After a consistency review for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed $75 million flood mitigation project was rejected by the New York state Department of State, another version has been submitted; this time with a greater focus on state and local waterfront regulation. The project’s fate, however, still remains […]
Month: June 2016
Ex-Dem chairman, village critic to seek primary
Democratic candidates for the village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees’ three open seats will contend with an unexpected challenger, as Stuart Tiekert, a critic of the current village government, has gathered the necessary signatures to primary for the Democratic line. Just last week, Democratic Party leaders chose Viktor Tafur, Keith […]
Rye grad nets $44K in ‘Jeopardy!’ appearance
For Stew Latwin, the hardest part was keeping a secret. After filming multiple episodes of the popular television quiz show in March, Latwin, a former Rye resident, was contractually obligated to keep the outcome of his “Jeopardy!” debut to himself until its national broadcast more than two months later. “It […]
Newman, Sharks teammates set world record
A local swimmer continued to make waves on Saturday, June 11, as Mamaroneck resident Steve Newman helped break a Masters’ swimming world record at the annual Bumpy Jones Classic in Sarasota, Florida. Along with three other members of the Sarasota Sharks swim team, Newman, 54, helped set a new benchmark […]
Tigers claim state title
On Saturday, June 11, a Mamaroneck foursome added yet another state championship to the Tigers’ trophy case, as Lauren Chapey, Shari Rauls, Lauren Shpiz and Katie DeVore topped New York’s best teams in the 4 x 800 relay at Cicero North High School in Syracuse. While the Tigers’ relay team […]