From her home in Irvington, Meredith Beckford-Smart helped lead one of the largest and most ambitious space research simulations ever conducted, proving that world-changing work can begin right here in Westchester. Last fall, Beckford-Smart served […] Read more »
Taverns were at the heart of social and political life during the 18th century—community hubs for locals and travelers to enjoy refreshment, news, debate and revolutionary ideas. In this spirit […] Read more »
Kenneth Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive during an Inauguration Ceremony held at Purchase College, marking the start of a new three-year term in office. The ceremony […] Read more »
Construction and development projects come with many expenses, and estimating services provide the right way to keep a check on them. When teams forecast accurately, it enables them to avoid […] Read more »
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins toured the Bee-Line Bus garage in Valhalla to view newly installed OMNY fare scanners on the Bee-Line fleet. The visit marked a major milestone ahead […] Read more »
The Holocaust & Human Rights Education Center in White Plains has announced a new resource for teachers to assist them in teaching about the Holocaust and related topics including human rights, antisemitism, discrimination, racism and genocide. The Kaidanow […] Read more »
The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025 permanently increased the federal estate and gift tax (FEGT) exemption to $15M per person beginning on January 1, […] Read more »
Students from Ossining, Tarrytown and Peekskill gathered at Bethany Arts Community Center dressed up and ready to celebrate a year of growth through the Changemakers Program. The room was filled with energy as families, educators and community members clapped and cheered for […] Read more »
The Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation has awarded a transformative grant of up to $1.1 million to the Westchester Community College Foundation to create tuition-free pathways for Associate Degree in […] Read more »
Connections across generations can be meaningful. Sixth graders in Ali Mazza’s English Language Arts class at Briarcliff Middle School recently participated in a special intergenerational pen-pal project with members of […] Read more »
