WHITE PLAINS, NY — April 13, 2021 —The Westchester County Board of Legislators, by a vote of 13-4, approved a bankruptcy court settlement with Standard Amusements regarding the management of Playland. The settlement was negotiated by Westchester County and Standard Amusements, terms of which were previously approved by the bankruptcy court. The agreement gives Westchester wCounty significantly improved terms compared …
“A Sure Bet for New York’s Future Alliance” to Host Virtual Press Conference
THE BRONX, NY and WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — March 3, 2021 — New Alliance representing more than 20 business, labor and community organizations in Westchester and The Bronx calls on Albany to support MGM Empire City developing into a full-scale casino On Thursday, March 4th, “A Sure Bet for New York’s Future” Alliance will host a virtual press conference to …
COVID Have You Down? Here’s a Great Staycation Guide for a Great Time
By STEVEN HAWK
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — February 24, 2021 —The coronavirus pandemic has shifted the whole dynamic of the world, with lockdown restrictions being implemented in different regions. While these restrictions have been very effective in controlling the spread of the virus, they have also taken a pretty huge toll on the mental health of a lot of people. The strict restriction …
By STEVEN HAWK
When the Exhaust Clears: 5 Ways the COVID-19 Outbreak Has Impacted the Automotive Industry
By TYLER ADAMS
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — February 23, 2021 — The COVID-19 outbreak left no stone unturned when it came to sinking industries. Restaurants and casinos shut down indefinitely, while the travel and automotive parts and equipment sectors saw massive revenue drops. As businesses and citizens alike slowly begin to bounce back from devastating loss and upheaval, the automotive industry is looking …
By TYLER ADAMS
“Dear George, Dear Mary”, the Book Comes to Life
By MARY CALVI
Happy Valentine’s Weekend! YONKERS, NY — February 13, 2021 — “I am so thrilled to announce that my novel, “Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington’s First Love,” is now a documentary. Smithsonian Channel follows my journey into discovering a never-before-known story in history, and it all started in a manor in my hometown of Yonkers. If you have …
By MARY CALVI
Five Best Valentine’s Day Gifts
YONKERS, NY — February 3, 2021 — For Valentine’s Day gifts, many shoppers look for a balance between the traditional and the unique. People love receiving chocolates, perfume, wine, roses, and jewelry, but they are also looking for a twist on favorite romantic gifts. The following are five Valentine’s gifts that have the whiff of the traditional but still show …
By ANNIE LANZILLOTTO
Mayor’s Column for the Week of January 18, 2021
By MARY MARVIN, Esq.
BRONXVILLE, NY — January 18, 2021 — I was trying to think of a definitive word to convey this message but I have only come up with the word-resolve. I share with you that due to COVID-19 market conditions, our venerable theater, currently operated by Bow Tie Cinemas on Kraft Avenue is looking for a new theater operator to run the …
By MARY MARVIN, Esq.
Dr. Sándor Szabó Presents An Enchanting Candlelight Harpsichord Concert in Dobbs Ferry, NY – Sunday, January 24th @ 3:00PM EST
Thank you DOBBS FERRY, NY — December 31, 2020 — Dr. Sándor Szabó will present an enchanting Candlelight Harpsichord Concert on Sunday, January 24th at 3:00pm in the intimate and beautiful church of Our Lady of Pompeii, Dobbs Ferry NY. The program will include compositions by the most brilliant composers of the Renaissance, Baroque and Classical eras juxtaposed with exuberant …
The Town of Greenburgh In Search for a Diverse Group of 14 of the Brightest, Most Creative, Hard Working, Goal Oriented High School Students to Join the Zuckerberg Institute and the Town of Greenburgh for a 3-Months Post Pandemic Task Force
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER
Students Selected for Pilot Project Will Work With Local Businesses and With Silicon Valley Business Executives GREENBURGH, NY — December 6, 2020 — This past summer Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith Beville, Town Attorney Tim Lewis, Commissioner of Planning Garrett Duquesne and I sponsored an exciting internship program for students. Among the speaker: Randi Zuckerberg, sister of Mark Zuckerberg. Between 2005 …
By Greenburgh Town Supervisor PAUL FEINER