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Hugh Greechan

White Plains, NY
News
Here's When Westchester County Will Offer Free Bus Rides This Holiday Season Here's When Westchester County Will Offer Free Bus Rides This Holiday Season
Here's When Westchester County Will Offer Free Bus Rides This Holiday Season Westchester County will be offering free rides on the Bee-Line bus system for certain days this holiday season, county officials announced.  The decision to offer free rides comes after the county did the same in June, July, and August of 2022 when the system experienced a 37 percent increase in ridership, county officials said. The free bus rides will be available on the following days:  Saturday, Nov. 19 to Sunday, Nov. 27;  Wednesday, Dec. 7 to Monday, Dec. 26.  "This holiday season, we want people to visit with family and friends, and we want them to shop and go to…

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by Ben Crnic
Armonk, NY
News
Westchester County Adds First All-Electric Buses To Bee-Line Fleet Westchester County Adds First All-Electric Buses To Bee-Line Fleet
Westchester County Adds First All-Electric Buses To Bee-Line Fleet 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
Harrison, NY
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Westchester Airport Reopening Repaved Runway Closed During COVID Pandemic: Breakdown Of Cases Westchester Airport Reopening Repaved Runway Closed During COVID Pandemic: Breakdown Of Cases
Westchester Airport Reopening Repaved Runway Closed During COVID Pandemic: Breakdown Of Cases The rehabilitated main runway will fully reopen this week at the Westchester County Airport after being closed during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Last month, due to a dramatic downturn in travelers due to the outbreak, county officials closed the airport’s Runway 16/34 for rehabilitation, with the goal of completing the project with minimal impact on flight activity once airport operations returned to normal. The runway will fully open back up at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 21, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced. Latimer said that by completing the Runway 16/34…

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Around The Towns: Fighting Bias, Flight Of Dreams, $250K Park Improvement Around The Towns: Fighting Bias, Flight Of Dreams, $250K Park Improvement
Around The Towns: Fighting Bias, Flight Of Dreams, $250K Park Improvement Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. was honored by the Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center at its annual dinner on Oct. 24. Scarpino was recognized for his ongoing support of the professional development of educators on the topics of the Holocaust and bias in society. In addition, the recognition honors DA Scarpino for “protecting our community through the fair and ethical pursuit of justice.” For the last three years, the DA’s Office has granted funds to the Westchester-based Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center (HHREC) for its important conferen…

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by Jon Craig
Armonk, NY
Lifestyle
Playland Boardwalk Reopens Six Years After Hurricane Sandy Playland Boardwalk Reopens Six Years After Hurricane Sandy
Playland Boardwalk Reopens Six Years After Hurricane Sandy The northern portion of Playland's waterfront boardwalk has reopened, nearly six years after it was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy. Tuesday's reopening, marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony, was timely as the county-owned parked celebrated Independence Day with fireworks on Tuesday night, July 3 and Wednesday, July 4.  The cost of the project was $4.6 million for design and construction. The 700-foot North Boardwalk restores scenic views of Long Island Sound to visitors at Playland Park in Rye, after being closed for construction since 2012. Westchester County Executive George Latimer led Tu…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
County Planning Board Additions Announced County Planning Board Additions Announced
County Planning Board Additions Announced Westchester County Executive George Latimer has appointed new members, and reappointed others, to the County Planning Board to make it a more effective regional resource for planning. New members include:  -- Richard Hyman of Port Chester, the new chairman -- Bernard Thombs of Valhalla -- Renee Toback of Yonkers Additionally, new Department of Public Works Commissioner Hugh Greechan has been appointed an ex officio member. Latimer also reappointed two current members, Dwight Douglas of Peekskill and Holly Hasbrouck of Bedford. Three additional members remain in seats whose terms have…

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by Jon Craig