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Former Mamaroneck trustee launches county run
By CHRIS GRAMUGLIA Village of Mamaroneck resident and former trustee Tom Murphy, 51, has announced that he will run for the County Board of Legislators seat currently occupied by retiring…
School board candidates endorsed
By CHRIS GRAMUGLIA The School Board Selection Committee of the Mamaroneck Union Free School District recently endorsed two candidates to fill two seats on the Board of Education. Each candidate…
Town considers zoning changes for affordable housing
By CHRIS GRAMUGLIA The Town of Mamaroneck is considering changes to its zoning laws that will allow for multi-family and mixed-use homes, including some additional affordable housing units, to be…
Two seek re-election to Rye Neck school board
By ALEXANDRA BOGDANOVIC Two unopposed incumbents will retain their positions on the Rye Neck Board of Education this spring. Guy Pipolo, who is currently president of the board, will enter…
Astorino reopens Playland, county Democrats criticize delays
By CHRIS GRAMUGLIA County Executive Rob Astorino, a Republican, announced the opening of Rye Playland’s boardwalk one day before the park’s official opening ceremonies, and two weeks before it was…
County looks to ‘minnow-mize’ West Nile Virus
By CHRIS GRAMUGLIA Westchester County is taking a new initiative to fight West Nile Virus in 2013 and is asking residents to take an active role in the revised approach.…
Rosenblum Column: Harbor Island: Restaurant revisited
It has been more than two decades since the idea of a restaurant in Harbor Island Park was discussed by the Village of Mamaroneck Board of Trustees. That discussion was…
Historical society works to save 1792 house
The Mamaroneck Historical Society is launching a long-term fundraising campaign to save the 1792 DeLancey House. The house is the home of a prominent Mamaroneck family, and is at the…
Symposium examines school violence, security
By ALEXANDRA BOGDANOVIC Encouraging educators to make “meaningful connections” with their students–especially those who are struggling emotionally or academically‑is one way to help prevent school violence, according to speakers at…
Throwdown: Springtime playoffs in New York
There used to be a saying in the area, that in New York, people don’t really start to care about the Yankees until the Knicks’ playoff run ends. While that…
