Emma Fox, of Rye, who struck and killed a 21-year-old Manhattanville College student in October, is due to reappear in White Plains City Court on Nov. 15 after her Nov. 1 court date was adjourned. On Oct. 9, Fox, 24, struck and killed Robby Schartner, of Fishkill, while he was […]
Month: November 2016
Westchester considers ‘puppy mill’ law
Some Westchester lawmakers are considering a bill that would put a tighter leash on pet stores in the county. The so-called puppy mill law, an amendment to the county’s existing animal sales law, would place restrictions on where owners of pet stores in the county are allowed to buy dogs […]
Officials scramble to salvage restaurant for 2017
The Rye Town Park Commission is now scrambling to address a looming restaurant vacancy, following the unofficial departure of John Ambrose and Sam Chernin, the current owners and operators of Rye Town Park’s Seaside Johnnies. During a park commission meeting on Oct. 18, the commission unanimously voted to extend Seaside […]
Astorino looks to repurpose revenue from county airport
A potential 40-year agreement announced by Republican Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino looks to privatize management of the county’s airport in exchange for more than $100 million in additional tax revenue. The potential deal, announced by the Astorino administration last week, would put the investment firm, Oaktree Capital Management, in […]
Thank you for your support
To the Editor, My deep appreciation to the voters of Westchester County for their strong vote of confidence on my third term as senator. I look forward to working with the community over the next two years to fight for the issues we care about. State Sen. George Latimer, Rye