On a sweltering night in July, scenic Hudson Park in Irvington was abuzz with local hoopers testing their mettle under the lights in the long-running O’Hara Summer Basketball League. For decades now, ‘The O’Hara’ has served not only as a staple summer activity but also a place for high school […]
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Champs boxers take center stage at Ring Masters tournament
On July 23, two local fighters saw their campaigns for a Ring Masters championship come up just short, as Rafael Castillo and Cat Martinez—both representing Champs Boxing Club—fell in the double-elimination finals held at John’s Boxing Gym in the Bronx. Despite their eventual defeats in the finals, however, both Martinez […]
Westchester celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Park Commission
In 1922, the Westchester County Board of Supervisors were authorized to appoint a commission to acquire land for a parks system, creating the Westchester County Park Commission, which laid the foundation of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation we know today. In celebration of the centennial anniversary, […]
Health officials confirm Monkeypox cases in Westchester
County Executive George Latimer and Health Commissioner Dr. Sherlita Amler have confirmed there are 12 active cases of orthopoxvirus, also known as Monkeypox, in Westchester. To prevent further spread of the virus, the Westchester County Health Department will be holding Monkeypox vaccine clinics starting Monday. The county is focused on […]
Five TV series filmed in Westchester earn 70 Emmy nominations
Westchester County was well-represented in Tuesday’s Emmy Award nominations, with 70 award nominations across several categories going to productions that filmed in the county over the past year. “Whether for comedy series or family dramas, period pieces or murder mysteries, Westchester locations are second to none,” said County Executive George […]