Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on May 23 that more than one million Excelsior Passes have been issued since New York State launched the first-in-the-nation voluntary platform in March. Excelsior Pass, which is now being utilized by venues, universities, stadiums and businesses statewide, is a free, fast and secure way to […]
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Keeping the lights on in the post Indian Point era
By JOHN RAVITZ and RICHARD ELLENBOGEN Sixty years after first opening, the end has come to nuclear power generation at Indian Point. April 30 saw the shutdown of the final operating unit at the Energy Center. The moment is being celebrated as a major victory by long-time opponents, who virtually […]
Latimer gives update on South County Trailway work
Following the completion of the restoration of the North County Trailway in 2020, the county began the restoration of the South County Trailway. Together, these connected trailways run the entire length of Westchester. “Outdoor recreation is more important than ever,” County Executive George Latimer said. “In the past year, we’ve […]
Latimer forecasts $16M increase in county fund balance
In a preview of his 2021 State of the County speech, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that the Department of Budget forecasts a $16 million increase in the county’s general fund balance for the 2021 fiscal year. The increase will bring the unrestricted fund balance to more than $200 […]
Iona finalizes agreement to acquire Concordia
Initiated earlier this year, an agreement has been finalized for Iona College to acquire Concordia College’s 28-acre campus in Bronxville. Concordia will cease academic instruction before the start of the Fall 2021 semester. The announcement sets the stage for Iona to pursue plans for a school of health sciences on […]
