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Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo Debuts Two Rare Snow Leopard Cubs

Two rare snow leopard cubs (Panthera uncia) have made their public debut at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo.  WCS’s Bronx Zoo is a world leader in snow leopard husbandry […] Read more »
Autumn Frolic at Irvington High School

A Unique Concert…Coming to the Irvington HS Auditorium

“AUTUMN FROLIC” will take place on Saturday, September 13th at 7:30 pm at the Irvington High School Auditorium. This special concert will offer a high quality string quartet (two of […] Read more »
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First Mosquito Batch in Westchester Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

The Westchester County Department of Health has learned for the first time this year that a mosquito batch in has tested positive for West Nile Virus. The mosquito batch had […] Read more »

A Salute To Superheroes At Playland

Kids of all ages can have fun meeting iconic characters from comics and screen during Superhero Day on Sunday, August 10, at Playland Park in Rye. Marvel’s Avengers and Spider-Man […] Read more »
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National Park Tourism in New York Creates $374.6 Million in Economic Benefit

A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 10,986,813 visitors to national parks in New York spent $374.6 million and supported 4,042 jobs in the state in 2013. “The […] Read more »
The New NY Bridge

Reaching Out While Reaching Across

Whether you are a critic or a fan, it’s hard not to notice all the activity on the River during the construction of the New NY Bridge. Progress continues on […] Read more »
Algae Bloom in Tarrytown Lakes

Algae Bloom Threatens Tarrytown Lakes

The Tarrytown Lakes are being invaded. “What we have there is an algae bloom,” explains Tarrytown Village Administrator Michael Blau. “What’s creating the algae bloom is essentially a nutrient load […] Read more »
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Swimming Safety Advice from the Health Department

  If your summer plans include a trip to a beach or pool, County Executive Robert P. Astorino and Health Commissioner Sherlita Amler, MD have some advice to keep you […] Read more »
Soil & Water Achievement Awards

Astorino announces New Westchester Soil and Water Achievement Awards

County Executive Robert P. Astorino today announced that nominations are being accepted for the first annual achievement awards of the Westchester County Soil and Water Conservation District. The awards will […] Read more »
Katherine Thayer - GE Star Scholarship Winner

Katherine Thayer Named a “GE STAR”

Katherine Thayer a graduated senior at Sleepy Hollow High School, has been recognized with a $3,500 GE STAR Award by the GE Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of the General Electric […] Read more »