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Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married
Who Is Alexis Lewis? Harrington Park's Cory Booker Is Getting Married U.S. Sen. Cory Booker is off the market. The New Jersey Democrat, 56, who grew up in Harrington Park, announced on social media Tuesday, Sept. 2, that he’s engaged to Alexis Lewis, vice president of investments at the real estate firm Brasa Capital Management. Cory Booker and Alexis Lewis Cory Booker Facebook “She has transformed me, helping me to ground and center my inner life, and discover the joys of building a nurturing home with someone you love,” Booker wrote in a series of photos showing the two in Hawaii, where the Dem got down on one knee and popped the question. “I’m thr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Ossining, NY
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New Affordable Housing Coming To Ossining: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says New Affordable Housing Coming To Ossining: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says New Affordable Housing Coming To Ossining: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says
New Affordable Housing Coming To Ossining: 'Much-Needed,' Developer Says A major step toward expanding affordable housing in Westchester County was celebrated this week as developers broke ground on a new residential complex that will offer nearly 75 new homes.  The developers of Crescent Manor, an upcoming residential complex to be located at 136-140 Croton Ave. in Ossining, have broken ground on the project, MacQuesten Development announced on Wednesday, May 21.  The development will bring 73 affordable senior apartments, plus one live-in superintendent unit, to the community in a low-rise, elevator-accessible building designed specifically to help r…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Playland To Open For 2025 Season: Here's When Playland To Open For 2025 Season: Here's When Playland To Open For 2025 Season: Here's When
Playland To Open For 2025 Season: Here's When Following an emergency order to fast-track critical ride inspections and repairs at Playland, Westchester County officials have confirmed that the amusement park will open in summer 2025.  In a press conference held on Wednesday, May 7, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said the beloved park, located in Rye, would open Memorial Day Weekend with free admission.  The specific rides that will be open for that time are not yet confirmed, as it depends on whether the New York State Department of Labor okays their opening as the county works with Zamperla, Inc. to repai…

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by Ben Crnic
Rye, NY
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Emergency Order Issued To Fast-Track Rye Playland Repairs Emergency Order Issued To Fast-Track Rye Playland Repairs Emergency Order Issued To Fast-Track Rye Playland Repairs
Emergency Order Issued To Fast-Track Rye Playland Repairs Westchester County has issued an emergency order to fast-track critical ride inspections and repairs at Playland Amusement Park, following the departure of former operator Standard Amusements, officials announced.  The emergency declaration, signed by Westchester Parks Commissioner Kathy O’Connor, allows the County to bypass competitive bidding and immediately hire Zamperla, Inc., an Italian-based global amusement ride manufacturer, to inspect, repair, and maintain multiple rides left disassembled, unwinterized, or without necessary spare parts, the county announced on Thursday, May 1.&…

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by Ben Crnic
Norwalk, CT
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Fairfield County Group Raises Money For Undocumented People, Coronavirus Help Coming From CT Fairfield County Group Raises Money For Undocumented People, Coronavirus Help Coming From CT Fairfield County Group Raises Money For Undocumented People, Coronavirus Help Coming From CT
Fairfield County Group Raises Money For Undocumented People, Coronavirus Help Coming From CT No federal stimulus check is coming for unemployed undocumented workers now in the third month of having to choose between paying rent and buying groceries. There's no state aid either. They can't apply for unemployment and are not eligible for SNAP benefits. Knowing this harsh reality for many of its local citizens, a Fairfield County citizens group mobilized to try to help families out. The Norwalk Immigrant Community Emergency Fund organized by Unidad Latina Norwalk (ULA) has raised $2,000 of a $50,000 goal since it established a GoFundMe on May 8. Wesleyan University student and pa…

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by Donna Christopher
Ridgefield, CT
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Preliminary Toll Price Points Unveiled For CT Roadways Preliminary Toll Price Points Unveiled For CT Roadways Preliminary Toll Price Points Unveiled For CT Roadways
Preliminary Toll Price Points Unveiled For CT Roadways As Connecticut continues to dig out of a statewide debt, the Department of Transportation has laid out its preliminary proposed price point for tolls on major Connecticut roadways. Officials announced that they are looking to charge drivers 4.4 cents per mile during peak hours, and 3.5 cents per mile during off-peak hours, though they are still mulling their final plan. During his speech announcing his proposed state budget, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont laid out plans for 53 potential toll-collecting gantries on I-84, I-91, I-95, the Merritt and Wilbur parkways that could bring in an estimat…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfield, CT
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Details Emerge In Lamont's Statewide Toll Program That Includes I-95, I-84 Details Emerge In Lamont's Statewide Toll Program That Includes I-95, I-84 Details Emerge In Lamont's Statewide Toll Program That Includes I-95, I-84
Details Emerge In Lamont's Statewide Toll Program That Includes I-95, I-84 In an effort to cut down on the state’s debt, Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont has proposed a highway tolling system that could generate nearly a billion dollars annually. During his speech announcing his proposed state budget, Lamont laid out plans for 53 potential toll-collecting gantries on I-84, I-91, I-95, the Merritt and Wilbur parkways that could bring in an estimated $800 million each year. The plan is down from a proposed 82 gantry model proposed by the Connecticut State Department of Transportation following a study last year. “Transportation Commissioner Joe Giulietti has been tasked…

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by Zak Failla
Monroe, NY
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Record Tourism Expected For New York This Year Record Tourism Expected For New York This Year Record Tourism Expected For New York This Year
Record Tourism Expected For New York This Year New York City saw a record number of tourists in 2018, and officials are expecting an even bigger uptick this year, with several prominent events planned in the Empire State. A record 65.8 million tourists made their way to New York in 2018, marking the ninth consecutive year that the city saw an increase in tourism. Of those visitors, 51.6 million were domestic travelers, and 13.5 million came from overseas. With the New Year well underway, New York may look to top 67 million visitors, as they prepare for events such as WorldPride - which is being celebrated in America for the first time -…

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by Zak Failla
Bergenfield, NJ
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The Go Bergenfield District Alliance Announces Key To A Great Spring Event The Go Bergenfield District Alliance Announces Key To A Great Spring Event The Go Bergenfield District Alliance Announces Key To A Great Spring Event
The Go Bergenfield District Alliance Announces Key To A Great Spring Event Collect keys from Bergenfield businesses to unlock the treasure chest! The Go Bergenfield District Alliance is excited to announce the inaugural event, Key To A Great Spring, from Thursday, May 10 through Friday, May 18. During this time, participating Bergenfield stores, restaurants and salons will be distributing treasure chest keys with purchase at their business. All key holders will then have the opportunity to try to open the treasure chest filled with over $1,000 in prizes. The treasure chest opening will take place on Saturday, May 19 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Bedford Street, near W…

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Rye, NY
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Playland Management Deal Under New Review By Westchester County Legislators Playland Management Deal Under New Review By Westchester County Legislators Playland Management Deal Under New Review By Westchester County Legislators
Playland Management Deal Under New Review By Westchester County Legislators Playland's modernization -- a priority project of former Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino -- is now back under the microscope of the county Board of Legislators, which previously challenged the management contract with Standard Amusements. The historic, county-owned park in Rye has been managed by Harrison native Nicholas Singer, founder of Standard Amusements, for the past year. He was not immediately available for comment. The contract between the county and Standard Amusements was signed in 2016 by Astorino. New County Executive George Latimer of Rye has said that his administra…

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by Jon Craig