It’s time to tee off: County Executive George Latimer has announced that five of the six Westchester County golf courses will open for the season on Wednesday, March 20.The six world-class courses across Westchester are owned and operated by the county and open to golfers of all ages and skill levels.“Though the local outdoor landscape has yet to fully reflect it, March 20 is the first ...

We all know the dangers of drowsy driving, but a new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a nonprofit research and education association, has shown that the hour or two of sleep you missed last night could have a bigger impact on your crash risk than previously thought.The research report was recently reissued in advance of daylight savings time after its initial 2016 ...

US News & World Report has recognized Pace University’s environmental law program as the best in the nation.The program, called the Elisabeth Haub School of Law (Pace Law), was first developed 40 years ago and has since become a “signature program” at the school. The program has recruited some top-rated faculty who are recognized scholars within the fields of climate change ...

A woman is facing larceny charges after police say she tried to steal a coat from a Macy’s store worth $220.Yorktown Police responded to a report of a shoplifter in custody at Macy’s at Jefferson Valley Mall (700 Lee Boulevard) on Monday, March 11 around 1:30 p.m.Upon further investigation, officers discovered that the suspect, identified as 61-year-old Lilia Gierer of New York City, ...

Hapag Filipino Cuisine, located at 1789 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers’ Highridge Plaza, has become a hotspot for its wide and decadent array of authentic Filipino fare. Though it has only been open since last November, it has already established itself as Yohighest-ratedt rated Southeast Asian restaurant, boasting 4.5 stars out of 31 reviews on Yelp. Hapag, which means “long ...

New York State Police troopers will be working alongside local law enforcement agencies to initiate increased enforcement efforts in advance of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.Drivers should expect more sobriety checkpoints, additional DWI patrols and details for underage drinking and sales to minors between Friday, March 15 and Monday, March 18.New York State Police will also be ...

A Westchester man who allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel with the engine running has been charged with DWI, police say.Orangetown Police were investigating a partially parked motor vehicle on Rt. 9W in the Town of Orangetown on Sunday, March 10 around 1 a.m. The vehicle’s engine was reportedly running, and police say the driver was asleep.Police then approached the vehicle and ...

A Westchester motorist is facing multiple charges after a road rage incident, police say.Darien Police received a report from the victim on Sunday, March 10 around 7 p.m. stating that a red sedan was following her in a threatening manner. She said the vehicle first started following her in Rowayton, and she was currently on Hecker Avenue.The victim was instructed to pull over in front ...

Lasdon Park, located on Route 35 in Katonah, will soon be the home to a new war dog memorial.Westchester County Executive George Latimer made the announcement on Wednesday, March 13, also known as National K-9 Veterans Day.In total, more than $30,000 has been raised by Friends of Lasdon Park & Arboretum to erect a memorial statue that will be dedicated to military hero dogs.The ...

A Westchester hamlet has been recognized as an “unpretentious place” with middle-class roots in a real estate piece by the New York Times.The story also highlights the notion that the 1.1-mile municipality of Thornwood in the Town of Mount Pleasant offers more affordable living options than its pricier Westchester County counterparts.With 4,000 residents, Thornwood  is expected to ...