News across Westchester County

New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…

Yonkers Champion Iman Lee Steps Up for Men’s Health
Yonkers’ own NABF Super Featherweight Champion Iman Lee is stepping outside the ring for another important fight. On Monday, September 28, from 6–9 p.m. at Gianna’s, 1034 North Broadway in Yonkers, Lee will headline “Champions for Men’s Health,” a special community evening…

Can Brits Still Get a UK Mortgage While Living in the US?
Yes, you can. If you’re a British citizen living in the US and you want to buy property back home, UK lenders will absolutely consider your application. Lenders have been doing this for years, and most of them already have processes built around applicants who earn in dollars and…

Who Can Join the Junior League of Bronxville? ️
The answer is simple: You can! The Junior League of Bronxville welcomes all women age 21 and over who live or work in Bronxville, Eastchester, Mount Vernon, Tuckahoe, or Yonkers, and who share a commitment to volunteerism and community impact. No matter where you are in your…

Why Antioxidant Supplements Are Having a Wellness Moment
Walk into any wellness store, scroll through any health influencer’s feed, or browse the supplement aisle of a grocery store, and you’ll notice a pattern: antioxidants are everywhere. Powders, capsules, gummies, and drink mixes tout their antioxidant content as a badge of honor.…

Westchester Community for Ethical Culture’s Community Discussion on Emergency Room Ethics—October 4
Stories of critical decision-making in a major metropolitan hospital. Heidi Baer, MD, has served as NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi/North Central Bronx’s Patient Safety Officer since 2022. In this leadership role, she works collaboratively to improve Patient Safety at both campuses…

Why Arizona Is One of the Best States for Toy Hauler Ownership
Arizona has quietly become a magnet for RV enthusiasts, and toy hauler owners in particular have found a lot to love about calling the Grand Canyon State home base. Between the climate, the terrain, and the culture built around outdoor recreation, toy hauler ownership in Arizona…

Latest ratings put three area house races in different tiers
HUDSON VALLEY/CATSKILLS- The latest ratings from the Cook Political Report show significant differences among the three Hudson Valley congressional races, with New York’s 17th District rated a “toss-up,” the 18th rated “solid Democrat,” and the 19th rated “likely Democrat.” The…

Nor’easter slams Hudson Valley
HUDSON VALLEY- Winds and rain from a strengthening nor’easter lashed the Hudson Valley Saturday as the storm crawled up the coast, flooding low-lying areas and knocking out power due to falling tree limbs and broken utility lines. The immediate region was spared from the worst of…

Slater: Local school districts projected to receive $1.9M more in UPK aid
ALBANY – Assemblyman Matt Slater (R,C-Yorktown) announced that school districts serving the 94th Assembly District are projected to receive nearly $1.9 million in additional Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) aid for the 2026–27 school year, supporting a projected net increase of…

New York launches cider campaign as Fall goes in full-swing at local orchards
WARWICK- As the first week of Fall arrives, New York is putting its apple orchards and cider makers in the spotlight with a new statewide campaign celebrating the state’s cider industry. The NY State of Cider campaign, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to promote New…

Two women injured in Middletown Quick Chek stabbing; one taken into custody
Two women were injured in a stabbing early Saturday at a Quick Chek gas station, and one of the women was taken into custody after police said she was found with a knife. Middletown police were called to the Quick Chek at 1 James P. Kelly Way at about 4:41 a.m. for a report of…