Westchester County Police to Increase Presence on Friday Around Schools and Jewish Houses of Worship

Westchester County Police will be increasing its patrols around schools and Jewish houses of worship on Friday, October 13. This increased uniformed police presence will occur in the five school […] Read more »

‘Small Town America’ Is Stamped on Verplanck’s Post Office

There are no mailboxes at any residence or business in Verplanck. There is, however, a lot of bustle at the Post Office in the hamlet’s center, where people must go […] Read more »

Hendrick Hudson Appoints Michael Tromblee as Superintendent

Tromblee has held senior roles at school districts in Mahopac, New Rochelle and Pelham Read more »

Cortlandt Club for Rowing Keeps Growing

Along the Hudson River waterfront in Verplanck, two sturdy metal buildings and a wide open park occupy the space where a seaplane base and trailer homes once stood.   The new […] Read more »

How I Lighten My Mind to Enlighten My Life  

I have suffered from anxiety for most of my life. I’m far from alone. According to a study by Kaiser Family Foundation, one-third of adults surveyed (and half of those […] Read more »

Harckham, Levenberg Bill Helping to Recruit and Retain Firefighters in Buchanan Signed by Gov. Hochul

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg announced today that Governor Hochul has signed into law their bill to assist and bolster Buchanan Engine Company No. 1 […] Read more »

Town of Cortlandt Adds Additional County Police Officer to Focus on Traffic Safety Initiatives

The Town of Cortlandt has contracted for an additional Westchester County police officer to enhance community policing and traffic safety initiatives in town. The addition of a specialized traffic safety […] Read more »

From Mouth-Watering Cakes to Pastries, Red Door Does It All  

The Red Door Baking Company opened in May 2018 in Buchanan but after four years they needed a larger, more accessible retail location. They found the perfect spot just one […] Read more »

We Could Use More of This Kind of Mural

Girl Scout Troop 2154 unveiled a mural at the playground at the Muriel H. Morabito Community Center in Cortlandt Manor in June. The mural’s message is “B the ‘i’ in […] Read more »

Got a Problem? These Students Can Solve It 

The 2023 Destination Imagination Global Finals (DIGF) showcased an impressive display of innovation, creativity, and teamwork from talented student teams around the world. The event, held in a buzzing atmosphere […] Read more »