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Retire Your Flag At Camp Shanks In Orangeburg This Weekend Retire Your Flag At Camp Shanks In Orangeburg This Weekend
Retire Your Flag At Camp Shanks In Orangeburg This Weekend ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- Camp Shanks will welcome the public to bring any American flags that are in disrepair to be properly retired on Saturday, June 18.  Nyack-based Boy Scout Troop 2 will perform the retirement ceremony at noon.  A World War II reenactment group dressed in period field gear will be in attendance. Period specific vehicles will also be on display.  American Legion Post 310 and State Senator David Carlucci will also be in attendance for the flag retirement ceremony.  The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Greenbush Road next to Orangeburg Library. 

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Police & Fire
Waterbury Man Arrested After Aborted Trumbull Mall Robbery Waterbury Man Arrested After Aborted Trumbull Mall Robbery
Waterbury Man Arrested After Aborted Trumbull Mall Robbery TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A Waterbury man allegedly couldn't go through with robbing a fashion accessory shop in the Westfield Trumbull Mall, according to the Connecticut Post.  Christopher Alston, 28, allegedly revealed the butt of a gun in his waistband to the clerk and asked her to open the register on April 20, Connecticut Post reported.  After the clerk broke down in tears, Alston allegedly said he wouldn't hurt her and left the store, said Connecticut Post.  Alston was later arrested while allegedly casing the Shelton Walmart on May 31, Connecticut Post reported.  Officers reported that Al…

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Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Monroe Woman Who Overdosed Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Monroe Woman Who Overdosed
Bridgeport Man Charged With Selling Heroin To Monroe Woman Who Overdosed BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was charged with selling heroin to a Monroe woman who fatally overdosed on Monday, June 13. Daquone Johnson, 24, was charged with possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, heroin, and conspiracy to distribute heroin. Each charge carries a maximum of 20 years imprisonment, according to Deirdre M. Daly, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut and Michael J. Ferguson, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Agency for New England. A 30-year-old woman was found unresponsive at a Monroe residence on May 9. She did not respond t…

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Events
League Of Women Voters Address Albany Corruption At Meeting League Of Women Voters Address Albany Corruption At Meeting
League Of Women Voters Address Albany Corruption At Meeting BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The League of Women Voters of North East Westchester hosted State Assemblyman David Buchwald for a discussion on corruption and ethics reform at a luncheon on Monday, June 13.  Buchwald has introduced a bill to take state pensions away from convicted legislators and discussed the reforms and legislative routes needed in Albany to make it happen.  The luncheon took place at Mount Kisco's La Camelia Restaurant.  The League of Women Voters of North East Westchester covers Bedford, Mount Kisco, Pound Ridge, Lewisboro and North Salem. 

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Iggy Pop Concert Film To Rock Pelham Picture House Iggy Pop Concert Film To Rock Pelham Picture House
Iggy Pop Concert Film To Rock Pelham Picture House PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pelham Picture House will screen the concert film "Iggy Pop: Live in Basel" on Thursday, June 16, and Saturday, June 18.  Recorded in October 2015, in Basel, Switzerland, the concert film features the proto-punk legend performing hits such as "I Wanna Be Your Dog," "Lust for Life," "The Passenger" and 15 more.  Pelham Picture House will join theaters from around the U.S. in screening the concert film. The screenings will take place on June 16 at 9 p.m. and June 18 at 10 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors…

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Rob Manfred, Boomer, Carton Appearing At Charity Softball Game Rob Manfred, Boomer, Carton Appearing At Charity Softball Game
Rob Manfred, Boomer, Carton Appearing At Charity Softball Game SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred and sports radio personalities Boomer and Carton of WFAN will appear at J.P. Doyle's charity softball game at Devries Park and Field in Sleepy Hollow on Thursday, June 16.  The Family YMCA at Tarrytown will sell raffle tickets for a trip to see the 2017 Super Bowl. The package includes two tickets, airfare and four nights hotel, and is worth $5,000.  Raffle tickets are $100, and only 350 tickets will be sold.  The softball game will benefit the Make a Wish Foundation.  Admission is $10, or $5 for students.  The event w…

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Sports
Hendrick Hudson HS Track Athletes Compete In State, Nationals Hendrick Hudson HS Track Athletes Compete In State, Nationals
Hendrick Hudson HS Track Athletes Compete In State, Nationals MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Three Hendrick Hudson High School track athletes have recently competed, or will compete at upcoming state and national events.  Junior Lauren Wenzel was crowned the Section 1 Division 2 champion in the Championship Girls Pole Vault at the NY State Track and Field Championships. She was first this season in the Rasbeck Relays pole vault and in Class B of the Somers Lions Club Relays. She often tied or lost to her twin sister and teammate, Kristin.  Freshmen Luke Malley and Devin Quinoy will participate in the New Balance Outdoor Track and Field Nationals in North Carolina …

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Jacob Burns Premieres New Surfing Documentary Jacob Burns Premieres New Surfing Documentary
Jacob Burns Premieres New Surfing Documentary PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Jacob Burns Film Center will premiere the surfing documentary "Hangs Upon Nothing" on Wednesday, June 15.  The documentary by Jeremy Rumas explores the lives of several groups of surfers. One surfer, Chuck Corbett left his life behind at the age of 18 to surf the atolls of Kiribati, where he stayed for 30 years.  Rumas shot the film over seven years on 16mm film.  Tickets are $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.  The screening begins at 7:30 p.m. A Q&A with Rumas will follow the film.  The Jacob Burns Film Center is at 405 Manville Road in Plea…

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Business
Developer Proposes 200 Apartments In North White Plains Developer Proposes 200 Apartments In North White Plains
Developer Proposes 200 Apartments In North White Plains ARMONK, N.Y. -- New Jersey-based developer JMF Properties, LLC is proposing the construction of 200 luxury rental apartments, according to The Examiner News.  The developer has the contract to purchase 22 of the 36 acres at 1700 Old Orchard St. in North White Plains, The Examiner News reported.  According to The Examiner, the proposed high-end apartments would be for a project called The Vue.  A formal application has not been submitted, but the project was introduced at the North Castle Town Board's June 8 work session, said The Examiner News. The project is targeted towards young profes…

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Alzheimer's Association Collects Donations To Food Bank For Westchester Alzheimer's Association Collects Donations To Food Bank For Westchester
Alzheimer's Association Collects Donations To Food Bank For Westchester HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter is holoding a food drive for the Food Bank for Westchester throughout June for Brain Awareness Month.  Donors are asked to bring items such as canned or dry beans, whole grain cereals, canned meat and fish, low-sodium canned meals, canned or dried fruit, milk, pasta and rice to the Alzheimer's Association's office.  Items with labels that say "no salt added," "no sodium," "no sugar added," "unsweetened," "reduced sodium" or "100 percent fruit juice" are preferred. …

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