2014 Challenge Grant recipients (photo credit: Lesyle Smith)

ArtsWestchester, County Leaders Distribute Over $160,000 in Grants

ArtsWestchester and leaders from Westchester County government recently presented Challenge Grants to cultural organizations throughout the county. ArtsWestchester was joined by representatives from County Executive Robert P. Astorino’s administration, members […] Read more »
Viewing platform Photo Credit: New York State Thruway Authority

The New NY Bridge Progress Report

Progress on The New NY Bridge Construction project continues to run smoothly. Carla M. Julian, the Community Outreach/Diversity Manager for Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC informed me that, “One of the […] Read more »
Mid-Hudson Regional EDC

State: Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council A ‘Top-Performer’

Dr. Marsha Gordon, President and CEO of The Business Council of Westchester, today expressed her enthusiastic support for the significant investment in projects that have been selected for funding through […] Read more »
Astorino Board of Legislators agree on budget

Astorino, Board of Legislators Agree on 2015 Budget

Calling the newly approved 2015 budget “smart and responsible,” County Executive Robert P. Astorino today thanked the bipartisan group of legislators that passed the $1.75 billion spending plan, which does […] Read more »
Rivertowns Progress Report 2014 Irvington

Rivertowns Progress Report 2014 – SLEEPY HOLLOW

Sleepy Hollow Village Administrator, Anthony Giaccio, is keenly aware of issues and events. Several years ago, Sleepy Hollow secured approximately $250,000 in grants to fund the renovation of the lighthouse, […] Read more »
Rivertowns Progress Report 2014 Irvington

Rivertowns Progress Report 2014 – TARRYTOWN

For many months at the Tarrytown Village Hall discussions were held regarding the Historic Commons [HC] Zone. According to Village Administrator Mike Blau, “The Board acted on the amendment to […] Read more »
trailside nature museum

Westchester County Nature Center Events-Weekend of Nov. 15 & 16

Fall has arrived, and Westchester County Parks system offers fun-filled events, programs and activities all season long. Here are the Nature Center Events for the weekend of November 15 & […] Read more »
Himalayan Mountains Hands of Help

High in the Himalayan Mountains — Hands of Help

Having been born into a family of physicians, health care has been an integral part of our lives.  More so, my father, a family practitioner, always believed that providing care […] Read more »
I Lift NY Supercrane

The Super Crane is Here!

  October 6th marked the arrival of the I Lift NY super crane at the Tappan Zee Bridge project site on the Hudson River. One of world’s largest floating cranes […] Read more »
WWII Veteran, Chick Galella with cadets

Astorino Attends Honor Flight Send-Off

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino attended the Hudson Valley Honor Flight send-off at the Westchester County Airport on October 18th, along with fellow patriots who cheered World War II […] Read more »