WDFH - In Focus

Briarcliff Manor school reorganization, Town of Cortlandt anniversary celebration, Affordable housing in Briarcliff Manor, Ossining schools contract.

14 Hudson River acres+$1 million for Croton?; conduct of people along the Croton River Gorge; Business Group IDs Oss as young professionals' destination

Longtime Ossining pastor dies, plans are discussed for a museum at Sing Sing, a controversial rezoning in Croton on Hudson is approved.

Independence Day events in Ossining; Town of Ossining has buyer for former police station; recap of area HS graduation ceremonies.

Briarcliff Manor school budget revote passes; new affordable housing opens in downtown Ossining; Croton-on-Hudson Democrats choose their candidates

Briarcliff School budget vote; Transition Ossining talks planting; 6 candidates for 2 seats on Cortlandt Town Bd; Croton considering 1st night event

Briarcliff School Budget re-vote after initial budget did not pass, Sing Sing inmate art gallery, former Croton-On-Hudson Village Manager in trouble.

Ossining Village Fair/Dale Cemetery and state's Reg of Historic Places/Ossining Vol Fireman hold Communion Breakfast/Running of the Balls?!

Memorial Day festivities in the communities; election and budget roundup; Town Hall in the Town of Ossining; Village of Briarcliff Manor settles CSEA contract

May 2013 elections, specific budget issues and candidates for Hendrick Hudson, Croton-Harmon, Ossining and Briarcliff Manor

Ossining councilman will run for District 9 Westchester County legislator/The NYC Dep of Envir & NY Guard held celebration for citizen soldiers

Discussion about the Ossining Bicentennial celebration; Briarcliff fire chief elections, and its leadership structure; expanded Metro-North service, and the impact it has along the Hudson River communities.

Ossining schools find alternate funds for transportation, walking tours of Ossining, Croton-On-Hudson budget and Cortlandt Town Board Democratic candidates

Ossining school transportation referendum fails; commemoration at Sing Sing for the anniversary of a murdered prison guard; Earth Day and environmental activities in Ossining, Briarcliff and Croton.

Ossining vote to expand school bus service faces opposition; controversial Croton rezoning upheld in court; Briarcliff Manor school budget likely to exceed state prescribed tax levy cap.

Ossining Bicentennial celebration. Briarcliff fire chief elections. Expanded Metro-North service along the Hudson Line.

The kickoff of the Village of Ossining's Bicentennial Celebration is Tuesday night, April 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Ossining Public Library. The Village of Briarcliff Manor's tentative budget comes within the state tax levy limit; the Village of Croton-on-Hudson's does not. Area school districts are targeted for state aid increases.

Election results in Buchanan; Briarcliff Manor election results including the almost take over of four-term mayor William Vesicio from newcomer Laura Morris; Village of Ossining's initial dates for its bicentennial beginning with April 2, 200 years to the day that the "Corporation of Sing Sing" was created; questions about several thousands of dollars in revenue that was never accounted for from the sale of scrap metal in Ossining.

Briarcliff pharmacist charged in $500,000 Medicaid scheme; elections in Briarcliff and Buchanan; budget talk in Croton-Harmon.

The proposed Ossining school budget calls for a tax levy hike lower than permitted under state law; Briarcliff Manor Mayor William Vescio is being challenged for re-election on March 19; State D.O.T. says that if people/local officials are not satisfied with proposed Bear Mountain Parkway Extension upgrades it has planned for later this year, it may not have the work done.

A Briarcliff Manor Fire Department member celebrates 70th anniversary; County Executive Rob Astorino visits the Town of Ossining for a town-hall-style meeting; Ossining and Hendrick Hudson school districts get new superintendents; Briarcliff Manor school district examines potential changes to the budget.

Ossining referendum on school busing; Ossining Town and Croton are among first members of organization to help finance energy upgrades to some multifamily homes; informational meetings on upgrades to Bear Mountain Parkway Extension in Cortlandt and Peekskill.

Fox TV show films in Ossining; US Rep. Nita Lowey tours Indian Point, saying that if it were a new facility, it wouldn't be approved; Croton-Harmon schools considers staff reductions to comply with state's "tax levy cap law."

MetroNorth reports second-highest ridership year for 2012. Croton still discussing repairs to Yacht Club bulkhead and possible restaurant on adjacent property. Annual Eagle Fest conducted by Teatown is held February 9 from 9-4. "Times Square Hero" Duane Jackson tries to keep his trustee seat in Buchanan.

Nomination of village justice candidate in Briarcliff Manor; Archdiocese to close two area Catholic schools; two Intel Finalists from our area; suggested cuts in Ossining school budget; Pacifica Radio app, featuring WDFH.

In a surprise move, Briarcliff schools' superintendent Neal Miller will be resigning effective June 30, only two years into his five-year contract. The reasons are not known. High school principal James Kaishian will move up as interim superintendent and the school's assistant principal, Debora French, will move into Mr. Kaishian's spot. The Croton-Harmon train station parking lot is jumping into the twenty first century with the advent of license plate readers to replace the sticky tags currently in use by permit holders. The new system is scheduled to go into effect June 1. Ossining will hold a public hearing on approximately $3 million in necessary budget cuts. Please share your thoughts on Wednesday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. at the Claremont school.

Intel Finalists in local high schools; Briarcliff People's Caucus to hold election for new Village Justice; Cooperative Scholarship Fund hols annual MLK event at Ossining HS.

Lifelong Briarcliff resident Eileen O'Connor Weber passed away; last chance for info on Briarcliff school athletic field cleanup; Croton EMS starts PR campaign to reinvigorate current members and attract new ones; Ossining school board seeks three community residents to sit on superintendent candidate review panel.

Inaugurations in Ossining on Jan. 1; Briarcliff People's Caucus meeting on Jan. 8; Ossining Town ends funding for Police Resource Officer at middle school.

Anti-bullying program at AMD Middle School; 97th annual Baker-Collyer Cheer Fund; senior volunteers inducted into Westchester Senior Hall of Fame; Croton approves upgrade of Croton Point Avenue.

New Executives at Ossining Fire Department begin their terms on January 1. Ossining Community Crib nativity scene dedicated for 57th year in a row. Gary shares opportunities for local charitable giving this holiday season. Croton trustees swearing in delayed; changing election date is contemplated.

All about Ossining: Highway Superintendent position remains, Ossining logo and tagline for bicentennial in the works, reduction in garbage collection considered.

Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy; local election results.

Hurricane Sandy coverage; Metro North suspended, train station parking lots closed; Ossining Community Center will serve as a shelter and location to charge cell phones. Candidates' debate postponed; no new date set yet. Briarcliff fashion show postponed to 11/14. Recommendations for faster ambulance response in Croton; Ossining parade celebrating school Intel awards.

Indian Point hearings in Tarrytown...you can go but you can't speak. Ossining looks ahead to 200th birthday. Parenting dinner and workshops at Ossining's Dorner Middle School.

The funeral was held for four-year-old Jason Reish who was allegedly killed by his mother. Auction of Brooke Astor's estate brings in much more than anticipated. Ossining farmers market to run through the winter.

The Croton Yacht Club's lease expires soon and some feel the rent's too low - it's a conversation about the property. Ossining going ahead with improvements to Main Street despite not receiving federal dollars yet. The Ossining Rotary Club recently held a fundraiser for polio cause. Ossining High School garners more awards. Brian Lehrer addressed the folks at the Club at Briarcliff Manor.

Croton Democratic primary; Entergy employee sues the company, alleging insufficient security and retaliation for whistleblowing; review of info sessions about road improvements in Croton.

Blue Star Byway Marker dedication ceremony in Briarcliff Manor; Ossining HS recognized by Intel as first in the nation for science program; family of Alexander Grant offers $100,000 reward in connection with his death; proposed changes in Croton to improve safety and reduce traffic congestion.

Ossining Matters 5k run/2 mile walk; Toughman Half Triathlon competition; 9/11 memorial events.

Local run/walk races this weekend; Briarcliff schools approve remediation plan for contaminated soil on laying fields; new Veterans' Park in Cortlandt/Verplanck.

Ossining board of trustees settles with Policeman's Benevolent Association on five-year contract, which will include some retroactive coverage. One result is that active employees and future retirees will contribute to health care expenses. September 8 will mark the tenth anniversary of the 5K run and two-mile walk benefitting Ossining Matters, an organization which helps provide local schools with needed aid. To register, visit ossiningmatters.org. We update on the case of Maria Villa Loja, charged with the suffocation of a five-month-old infant in her care.

Winner of first Ironman U.S. Championship is former resident of Briarcliff Manor; new trustee for Briarcliff Manor schools; Briarcliff Manor schools approve new playground; Cortlandt announces opening of new Veteran's Park.

We follow up on Croton River problems with safety and overuse, the 9/11 memorial in Cortlandt, and Ossining's highway superintendent position change.

Man drowns in Croton River while rescuing his children. Sandy Galef still pushing for mandatory boating safety courses. Underage drinking parties target of OCTC... "It's 10pm, do you know where your children are?"

Ossining to hold hearing on abolishing elected position of Superintendent of Highways; Croton to hold elections in November for the first time.

Briarcliff approves expansion of Chilmark Shopping Center and new C.V.S. store; Croton enacts temporary water use restrictions; Briarcliff applying for funding to improve Scarborough Park.

Ossining school superintendent Dr. Phyllis Glassman to retire effective January. Briarcliff school board member Rosella Ranno resigns effective immediately. Town of Ossining looking to reassess property taxes.

17th Congressional District contest; Ossining HS graduate drowns in accident off City Island; Briarcliff Manor schools appoint new Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum, Assessment, and Human Resources; petition for center media barrier on Bear Mountain Parkway.

Former Testwell site in Ossining has new tenant. Highway post in Ossining may become appointive rather than elective. Gary give us a lesson in road-paving techniques. Brief synopsis of Tuesday's Republican primary choices for residents.