SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Board of Education last week formally welcomed the person charged with helping the school district continue to meet its “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) goals.

As the district’s brand-new DEI leader, Susan Gonzowitz’s job is to facilitate the Somers Central School District’s Educational Equity Advisory Team’s (SEEAT) ...

YORKTOWN, N.Y. - A motor vehicle accident took the life of an employee of the Yorktown Highway Department on Wednesday, Sept. 14. 

Jake Arcara, a 28-year-old Machine Equipment Operator, was working on a drainage project on London Road when he was struck by a motor vehicle. He was transported to Hudson Valley Hospital where he passed away.

There were three other employees at the ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Come join the fun at Bedford "Tri-Festa" from 3:30 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bedford Hills Memorial Park. 

There will be a variety of food trucks, a beer and wine garden, musical entertainment, a magic show, community organizations and a special family area with inflatables, rock wall, airbrush tattoos and a ninja course. 

Due to parking ...

SOMERS, N.Y. -- Nutritional experts recommend drinking eight glasses of water a day, but seventh-graders studying water scarcity at Somers Middle School know that is not feasible for millions of people around the world.

“After watching the video about water scarcity, I realized it’s not just a problem for Third World countries,” said Niamh O’Connor. “This is ...

SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Board of Education last week formally welcomed the person charged with helping the school district continue to meet its “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) goals.

As the district’s brand-new DEI leader, Susan Gonzowitz’s job is to facilitate the Somers Central School District’s Educational Equity Advisory Team’s (SEEAT) ...

SOMERS, N.Y. - Nutritional experts recommend drinking eight glasses of water a day, but seventh graders studying water scarcity at Somers Middle School know that is not feasible for millions of people around the world.

“After watching the video about water scarcity, I realized it’s not just a problem for Third World countries,” said Niamh O’Connor. “This is ...

SOMERS, N.Y. - In an unusual week-three matchup last Friday, the Somers Tuskers faced off against St. Frances Academy, a school that Coach Anthony DeMatteo sought out to challenge his team early in the season.  

Although technically their B team, the Panthers, who traveled from Baltimore, possess a plethora of college-level talent, with many of their starters working towards a spot ...

SOMERS, N.Y. - Suffering losses to Tappan Zee and Eastchester the previous week, Somers Boys Soccer came out on a mission; first with a 6-0 Senior Game win on September 20, and then a 3-0 home victory against a talented Lakeland squad last Thursday in the inaugural Hudson Valley Cup. 

The game began with the Hornets looking to have the upper hand, getting good looks on goal, only for ...

SOMERS, N.Y. - Major Bob Ryan of the West Point Military Academy visited the Somers High School fall sports captains for a leadership and team building session this week.

Ryan, who teaches a Student Success Program at the Center for Enhanced Performance at West Point, led the SHS student-athletes in group discussions focused on team chemistry, team culture, and preemptive problem-solving.

SOUTHEAST, N.Y. – The pursuit of a stolen vehicle ended in the town of Southeast this weekend with the capture of three Connecticut men and the confiscation of an illegal weapon, police said.

State troopers from the Somers and Brewster barracks tried to pull over the driver of a 2016 Acura TL on I-684 in Bedford around 9:35 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. (North Salem police thought the ...

WESTCHESTER, N.Y. - There is a new political party in New York called the Forward Party that is trying to get a foothold in Westchester County. The party was formed to focus on reforming the political system and to reduce partisan polarization. The original Forward Party was established by Andrew Yang, who grew up in Somers. Below is my interview with Erik Carter, a leader of the ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The construction of a five-story, 137,000-square-foot cancer center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston is now underway following a groundbreaking ceremony held at the site of the $225-million project on Tuesday night.

The freestanding outpatient facility, which is scheduled for completion in 2025, will serve as the northern hub for the integrated ...

SOMERS, N.Y. - On Sunday, Sept. 18, the community came out to Celebrate Somers, showing their pride in all of the things that make our town great! The afternoon featured family activities, music, food, and a chance for attendants to meet with local businesses and town organizations. 

SOMERS, N.Y. - Everyone who knew Judy Johnson refers to her as an icon in the real estate community.

Johnson was a hard-working, dedicated, real estate broker who was passionate about Heritage Hills in Somers. A professional businesswoman, she was often introduced as “The Judy Johnson.” Why? Because she never stopped. Everyone who knew her said, "Judy - OMG she is ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Come join the fun at Bedford "Tri-Festa" from 3:30 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bedford Hills Memorial Park. 

There will be a variety of food trucks, a beer and wine garden, musical entertainment, a magic show, community organizations and a special family area with inflatables, rock wall, airbrush tattoos and a ninja course. 

Due to parking ...

LIVINGSTON, NJ — The construction of a five-story, 137,000-square-foot cancer center at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center (CBMC) in Livingston is now underway following a groundbreaking ceremony held at the site of the $225-million project on Tuesday night.

The freestanding outpatient facility, which is scheduled for completion in 2025, will serve as the northern hub for the integrated ...

BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Come join the fun at Bedford "Tri-Festa" from 3:30 to 8 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 24, at Bedford Hills Memorial Park. 

There will be a variety of food trucks, a beer and wine garden, musical entertainment, a magic show, community organizations and a special family area with inflatables, rock wall, airbrush tattoos and a ninja course. 

Due to parking ...