News across Westchester County

Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert to Deliver 2026 State of the City Address on October 27
Mayor Yadira Ramos-Herbert will deliver her State of the City address on Tuesday, October 27, offering residents an opportunity to hear directly from the Mayor about the City’s progress, priorities, and vision for the future.

Warwick-Goshen rivalry carries generations of history into Spirit Trophy game
For Goshen senior Josue Luna, the Warwick-Goshen Spirit Trophy rivalry is about more than what occurs during the annual showdown. A two-way lineman for the Gladiators, Luna understands the history and tradition behind one of the country’s longest-running rivalries and the…

Town of Cortlandt Re Schedules Family Fun Day
FAMILY FUN DAY UPDATE!Due to the inclement weather forecasted for this weekend, Town of Cortlandt Family Fun Day, originally scheduled for Saturday, September 26th from 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, has been postponed. NEW DATE: Sunday, October 18thNEW TIME: 2:30 PM–6:30 PM We’re excited to…

10 Things That Separate People Who Successfully Get Into Fintech From Those Who Do Not
Image by rawpixel.com on Magnific Fintech is one of the most attractive career destinations for people coming from both finance and technology backgrounds, and one of the most competitive. The combination of strong compensation, interesting problems, rapid growth, and the sense…

Yonkers College Fair-October 15
Get ready for the Yonkers College Fair! Join us on October 15 from 5 PM – 8 PM at Yonkers Middle High School to explore opportunities. Meet college representatives� Explore colleges and programs� Ask questions � Receive one-on-one support completing your FAFSA application Select…

The Eye Skill Most People Have Never Heard Of
Most of us think of vision in simple terms. Either you can see clearly, or you need glasses. But there is a second, less talked about layer to how our eyes work, and it has nothing to do with clarity. It has to do with coordination, the ability of both eyes to work together…

Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Polymarket for Running Illegal Gambling Operation
On Sept. 24, New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul announced a lawsuit against QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US (Polymarket) announced a lawsuit against QCX LLC d/b/a Polymarket US (Polymarket) for running an illegal gambling operation in New York through…

Crypto Payments Hit a Regulatory Wall Before Mass Adoption
Image by magnific Crypto payments have solved several technical problems that once limited everyday use. Transfers can operate around the clock, stablecoins can move value across borders within minutes, and wallets can be integrated into mobile services without relying on a…

New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities’ Institute for Basic Research identifies cause of rare childhood-onset genetic disorder in adult patient
Case report details process to identify long-unknown cause of patient’s severe intellectual disability with microcephaly The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) today announced the publication of a case report from OPWDD’s Institute for Basic…

What FCRA-Compliant Background Check Reports Must Include
The Fair Credit Reporting Act governs far more than just the process employers follow when using background checks. It also imposes specific obligations on the content, accuracy, and structure of the reports themselves, along with requirements for how consumer reporting agencies…

Family Service Society of Yonkers Hiring After School Instructors
Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS) affiliate Family Service Society of Yonkers is hiring After School Instructors for immediate openings in Yonkers. Send your resume to Lareizaga@fssy.org

What Happens During a Professional House-Lifting Project?
Raising a house off its foundation sounds like something out of a movie, but it’s a real and fairly common construction practice used to solve serious structural, flooding, and foundation problems. Whether a homeowner is dealing with chronic flood damage, sinking piers, or the…