France Hates Youth Beauty Pageants. Should We?
France wants to ban Honey Boo Boo-style pageants and crass child advertising. The former would never happen in the US, but the latter could.
View ArticleWilliam Raveis Opens Real Estate Office in Yorktown
A new real estate office has opened doors in Yorktown, said Chris Raveis, managing partner of William Raveis Real Estate. The office represents William Raveis’ 11th real estate office in the state. It...
View ArticleTurn Back Time With an Elegant Vintage Halloween Party
Article courtesy of AOLHalloween will be here before you know it, so now is the time to plan a great gathering—just for adults. But this year, do something different. Truly celebrate the time when the...
View ArticleWhat Happens to Those Uninsured by Obamacare Deadline?
A breakdown of penalties for not signing up for health insurance by the March cutoff date.
View ArticleSoups Hearty Enough for a Main Course
We rounded up four of fall's most filling soup recipes.
View ArticleWestchester Filipino Starts Fund to Help Typhoon Victims
By Krisa Madsen: Lou del Rosario is used to doing good deeds, but not under such dire circumstances. Del Rosario, the owner of the Elmsford Raceway and a 27-year Croton-on-Hudson resi
View ArticleYorktown Teens Hosts Underage Drinking Party
A 16-year-old Yorktown teen is facing a criminal charge for hosting an underage drinking party at a Baptist Church Road home, police said. The arrest stems from a Nov. 8 incident when police received...
View ArticleA Veteran Who Could Use Some Help
Ralph Slater lives in the upper Hudson Valley. Ralph's Heart Transplant Fund was created on GoFundMe by his son Keith after the 70-year-
View ArticleThe War on Thanksgiving?
A Facebook page called "Save Thanksgiving" argues that the holiday is under attack from a formidable opponent: "Stuffgetting."
View ArticleLakeland Bond Vote; Guiding Eyes Pet First Aid Course; Tree of Life Lighting
Yorktown School Board Meeting Yorktown school board members will meet on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. at Mildred E. Strang Middle School's cafeteria. For the agenda,
View ArticleAstorino: 'Things Need to Change in Albany'
Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino responded to questions Friday about a possibility of him running for state governor next year.
View ArticleNeighboring States Watch New York's Gambling Bet
Foxwoods sees a New York opportunity, while one expert said a Lehigh Valley casino won't be threatened - yet.
View ArticleLakeland High Wins NYS Field Hockey Championship; 5th Straight Title
A steady rain did not dampen the Lakeland High School Field Hockey team from making history as they rolled over Brighton has 7-0 to win their fifth consecutive Class B championship, a first in the...
View ArticleTown Board still undecided on 2014 tax rate
Town Board still undecided on 2014 tax rate Whether there’ll be an increase or decrease in the 2014 tax rate may not be decided until Thursday, November 21 when the Town Board resumes its review of the...
View ArticleTip a Yorktown Teacher to Combat Hunger
All tips and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Yorktown Community Help's food bank.
View ArticleBall: No Announcement on Election Plans Until Spring
State Sen. Greg Ball (R, C, I —Patterson) will wait until work on the state budget is complete to discuss any plans to run for reelection, or another office, according to his spokesperson. Justin Wagner
View ArticleSt. Luke's Episcopal Church Puts Up New Shutters
St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Somers was putting up new shutters Monday morning. The church is located at the intersection of Route 202 and Route 100, across from the Chase bank. "I think the photo...
View ArticleLakeland School District Proposes $14.5 Million Bond for Safety, Security of...
Lakeland Central School District officials have been reviewing the safety and security of all buildings. As a result, administrators are asking community members to consider and vote on a $14.5 million...
View ArticleThe Great Thanksgiving Debate: Stuffing vs. Dressing [SPONSORED]
What's the best side dish for a Thanksgiving turkey—stuffing or dressing? No matter which side you’re on, plan ahead for the holiday season with these delicious recipes the whole family will love....
View ArticleFamily, Friends, Food: Share Your Gratitude Today
Share your photos with the hashtag #thankfulfor or directly to kathleen@patch.com and we may feature you in a national gallery.
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