Ossining News

A new study from the Brookings Institution shows that poverty in American suburbs increased by 64 percent over the last decade, more than twice the rate of poverty growth in cities.

State lawmakers from Westchester County and Long Island today will continue to push for tougher boating laws after a number of deaths in recent years.

New York Public Radio has applied to the FCC to acquire 90.3 FM in Ossining, N.Y., from community licensee Hudson Valley Community Radio for $400,000. The broadcaster plans to use the new signal as a repeater for WQXR , its classical music station airing on 105.9 FM in New York City.

Democratic members of the Westchester Board of Legislators gathered at Rye Playland Thursday and called on County Executive Rob Astorino to allow work to begin on the Westchester Children's Museum .

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A series of spring and summer cultural festivals that have become a tradition at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla that were cut from Westchester County's budget were rescued Monday with a $25,000 donation to support the program.

A report of a brush fire near the Taconic State Parkway slowed traffic in Briarcliff Manor Tuesday afternoon, New York State Police said.

Whether you're in search of something fun to do with the kids or you have a babysitter and are planning a night out, look no further because Patch editors have picked a variety of events taking place to help you make the most of your weekend.

Mount Vernon received 47 votes. The runner-up was Briarcliff Manor Village, with 29 votes.

While a television crew kept the North State Road police station in use for some time recently, the Town of Ossining continues to seek a permanent buyer for the structure.

The quilt exhibit and sale will be held at Mariandale Retreat and Conference Center kicks-off at 3 p.m. June 8 for an opening reception with the show running until June 12.

The event, which is being held as fundraiser for this year's Juneteenth Celebration in Peekskill, will feature gospel singers from Peekskill and the surrounding area.

American Legion Post Commander Frank Faiella was among more than 60 local residents at the Open House hosted by state Sen.

Residents of New Castle's West End who live in the Ossining school district could see a projected 7.43-percent tax rate increase under the proposed 2013-14 school budget.

Teacher's aide eliminations, modified sports cuts and no replacement deputy superintendent are among the reductions proposed in the $110,433,452 budget figure going to a vote for Ossining Union Free School District residents.

Here's a look at some of the incidents investigated by the Briarcliff Manor Police Department from April 22 to 28, 2013.

The public session of Wednesday's meeting begins at 7:30 p.m. inside the Hendrick Hudson High School Library, located at 2166 Albany Post Rd.

The Maryknoll car show returns for its second year on Sunday, June 9, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on the grounds of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers in Ossining .

One lane each on the north and southbound side of Route 9 will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while the work is taking place.

Ossining School District Superintendent Raymond Sanchez issued a letter to local parents informing them that AMD teacher Christine Chu-McGovern recently died.