In what is an innovative public-private partnership, developers Wilder Balter Partners and LMXD and the city of New Rochelle begun construction on a $4 million transformation of Anderson Plaza and Anderson Street in downtown New Rochelle that is expected to be a bellwether for the city’s continued evolution as an […]
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Westchester celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Park Commission
In 1922, the Westchester County Board of Supervisors were authorized to appoint a commission to acquire land for a parks system, creating the Westchester County Park Commission, which laid the foundation of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation we know today. In celebration of the centennial anniversary, […]
Five TV series filmed in Westchester earn 70 Emmy nominations
Westchester County was well-represented in Tuesday’s Emmy Award nominations, with 70 award nominations across several categories going to productions that filmed in the county over the past year. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none,” said County Executive George […]
New Ro police arrest three suspects wanted in carjacking
On July 9, at about 2:44 a.m., New Rochelle police responded to 969 Main St. on a report of a carjacking. A restaurant owner was closing his business for the night and was accosted by two male suspects who demanded the keys to his vehicle. A semi-automatic handgun was displayed. […]
Gov celebrates resolution to enshrine equal rights into constitution
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the passage of a resolution to enshrine equal rights into the New York State Constitution on July 1, which will solidify the right to abortion access in New York state. When enacted, the amendment will add ethnicity, national origin, age, disability and sex, including sexual orientation, […]