Miss Anything? This Week in Review

An overturned 18-wheeler, a change to the commercial garbage law and a drastic increase in water prices throughout Harrison were three of the major stories in the town this week.

Traffic in the area was snarled for several hours after an 18-wheeler crashed through a guard rail on an ramp between Interstate 684 and Interstate 287. The ramp was closed for several hours while police worked to remove the truck that had fallen down a steep embankment. Police would eventually say that although the driver claims he was cut off by another vehicle, the crash was probably a result of excessive speed.

On Tuesday we wrote about a sudden 28 percent increase in water prices throughout Harrison. Officials said that the spike in prices was a result of past mismanagement within the Westchester Joint Water Works along with flat prices and increased expenses over the past five years.

We also took a look at a change that the Harrison Town Board made to a controversial new garbage fee. The board will no longer consider 3-family dwellings as commercial, therefore excusing them from paying a fee imposed for garbage service. The change will last one year and is expected to give owners of these buildings a year to adjust before paying the fee. There will not, however, be a change or delay for small businesses that have called the $1,200 fee unfair.

On Friday, we took a look at a recent study that found that more Westchester County high school students are drinking now than ever before. The study said that although more students realize the dangers of drinking and are waiting until a later age to consume alcohol, more students eventually drink here than any other area in the state.

St. Anthony's Church in West Harrison hosted a ceremony on Friday night to honor West Harrison resident and New York City Police officer Robert Salerno. The church was packed with hundreds of residents who where there to cheer Salerno, who was shot three times in a Bronx apartment building while on duty. Salerno is still recovering from his injuries.

Harrison hosted another event on Saturday, when it hosted a dedication ceremony to honor a beloved resident who passed away last year. More than 200 friends, family and former customers of Emilio Scatenato came together for the dedication ceremony, exchanging fond memories and stories. 

It was a busy week at SUNY Purchase as well. Harrison Reporter Suzanne Rothberg covered an exciting science symposium as well as a tree planting ceremony this week. We also took a look at the college search for students at Harrison High School on Tuesday.

In sports news, the Harrison baseball team lost a tough battle with Horace Greeley on Tuesday, but recovered to defeat cross town rival KEIO on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Ashley Marino set a school record for career wins when the softball team knocked off Horace Greeley on Tuesday.

The boys and girls lacrosse teams also cruised to easy victories this week.

We look forward to once again bringing you all of Harrison's news next week.