Greenwich, CT
News
COVID-19: Greenwich Announces Building Closure COVID-19: Greenwich Announces Building Closure
Covid-19: Greenwich Announces Building Closure The Greenwich Senior Center/Arts Center, otherwise known as 299 on The Ave, will be closed to the public, until further notice, beginning Wednesday, March 11, due to concerns over the novel coronavirus, Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo said. Two cases of the novel coronavirus, otherwise known as COVID-19, have been diagnosed in Connecticut and more than 100 in neighboring Westchester County. None have been reported in Greenwich. The closure impacts all activities held by the Greenwich Commission on Aging at the Senior Center – including the daily lun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Chappaqua, NY
News
Officials Unveil Latest Proposal For New $25M Memorial Field In Westchester Officials Unveil Latest Proposal For New $25M Memorial Field In Westchester
Officials Unveil Latest Proposal For New $25M Memorial Field In Westchester After years of consternation, debate, and bickering, a true revitalization of Memorial Field is underway in Westchester. Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced a $25 million plan that could see the once-vibrant Mount Vernon park operational as soon as 2021. The county has committed $20 million to the project, with the rest set to come from the state. According to Latimer, the proposal would include an NCAA football field that could also double as a soccer, lacrosse or field hockey field, as well as a high school-certified eight-lane track. There would be a skateboard park, t…

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by Zak Failla
New Rochelle, NY
Sports
Controversy Swirls After New Rochelle 'Reassigns' Coach Lou DiRienzo Before Playoff Game Controversy Swirls After New Rochelle 'Reassigns' Coach Lou DiRienzo Before Playoff Game
Controversy Swirls After New Rochelle 'Reassigns' Coach Lou DiRienzo Before Playoff Game Click here for an updated story: New Rochelle Teachers' Union Calls For Superintendent To Resign Amid Uproar Over Coach A popular and highly successful high school varsity coach in Westchester has been “reassigned” from coaching just days before he was set to coach a playoff game. The New Rochelle School District announced late on Wednesday, Nov. 13, that head football coach Lou DiRienzo has been “reassigned from his teaching and coaching responsibilities.” At a press conference held on Thursday, Nov. 14, Schools Superintendent Laura Feijoo offered few details, saying that she "really…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Vernon, NY
News
Multi-Million Dollar Bid For For Cleanup Of Mount Vernon's Memorial Field Approved Multi-Million Dollar Bid For For Cleanup Of Mount Vernon's Memorial Field Approved
Multi-Million Dollar Bid For For Cleanup Of Mount Vernon's Memorial Field Approved After years of bickering and debate, Mount Vernon officials may have finally come to an agreement to clean up and restore Memorial Field. This week, officials approved a $2.27 million plan to clean up contaminated dirt that was dumped at Memorial Field, a fraction of the originally expected cost. The city Board of Estimates voted 2-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 17 to accept a bid from Tully Environment for the cleanup efforts. The number is down from the initially projected cost of approximately $3.75 million. In total, Tully is expected to remove approximately 30,000 tons of dirt and debris. The pl…

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by Zak Failla
Yorktown, NY
News
After Evading Capture, Westchester Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Forcibly Raping Teen Girl After Evading Capture, Westchester Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Forcibly Raping Teen Girl
After Evading Capture, Westchester Man Sentenced To Prison Time For Forcibly Raping Teen Girl A man who forcibly raped a teenage girl and managed to evade capture by police investigators for nearly a year has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison. Port Chester resident Antonio Olivarez, 41, has been sentenced to 13 years in state prison after pleading guilty to first-degree rape, a violent felony, in May. In addition to his prison term, Olivarez will serve 20 years of post-release supervision and will be required to register as a sex offender. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., said that on Nov. 12, 2017, while in Port Chester, Olivarez forced a 15…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
Lifestyle
Westchester's Hilltop Hanover Farm Gets Grant To Start Nursery Westchester's Hilltop Hanover Farm Gets Grant To Start Nursery
Westchester's Hilltop Hanover Farm Gets Grant To Start Nursery Northern Westchester’s Hilltop Hanover Farm is receiving a grant to start a native plant nursery. The grant, which totals $4,375, comes from the Bedford Garden Club and will fund the volunteer-run nursery intended to cultivate plants that are native to Westchester County, like swamp milkweed, New York ironweed and bee balm. All of the nursery's plants will be low-maintenance and able to flourish naturally in the area, helping local ecosystems to thrive near the farm's location in Yorktown Heights. “This grant will strengthen the ecosystems of Westchester County as we move towards our goal …

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by Valerie Musson
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Latimer: Private Playland Management Contract Took County Taxpayers On A Costly Ride Latimer: Private Playland Management Contract Took County Taxpayers On A Costly Ride
Latimer: Private Playland Management Contract Took County Taxpayers On A Costly Ride It's been a bumpy decade for Playland Amusement Park in Rye. But for now, the county-owned Playland Amusement Park will continue to be operated by public employees.  This week, Westchester County Executive George Latimer of Rye announced an end to a 30-year contract that was negotiated with Standard Amusements during Rob Astorino's tenure as county executive. While the private management ride may be over at Playland for Standard Amusements, the company vowed a costly court challenge may just be starting. The management company said it has  spent more than $10 million to "restorin…

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by Jon Craig
Harrison, NY
News
War Dog Memorial Planned For Lasdon Park In Northern Westchester War Dog Memorial Planned For Lasdon Park In Northern Westchester
War Dog Memorial Planned For Lasdon Park In Northern Westchester Lasdon Park, located on Route 35 in Katonah, will soon be the home to a new war dog memorial. Westchester County Executive George Latimer made the announcement on Wednesday, March 13, also known as National K-9 Veterans Day. In total, more than $30,000 has been raised by Friends of Lasdon Park & Arboretum to erect a memorial statue that will be dedicated to military hero dogs. The sculpture is a life-size depiction of Chips, a World War II War Dog. It will serve to honor the thousands of service dogs who have fought to protect soldiers in violent war zones throughout the country. Pres…

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by Valerie Musson
Armonk, NY
News
Sentencing Delayed For Stalking Westchester Teen Involved In Fatal Stabbing Sentencing Delayed For Stalking Westchester Teen Involved In Fatal Stabbing
Sentencing Delayed For Stalking Westchester Teen Involved In Fatal Stabbing Sentencing for a teenager who admitted to her role in the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old Valaree Schwab last year has been delayed. Dominique Slack, 18, was scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday, but saw that postponed for routine reasons. She pleaded guilty to first-degree stalking, a violent felony, last year, for her role in the incident that led to the fatal stabbing of New Rochelle High School junior Schwab in January last year. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10 last year, where there were reports of a fight inv…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Politics
Longtime Westchester Legislator John Testa Will Not Seek Re-Election Longtime Westchester Legislator John Testa Will Not Seek Re-Election
Longtime Westchester Legislator John Testa Will Not Seek Re-Election The Westchester County legislature will have a new Republican minority leader next year with John Testa's announcement that he will not seek reelection. After more than two decades serving as an elected official in Westchester, Testa announced on Thursday that he will not run for reelection in 2019 at the conclusion of his fifth term as a county legislator. Before becoming a county legislator representing Cortlandt, Peekskill and Yorktown - including six years as the minority leader for the Board - Testa was elected in 1997 as a Peekskill City Councilman and then served three terms as mayor…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Business
Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp
Westchester County Association Will Merge With Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp Two of the area’s leading business advocacy organizations will soon become one, following the announcement of a major merger between the Westchester County Association and the Hudson Valley Economic Development Corp.The deal, announced on Tuesday, Jan. 29, will center on strengthening the economy in the Hudson Valley. The new organization - which has not been given a designated name - is expected to take effect later this year. When the merger is complete, current WCA Chairman William Harrington is expected to serve as the chairman of a unified board of directors. Bill Mooney, the president …

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Body Pulled From Reservoir In Northern Westchester Body Pulled From Reservoir In Northern Westchester
Body Pulled From Reservoir In Northern Westchester Click here for an updated story: Body Found In Northern Westchester Reservoir Apparent Suicide A body was pulled from a section of the Croton Reservoir in Yorktown on Sunday. A rescue crew pulled the body shortly after it was discovered around 9 a.m. near the intersection of Hunterbrook Road and Baptist Church Road. The body is reportedly being turned over to the Westchester County medical examiner. The body appeared to be a white male, according to a report by News 12. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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