Tuckahoe News

TUCKAHOE - Arthur Jacobs may have been the village's mayor for only one day, but his legacy will continue long after he graduates from middle school.

BRONXVILLE: Danielle and Michael Lazarakis of Bronxville donated wrought-iron benches to the Nature Preserve of Bronxville, Eastchester and Tuckahoe in honor of loved ones past and future.

EASTCHESTER - Town police, joined by colleagues from Bronxville, Scarsdale and Tuckahoe, conducted several sobriety checkpoints this weekend that netted six arrests and one citation, officials said.

To kick off the children's summer reading game at the Tuckahoe Library, magician The Great Scott performs his comedy magic show from 3-5 p.m. Scott brings laughs and magic with audience participation in this free program for children age 5-11. Call ahead to reserve your spot.

TUCKAHOE - One year after its annual party bidding adieu to neighborhood crime and drugs, the village said 'hello' to safety and community during Safe Riders Day at Parkway Oval.

Ossining, NY - Westchester Library System recently welcomed librarians, storytellers, publishers, and authors to their ninth Anne Izard Storytellers' Choice Awards on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at the Ossining Public Library The thirteen winners included titles by noted storytellers and accomplished writers from a variety of cultures and backgrounds.

TUCKAHOE: Express Yourself @ The Library explores different types of art in July and August.

A musical concert with the City Winds Trio takes place at 6:30 p.m. at the Tuckahoe Public Library.

TUCKAHOE: School's out and summer begins at Tuckahoe Public Library, which has planned activities for children through August.

YONKERS: A 15-year-old Lincoln High School student approached a teacher at School 14 with a knife wrapped in a sweatshirt, police said.

The Tuckahoe/Eastchester Girl Scouts honored its 2009 Bronze, Silver and Gold Award recipients June 7 at the Girl Scout Cabin.

JUST off Main Street in Tuckahoe is a near-hidden Thai restaurant that feels like another world.

TUCKAHOE: 'Great Scott, The Magician' will bring his tricks, treats and surprises to the Tuckahoe Public Library at 3 p.m. June 29.

EASTCHESTER: Reduced taxi fares of 35 percent courtesy of Crestwood Taxi are available for senior citizens who live in Eastchester, Tuckahoe and Bronxville.

NORTH SALEM: The Croton Falls Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary is putting on its first Croton Falls street fair from noon to 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

It's simple: if contractors don't work, they can't survive. It's been nearly 10 months now since a Yonkers construction company signed a lucrative bid with the New York City Parks Department.

The Tuckahoe-Eastchester Lions Club will hold its annual dinner dance, celebrating 84 years of service, June 12 at the Westchester Manor.

TUCKAHOE: International opera singer and Tuckahoe High School graduate Kevin Maynor will perform at 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the Bronxville Women's Club, 135 Midland Ave.

With U.S. passport and travel requirements changing, Westchester County Clerk Timothy C. Idoni's community outreach staff will be accepting passport applications at the following locations: - Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Depot Square in Tuckahoe.

Where has everyone been, especially in Westchester County and my Town of Eastchester? In 1996, there was a Westchester 2000 Report recommending the consolidation now being discussed.