Latimer is Heading to Washington
By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County Executive George Latimer is heading to Washington. Latimer, who has led the county for the last seven years, was overwhelmingly chosen by voters to represent New...
View ArticleVoting–In Sickness and In Health
By Jeff Wilson– When Lauren Novotny was admitted to Phelps Hospital on Friday, November 1, she had another concern besides her health. “How do I go about voting if I’m in the hospital?” she...
View ArticleThe New Guy On The Tarrytown Board
By Barrett Seaman– The Tarrytown Board of Trustees election was uncontested, but there is a new face in the lineup: Kenneth (universally called “Kenny”) Herzog, a 10591 resident since 2012. Herzog, 45,...
View ArticleHoyt Honored at Final Meeting as Tarrytown Trustee
By Rick Pezzullo— Tarrytown Trustee Robert Hoyt was honored Monday by his colleagues during his final board meeting after serving 18 years. Hoyt, who was born and raised in Tarrytown, officially had a...
View ArticleKendal on Hudson Renovation Project in SH Receives County Financing
By Rick Pezzullo— A renovation project at Kendal on Hudson in Sleepy Hollow recently received a financial boost from Westchester County. The Westchester Local Development Corporation voted preliminary...
View ArticleMore State Funding Sought for Road Safety Improvements
By Rick Pezzullo— State Assemblywoman MaryJane Shimsky (D/Greenburgh) was among a slew of elected officials and union leaders who called for increased funding in the 2025 state budget for needed road...
View ArticleVillage to Hire Consultant to Evaluate Workforce Needs in Irvington
By Jeff Wilson— The Irvington Police station needs better accommodations for female staff. The Fire Department lacks a detox room so firefighters can decontaminate themselves after fires. And the...
View ArticleNew Village Justice Appointed in Tarrytown
By Rick Pezzullo— During its last voting meeting of 2024, the Tarrytown Board of Trustees appointed a replacement for outgoing Village Justice Kyle McGovern. McGovern, who has presided in village court...
View ArticleSchopfer To Retire As Irvington’s Village Administrator
By Barrett Seaman– The year 2025 will be the last for Larry Schopfer as a public servant. After 17 years as Village Administrator in Irvington, following more than a decade as the village’s...
View ArticleNo Tax Increase for Villages in Greenburgh Budget
By Rick Pezzullo— Property owners in the villages in the Town of Greenburgh will see no increase in their town taxes in 2025. In the $104 million budget approved by the Greenburgh Town Board on Dec....
View ArticleLatimer Delivers Farewell Address as County Executive
By Rick Pezzullo— Before heading to Washington D.C. Friday to be sworn in as representative of New York’s 16th Congressional District, Westchester County Executive George Latimer bid adieu Monday to...
View ArticleWishnie Named Acting Westchester County Executive—For a Few Days
By Rick Pezzullo— History was made in Westchester County Thursday when Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Vedat Gashi designated County Emergency Services Commissioner Richard G. Wishnie...
View ArticleJenkins Appointed County Executive Until Feb. Special Election
By Rick Pezzullo— Ken Jenkins was sworn-in as Westchester County’s 10th County Executive Monday after being selected unanimously by the Board of Legislators to serve in the role until a special...
View ArticleSculti to Challenge Jenkins for County Executive in Special Election
By Rick Pezzullo— Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins is not getting a free ride in next month’s special election after all. Republican Christine Sculti, the former Chief Advisor to former County...
View ArticleGeorge Latimer’s Congressional Strategy: Keep It Local
By Barrett Seaman– Last November, New York’s 16th Congressional District sent former Westchester County Executive George Latimer to Washington, but he keeps coming back—and says he is going to continue...
View ArticleGreenburgh to Study Options for Town Court, Police Dept
By Rick Pezzullo– The Greenburgh Town Board voted unanimously last week to authorize a Master Plan for the courthouse and police headquarters. The study, which will review options for the board to...
View ArticleWorld-Build (& -Burn)
WORLD-BUILD (& -BURN): Seeing red in the Handmaid’s Tale By Krista Madsen A new Handmaid’s Tale season, the sixth and last, is set for sometime Spring 2025—should we make it that far. Meanwhile,...
View ArticleJenkins Wins Special Election for Westchester County Executive
By Rick Pezzullo— Ken Jenkins will continue as Westchester County Executive for at least the rest of the year, easily winning a special election Tuesday. Jenkins, who has led the county since his...
View ArticleWashington’s Voter Registration Debate Comes Home To Westchester
By Barrett Seaman– The lower Hudson Valley‘s two Congressional Representatives were back in the county this week. The hot topic in meetings with local officials and voters was HR 22, the so-called Save...
View ArticleIrvington Democrats Hold Competitive Primary for Mayor and Trustees
By Barrett Seaman– The Irvington Democratic Party holds its nominating convention on Tuesday night in the Town Hall Theater. Barring write-ins, there are two candidates to succeed retiring Mayor Jon...
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