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John Golden

What’s the buzz?

As gas prices soar, Vespa sales pick up speed

Jun-22-08, 07:00 PM

With the greening of ever more climate-conscious America and the greenback-depleting appetites of gas-guzzling SUVs, that Waspish icon of urban culture and postwar Europe, the Vespa motor scooter is generating a buzz and sales spikes this season in Westchester County and beyond.

Federal land, uncertain future

What to do with prime VA real estate

Oct-19-08, 07:00 PM

In northern Westchester County, a three-way clash looms over federally owned property that could turn a profit for developers but whose prospective redevelopment has turned some military veterans against the federal agency that claims to have their best interests at the forefront of long-term planning there.

Floating farm takes root in Yonkers

Nov-23-08, 07:00 PM

Chill-bitten passengers picked peppers from greenhouse plants as the Science Barge, a Yonkers-bound tourist attraction and floating educational center, was tugged up the wind-whipped Hudson River last week from Chelsea Piers to its new mooring at the foot of new residential development on the city’s downtown waterfront.

WCC to start nationwide immigrant education program

Jun-15-08, 07:00 PM

Westchester Community College in Valhalla will create a national community college consortium for immigrant education with the aid of a recently awarded $125,000 grant from a New York City-based family foundation.



Akzo Nobel gets state grant

Aug-25-09, 10:19 AM

Akzo Nobel Inc. has been awarded a state economic development grant for two facilities in the region.

Lord & Taylor seeks The Source

Feb-10-08, 07:00 PM

Lord & Taylor makes an early bid to take over Fortunoff

Response team to the rescue

Public, private sectors join forces to create jobs, curb layoffs

Feb-01-09, 07:00 PM

With New York state in December seeing its steepest month-to-month job loss since the 2001 terrorist attacks, public and business officials in Westchester County have joined in initiatives to create jobs and curb private-sector layoffs and unemployment in the worsening economy.

Market woes hit home in Westchester

Apr-27-08, 07:00 PM

Closings at lowest point in nearly 30 years

Sand reaches gears of housing market

Mar-09-08, 07:00 PM

According to the NYS Association of Realtors, Westchester County fared better than its neighbors in 2007 in terms of median sales price.



Pet cremations rise, traditional burials decline

Sep-18-09, 01:33 PM

Spread over a five-acre hillside crowded with monuments in stone is the nation’s oldest pet cemetery.



Nonprofit eases NY companies’ health care cost pains

Jul-31-09, 10:37 AM

A nonprofit health insurance provider for small businesses shows strong growth in Westchester and the region.

Franchises to serve up calorie counts

Nov-16-08, 07:00 PM

Fast-food calorie counters should have an easier time of it and fast-food franchise owners will pay to remake their menu boards following Westchester County legislators’ adoption last week of a calorie labeling law.

Getting Them Back On Track

Marketing chief looks to put ‘joy back’ in the industry

Mar-01-09, 07:00 PM

In the public relations industry, Laura Sturtz is both memory keeper and take-charge mentor for a new generation.

Medical group plans $7M surgery center

Feb-08-09, 07:00 PM

The 150-physician Westchester Medical Group plans to build and open this year an ambulatory surgery center at its state-of-the-art medical complex in Rye.

WCA moves east by about a half-mile

Dec-07-08, 07:00 PM

A strong relationship with the landlord and attractive leasing terms led the Westchester County Association to move its headquarters last week to 1133 Westchester Ave. in White Plains.

Bayer pays $97.5M in kickback case

Dec-14-08, 07:00 PM

Bayer HealthCare L.L.C. will pay $97.5 million to settle charges by the U.S. Justice Department  that the Tarrytown company paid nearly $3 million in kickbacks to 11 suppliers of Medicare-covered diabetics in an alleged “cash-for-patient” scheme.

New databook online

Nov-30-08, 07:00 PM

A new edition of the Westchester County Databook is available online.

Westchester lawyer charged in mortgage fraud scheme

Feb-19-10, 02:11 PM

A White Plains attorney faces several federal charges for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar Westchester house-purchase scheme.

Free bus rides for shoppers

Sep-10-09, 01:53 PM

Westchester County will offer free bus rides to stimulate shopping in the county.

Making New York business-friendly

Nov-25-09, 12:04 PM

A state task force and an incoming mayor focus on business-friendly strategies.