The Westchester Brief | 04.27.26: Port Chester's 957-Unit Groundbreaking

Send us Fan MailGovernor Kathy Hochul stood in Port Chester last week and announced the official groundbreaking of Westchester Crossing—957 housing units on the site of the former United Hospital, empty since 2004. The $65 million infrastructure investment, including up to $10 million from the Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund, is the biggest move the Port Chester/Rye border has seen in a generation.We break down the unit mix, the affordable share, the Rye resident concerns that haven't gone away, and what to watch for as vertical construction starts.Plus: District Galleria site plan approval tracking, the Board of Legislators skilled trades measure, Scarsdale's Envirothon win, and Element 46's Spring 2026 cohort with Demo Day June 11.**0:00** Cold open**0:20** Westchester Crossing groundbreaking**3:30** Why this matters and the Rye question**4:30** What to watch next**5:00** Quick hits across Westchester**6:15** Close + newsletter CTA**Sources:** NY HCR (Westchester Crossing); News 12 Westchester; Westfair Communications; MyRye.comSubscribe to the newsletter at iliveheremedia.beehiiv.com.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.