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Beloved Longtime Trustee, Deputy Mayor Of Westchester Village Dies: 'Mentor, Friend' Beloved Longtime Trustee, Deputy Mayor Of Westchester Village Dies: 'Mentor, Friend'
Beloved Longtime Trustee, Deputy Mayor Of Westchester Village Dies: 'Mentor, Friend' A beloved former village trustee and deputy mayor from Northern Westchester who dedicated decades of her life to public service is being remembered for her exemplary leadership. The death of longtime Croton-on-Hudson resident and former deputy mayor Ann Gallelli was announced by village officials on Monday, Feb.12.  Gallelli, who lived in the village for half a century, spent more than 35 years serving her community in roles on several boards and commissions, including the Board of Trustees, the Planning Board, the Waterfront Advisory Committee, the Water Control Commission, …

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by Ben Crnic
News
140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Westchester County 140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Westchester County
140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Westchester County A new Verizon cell phone tower will soon be erected in Northern Westchester.  The 140-foot tower will be built in the town of Cortlandt at a property located at 52 Montrose Station Rd., according to the town's Planning Board.  The tower will be located at a property in Cortlandt at 52 Montrose Station Rd.Google Maps The Planning Board voted 4-2 to approve the tower during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, with the condition that the group behind the application, Homeland Towers, submit scoping documents before they can receive a building permit.  Related Story - Richard Gere At Cente…

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by Ben Crnic
Business
Yes, Golf Course In Westchester County Can Build 105 Homes On Property, Court Rules Yes, Golf Course In Westchester County Can Build 105 Homes On Property, Court Rules
Yes, Golf Course In Westchester County Can Build 105 Homes On Property, Court Rules A Westchester County country club will once again be able to pursue permits to build 105 residences on its property, thanks to a court ruling.  In a ruling from the New York State Supreme Court from Thursday, Nov. 17, it was determined that the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck can resume a decade-long effort to move forward with the project after it was denied by the village's Planning Board, according to the ruling.  According to the decision, the court found that the Planning Board's denial was illegal and motivated by an already-existing desire for a negative result.  …

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Public To Weigh In On Proposal For Major Marijuana Facility In Hudson Valley Public To Weigh In On Proposal For Major Marijuana Facility In Hudson Valley
Public To Weigh In On Proposal For Major Marijuana Facility In Hudson Valley Members of a Hudson Valley community will have the opportunity to weigh in on a proposal for a marijuana cultivation, manufacturing and distribution center at an upcoming meeting. The Ulster County Town Of Wawarsing has scheduled a planning board meeting for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 18. The Times Union reported that residents will have the chance to share their thoughts on the proposal during the meeting.  The proposal for the new center was submitted by Valley Agriceuticals, LLC, a New York-based company. The site would be located at 7 Schrade Court and 9 Aluminum Drive in Ellenville…

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by Nicole Valinote
Real Estate
Yorktown Green Project Proposed Featuring 150 Apartments, Mixed-Use Building Yorktown Green Project Proposed Featuring 150 Apartments, Mixed-Use Building
Yorktown Green Project Proposed Featuring 150 Apartments, Mixed-Use Building One of the most prominent vacant commercial sites in Northern Westchester could be getting a multi-million dollar facelift to transform it into a massive mixed-use building. A proposal to transform Yorktown Green into a mixed-use development featuring 150 apartments, ground-level retail locations, and a new supermarket was introduced to the Town Board this week to much fanfare. According to Olster Properties, the 15-acre development in the heart of Yorktown Heights on Downing Drive would include the demolition of the current 90,000-square-foot building that was the home of a defunct Kmart …

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by Zak Failla
Business
Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Westchester Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Westchester
Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Westchester A property that has been vacant in Northern Westchester for years will be the new home of a Nestle Waters distribution center. The Yorktown Planning Board has approved a proposal that will allow Nestle Waters to move into the location of the former Verizon building at 3775 Crompond Road (Route 202), officials announced this week. Nestle Waters will be renovating the 1.9-acre property’s existing building - which hasn’t been renovated in 32 years - and its parking lot to create offices and the distribution center, which is expected to create at least 60 jobs. “I want to thank the Planning Bo…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Proposed Supermarket, Restaurant, May Replace Greenburgh Multiplex Proposed Supermarket, Restaurant, May Replace Greenburgh Multiplex
Proposed Supermarket, Restaurant, May Replace Greenburgh Multiplex New details have emerged about the proposed grocery store development at the site of the Greenburgh Multiplex. The Town Board met with developers during a special work session on Tuesday, Feb. 12, where developers Robert Baker, the chair of National Realty and Development Corp. and William Null, an attorney at Cuddy and Feder, who laid out their vision for the proposal to replace the defunct movie theater on Saw Mill River Road. Greenburgh Town Supervisor said the supermarket will be approximately 69,000-square-feet, and they’ve agreed to build a sidewalk to the condos on Old Country Road a…

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by Zak Failla
Business
New Supermarket To Replace Movie Theater On Saw Mill River Road New Supermarket To Replace Movie Theater On Saw Mill River Road
New Supermarket To Replace Movie Theater On Saw Mill River Road Fruits and vegetables may soon replace popcorn and movies in Elmsford as the Town Board reviews a proposed grocery store development at the Greenburgh Multiplex. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner just announced that a supermarket will be proposed to replace the movie theater on Saw Mill River Road. The developer is scheduled to make a presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at a work session with Feiner and members of the City Council. Feiner said that “residents have asked for another supermarket for many years so I think that this will be good news for many people. However, some neighbors m…

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by Zak Failla
News
Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed
Whole Foods Opening In Chappaqua Postponed Officials are hitting the brakes on the much-anticipated grand opening of Whole Foods at Chappaqua Crossing. Citing traffic and safety concerns, the New Castle Town Board and Planning Board have voted to postpone the grand opening, which was planned for Wednesday, Dec. 12. No additional information has been released about a new opening date. Traffic has been a concern on Route 117 near Chappaqua Crossing, prompting developers to seek outside solutions. A planned left-turn lane from northbound Route 117 to Roaring Brook Road will not be ready for the opening on Dec. 12. In response, develope…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Zoning OK'd For Mount Kisco ShopRite Zoning OK'd For Mount Kisco ShopRite
Zoning OK'd For Mount Kisco ShopRite The Mount Kisco Board of Trustees has approved zone changes at 333 North Bedford Road that may pave the way for a new ShopRite supermarket and family recreation centers.A curling rink and obstacle course are two new options for the rezoned parcel -- which already offers indoor go-kart racing, bowling and a trampoline park. The site is owned by Diamond Properties, a commercial real estate company. Diamond Properties requested zoning changes to reverse vacancies in its 600,000-square-foot space along a 1.4-mile stretch located behind a Toyota dealer and Enterprise Rent-A-Car.  A ShopRite and…

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by Jon Craig
Real Estate
Plan Moves Forward For Luxury Golf Community In Westchester Plan Moves Forward For Luxury Golf Community In Westchester
Plan Moves Forward For Luxury Golf Community In Westchester Plans to transform the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck into a luxury residential golf community took another step forward with the close of the public comment period on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS).  The Planned Residential Development (PRD), which is before the Village Planning Board for site plan approval, will now move into the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) stage. Called the Residences at Hampshire Country Club, the development will feature 105 ultra-luxury residential units, including 64 carriage homes designed to appeal to empty-nesters looking for…

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by Kathy Reakes