Challenger Russell back after failed bid in 2008
It’s part déjà vu, part uncharted territory. Two years after winning her 11th term in the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D) is seeking re-election once again. Her opponent is a familiar challenger - Hawthorne resident Jim Russell (R), 56, who lost two years ago to Lowey and remains an underdog. But this time around, Russell is banking on a perceived anti-incumbency movement that led to upsets such as the victory last year of Rob Astorino (R) over three-term incumbent Andy Spano (D) in the Westchester County executive race.

Village services most businesses
Most, but not all, commercial properties in Tuckahoe have opted for the village’s new paid commercial garbage pickup, after a decision by the Village Board began charging businesses this spring who wished to use the public service.