A recently approved federal low-interest loan program provides another path for Mount Vernon residents to rebuild their lives after the devastating fire that destroyed their apartment building last month, County Executive Ken Jenkins said. Jenkins thanked Gov. Hochul and Westchester’s congressional delegation for their work in securing a federal Physical […]
Author: Jim Scova
Unattended candle sets fire to house in Rye
At 5:22 p.m. on Dec. 21, the City of Rye Fire Department responded to an automatic residential fire alarm at 19 Douglas Circle in the Greenhaven section of Rye. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed flames inside the house through the front picture window. They forced entry into the home and encountered […]
Keeping Workouts from Being Wipeouts This Winter
Dr. Jared F. Brandoff, Orthopedic Surgery Whether it’s from shoveling heavy snow, slipping on ice, or hitting the slopes (and having the slopes return the punch), back injuries are all too common this time of year. While many mild strains heal with rest and self-care, others can be more serious—and […]
Rye Police arrest Suffern man for driving while high on drugs
The Rye Police Department arrested Vyacheslav Istomin, 40, of Suffern, New York. Istomin was charged with New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law 1192.4 Driving while Impaired by Drugs, as well as multiple other Vehicle and Traffic Infractions. On Sunday, Dec. 7, at approximately 12:45 a.m., the city of Rye […]
County announces public hearing on proposed Bee-Line fare hikes
Westchester County will host a public hearing on Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Michaelian Office Building in White Plains to gather feedback on proposed fare adjustments for the Bee-Line Bus System. The fare changes, scheduled to take effect on Jan. 4, 2026, are being advanced to […]






