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2008 Goes Out With Old Snow, New Snow

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Recent thaws followed by new snow on the last day of 2008 have covered the remains of the 8-foot snowman erected by Wesley Matelich and Robert Cross at 6 WIldwood Circle in Larchmont. We "built the whole thing shirtless in the snow, for epic quality," said Mr. Matelich. "It was freezing but well worth it."

MHS Hockey: Team Scores, But 4 Members CauseTrouble

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Sean Hagan scored his 100th career point. (falphotography). Read more...

Congresswoman Lowey Explains Decision to Passs on Senate Seat

Ms. Lowey also shared her views on local economic conditions. Read more...

Piles of Data: District Mining Info From Scores of Assessments

Mamaroneck is now able to learn more about student performance - and learn it faster. Read more...

Larchmont Library Appoints a New Children’s Librarian

The new librarian was chosen for her energy, creativity - and adaptability. Read more...

Local Farm Market Continues Indoors for the Winter

Many of the same vendors will participate. Read more...

Wreaths Across America Returns to MHS

A crowd turned out as a convoy carrying wreaths to Arlington Cemetery stopped at the Kemper Memorial. Read more...

Documentaries Take Top Prizes at LMC-TV VideoFest

David Schwittek won the grand prize - an HD camera. Read more...


Mamaroneck Priest Charged With Sexually Abusing A Woman

There may be other allegations against Father Richard Ordoñez, a visiting priest at St. Vito's. Read more...

Larchmont Scientist Earns Cancer Society Medal of Honor

Susan Band Horwitz was recognized for research on taxol, a drug used to treat more than a million cancer patients. Read more...

Urban Electronic Trombonist & Band Have Mam'k Roots

Now based in NYC, the musician known as Michna was recently featured on NPR. Read more...

Record Number of Care Packages Going to Troops

Organizers estimated a 50% increase over last year's effort. Read more...

Will My Salary Be Enough After A Move?

If you go from NY to DC, how far will your salary stretch? Career Doctor Jacqueline Plumez advises...

Holiday Turns Tragic for Family With Larchmont Roots

A couple and their two young children were killed by carbon monoxide. Read more...

Citizens & Police Come to Aid of Palmer Crash Victim

The ailing driver had driven into a utility pole. Read more...

School Board Finalizes Bond, Focuses on Library Issues

Included in a $38M bond are work on boilers, windows and fields. Also, portions of the libraries are severely outdated. Read more...

Dine & Wine: Easy Applesauce

A food mill does the trick. Read more...

Mamaroneck Fights Three Major House Fires in 18 Hours

Three homes sustained substantial damage, and one elderly homeowner had to be rescued by ladder from a second story porch. Read more...

Larchmonter Tapped To Head US Treasury

Also: A Larchmont Village trustee is on the Obama-Biden transition team. Read more...

Businesses Partner With PTAs to Offer $20 Holiday Shop Card

The schools get all the proceeds; shoppers get the deals. Read more...

Central's Thespians "Dream" With Joseph's Technicolor Coat

Over 150 children were involved in the production. See all the photos...

School Board Scales Back Bond Proposal to $38M

By a vote of 4-3, the board cut $3M from their previous plan. Read more...

Nine Local Retailers Unite to Benefit Larchmont Charity

In return for a donation to Friends of the Family, the stores are offering discounts. Read more...

Car Parked On Leaf Pile Bursts Into Flames

The owner lost a car; the community gained a valuable lesson. Read more...

MHS Class of 2008: Where Are They Going?

It was a "tremendous" year for college acceptances. See where the students are now...

Want a Copy of the Bird Inventory?

Click here to read the September - October 2004 inventory of birds.


Town Board Approves 2009 Budget with 2.4% Tax Increase

The tax increase for residents of the unincorporated area is the smallest in many years. Read more...

Next Act: Emelin Hires Exec Director, Goes Slow on Expansion

The near-term focus will be on "filling the house" with programs the community wants. Read more...

Last Minute Shopping Tips With LyndaLarch

Still struggling with your holiday shopping list? One Larchmont shopping pro has plenty of ideas. Read more...

And see last week's suggestions...

Chanukah Gets a Head Start at The Dreidl House

The holiday starts on Sunday night, but its been in full swing for weeks in this unusual shop. Read more...

"Golden" Bargains Abound as Jr. League Shop Re-Opens Dec 19

Further discounts are being offered at the grand re-opening: Read more...

Firefighters Battle Economy for Toy Drive & Dec 20 Santa Breakfast

Larchmonters are urged to donate unwrapped toys and turn out to see Santa arrive in Flint Park. Read more...


Fire Forces Evacuation of North Chatsworth Apartments

Over 40 residents of 21 North Chatsworth sheltered across the street. Read more...

Manor Home Ransacked & Burglarized

Police suggested safety procedures for residents to follow. Read more...

Deaths Spur Friends to Combat Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Free detectors to be given out at Larchmont Fire House. Read more...

Over 500 Students Showcased as MHS Celebrates the Arts

Arts curricula are teaching problem solving and other real world skills. Read more...

Playaways at School Library Offer "Books Without Pages"

Tiny, high-tech, recorded books are increasing access and interest in literature. Read more...

Child Injures Himself With Handgun

A 10-year-old visitor to a Larchmont home found the weapon. Read more...

Preliminary Budget Would Boost TOM Taxes 2.4%

The Town is tamping down expenses for this year and next. Read more...

After Senate Race, Liz Feld Looks to Make Mark Here & in Albany

Larchmont's mayor says she will continue to push for reform in Albany. Read more...

Parents Invited to Learn About Help for Struggling Students

School officials and legal experts helped parents get up to speed on Section 504 and RTI, shorthand for rules and programs to help students succeed. Read more...

Local Realtors Launch “Protect an Acre” Initiative

Sotheby's International Realty, Inc. has a new way to say thank you to clients while helping save endangered rain forests. Read more...

Same Robber Hits Larchmont, Thornwood TD Banks

Surveillance photos show the man slipping a note to the teller. Anyone with information is urged to contact police. See the photos & read more...

MORE COLUMNS:
TEEN HEALTH: Boys with Boobs? What is Going On?

Embarassing, yes, but more common and less serious than you think. Dr. Ann Engelland offers advice...

Travel: New Year's Eve in Rio De Janeiro

There's still time to plan to be on the beach in your flip flops when the fireworks go off. Read more...

What's Larchmont Reading?

Kristinlavransdater by Sigrid Undset, immersed one book club in medieval Norway. Read more...

TECH TALK: Composting Is Easiest Way to Recycle

Even the laziest environmentalist can handle a compost bin. Read more...

Food Q&A with Lauren: Peanut Butter Muffins

This recipe will "talk to the kid in you," Lauren Groveman says...

EDITORIAL: Save Robo Calls for Emergencies

Have you been plagued with a rash of recorded messages reaching your home phone? Read more...


 

 

 

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Hockey Team Scores, But 4 Members Cause Trouble

TOM 2009 Budget Okayed with 2.4% Tax Increase

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Lowey Explains Decision to Pass on Senate Seat

District Mining Info From Scores of Assessments

Emelin Hires Exec Director, Goes Slow on Expansion

Larchmont Appoints a New Children’s Librarian

Farm Market Continues Indoors for the Winter

Last Minute Shopping Tips With LyndaLarch

Chanukah Gets a Head Start at The Dreidl House

Wreaths Across America Returns to MHS

Documentaries Take Top LMC-TV Prizes

WEDDINGS:
Pilcher & Cáceres


LETTERS:
-Support Bond as Long Term Investment


OBITUARIES
-Lenard
-Mancusi
-Heine
-Marinaccio
-Parandelis
-Pagano
-Bruno
-Kinzly
-Zurzolo


Check the Calendar:
Dec 20, Sat: Breakfast with Santa, Flint Park



Mam'k Priest Charged With Sex Abuse of Woman

Fire Evacuates N. Chatsworth Apartments

Manor Home Ransacked & Burglarized

Deaths Spur Friends to Combat C0 Poisoning

Local Scientist Earns Cancer Medal of Honor

500 MHS Students Showcase Arts

Stumped? Shop Local With LyndaLarch

Michna: Urban Trombonist & Band Have Mam'k Roots

Record Number of Care Packages Going to Troops

Playaways Offer "Books Without Pages"

"Golden" Bargains: JLWOS Shop Re-Opens Dec 19

CAREER DOCTOR:
Will My Salary Be Enough After A Move?


Holiday Tragedy Hits Family With Local Roots

Child Injures Himself With Handgun

Citizens, Police Come to Aid of Palmer Crash Victim

Prelim Budget Would Boost TOM Taxes 2.4%

Schools Finalize Bond, Focus on Library Issues

Feld Looks to Impact Larchmont, Albany

Parents Learn About Help for Struggling Students

Local Realtors Launch “Protect an Acre” Initiative

Troop Care Pack Drive on Pearl Harbor Day: Dec 7

Firefighters Battle Economy for Toy Drive

Wreaths Across America at Kemper Park Dec 11

DINE & WINE: Easy Applesauce

School Board Scales Back Bond to $38M

Car Parked on Leaf Pile Bursts Into Flames

Oppenheimer & Latimer Address Budget Crisis

New Signs at Controversial Corners

VOL Board Hears Request to Expand Soccer Program

Thnxgiving Eve Is Big Youth Drink Night

Mam'k Library Saving Decades of Daily Times

9 VOL Shops Unite to Benefit Larchmont Charity

TEEN HEALTH: Boys With Boobs?

Town Board Leaning Toward Property Reval

Oppenheimer Meets With Superintendents Facing Mid-Year State Aid Cuts

TOM Backs More Changes for Forest City Apts.

Need for Food Pantry On Rise

TRAVEL: New Year's Eve in Rio

BOOK REVIEW:
The Wreath


MHS Class of 2008: Where Are They Going?

Larchmont - Open to Property Reval?

Emergency Response Teams For Mam'k

Dining Review:Sardegna

BIRTHS:
Yisrael Mendel


TECH TALK:Compost - Easy Recycling

FOOD Q&A WITH LAUREN: Peanut Butter Muffins

Eye on Sports: Squirts at the Garden

TMFD Spans 100 Years

Larchmont Calendar of Photos

Tax Calculator: Where Do My Property Taxes Go?

Larchmont Scenes for Desktop Screens
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