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Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester
Indoor Pickleball Facility To Celebrate Grand Opening In Westchester Pickleball enthusiasts in Westchester County have a new place to play year-round, as a 22,000-square-foot indoor facility has opened in a former Buy Buy Baby store.  The Picklr Scarsdale, located at 1019 Central Park Ave. in Greenburgh, officially opened on Saturday, Oct. 17, and will celebrate with a grand opening event on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1:30 p.m., Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner announced on Wednesday, Oct. 28.  The new club features eight dedicated indoor pickleball courts, including a championship-sized court, along with professional-grade playing surfaces, a pro …
$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester $60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester $60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester
$60M Affordable Housing Development With 76 Apartments Completed In Westchester A new $60 million apartment building has been completed in a Westchester County downtown, bringing dozens of affordable homes, retail space, and a restaurant.  The development, located at 36-38 Main St. in Yonkers and known as The St. Clair, features 76 affordable apartments in a 10-story building that has been completed as of Wednesday, Oct. 28, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced.  Developed by MacQuesten Development, the mixed-use property includes studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments for households earning up to 80 percent of the area's median income. It was first…
Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K
Westchester Store Sells Winning Lottery Ticket Worth Over $16K A Westchester County convenience store was the scene of a purchase that made someone over $16,000 richer.  A winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $16,643, was sold at the 1132 Convenience Store, located at 1132 Yonkers Ave. in Yonkers, according to the New York Lottery.  The ticket matched all five numbers in the Monday, Oct. 26, midday drawing, making it a top-prize winner.  The winning numbers were 2 8 20 22 36.  Lottery officials did not say whether a winner came forward. 
Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer
Longtime High School Basketball, Football Coach In Westchester Battling Stage 4 Brain Cancer A longtime Northern Westchester high school coach who spent more than three decades helping young athletes is now facing a devastating battle with terminal brain cancer, prompting his family to seek help.  Dave Fernandes, known to generations of Horace Greeley High School athletes in Chappaqua as "Coach Dave," was diagnosed with stage 4 glioblastoma in September 2026, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser launched by his daughter, Kayle Fernandes, on Tuesday, Oct. 27.  The diagnosis came suddenly, and his health has declined rapidly, his daughter said. Fernandes spent more than 30 y…
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester
New Restaurant Now Open, Bringing Burgers, Steaks, Cocktails To Route 100 In Westchester A new restaurant has opened its doors in Northern Westchester, offering everything from gourmet burgers and seafood to steaks, creative appetizers, and craft cocktails.  The Mill, located at 289 Route 100 in Somers, officially opened on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.  Its website said the restaurant aims to combine an upscale dining experience with a comfortable, inviting setting.  The menu features a mix of familiar comfort foods and dishes with a creative twist. Appetizers include Reuben empanadas, whipped ricotta with truffle …
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger
Hudson Valley Mom, 36, Fights Brain Cancer As Premature Newborn Fights To Grow Stronger A 36-year-old Hudson Valley mother was diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer while pregnant, forcing her baby boy to be delivered more than three months early — and now their community is making sure she and her husband do not face this crisis alone.  Samantha Knapp, 36, and her husband, Christopher Knapp, are navigating her cancer treatment while their newborn son, Nico, remains in a neonatal intensive care unit, according to family friend Filomena Vasapolli.  The family's ordeal began in mid-August, when Samantha underwent emergency brain surgery to remove a mass tha…
Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station
Winning Lotto Ticket Worth Over $15K Sold At This Hudson Valley Gas Station One lucky New York Lottery player is more than $15,000 richer after a top-prize winning ticket was sold at a Putnam County gas station.  The winning TAKE 5 ticket, worth $15,320.50, was purchased at the BP gas station located at 876 Route 22 in Brewster, New York Lottery officials announced. The ticket was one of two top-prize winners sold for the Wednesday, Oct. 21, TAKE 5 Evening drawing. The other winning ticket, also worth $15,320.50, was sold at St. Nicholas Auto Center at 800 Saint Nicholas Ave. in Manhattan.  The winning numbers were 1 3 14 16 38.  Lottery officials…
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open
Westchester County, Your Favorites Need You! Readers' Choice Voting Is Open The nominations are in, the finalists have been chosen, and voting is NOW OPEN for Daily Voice's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards! From the neighborhood bagel shop that knows your order by heart to the hair salon that always gets your cut just right, Westchester County is full of businesses that deserve a little love. And this is your chance to show them just how much they mean to the community. Finalists are competing in 40 categories across Food & Drink, Self Care, Small Business, and Entertainment. Whether it's your favorite pizza place, a go-to gym, a trusted local tradesperson, or a m…
Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop
Knicks Star Jalen Brunson Visits Westchester Coffee Shop A Westchester County coffee shop recently welcomed a familiar face from Madison Square Garden: New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson.  The Knicks point guard stopped by The Laughing Horse Coffee & Tea at 6 Purdy St. in Harrison, where he posed for a photo with a smiling employee.  The shop shared the picture on Facebook on Thursday morning, Oct. 22, celebrating another visit from the NBA standout. "The GREATS always run it back," the business wrote, adding, "They come for the coffee but stay for the vibes. Such a family of ⭐'s."  Brunson's appearance wasn't an isolated cel…
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List
Reese's Names Best Trick-Or-Treating Streets In NY: See Full List Dozens of streets across the Northeast have been recognized among the nation's best places for trick-or-treating, including one in a town that inspired "The Addams Family." Reese's named East Dudley Avenue in Westfield, New Jersey, as the "Trick-or-Treatiest Street in America" on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The Hershey-owned candy brand evaluated 150 popular Halloween destinations across the US, from large cities to small towns. Each street received a "haul score" and a "haunt score." The metrics were based on factors like crowds, decorations, Halloween spirit, and social media …
Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why
Mayor Of Hudson Valley Village Resigns — Here's Why A Rockland County mayor has announced that he will step down from office later this month.  Village of Hillburn Mayor Joseph P. Tursi announced his resignation in a letter dated Wednesday, Oct. 21, addressed to the Village Board of Trustees and Hillburn residents.  Tursi said his resignation will take effect on Friday, Oct. 30, explaining that an upcoming move to another area has prompted his decision to leave office.  In the letter, Tursi expressed gratitude to residents, village employees, and fellow elected officials for their support throughout his time as mayor.  …
$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester $114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester
$114.7M Development To Bring 154 Affordable Apartments In Westchester A new affordable housing development bringing more than 150 apartments to a Westchester County city is moving forward with a multimillion-dollar investment from county officials.  Westchester County will provide more than $10.27 million toward The Sheffield, a planned 154-unit affordable housing development at 90-114 Westmoreland Ave. in White Plains, county officials announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20.  The approximately $114.7 million project will transform a roughly one-acre property into a residential development featuring apartments, neighborhood retail space, and parking, accordi…