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Politics

Malloy's Proposed Transportation 'Lock Box' Measure Fails HARTFORD, CONN. – A proposed constitutional amendment, which would have protected transportation funding, passed in the state Senate but was defeated in the state House of Representatives on Tuesday, according to a report in the ctpost. The so-called “lock box” measure, promoted by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy in his 2015 State of the State address, was rejected in the House by a vote of 100-40, the ctpost reported. According to the ctpost report, this means that the proposed amendment will not appear on the 2016 statewide ballot and will not reach voters until 2018 – if it passes in the General A…

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Business

Business Council Of Westchester Seeks Hall-Of-Fame Nominees WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester’s largest and most influential business organization is looking for a few good entrepreneurs to honor. The Business Council of Westchester, based in Rye Brook, is calling for nominations for entry into its Hall of Fame. The program recognizes the lifetime achievements of Westchester businesses in five categories: small business, entrepreneurs, corporate citizens, family-owned companies, and women in business. Members of the business community are encouraged to nominate a client, colleague, vendor, friend … or their own business. Nominees do not have to be …

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

News

Pet Owners Upset Over Impending Closure Of LaGrange Dog Park LAGRANGE, N.Y. -- Some pet owners in LaGrange felt as if they had been banished to the doghouse recently when they learned of a beloved park’s impending closing, according to a report in The Poughkeepsie Journal. The See Spot Run Park in the Dutchess County town’s Overlook Park is being permanently shuttered on Thursday, Dec. 31, the Journal reported. The town put the hammer down in October after receiving numerous complaints about rules violations, vandalism, and people being bitten, at the park, the report said. Dog lovers who want to keep the park open said they planned to band together…

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Business

Westchester Offers Tips For Making Holiday Shopping Less Stressful WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- With the holiday shopping season upon us, the Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection is offering tips to make it a little less stressful. "No matter the price of a gift purchase, it's important that people make informed purchases," said County Executive Robert P. Astorino. "By following these suggested best practices, shoppers can make life easier on themselves whether they are shopping in a local store or using the internet." Some of those “best practices” are: Comparison shop for the best price; find out all you can about an item …

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Politics

Peekskill Board Approves 3.6% Tax Increase At 11th-Hour Meeting PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – The Peekskill Common Council has voted to approve a cap-busting tax increase of 3.6 percent, according to a report in The Examiner News. According to the report, the Democratic majority on the board approved the 2016 city budget at an emergency meeting Tuesday, Dec. 1. It was done less than three hours before the state deadline, the Examiner report said The $37.2 million spending plan exceeds the state-imposed tax cap levy of 0.74 percent, the Examiner reported. For the full story, click here.

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Events

Westport School's Candlelight Concert Series To Celebrate 75th Anniversary WESTPORT, Conn. -- Tickets to Staples High School’s annual candlelight concerts are going fast, but can still be ordered online, say Westport school officials. Three concerts are scheduled: Friday, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m.; and Saturday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. The snow date is Sunday, Dec. 20, at 3 p.m. For tickets, and other, information click here and here. The concerts are free, but tax-deductible donations are accepted. Concert alumni are invited to a pre-concert gala, hosted by the Staples Music Department Boosters, at the Westport Inn on Saturday, Dec. 19 from 5 to 7 p.m. Reserved …

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Schools

Sukey Molloy And Friends To Entertain Tots With Sing-Along At Nyack Library NYACK, N.Y. – Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to celebrate the winter holidays at a sing-along with Sukey Molloy and Friends on Friday, Dec. 11, at the Nyack Library. The event starts at 11 a.m. and is targeted at children, ages 2-5. Sukey will bring along her pals, Sunny and Tick Tock as she entertains the tiny troops. The event is free, but registration is required. The library is located at 59 South Broadway, Nyack. For more information, call (845) 358-3570.

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Business

New Rochelle Hopes To Boost Shopping With Free Holiday Parking NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – New Rochelle is moving to boost holiday shopping with free parking in certain of its municipal lots, city officials said. Free two-hour parking will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. from now through Thursday, Dec. 31, in off-street lots controlled by meters or space machines. The free parking deal does not include, they said: New Roc City's garage, the New Rochelle Transit Center, and permit parking. Normal parking resumes on Saturday, Jan. 2.

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Schools

Yorktown Students Spark Smiles At Holiday Electric Lights Parade YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Members of the Yorktown High School band bought holiday cheer to shoppers and paradegoers this past weekend, school officials said. Using their voices, instruments, and battery-operated lights, the merry band of singers and musicians delighted onlookers with their caroling and playing. It was all done to promote the town’s annual Holiday Electric Lights Parade, which is co-sponsored by the Yorktown and Mohegan Lake fire companies. Festivities on Saturday, Dec. 5, began on Front Street downtown and wrapped up with a holiday tree lighting at the Jack DeVito Memorial Field.

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

Events

Hike Off The Holiday Craziness At Cross River's Nature Preserve POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – Need a break from all the holiday craziness? Take a hike … and the Friends of Trailside Museum in Cross River means that in the nicest way. The museum, at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, is sponsored a “Naturalist’s Choice” hike at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 13. The weather will decide where hikers ramble in the 4,315-acre park, organizers said. The museum also has something for folks who want to stay inside. A holiday decorations workshop is set for 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 19. Participants can create beautiful decorations using natural materials. The reservation is locat…

by Carol Reif

12/09/2015

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