Patterson unites on budget; 2 jobs restored

PATTERSON - The town's 2009 budget includes money to pay Town Planner Rich Williams and Environmental Conservation Inspector Ted Kozlowski, positions three Patterson Town Board members tried to cut but ones many residents during the past two weeks clamored to reinstate. More

Alexander Street redevelopment plan in Yonkers wins final environmental approval

YONKERS - The Alexander Street redevelopment plan won its final environmental approval yesterday, the second time in two weeks that a major downtown redevelopment has reached that milestone. More

Widow acquiesces to Yorktown, removes husband's park memorial

YORKTOWN - Mike Anderson's memorial plaque is gone from Downing Park, uprooted from outside his old offices following his grieving widow's clash with officials over park rules. More

Irvington's new mayor continues board agenda

IRVINGTON - Mayor Nicola Coddington said that, at this time, she does not plan to run for election in March. More

Comptroller's report warns of rising foreclosures

ALBANY - More than 50,000 homeowners in New York face foreclosure this year, particularly in the Mid-Hudson Valley and western New York, a report yesterday from the state comptroller's office found. More

Westchester taxpayers inquire about $1.7B budget

WHITE PLAINS - It wasn't exactly a grilling, but a group of concerned Westchester residents certainly had their share of questions over the county's proposed 2009 budget yesterday. More