Larchmont-Mamaroneck, NY|News|
Costly, Lengthy Flood Prevention Project Upsets VOM Residents
A five-year, $6.5 million study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is underway—and several residents are unhappy with the time frame and cost.

Kevin Zawacki is an Associate Regional Editor in the New York Lower Hudson Valley, overseeing a team of journalists and carrying out newsgathering in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties.
Prior, Kevin was the Local Editor of Nyack-Piermont Patch.
A five-year, $6.5 million study by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is underway—and several residents are unhappy with the time frame and cost.

1337 Flagler Dr., listed at $3,995,000, brings New England to New York and also features a harbor-side pool.
Sleepy Hollow police officer Jose Quinoy has been charged with two civil rights allegations and intimidating a witness. The attorneys presented opening remarks Tuesday.
This waterfront home at 1017 S Constable Dr., listed at $5,498,000, has eclectic styles and impressive views.
Mamaroneck's international residents are converging downtown to follow the World Cup.
For the second consecutive year, a segment of Larchmont Avenue will host food and entertainment on Wednesday.
At its regular Wednesday meeting, the Town Board also issued a proclamation to Dr. Paul Fried.
The Republican ballot will feature one incumbent and two newcomers; the Democratic ballot will feature two incumbents and two newcomers.
Anthony Blanks' parole hearing—an issue Larchmont residents continually rally against—will be pushed to a later date.
At Monday's meeting, the Board of Trustees also approved a Bastille Day block party and the installation of new bicycle hitching posts.
After five years as superintendent of the district, Dr. Paul Fried will be taking a superintendency in Montville, New Jersey.
A GPS is stolen from a car parked at Central School; a $300 statue is stolen from Mangone's Farmers' Market.
A New Rochelle man is arrested for driving with a suspended license; a bicycle is stolen.
The village seeks to remedy traffic congestion around the pedestrian-only phase at the Barry Avenue/E Boston Post Road intersection, but the discussion has some residents unhappy.
Extreme Archery at 801 E. Boston Post Rd. houses a pro shop and indoor shooting range.
This and other issues were discussed at last night's Town of Mamaroneck Planning Board meeting.
A Bronx man is arrested for operating a vehicle with a suspended license.
The rear tires of a car are stolen; a Mamaroneck woman is arrested and charged with harassment in the second degree.
Mamaroneck's concerned citizens gather at Harbor Island Park to show solidarity and exchange ideas.
Rye Police Association president Franco Compagnone has openly criticized the police commissioner for not hiring more police officers.