Author: Jim Scova

Film industry nets $622.4M 2023 economic impact
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Film industry nets $622.4M 2023 economic impact

A new report has shown that despite the industry-wide challenges in 2022 and 2023,  film production in Westchester still yielded $2 billion in economic activity, 6,796 jobs and $656 million in wages during those two years. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “Westchester is a top-tier destination for film production […]

First ever Grit Ninja Games is coming to Croton Point Park
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First ever Grit Ninja Games is coming to Croton Point Park

Race, swing and move through obstacle courses at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, and compete in the first ever Grit Ninja Games, presented by The Grit Ninja, Saturday, May 18. Registration is open! Children and young adults ages nine and up can compete in various tournaments in divisions based on […]

New Rochelle announces leadership update
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New Rochelle announces leadership update

At a Special Session of the New Rochelle City Council Tuesday, the City Council voted to approve New Rochelle City Manager Kathleen Gill’s resignation. City Manager Gill’s last day is effective April 9. “Kathleen Gill has submitted her letter of resignation in order to pursue other opportunities. She is grateful […]

New Ro man gets to 21 years for child pornography, sex acts
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New Ro man gets to 21 years for child pornography, sex acts

Westchester County District Attorney Miriam E. Rocah announced today that a New Rochelle man was sentenced to 21 years in state prison for sexual acts involving three children in Westchester County, as well as for the possession and creation of images and videos of children engaged in sexual acts, between […]

Preparing Your Young Child for Surgery
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Preparing Your Young Child for Surgery

Dr. Dominique M. Jan and Dr. Steven Borenstein, Pediatric Surgery The prospect of undergoing a surgery can be daunting for anyone, but can be especially so for children. Babies and toddlers lack the understanding of what is really going on – which can itself be frightening – while older children, […]