By Steven Bernstein “In the last two weeks, we’ve had one dog carried off; at least two that were attacked. They’re not just in the wooded areas. People are afraid to be outside with their pets and their small children,” Chappaqua … [Read more...]
Assemblyman Buchwald: Elected Officials Who Betray the Public Should Lose Their Pensions
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Introduces Bill to Strip Pension Benefits From Convicted Public Officials Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Westchester) has announced that he introduced legislation that would take away pension benefits from any state or local public official … [Read more...]
Chappaqua Crossing Debate Rages on at Hearing
April 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By Steven Bernstein Emotions continued to run raw and high during the New Castle Town Board’s second public hearing on the proposed plan to use the 120,000 square feet at Chappaqua Crossing for largely retail use. The reaction to the plan … [Read more...]
Outrage Expressed in Town Hall by those Opposed to Plan for Chappaqua Crossing
April 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By Steven Bernstein Over 100 people packed Town Hall Tuesday, April 23, for the first public hearing on the plan for Chappaqua Crossing. The New Castle Town Board heard only negative feedback from those who arrived regarding its consideration of … [Read more...]
Turning Over the Reins at Grafflin Elementary School
April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Dr. Michael Kirsch, Grafflin’s principal, will retire this year after 38 years at the helm. He is only the second principal to have served at the school since its founding in 1962. Every teacher, except one, has been hired by … [Read more...]
Rabbi Davidson Moves to Temple Emanu-El
April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
On July 1, after 11 glorious years at Temple Beth El, Rabbi Joshua Davidson will begin his new position as senior rabbi in Manhattan at Temple Emanu-El. During his tenure in Chappaqua, he has been involved in many endeavors in which he takes great … [Read more...]
Chappaqua Crossing Ready for Public Review
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
By Steven Bernstein On April 2nd, the New Castle Town Board revealed that they will soon be posting the Chappaqua Crossing Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. The board wishes to use the 120,000 square feet for retail use. The … [Read more...]
New Castle Town Board News
April 3, 2013 By Leave a Comment
March 27 New Castle Town Board Work Session By Steven Bernstein The New Castle Town Board will be holding public hearings next month on the proposed plan Chappaqua Crossing, better known as the former headquarters of Readers Digest. The … [Read more...]
MHA Run/Walk
March 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A FEEL-GOOD WAY TO DO GOOD! If it’s May, and it will be before we know it, it’s time to lace up your sneakers-- and head outside. Great cause to do it for: The Mental Health Association of Westchester’s MHA on the move 5K Run/Walk and 1 Mile … [Read more...]
Brandywyne – A Site for new Construction in the Town of New Castle
March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Seventeen years ago when this intrepid reporter began searching for a home in town, new construction was fairly prevalent. Although Random Farms had been completed, bulldozers still reigned at Hardscrabble Lake. Today, available space is … [Read more...]
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