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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New luxury hotel debuts in White Plains
The Opus, Westchester, an Autograph Collection Hotel debuted April 15 with its newly appointed general manager, luxury hospitality veteran Elizabeth Andrews, at the helm. In her new role, the former modern dancer turned hotel operator will oversee all aspects of the new luxe, artistically forward urban retreat—located at 3 Renaissance […]
Latimer turns on historic Croton Gorge Fountain
Westchester County Executive George Latimer, in one counter-clockwise maneuver of a lever, planted firmly into the ground at Croton Gorge Park, turned on the historic 20th century fountain. The spray of nearly 20 feet of water, shot up into the clear blue sky, as passers-by applauded and took pictures. The […]
Latimer: ‘The State of our County is stronger’
Westchester County Executive George Latimer delivered his fourth State of the County Address in the Legislative Chambers of the Board of Legislators. Latimer acknowledged that COVID-19 has taken a toll on the county, but promised through good government, to restore and rebuild Westchester back better than it was before. “Look […]
Latimer forecasts $16M increase in county fund balance
In a preview of his 2021 State of the County speech, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the Department of Budget forecasts a $16 million increase in the county’s general fund balance for the 2021 fiscal year. The increase will bring the unrestricted fund balance to more than $200 […]