Niche.com has released its annual "Best Places to Live in New York state," and 15 Westchester communities landed top grades, placing them among the best 100.Ardsley was ranked third in New York state, getting an A+ overall rating.The village's top ratings included public schools, being good for families, diversity and low crime.Bronxville ranked 20th statewide with an A+ ...

Unlike some nearby communities, Mount Kisco is ethnically diverse, having attracted immigrants from Italy, Ireland and, more recently, Latin America. The bustling northern Westchester County village was profiled this week in The New York Times.In the article titled, "Affordable, Walkable and Multicultural," the Times wrote: "Good schools, check. Train station no more than ...

Mamaroneck High School students will introduce you to Shakespeare’s greatest heroine and other enduring characters in the cherished romantic comedy, "As You Like It," this week during the Mamaroneck Shakespeare Players 44th consecutive year of performances.The play features lovers in disguise and troubadours in trouble, witty banter, wrestling and song -- with original music ...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s favorability rating fell to 49-44 percent this month, matching his lowest favorability rating, according to a new Siena College poll of New York state registered voters. Among Democrats, Cuomo has a 62-32 percent favorability rating, compared to 33-23 percent for his Democratic Party primary challenger, Cynthia Nixon. Head-to-head, Cuomo leads Nixon among registered ...

The gloves are off and questions from the audience are welcome during the latest debate Wednesday, April 18 in the special election for George Latimer's vacated state Senate seat.Republican Julie Killian of Rye faces Democratic Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer of Yonkers during a 7:30 p.m. debate at Reisinger Auditorium at Sarah Lawrence College.Killian, a former Rye councilwoman is making a ...

Nearly one of every four New Yorkers personally know of someone, a family member, friend or acquaintance that has died due to an opioid overdose, according to a new Siena College poll.After measuring those who have an immediate or extended family member -- or someone they know through work -- who has abused opioids, 54 percent have been touched by the epidemic involving painkillers, the ...

“What I am here to deliver tonight is news that it is a new day in Westchester County. A day of new opportunity, a day of new ideas and approaches and a day of new growth. And friends - the State of our County is moving forward," Westchester County Executive George Latimer said in his first State of the County address. Latimer, a Democrat from Rye, spoke to a capacity crowd on ...

Top officials at the state Conservative Party announced Monday, April 16 that they are backing Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro for governor.The move makes Molinaro the increasingly likely candidate to secure the Republican endorsement next month when the state GOP committee meets in New York City.“Marc Molinaro will make New York more affordable and end Andrew Cuomo’s culture of ...

Actress Edie Falco was Sunday's featured speaker during a sold-out screening of "Outside In" at the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville.Falco participated in a question-and-answer session after film aired with JBFC Board President Janet Maslin. Falco is a Golden Globe, Emmy Award and SAG Award-winning actress who is best known for her roles in HBO’s The Sopranos, ...

Rye Neck High School senior Kristina Dignelli, a talented actor and writer, won second place in the Palace Theatre’s 2018 Ernie DiMattia Emerging Young Artist Scholarship Award for her original play “Nervous.”“Kristina really exemplifies the finest of our Rye Neck theater program,” said theater director Scott Harris, who encouraged Dignelli along with the rest of his Advanced Acting ...