Winter Solstice; Negotiations Underway to Sell Galleria

Here’s what’s happening today, Dec. 21 in the 914, according to Westchester Woman :

1.)?Happy Winter Solstice! The winter solstice, which changes annually and occurs between Dec. 20 and ?23, marks a time when the North Pole is at its farthest from the sun during its annual?orbit around the sun, according to NationalCalendarDay.com.?It also represents the shortest day and longest night of the year. From this point on the days will become longer. The winter solstice occurred in New York this year on Dec. 21 at 11:49 p.m.

2.)?According to LoHud.com, White Plains Mayor Tom Roach is reporting that negotiations are underway with owners to sell the?Galleria Mall to a new buyer. Roach says he wants to see a mall that opens up to the city around it and encourages access from the street into the mall. Get the details by clicking below:

3.) Today’s headlines:

• Officials Confirm Homeland Security Warning About Dam Near I-287
• Cardinal Dolan Emphasizes Redemption In Visit To Westchester County Jail
• Westchester Legislators Call For Ethics Reform in Albany After Convictions
• DEC to Co-lead Pilgrim Pipeline Environmental Review