New York State transformed Kensico Dam Plaza into one of the region’s largest free World Cup celebrations, bringing together thousands of New Yorkers for live entertainment, family-friendly activities and a live broadcast of the FIFA World Cup Final Empire State Development welcomed more than 5,500 New Yorkers at the free […]
Author: Jim Scova
ADA CELEBRATED AS PLAYLAND HOSTS A DAY AT THE PARK
Westchester County celebrated Disability Pride Month, and the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) at Playland Park in Rye with an award ceremony honoring the Hearing Loss Association of America, nationally certified sign language interpreter and healthcare accessibility advocate Jody Prysock, and Summit Health WestMed Medical Group. […]
County warns of unhealthy air quality from Canadian wildfires
The Westchester County Health Department is urging residents to take extra precautions as a combination of extreme heat, high humidity and smoke from Canadian wildfires creates unhealthy air quality for sensitive groups. Governor Kathy Hochul warned New Yorkers that smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada, combined with high temperatures, will […]
From Uncertainty to Recovery: One Woman’s Journey Through a Rare Brain Tumor Diagnosis
In June of 2025, 41-year-old Pelham resident Anna Rollner and her husband were hiking in Zion National Park when she began experiencing intense dizziness. As an active runner who has completed marathons and an Ironman, it was unexpected. “It scared me a little, but I chalked it up to the […]
Westchester to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with fireworks
Westchester County invites residents and visitors to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary at the annual Music Fest & Fireworks on Friday, July 3, at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. The park will come alive with music, family fun and one of the region’s most spectacular fireworksdisplays. Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins […]






