New York will spend $90 million in NY Works funding on nearly 90 construction projects to upgrade and repair more than 50 state parks and historic sites, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced today. That includes $13.18 million in the Hudson Valley. The state budget includes the money to begin construction on… Read More →
A sequestration update released today by Democrats on the House Committee on Appropriations, including Rep. Nita Lowey of Harrison, said the negative impacts of the across-the-board cuts that began in March “are gradually coming into focus” and have a direct impact on almost all Americans. These are some of the… Read More →
New Rochelle is one of seven local governments audited by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli’s Office that did not perform background checks on individuals working in municipal youth program services, or did not do so consistently, according to a report released today. An eighth municipality—Clifton Park in the Albany region—annually screened all… Read More →
County Executive Rob Astorino’s ambitious plan to transform Playland Park could provide an unintended bonanza for the city of Rye, its schools, and the county itself. With Astorino planning on turning over the park to private operators, city of Rye Assessor Noreen Whitty says she’ll analyze the final deal to… Read More →
The Jay Heritage Center, Westchester County and the state announced an agreement today to transfer oversight of the historic John Jay property in Rye to the Jay Heritage Center. The nonprofit organization will be responsible for the long-term maintenance and restoration of the mansion and 23 acres that surround it…. Read More →
The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency gave preliminary approval today for a $22 million project to redevelop five downtown properties into lofts, retail and restaurant space. The Mill Street Courtyard project is slated to be completed in two years and provide 134 jobs. The properties, which are located on Mill Street and… Read More →
The newspaper got a call from an unnamed golfer today who complained that two of Westchester County’s six public golf courses were closed for private functions Friday and that the closings are becoming more frequent. It’s rediculous on a late spring Friday, he said, when golfers are trying to get… Read More →
