The race for Westchester County Clerk is on
Jim Chisholm of Somers and Tim Idoni of New Rochelle are going head-to-head in this year’s election for Westchester County Clerk. Some of the duties of the County Clerk are to manage and safeguard county…
Ballot selfies still illegal in New York
If you want to take a selfie with your ballot this year, you should know that it’s still against the law in New York. A judge upheld New York’s ban on ballot selfies in September….
Two candidates in District 3 county legislative race
Republican Margaret Cunzio faces a challenge from Democrat Daren Tolz for a seat on the Westchester County Board of Legislators. Cunzio represents district 3, which includes Mount Pleasant, North Castle, and Pleasantville. Cunzio was elected…
Pace University’s Pool Hosts Local Swim Team
The Rivertown Rays, a private swim team, is a frequent sight at Pace University’s Goldstein Gym. Each night from 5:00 to 8:00pm, they rule the pool! Rivertown Rays at the pool
Ban proposed on plastic bags
The organization Pleasantville Recycles wants businesses to stop using plastic bags. The proposed “Bring Your Own Bag” initiative would replace plastic bags with paper or bags that customers bring with them from home. Pleasantville Recycles…
Deer hunt protested in Rockefeller State Park
A Westchester County woman is trying to end bowhunts in Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Rebecca Sunshine has filed a Notice of Dangerous Condition to stop the hunt, which occurs October to December.
Tina’s 5K Run Returns October 28
Tina Gambino passed away in November 2004, but thirteen years later her legacy still lives on. Through the Tina Shaina Gambino Memorial Foundation, Gambino is never forgotten. The foundation provides the scholarships to Pleasantville High…
Fall Plans for the Pleasantville Community Garden
At the age of 11, Devin Juros asked his father, David, if he could help him create a community garden in Pleasantville to help those who weren’t getting enough to eat. This project has now…
Immigration status “outside of our purview,” says Pleasantville police chief
There is no true immigration documentation policy in Pleasantville, according to the chief of village police. “When we have dealt with people without identification, we may need to take some added steps, such as fingerprinting…
Tour Highlights Marmaduke Forster House
Pleasantville’s history was given quite the platform when Pleasantville High School Senior and Troop 12 Eagle Scout Conor Sweeney created the Pleasantville Historical Audio Tour, an hour-long journey that details the history of the village….