on the transportation agency to conduct a study on having direct one-seat access to Manhattan's Penn Station from the Hudson Line, Latimer announced on Wednesday, Jan. 17.  "The advantages of such a connection are abundant," Latimer wrote in the latter, adding, "Improved transportation links would …

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Hudson Valley Eatery Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Hudson Valley Eatery
Hungry? Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off At Hudson Valley Eatery It's official: Fall 2023's Hudson Valley Restaurant Week has officially started with a kickoff event held at a Westchester eatery.  The fall kickoff was held at Red Horse by David Burke located in White Plains inside the Opus Westchester in White Plains at 221 Main St. (Route 119), Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Earlier Report - Fall Lineup: Dates, Participating Eateries Revealed For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week The modern American steakhouse, which features prime beef dry-aged to celebrity chef David Burke's patented Himalay…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners
New Update: Flood, Storm Damage Funds Available To Putnam County Homeowners Some $3 million in emergency assistance will be made available to eligible homeowners in the Hudson Valley impacted by flooding and recent storm damage. Earlier report - $3M In Flood Relief Funds Set Aside For Hudson Valley Homeowners: Here's Who's Eligible Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday, Aug. 9, the funds will provide emergency repair grants to homeowners who suffered damage to their primary residences in Dutchess, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties. This funding is in addition to the $3 million announced by Hochul last month to assist homeowners affected by historic f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Child Porn Possession: Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Pleads Guilty Child Porn Possession: Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Pleads Guilty
Child Porn Possession: Sports Hall Of Famer From Somers Pleads Guilty A retired teacher and former sports announcer who was inducted into the Westchester Sports Hall of Fame has admitted to receiving child pornography.  Somers resident Richard Leaf, age 74, who is well-known in Westchester for announcing Section 1 boys and girls basketball tournaments for more than three decades, pleaded guilty to a count of receiving child pornography on Thursday, June 29, according to federal court documents.   Earlier Report - Sports Hall Of Famer Identified As Man Accused Of Possessing Child Porn Videos, Images Leaf, who was inducted into the Hal…

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by Ben Crnic
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Carmel-Bound: New Recruit Graduates From Police Academy Carmel-Bound: New Recruit Graduates From Police Academy
Carmel-Bound: New Recruit Graduates From Police Academy After months of training, more than 60 new graduates of the Westchester Police Academy will soon begin serving communities throughout the Hudson Valley.  The 61 new officers graduated from the Westchester County Police Academy during a ceremony held on Friday, May 26 at the SUNY Purchase Performing Arts Center.  There, they received their diplomas before a packed audience, marking the end of a rigorous 21 weeks of training that required them to master the physical and academic demands of the academy.  County Executive George Latimer, Deputy County Executive Ken Jenkins,…

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by Ben Crnic
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$3 Million Study To Look At Safety Improvements On Route 9A In Northern Westchester $3 Million Study To Look At Safety Improvements On Route 9A In Northern Westchester
$3 Million Study To Look At Safety Improvements On Route 9A In Northern Westchester Work on a $3 million engineering study focused on improving the safety and infrastructure of a major main route in Northern Westchester has begun, state officials said. The study is planned to identify short-term and longer-term investment opportunities to create improved safety and operations on Route 9A between the Saw Mill River Parkway in Mount Pleasant and its connection to Route 9 in Ossining, New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez announced on Thursday, May 11.  The project is expected to be completed in ten months and will use…

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by Ben Crnic
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Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Hudson Valley Didn't Have Permit Or License: Officials Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Hudson Valley Didn't Have Permit Or License: Officials
Teen Driver In Crash That Killed 5 In Hudson Valley Didn't Have Permit Or License: Officials As the investigation into a tragic crash in Westchester County that killed five young people from Connecticut continues, officials have revealed that the teenage driver of the SUV did not have a learner's permit or driver's license.  Earlier Report - IDs Released For 4 Boys, 1 Girl From Derby Killed In NY Crash The crash, which happened around 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, March 19 on the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway in Scarsdale directly north of the Mamaroneck Road exit, killed four boys and one girl from Derby, Connecticut, located near New Haven, according to Westches…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC
New Metro-North Expansion To Shorten Commute Time Between Westchester County, NYC A large expansion of the Metro-North Railroad is planned to make travel between Westchester County and the Big Apple quicker and easier.  This is thanks to four new train stations that will be built in the East Bronx that will be connected to the New Haven Line from the New Rochelle Station, allowing commuters from Westchester County to easily commute to these stations, and connect to Penn Station in Manhattan from there, according to Metro-North officials.  A groundbreaking for the new stations in the East Bronx was held on Friday, Dec. 9, Metro-North officials said.  The e…

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by Ben Crnic
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Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event
Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Kicks Off With Tasting Event Local officials are encouraging residents to go support local eateries with the kickoff of the Fall 2022 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week approaching. More than 150 eateries across seven counties are participating in the event, including 54 restaurants in Westchester County, according to County Executive George Latimer. The fall kickoff event was held at Zwilling Cooking Studio in Pleasantville, with a tasting event that featured a variety of chef demos. Some of the demos at the event included: Town House in New Rochelle, led by New Rochelle native Chris dos Reis La Casa Bronxvill…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Several Hudson Valley Businesses Named To Prestigious Inc. Magazine List Several Hudson Valley Businesses Named To Prestigious Inc. Magazine List
Several Hudson Valley Businesses Named To Prestigious Inc. Magazine List Twelve Westchester County businesses were named to a prestigious list that recognizes businesses for their notable growth. The Westchester County Office of Economic Development reported that a dozen local businesses were named to Inc. Magazine's 2022 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies. “Privately held companies are an important component of Westchester County’s economy. We’re proud to have 12 companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 list and commend them on their impressive growth," Westchester County Executive George Latimer. The following businesses were named to this ye…

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by Nicole Valinote
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'It's Long Overdue': Hudson Valley Officials Unveil New $40M Memorial Field Complex 'It's Long Overdue': Hudson Valley Officials Unveil New $40M Memorial Field Complex
'It's Long Overdue': Hudson Valley Officials Unveil New $40M Memorial Field Complex Officials unveiled the long-awaited new Memorial Field Complex in Westchester County. The ribbon-cutting event for the newly-updated field in Mount Vernon, hosted by Westchester County Executive George Latimer and City of Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard on Wednesday, Sept. 21. The project cost a total of $40 million, and the new stadium has 3,900 seats, a lighted field equipped for football, soccer, lacrosse, and field hockey, along with a sound system that can handle major concerts, officials said.  On Saturday, Sept. 24, the field will host its first Mount Vernon Hig…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Shows Filmed In Hudson Valley County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Shows Filmed In Hudson Valley County Score 70 Emmy Nominations
Shows Filmed In Hudson Valley County Score 70 Emmy Nominations Several television shows that were filmed in Westchester County scored Emmy Award nominations earlier this week. On Tuesday, July 12, six shows filmed in the county received a total of 70 award nominations across a variety of categories, according to an announcement from the county. The Emmy Awards show is set to take place on Monday, Sept. 12. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none," County Executive George Latimer said. "The Emmy nominations shine the spotlight on the diverse backdrops and film-friendly com…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
Westchester County Executive Proposes Gas Tax Cap, Free Bee-Line Buses Westchester County Executive Proposes Gas Tax Cap, Free Bee-Line Buses
Westchester County Executive Proposes Gas Tax Cap, Free Bee-Line Buses Westchester County Executive George Latimer is pushing to make transportation cheaper and more accessible for area residents. During his latest briefing, Latimer announced that he is directing the county’s Bee-Line bus service to suspend fares for riders during the summer until a later date. The free rides are expected to begin on Wednesday, June 1. In addition to the Bee-Line bus announcement, Latimer also threw his support behind suspending gas taxes amid record inflation in record-high prices at the pump. That legislation has been submitted to the Westchester Board of Legislators, he …

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by Zak Failla
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Officials Express Outrage After Westchester Man Hit Asian Woman 125 Times In Brutal Assault Officials Express Outrage After Westchester Man Hit Asian Woman 125 Times In Brutal Assault
Officials Express Outrage After Westchester Man Hit Asian Woman 125 Times In Brutal Assault Top elected officials in the Hudson Valley are condemning the actions of a man who was caught on camera brutally attacking an Asian woman in a Westchester apartment building. Yonkers resident Tammel Esco, age 42, was charged with a hate crime after assaulting a 67-year-old Asian woman following his arrest on Friday, March 11, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced. Esco was charged on Saturday, March 12 with second-degree attempted murder and assault. Further investigation led to additional charges on Monday, March 14 in Yonkers Criminal Court that includes attempted murd…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
100+ Firearms Seized, Four From Carmel Arrested In Ghost Gun Probe 100+ Firearms Seized, Four From Carmel Arrested In Ghost Gun Probe
100+ Firearms Seized, Four From Carmel Arrested In Ghost Gun Probe More than 100 firearms were seized and 11 people were arrested following a six-month, multi-agency investigation into “ghost guns” and illegal weapons in Westchester and Putnam counties. Search warrants were executed at eight locations by local, county, and federal authorities in Westchester and Putnam this week, which led to the seizure of rifles, handguns, “ghost guns,” and multiple high-capacity drum magazines. Police investigators added that some of the weapons lacked or had defaced serial numbers. Other seized items include silencers, ballistic vests, counterfeit police shields, and q…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Westchester County Center To Reopen As Vaccination Site COVID-19: Westchester County Center To Reopen As Vaccination Site
Covid-19: Westchester County Center To Reopen As Vaccination Site With the number of COVID-19 cases surging, the Westchester County Center will once again return as a mass vaccination site. County Executive George Latimer announced during his latest COVID-19 briefing that the arena would begin offering pediatric vaccines, as well as booster shots, beginning on Wednesday, Jan. 12. The move comes as the county has seen an unprecedented spike in new cases of the virus amid the winter surge of fresh infections being reported, largely due to the outbreak of the Omicron COVID-19 variant. Testing at the County Center will take place at different times than the…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: County Exec In Hudson Valley Tests Positive After Community Event COVID-19: County Exec In Hudson Valley Tests Positive After Community Event
Covid-19: County Exec In Hudson Valley Tests Positive After Community Event Westchester County Executive George Latimer has become the latest lawmaker to catch a breakthrough COVID-19 infection. On Monday, Dec. 13, Latimer - who is vaccinated -  announced that he tested positive for COVID-19 after seeking out a test following reported exposure at a recent community event. Latimer, who is currently working from his home while he isolates, said that he has only experienced mild symptoms, a fact which he attributed to the vaccine and being vaccianted. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: First Omicron Case In Hudson Valley Identified In 13-Year-Old COVID-19: First Omicron Case In Hudson Valley Identified In 13-Year-Old
Covid-19: First Omicron Case In Hudson Valley Identified In 13-Year-Old The first case of the COVID-19 Omicron variant has been identified in Westchester. County Executive George Latimer announced the news late Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 7, saying the case is in a 13-year-old.  " We are concerned about this discovery, and are closely monitoring the situation," Latimer said. "With the new variant circulating, the best way we can protect our families and ourselves is by being vaccinated, and by getting a booster shot if you are eligible. “Additionally, I have officially signed the State of Emergency Executive Order for Westchester County. I am taking this act…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Reports Surface Of Underage Migrants Being Flown Into Westchester County Airport New Reports Surface Of Underage Migrants Being Flown Into Westchester County Airport
New Reports Surface Of Underage Migrants Being Flown Into Westchester County Airport Hundreds of more migrants have reportedly been flown into New York airports as part of President Joe Biden’s administration’s efforts to resettle them across the East Coast. Over the summer, former County Executive and potential gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino first broke the news that undocumented immigrants were being flown in “secret flights” into the Westchester County Airport. Original story - Undocumented Immigrants Flown Into Westchester County Airport On Private Flights, Reports Say In more recent weeks, planeloads of immigrants have been flown into New York airports, with f…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Hudson Valley County Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving' Hudson Valley County Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving'
Hudson Valley County Cracks Down On 'Obnoxious Driving' Westchester County Police have been cracking down on "obnoxious driving" across the area. The county's Department of Public Safety announced on Friday, Oct. 15, that about 350 summonses have been issued during the new initiative County officials cited an increase in loud/modified exhaust systems on vehicles, noting that officers have issued about 140 summonses to drivers with these systems since July. “Our residents are fed up with the loud noise from these illegal exhaust systems. It has become a significant quality-of-life issue and I applaud the County Police for addressing it,” County …

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Ida: Longtime Professors ID'd As Those Killed During Flash Flooding In Area Ida: Longtime Professors ID'd As Those Killed During Flash Flooding In Area
Ida: Longtime Professors ID'd As Those Killed During Flash Flooding In Area Two longtime computer science professors in New York were among those killed in Westchester County during Storm Ida as it whipped across the region producing severe flash flooding and high winds. President Dr. Seamus Carey of Iona College in New Rochelle issued a statement that Professors Ken and Fran Bailie, of Rye Brook, did not make it home after teaching their classes at the college on Thursday, Sept. 2. A body, found on a guide rail, pinned against a utility pole at Lincoln Avenue and Brookside Way in Purchase, was later identified as that of Ken Bailie, according to Westchester County…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Hudson Valley County Announces Its First All-Electric Buses Hudson Valley County Announces Its First All-Electric Buses
Hudson Valley County Announces Its First All-Electric Buses Westchester County has added the first all-electric buses to the Bee-Line fleet. The county announced on Wednesday, Sept. 1, that it is adding six all-electric Bee-Line buses, including two 40-foot buses and four 35-foot buses. “This is an exciting day for commuters and the environment," County Executive George Latimer said. "The unveiling of our first all-electric bus shows Westchester County’s commitment to modernizing its fleet with greener vehicles. In addition to meeting our sustainability goals by reducing emissions, these new electric buses will save the County money b…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Undocumented Immigrants Flown Into Westchester County Airport On Private Flights, Reports Say Undocumented Immigrants Flown Into Westchester County Airport On Private Flights, Reports Say
Undocumented Immigrants Flown Into Westchester County Airport On Private Flights, Reports Say Social media was abuzz over the weekend as photos and rumors about undocumented immigrants being flown into Westchester County Airport circulated online. Led by former County Executive and gubernatorial hopeful Rob Astorino, who first broke the news on Friday, Aug. 13, word of undocumented immigrants being flown into the region spread like wildfire with speculation racing. “Hundreds of undocumented immigrants from (the) crisis at (the) border flown in on several nights,” Astorino tweeted. “Why was this a secret? Where are they being resettled? Who is paying? Have they been tested for COVID…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report
Calls Grow For Cuomo's Resignation Following Release Of NY AG's Sexual Harassment Report New York politicians are calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign following the release of the results of the scathing independent investigation conducted by the Attorney General's Office that found he was a serial sexual harasser. On Tuesday, Aug. 3, New York AG Letitia James released the findings of a five-month independent investigation that found the governor allegedly fostered a toxic workplace environment while also subjecting state employees to unwanted touching and inappropriate dialogue. Earlier story - Cuomo Sexually Harassed 'Multiple Women,' Including State Trooper, Scathing AG…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Two Shows Filmed In Hudson Valley Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations Two Shows Filmed In Hudson Valley Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations
Two Shows Filmed In Hudson Valley Reel In 14 Emmy Award Nominations Two shows filmed in Westchester County have received a total of 14 Emmy nods. The HBO Max comedy "The Flight Attendant" and the Netflix drama "Halston" both received nominations in the award ceremony, which is set to air Sunday, Sept. 19.  "The Flight Attendant," which stars Kaley Cuoco, received nine Emmy nominations. Westchester County said the series featured a number of scenes that were filmed in the county, including scenes filmed at The Galleria in White Plains, the Motel 6 in Elmsford and a home on Buckout Road in West Harrison. "The Flight Attended" received nominati…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Regeneron To Expand Hudson Valley Campus, Create 1,000 New Jobs Regeneron To Expand Hudson Valley Campus, Create 1,000 New Jobs
Regeneron To Expand Hudson Valley Campus, Create 1,000 New Jobs A biotechnology company is set to expand its Westchester County campus, creating 1,000 more jobs in the region in the next five years. Regeneron invents and manufactures medicines for those with serious diseases. The company plans to invest about $1.8 billion over the next six years to support its facilities in Tarrytown and to expand its research and manufacturing, the state announced on Thursday, July 15. The state said Regeneron considered other sites in the tri-state area before it decided to expand in the Mid-Hudson region. Empire State Development has offered Regeneron up to $10…

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by Nicole Valinote
Politics
Matt Damon Endorses Candidate For Town Justice In Northern Westchester Matt Damon Endorses Candidate For Town Justice In Northern Westchester
Matt Damon Endorses Candidate For Town Justice In Northern Westchester A famous actor has endorsed a candidate running for a post in New York. Matt Damon, known for his roles in movies such as Good Will Hunting and The Martian, recorded a video sharing his endorsement of Clark Petschek for Bedford Town Justice in Northern Westchester County. Petschek is running against Jodi Kimmel for the position. Damon, a native of Cambridge, Massachusetts, is a longtime friend of Petschek, since they were roommates at Harvard University.  "He's one of the most exceptional people I've met in my life," Damon said. "I've followed his life and career closely since c…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Site Of First Drive-Through Testing Site In Westchester Reopens Beach, Park COVID-19: Site Of First Drive-Through Testing Site In Westchester Reopens Beach, Park
Covid-19: Site Of First Drive-Through Testing Site In Westchester Reopens Beach, Park Once the national epicenter of the COVID-19 crisis in America, a park has reopened in Westchester after being used as a drive-through testing site for more than a year. The Glen Island beach and park in New Rochelle reopened on Saturday, July 3 after it served as the state’s original drive-through testing site when the virus began spreading in the city in March, 2020. Related story - COVID-19: NY's First Drive-Through Testing Site, In Westchester, To Close The beach will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. from July 3 through Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 6. “This is another sign that w…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: New York State To Close Westchester Drive-Through Testing Site COVID-19: New York State To Close Westchester Drive-Through Testing Site
Covid-19: New York State To Close Westchester Drive-Through Testing Site In another sign that New York is in full recovery mode from the COVID-19 pandemic, the state announced that it will be closing down its drive-through testing site in Westchester, the first hotspot for the virus when the outbreak began. The site at Glen Island Park in New Rochelle will close Friday, June 25, representing the closure of the first mass testing site that was set up in New York during the pandemic. Earlier this year, in March, Glen Island Park began to reopen to cars and pedestrians more than a year after serving as Ground Zero of the pandemic in New York, including a New R…

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by Zak Failla