Month: June 2016

News

Army Corps resubmits flood project to state

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 […]

Politics

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 […]

Sports

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 […]

Sports

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 […]