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Rye, NY
Lifestyle
Iconic Ride At Rye Playland To Celebrate 95th Anniversary
A popular Westchester amusement park is planning on celebrating the 95th anniversary of its iconic roller coaster with two weekends of fun activities and events. The Dragon Coaster at Rye Playland, which opened in 1929, will celebrate its birthday weekend on Saturday, July 20, and Sunday, July 21, the park announced. Designed by Frederick A. Church, the wooden ride measures 80 feet high and has around 3,400 feet of track. It is the only one of Church's rides that remains operational on the East Coast and is one of 48 coasters recognized as an ACE Roller Coaster Landmark by Americ…
Rivertowns, NY
Politics
'Hard To Imagine' Biden Serving 4 Years, Says Michael Douglas Who Hosted Irvington Fundraiser
A longtime Hollywood ally of Joe Biden who hosted a re-election fundraising event for the president at his Westchester estate this past spring is now casting doubts on the 81-year-old's ability to serve a second term in office. In an interview with BBC, iconic actor Michael Douglas said it would be "hard to imagine" Biden serving another full term in office if he is re-elected, the outlet reported. Douglas, who himself is 79 years old, personally hosted the fundraiser for Biden along with his wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, at their Irvington-on-Hudson residence on Thursday, April 2…
Port Chester, NY
Business
New Globally-Inspired Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Port Chester
Fans of dishes cooked in wood-fired ovens and enjoyers of aged meats may want to visit an all-new restaurant housed in an over 140-year-old building in Westchester. 1881 Kitchen Table, located in Port Chester at 112 North Main St., will hold its grand opening on Thursday, July 18, the owners announced. Located in the village's downtown area, the restaurant, which is now open, was constructed inside a building dating back to 1881 that once housed a library, a gentleman's room, a speakeasy, and Siegels and Hart Schaffner Marx clothing stores. The eatery's owners, …
Port Chester, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Port Chester Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran Dies: 'An Icon'
A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills. Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, died on Wednesday, June 26 at the age of 92, according to his obituary. Born and raised in Port Chester, Nethercott graduated from Port Chester High School before going on to serve in the US Navy between 1951 and 1955. Nethercott also served in the Marines, his obituary said. Once …
New Rochelle, NY
Business
Business To Celebrate Reopening In New Rochelle As New Owner Rebuilds Brand
After closing more than a year ago, a store in Westchester will soon celebrate its grand re-opening at its original location thanks to its new owner who is working to rebuild its brand. Harmon Discount, a beauty store located in New Rochelle at 77 Quaker Ridge Rd., will hold a grand re-opening celebration on Friday, June 28 at 3:30 p.m. The store originally closed in February 2023 after its parent company, Bed Bath & Beyond, filed for bankruptcy. Despite this, the owner of the Quaker Ridge location, Jonah Raskas, decided to buy the Harmon brand. "Harmon was a successful busi…
Port Chester, NY
Police & Fire
Injured Construction Worker Rescued From 6th Floor Of Building Under Demolition In Port Chester
A construction worker was rescued from the sixth floor of a vacant building under demolition in Westchester after suffering an injury and becoming stuck. The rescue happened on Wednesday, June 19 around 11:15 a.m., when a construction worker suffered a leg injury on the sixth floor of the old United Hospital property at 999 High St. in Port Chester, according to the village's fire department. Crews soon arrived at the vacant 12-story building and were able to place the worker in a stokes basket and lower them safely to the ground. The worker was then taken to a nearby hospital w…
Mamaroneck, NY
Business
New Goodwill Store To Open In Larchmont: Here's Where
An all-new store and donation center is about to open in Westchester. The first day of business for the Goodwill store, located next to Walgreens at 1333 West Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) in Larchmont, will be on Tuesday, June 25. The 4,976-square-foot store will offer a selection of used and new women's, men's, and kids' clothing in addition to household wares. The store will open every day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Because Goodwill is a nonprofit, anyone who donates used items to the store will receive a tax receipt upon request.
Greenburgh, NY
Obituaries
Retired Longtime Fire Chief Of Greenville District Dies: Made 'Indelible Imprint'
The former chief of a fire district in Westchester who held the position for more than three decades is being remembered for his dedication to serving his community. Daniel Raftery, the former chief of the Greenville Fire District, died on Sunday, June 16, the department announced. His age was not made public. A longtime member of the fire district, Raftery originally joined in 1973 and rose to the rank of Chief in 1986. He continued to lead the district for 34 years until retiring in 2020. In their announcement, the district described Raftery as an "admired and…
Harrison, NY
Real Estate
Groundbreaking Held For 200-Unit Development In Harrison: Will Feature 5-Acre Open Space
Work has begun on an upcoming multifamily development in Westchester that will feature five acres of open space, including walking trails and a community garden. The groundbreaking for a 200-unit luxury multifamily development in Harrison at 1 Webb Avenue was announced by its developer, The NRP Group, on Monday, June 17. The project, located on a 10-acre site, will include 30 studio units, 75 one-bedroom units, and 84 two-bedroom residences and is located in close proximity to several major highways such as Interstates 287, 95, and the Hutchinson River Parkway. Each residence w…
Scarsdale, NY
News
Update: Scarsdale-Based Accountant Nabbed In Tax Fraud Scheme Was Longtime Firefighter
A Westchester-based accountant who admitted participating in a multi-million dollar tax evasion scheme with his partner was a volunteer firefighter who served for almost three decades, including during 9/11. Certified public accountants New Jersey resident Jack Sardis, age 66, of Englewood Cliffs in Bergen County, and his partner, George Sanossian, age 70, of Scarsdale, both admitted to scheming with their clients to reduce tax liabilities through a shell company, leading to over $2 million in unreported cash transactions, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
Teenage Trio Hospitalized After Rollover Crash On Cross County Parkway Exit Ramp In Yonkers
Three teenagers from Long Island were hospitalized after a rollover crash on a busy parkway exit ramp in Westchester that caused a several-hour-long closure, police said. The crash happened on Monday, June 3 around 7:40 p.m., when a vehicle rolled over adjacent to the exit ramp leading from the westbound Cross County Parkway to Yonkers Avenue in Yonkers, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. The car had been occupied by an 18-year-old driver and two passengers aged 17 and 19. All three occupants are from Long Island, O'Leary said.&…
Port Chester, NY
Police & Fire
Injured Worker Rescued From Scaffolding At Port Chester Construction Site
Thanks to the efforts of firefighters, an injured worker was rescued from a second-story scaffolding at a Westchester construction site. The events leading to the rescue began on Friday, May 31 around 4 p.m., when a worker suffered an injury and became trapped on scaffolding at 12 Broad St. in Port Chester near The Capitol Theater, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Arriving crews found the injured worker on the second story and quickly worked to place them on a stokes basket before safely lowering them to the ground. The worker was successfully brought to ground le…
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