Schumer Tours Playland Damage: Promises Federal Aid

Sen. Charles Schumer, after touring damage to Playland from Hurricane Sandy on Friday, said FEMA officials told him that Westchester and Rockland counties will receive federal disaster aid as early as next week.
RIGHT IN OUR BACKYARDS: Guinea Fowl Making a Comeback

Back in the late 1980s, as Lyme disease became identified as a serious problem for people and pets in Westchester County, scientists and the general public came up with a possible “natural” solution – guinea fowl.
Thrills and Just Enough Chills at Osborn Fair

While trick or treating was put off by a few days, because of Hurricane Sandy, hundreds of lucky Rye youngsters had a healthy sampling of Halloween at Osborn School’s Scare Fair last Saturday.