Month: May 2023

Youth Leadership Taskforce honored
Lead Stories News

Youth Leadership Taskforce honored

County Executive George Latimer recently honored a group of students from across Westchester who have worked throughout the school year to prevent substance abuse among their peers. The Westchester County Youth Leadership Taskforce consists of 60 students from 26 schools. These student leaders work in their schools and home communities […]

Gabriella Tirano connects for a home run against Nyack on May 21.
Lead Stories Sports

Huskies, Koalas square off in semifinal round matchup

On Sunday, two playoff rivals won their quarterfinal-round games to set up a highly anticipated semifinal showdown on Tuesday. With wins over Eastchester and Nyack, respectively, Ursuline and Harrison ensured one more meeting between the two clubs, with the winner going on to play for a Section I title. Taking […]

Lead Stories News

Latimer recognizes May as Mental Health Awareness Month

County Executive George Latimer officially launched the month of May as “Mental Health Awareness Month” in Westchester. The annual recognition will appear in digital form outside the Westchester County Center for the month of May, and a banner will also be displayed in the entranceway of the Michaelian Office Building. […]

Shep Griffiths and Luke Burden shake hands following a game between the Huskies and Garnets on May 9.
Lead Stories Sports

Rye edges Harrison in Andrew Gurgitano Game

When Harrison and Rye squared off in the annual Andrew Gurgitano Memorial game on May 9, the result was—quite fittingly—a pitchers duel. In the end, however, it was some timely hitting by the Garnets that accounted for their victory, as a two-run sixth inning helped them avenge an early-season loss […]