Month: June 2016

Community

Swim Across America starts summer fundraising

Intent on making another big splash for cancer-related causes, Swim Across America, Long Island Sound Chapter, SAA-LIS, has kicked off its 24th season. SAA-LIS, which last year raised more than $1 million for cancer research, prevention and treatment through swimming events, will offer nine opportunities to swim and volunteer in […]

News

Con Edison plans gas, electric increases

The New York State Department of Public Service held two public hearings this month to consider allowing Con Edison to increase rates on gas and electric delivery. The proposed increases would raise the cost of gas services by an average of 8.4 percent and would increase the cost of electricity […]

Opinion Sports

Game (7) of Thrones

On Sunday night, television viewers were treated to an epic battle between two warring factions, as a prodigal son returned home to claim his birthright after a knock-out, drag-out fight that was years in the making. And “Game of Thrones” was pretty good, too. For all of the intrigue, drama […]

Community

Habitat luncheon honors local contributors

On June 8, Habitat for Humanity of Westchester honored local volunteers and public officials at its American Dream Luncheon held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. Among those in attendance were County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, New Castle Town Supervisor Robert Greenstein, a Republican, and Yonkers Mayor […]