News and Updates from Westchester County Towns

GREENBURGH—The town’s board averted a number of layoffs with the passage of a new budget that calls for a 3-percent reduction in spending. Some layoffs are still part of the mix to realize that reduction, as are tax increases: residents living in unincorporated areas will see their taxes go up 3.3 percent, while those living in incorporated villages will face a 3.5 percent jump.

MOUNT VERNON—The city’s mayor, Clinton Young, Jr., unveiled an ambitious development plan to spur economic growth. The plan includes more than 60 recommendations for improvements ranging from significant rezoning near its train stations and expanded bus service to the creation of new commercial and mixed-use corridors. The plan is the culmination of nearly three years of planning and hearings.

WHITE PLAINS—A pair of businesses is suing the owner of the former Bengal Tiger restaurant in a negligence suit in response to its 2010 fire. The blaze, which burned down half a city block, destroyed the restaurant, injured dozens, and went down as one of the worst conflagrations in the city’s history. Lyric Hi-Fi & Video and Apogee Pilates and Wellness Center are claiming more than $850,000 in combined damages.

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HARTSDALE—Thanks to New York State’s Cemetery Board (who knew there was such a thing?), pet owners can once again elect to be buried with their four-legged friends at the famous Hartsdale Pet Cemetery & Crematory (or any other pet cemetery in the state).

RYE—The city will become the first municipality in the county to ban the use of plastic shopping bags. Approved by a unanimous vote of the city council, the new ordinance, which goes into effect May 7, prohibits retailers from giving out plastic bags to its customers. Scofflaws can expect to cough up $150 if fined.

Our Best of Business event is October 30!

Our CEOs & Business Leaders Golf Outing is August 5!

Our Best of Westchester Party is July 24!

Our Westchester Home Design Awards event is June 26!

Our Wine & Food Festival returns June 4-9!

Our Wunderkinds event takes place on May 23!

Our Best of Business Ballot is open through May 15!

Our Healthcare Heroes Awards event takes place on May 9!

Our Westchester Home Builders Awards take place on April 4!

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forum is March 14!

Unveiled: A Boutique Bridal Brunch is February 25!

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