Author: Jim Scova

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Million Air files $30M lawsuit against county

After three-and-a-half years of failed negotiations with Westchester County officials, which has refused to allow construction of a replacement hangar at the Westchester County Airport, Million Air filed a lawsuit on June 14 in federal court seeking more than $30 million in damages. The suit, brought by White Plains’ Yankwitt […]

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Governor lifts most COVID-19 restrictions

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced on Tuesday, June 15 that COVID-19 restrictions are lifted immediately as 70% of New Yorkers aged 18 or older have received the first dose of their COVID-19 vaccination series. The state’s health guidance and New York Forward industry specific guidelines—including social gathering limits, capacity restrictions, […]

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NRPD makes arrests on attempted murder charges

On June 10, at approximately 11:02 p.m., New Rochelle police officers observed an occupied, parked vehicle on Crescent Avenue.  The officers knew the identity of one of the occupants and knew that he had an outstanding warrant for criminal contempt that occurred on May 15. Subsequent investigation resulted in the […]

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$2.2M in food assistance for school children

On June 13, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced an estimated $2.2 billion in federal food assistance for children in New York State that were unable to access free school meals due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Administered by the state Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer […]

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Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival returns

Westchester Magazine is joining forces with Westchester County Office of Economic Development to give a much-needed boost to restaurants and food trucks with an expanded 2021 Wine & Food Festival this fall.  This marks the county’s first large-scale event of 2021 and a return of hundreds of local chefs and […]