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In state address, Cuomo proposes legislative reform
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In state address, Cuomo proposes legislative reform

Concluding a recent three-day tour across New York state to deliver State of the State addresses, Gov. Andrew Cuomo—while speaking in the state’s capital region—announced plans for ethics reforms which included aspirations to impose term limits on state lawmakers. Foregoing the traditional approach, Cuomo gave six regional addresses in three […]

Following a national trend, the Scarsdale Historical Society has sold one of their historic buildings, the Cudner-Hyatt house. Photo courtesy Richard Forliano
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Why we should be cautiously thankful in 2017

The Eastchester historical community in this new year have much to be thankful for. Five years ago, planning began for the 350th anniversary of the town of Eastchester in 2014. Over that time, we have learned more about the rich historical heritage of the community than in the preceding 370 […]

Students at Manhattanville College are demanding a change in the school’s shuttle bus service schedule, following the death of Robby Schartner on Oct. 9. The bus schedule was previously adjusted on Aug. 21, 2015. Photo courtesy Karina Cordova
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Manhattanville changes bus service schedule

The Manhattanville College administration has officially modified its shuttle bus service in response to criticism from the student body about the safety of its current schedule and in wake of the death of one of its students. On Wednesday, Dec. 14, Sharlise Smith Rodriguez, the college’s dean of students, sent a […]

) Residents from across the county gathered outside the Westchester County Office on Monday to hold a candlelight vigil for victims of gun violence in anticipation of a vote on gun show on county facilities. Photos/Aaron Kershaw
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County lawmakers pass gun show ban

The tight passage of a bill banning gun shows at county-owned facilities by Westchester lawmakers this week may be all for naught as final approval is likely to be vetoed by the county executive. The bill, which was approved by a 9-8 partisan vote of the 17-member county Board of […]