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P’ville Joins Protests Against Trump’s Order on Travel Restrictions
Pleasantville joined the swelling numbers of communities across the nation Sunday afternoon that protested President Donald Trump’s executive order to restrict travel by refugees and immigrants from seven predominantly Muslim…
Author to Appear at Barnes and Noble in Mohegan Lake
Tiffany Jackson, author of the novel Allegedly, will be appearing Saturday at Barnes and Noble at the Cortlandt Town Center in Mohegan Lake. Jackson, daughter of Buchanan Trustee Duane…
WestchesterSmart Mobile App Development Bowl Registration Deadline Approaching
Have an idea for a mobile app? Learn from the best, turn your idea into a reality and compete against the region’s top young techies at the 3rd annual #WestchesterSmart…
PepsiCo Proposing Expansion at Mount Pleasant Location
PepsiCo is proposing a major expansion project in Valhalla, which would include construction of a new three-story building to house laboratory space, offices and other amenities. The Mount Pleasant Planning…
Year of the Rooster: Bao of White Plains to Celebrate Chinese New Year
Twelve dishes, mostly based on centuries-old recipes, will be offered at Bao Chinese Cuisine in White Plains to celebrate the Year of the Rooster. The Year of the Rooster recurs…
White Plains Board of Ed to Begin Budget Planning Process
The White Plains Board of Education has announced the district’s 2017-18 budget planning process, continuing the community-wide forums held last year. Board President Rosemarie Eller said, “We hope people from…
National Popular Vote vs The Electoral College Debated
Celebrity developer Donald Trump was sworn-in as the 45th president of the United States Friday, despite receiving nearly three million fewer votes than Democratic rival and Chappaqua resident Hillary…
Westchester Chordsmen Chorus Offers Free Singing Lessons to Men
Starting Monday, Jan. 23, The Westchester Chordsmen Chorus will offer six free singing lessons to men in and around the County as a community service. The six-week program provides coaching…
Local Republicans Question, Slam Various Cuomo Proposals
Throughout most of last week, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made his pitch directly to New York State residents, during a three-day speaking tour that was his de-facto State of…
Putnam Valley HS Receives Threat Over Social Media
Putnam Valley High School was on edge last week after it was discovered a “serious threat” was made against the campus over social media. In an email to parents and…