NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino recently paid a visit to Iona Preparatory School, to be interviewed for upcoming segments that will air on Iona Prep's "Gael Force Live" show. Streamed on YouTube, GFL features morning announcements delivered by student anchors, as well as news packages showcasing different aspects of the school and community. ...

LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- After competing in "America's Got Talent" -- and Simon Cowell calling her "the coolest 11-year-old in the world" -- rapper Sky Katz will be performing at "Light Up Larchmont" on Saturday, Dec. 3.A Long Island native, Sky discovering her talent and passion for rapping when she was 5. She's currently recording her debut album, which is ...

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA of Westchester would like to introduce you to Diamond -- "a girl's best friend. Or a guy's best friend. Maybe your new best friend," the shelter notes.This poodle mix is approximately 10 pounds and approximately 10 years old."She gets along well with other dogs, but would prefer a low-key home with just adults," the shelter notes. ...

LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Larchmont hosted more than 250 walkers from all over the county in Habitat for Humanity of Westchester's 15th anniversary Walk for Homes on Sunday.Larchmont is where this local Habitat group built its first home. The organization also helped more than 200 families in the floods of 2006."On a beautiful fall day, these walkers also come out, and they build with us ...

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Pinky, a female Maltese, has been missing from her Valhalla home since last weekend."My kids are very sad," Diego Moulard‎ told Daily Voice. "They call me almost every hour, asking if I've heard any information about Pinky."The small white dog is 6 and is wearing a gray collar with its rabies tag. She's also sporting a pink bow and is ...

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Bobo is currently living with the SPCA of Westchester in Briarcliff but the 2-year-old pup is looking for a more permanent place.Bobo is a brindle retriever the shelter describes as "a total stunner."While "he's a smart guy who's very friendly, he just likes to take his time and get to know people slowly, since he's a little on the timid ...

YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit a letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com.Democrat Alison Boak is challenging Republican state Sen. Terrence Murphy for his seat, representing New York's 40th District.To the editor:While State Sen. Murphy has an enthusiastic and loyal contingent of volunteers, in ...

Hudson Valley Honor Flight will fly its next mission Saturday to Washington, D.C., so participants can see the nation's memorials honoring veterans."Hudson Valley Honor Flight is a nonprofit organization honoring American veterans for all their sacrifices by bringing them to Washington, D.C., to visit their respective war memorials at no cost to them," organizers note.This ...

YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Walden School at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES had a special vehicle pull up to its front door last week, and it made quite an impression. It looked like a Batmobile but "Holy Hoodwink" ... it was a Polaris Slingshot autocycle. The three-wheeled autocycle angled around the circular driveway at the PNWBOCES campus, to the absolute delight of ...

BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA of Westchester would like to introduce Layla, a 5-month-old short-haired kitten that's looking for her "furever" home. "Sadly, Layla only has one eye, but she looks like she is always winking at you, which is very cute," the shelter notes. "She was found when she was very tiny, all alone outside, and she had sustained an injury ...