Month: August 2016

Opinion

Cuomo votes for Poké-hysteria

Our governor wants us to panic about a problem that does not exist: Sex offenders preying on kids playing Pokémon Go. About a week ago, state Democratic Sens. Jeff Klein, of the Bronx and Westchester counties, and Diane Savino, of Staten Island, proposed legislation banning Level 2 and 3 sex […]

Features

Helping veterans, one wave at a time

[dropcap]W[/dropcap]hile some complete 22 pushups a day for 22 days to honor and raise awareness for the 22 veterans who commit suicide on a daily basis, others help to combat this issue through more unconventional means of therapy: yoga on stand-up paddleboards. Debbie Bisaccia, a physical therapist, certified yoga instructor […]

News

Benson knocked off primary ballot in DA race

Following a ruling by the Westchester County Board of Elections, Mitch Benson will not be able to challenge for the Republican nomination for district attorney, ending his plans of a primary battle against GOP frontrunner Bruce Bendish. The Board of Elections requires potential candidates for elections to submit petitions from […]

News

Report: Mid-Hudson region economy shows strength

The mid-Hudson region is showing economic strength following the recession, but its high cost of living and doing business could obstruct future growth, according to an economic profile released by the Office of the New York State Comptroller. State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said in a released statement that while the […]

Community

Access to Transit Center changes

Due to the planned replacement of the North Avenue Bridge and to improve traffic circulation in the downtown, Station Plaza North will be changed to a one way eastbound street starting Monday, Aug. 22. With access to the Metro-North Train Station and Transit Center garage through Memorial Highway, motorists coming […]