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Politics

Carlucci Leads Italian-American Culture Celebration CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci, D-Rockland-Westchester, led the annual Italian-American Day celebration in Albany on June 6. The celebration was in partnership with the New York Italian American Conference of State Legislators, of which Carlucci is also president. Italian-Americans from across the state gathered at the annual Albany conference to celebrate their heritage and pride with authentic cuisine. Attendees also networked with advocates to come up with new ways of honoring the contributions of New York's Italian-Americans. Carlucci presented actress Torrey DeVitto …

by Frank Mojica

06/14/2016

Police & Fire

Trumbull K9 Officer Cyrus Dies TRUMBULL, Conn. -- K9 Cyrus of the Trumbull Police Department died unexpectedly Tuesday morning. He assisted the department making many felony arrests and locating missing persons. He also assisted in various drug arrests, including a large seizure of heroin. He was a partner to Officer RJ Carlson, as well as a member of the Carlson family. Click here to watch a video of the Trumbull Police escorting K9 Cyrus to the Mobile Veterinary Clinic. Click here to watch a video of Trumbull Police officers, personnel and clinic staff saluting K9 Cyrus for his service.

by Frank Mojica

06/14/2016

Lifestyle

Haverstraw Releases 2016 Summer Concert Schedule HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- The Town of Haverstraw will host ten concerts at Bowline Park this summer. The schedule is as follows: July 7: The Lone Revival Orchestra July 14: Back to the Garden 1969 July 21: Jersey Sound July 28: Country Fresh Aug. 4: The Jon Bates Band Aug. 11: Adam and the Newharts Aug. 18: Jamie's Fault Aug. 25: The Jonny Hirsch Band Sept. 1:The Cameos Sept. 4:The Courtney, Green and Schultz Band Sept. 4 The Mighty Spectrum Band Each concert is free, open to the public, and runs from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., with the exception of the Courtney, Greene and Schultz Band, who will per…

by Frank Mojica

06/14/2016

Police & Fire

Shelton Man Charged With Using Forged Fishing License SHELTON, Conn. — A Shelton man and a Berlin woman recently were arrested for allegedly possessing forged fishing licenses. Bradford L. Benton, 47, of Shelton, and Kelly N. Shemeth, 24, of Berlin, were spotted fishing April 18 by a police officer of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Environmental Conservation. The officer conducted a fishing compliance check, which allegedly revealed neither Benton nor Shemeth had purchased valid 2016 fishing privileges and possessed a document in the format of the 2011-style of fishing license. Both Benton and Shemeth surrendered them…

by Frank Mojica

06/14/2016

Events

Jefferson Valley Mall Hosts Community Day In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Jefferson Valley Mall and the Town of Yorktown will host the 27th annual Yorktown Community Day on Saturday, June 18. “As a staple to the Yorktown community, we are excited to once again host Yorktown Community Day,” said Alexa O’Rourke, marketing director at Jefferson Valley Mall. “We encourage local families and friends to enjoy this event as well as the shopping, dining and entertainment options available at Jefferson Valley Mall.” The free event will feature local exhibits, attractions, activities and family entertainment from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Natalie Battisti from…

by Frank Mojica

06/14/2016

Schools

Pelham Celebrates Diversity PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Pelham School District celebrated the uniqueness of its students and their backgrounds with this year's Diversity Celebration on Monday, June 6. The program included the following: a welcome by Judd Rothstein, Pelham Memorial High School Assistant Principal a speech and essay by student Sabrina Maggiore portraits and poetry by Pelham Middle School students Matthew Gregware, Nyla Frierson and Marlen Singh videos by Prospect Hill, Siwanoy, Hutchinson Elementary, Colonial Elementary Schools poetry by Pelham Memorial High School students Nahian Ehtesham and Ariana Vazquez…

by Frank Mojica

06/14/2016

Sports

Bronxville's Connor Daly Wins State Golf Title BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville High School's Connor Daly won the 2016 New York State Public High School Athletic Association Boys Golf Championship Daly shot an even-par 71 to finish at +3 and win by one shot. He is the second individual champion from Section 1 in a row to take the title. James Nicholas won in 2015. Three golfers tied for second at +4. The championships took place at Robert Trent Jones Golf Course at Cornell University on June 5 and 6.

by Frank Mojica

06/13/2016

Sports

Nearly 5,000 Turn Out For Poughkeepsie Walkway Marathon Race Series POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County government has released a video of the second annual Walkway Marathon Race Series that took place in Poughkeepsie on Saturday and Sunday. Close to 5,000 runners, supporters, volunteers and spectators gathered along the Poughkeepsie waterfront for an event that marathon organizers have declared a "huge hit." As previously reported, the series included a full marathon, half-marathon and 5K, as well as the mile-long Think DIFFERENTLY Dash for people with physical and developmental disabilities.

by Frank Mojica

06/13/2016

Schools

Dozens Of Sleepy Hollow Students Wear Same Shirt For Yearbook Prank SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Nearly 60 students and faculty members at Sleepy Hollow High School joined forces to wear identical Hawaiian shirts for yearbook picture day, according to The Journal News. An idea among junior David Husselbee and around 10 friends snowballed into a major prank for the school's 2015-16 yearbook, The Journal News reported. The friends reportedly were inspired by an online post detailing a handful of friends wearing identical shirts on their picture day, said The Journal News. The group brought five identical yellow, button-down Hawaiian shirts to school and passed t…

by Frank Mojica

06/13/2016

Schools

Valhalla High School Senior Kaio DaSilva Honored At Sports Awards Banquet VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Valhalla High School senior Kaio DaSilva was recently honored at LoHud's Con Edison "Athlete of the Week" banquet. The banquet recognized all of the "Athlete of the Week" award winners of the 2015-16 academic year. It took place at the Renaissance Hotel on June 1. The "Athlete of the Week" program recognizes students in Westchester and Putnam Counties that excel athletically. Factors such as academic achievements, leadership, citizenship and school and community activities are also considered. DaSilva signed a letter of intent earlier this …

by Valhalla Union Free School District

06/13/2016

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