Articles by Jade Perez

Will Shortz, A Lifelong Ping Pong and Puzzle Enthusiast

The sound of ping pong balls hitting back and forth immediately filled Pleasantville’s Westchester Table Tennis Center, as it held its November tournament. “This is the quietest we’re going to get,” said Will Shortz, owner…



The 2020 Census: What You Need to Know

With the 2020 census quickly approaching, Pleasantville residents had an opportunity to hear about the process and how to properly respond. During an Oct. 28 meeting of the Village Board, Norma Drummond, Commissioner of the…


Mount Pleasant Community Center hosts early voting

For New York State’s first-ever early voting period, Pleasantville residents were able to vote at the Mount Pleasant Community Center.  In this year’s general election, all registered voters who live in the towns of Mount…


Extra patrols in Pleasantville for Halloween

Queen Elsa and Spider-Man won’t be the only ones out on the street this Halloween. The Pleasantville Police Department plans to have extra manpower present so trick-or-treaters and adults can celebrate safely. According to Police…


Pleasantville Sports Field Set to Get New Lights

The far end of Parkway Field, also known as Parkway Back, will no longer have temporary lights. During a Sept. 23 meeting, the Village Board approved the installation of six permanent — 25-foot-high, 350-watt LED…


Pleasantville forum covers co-existing with coyotes

The arrival of fall often means an increase in coyote sightings, and Pleasantville will host an informational session on how to co-exist with the animals later this month. The session will be held on Oct. 30,…



Recent Crashes on Manville Road Raise Safety Concerns

A 73-year-old woman was struck by an SUV as she crossed an intersection Sept. 20, according to Pleasantville police. The collision occurred around 8:20 a.m. at the intersection of Manville Road and Grant Street.  According…