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White Plains, NY
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Westchester Sees Record Growth in Housing Units, New Report Finds
Westchester County is experiencing an unprecedented housing boom, with a new report revealing that approximately 12,500 new residential units have been completed since 2021, and another 15,000 units are currently under construction. The findings, presented by real estate brokerage RM Friedland at the annual real estate development conference hosted by the Business Council of Westchester (BCW) and the Fordham Real Estate Institute on Tuesday, Jan. 14, highlight the county's response to the national housing shortage. "The amount of residential development that has occurred in Westchester Coun…
Harrison, NY
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Popular Mexican Restaurant Opens New Locale In Purchase
Feeling some Mexican food? Well, good news—a chain that has earned some rave reviews has opened a second locale in Westchester. La Casa, an eatery chain with a location in Bronxville, is opening La Casa Purchase for dinner on Friday, Jan. 10 at 578 Anderson Hill Rd. According to the owners, the new restaurant is "perfectly situated between Rye, White Plains, and Greenwich, CT." During the locale's first opening period, it will only open for dinner Tuesday through Saturday in the upstairs dining room. Don't worry though, the dinner menu has plenty of options, including&n…
White Plains, NY
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White Plains Girl’s Rare Cancer Fight Draws Love, Support
The family of a young Westchester girl diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer is certainly not facing this serious trial alone thanks to the help of their community. White Plains resident Annabelle Herrmann experienced a life-changing event in early December when a troubling health issue led to the discovery of a tumor behind her left eye. What began as double vision suspected to be caused by an internal stye quickly escalated after Annabelle’s symptoms worsened. Following a visit to an ophthalmologist, doctors determined her eyes were healthy but suspected an issue…
Cape May, NJ
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Mom Found Dead In Fridge In Cape May Forest Had Moved To NJ To Be Closer To Daughters: Family
Laura Hughes moved to New Jersey from Virginia in 2023 with the hope of being closer to her two teen daughters. "We thought it was a new beginning," said Cornel Alston, the father of her girls. Instead, the family is left mourning Hughes' loss days after the discovery of her remains, found stuffed in a refrigerator in a wooded area of the Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22. The timeline around 50-year-old Hughes' death isn't adding up for Alston, who says authorities have given him little information, compounding the pain of the loss. The NJ Courts website shows that Christop…
White Plains, NY
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$10M Put To Affordable Housing In Downtown White Plains
Westchester County is taking a major step forward in addressing the need for affordable housing with a $10 million allocation for the purchase of property in downtown White Plains, officials announced. The Land Acquisition Act, signed by new County Executive Ken Jenkins on Tuesday, Jan. 7, will fund the redevelopment of two buildings located at 99 Church St. and 6 Cottage Pl. in White Plains. The project will create 108 affordable homeownership units for first-time buyers and include 89 parking spaces. "We are continuing on our path to create as many affordable housing opportun…
Harrison, NY
Obituaries
Wayne Kellogg, Former Longtime Harrison High School Music Teacher, 93
Wayne A. Kellogg, 93, formerly of Hannibal passed away December 15, 2024, after a long illness at Seneca Hill Manor after residing at The Gardens in Oswego. He was born in Hannibal, NY to the late Howard and Gertrude Kellogg. Wayne held a lifelong love of music. During his time in high school, he played in several bands and orchestras, entertaining all over the area. He proudly served in the Army from 1952 to 1954, where he played with the USO entertaining fellow service members. A patron of the arts, while he lived in White Plains, Wayne held season tickets for the NYC Opera and Ballet…
White Plains, NY
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Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election
Westchester's Board of Legislators has named the next county executive who will serve until a special election is held in February following the departure of George Latimer for Washington. In a special meeting held on Monday, Jan. 6, the Westchester County Board of Legislators named Ken Jenkins as County Executive. Jenkins, the former Deputy County Executive, will serve until a Special Election on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The winner of that election will serve as County Executive through Dec. 31, 2025, completing the remainder of Latimer’s term. "I am deeply honored and humbled …
Yonkers, NY
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Man Killed In New Year’s Day Stabbing In Yonkers: Suspect Caught, Police Say (
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A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection to a fatal New Year’s Day stabbing in Westchester that claimed the life of a 38-year-old victim, police said. Yonkers resident Jamal Glover, age 43, was apprehended in connection to a stabbing in Yonkers that left a 38-year-old man dead, Yonkers Police announced on Thursday, Jan. 2. The incident occurred on Wednesday, Jan. 1, just before 1:30 a.m., when Yonkers Police officers responded to reports of a man with multiple stab wounds at the entrance to 2 Hudson St. Officers gave the victim medical help at the …
White Plains, NY
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First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure
Following George Latimer's resignation as he heads off to Congress, Westchester has appointed its first-ever Acting County Executive. In a historic move, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi announced the appointment of Richard G. Wishnie, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, as Acting County Executive on Thursday, Jan. 2, following George Latimer’s resignation after seven years in the role. Wishnie’s appointment marks the first time in Westchester history that the role of Acting County Executive has been triggered. Th…
White Plains, NY
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Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks
Move over, Times Square—a Westchester County city will be ringing in the New Year with a ball drop of its own. The city of White Plains will host its New Year's Eve Family Spectacular on Tuesday, Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 p.m., officials announced. The celebration will feature live music by local band RockSteady as well as a ball drop and fireworks once the clock strikes midnight. The city gave residents a closer look at its New Year's ball in a video posted to its public access channel: The White Plains NYE Ball is all set to drop tomorrow! Join the City of W…
White Plains, NY
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Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat
As Westchester County Executive George Latimer prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District, he has scheduled when he will say farewell to his current position. Latimer, age 70, will give his farewell address on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Facebook, according to county officials. Following these remarks, Latimer’s resignation will take effect a few days later on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address in November. Latimer will then transition to hi…
White Plains, NY
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'Fantastic Addition': New Seafood Joint Earning Praise Months After Opening In White Plains
Months after opening, a new seafood restaurant in Westchester is becoming a hit among patrons from across the region. Coral Seafood Restaurant, located in White Plains at 19 Court St., opened in early July and became the chain's second locale in Westchester until its sister location in Baldwin Place burned down in June. The eatery specializes in raw bar items; lobster; main dishes like salmon steak, swordfish, and red snapper; and stuffed shrimp. A highlight of the dinner menu is the "Coral Specialty," which includes stuffed clams, stuffed shrimp, lobster tail, salmon, an…
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