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Politics

State Agency Reporteldy Investigates Peekskill Deputy Mayor, Nonprofit PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Affordable Housing Corporation (AHC) launched a probe into a grant given to Deputy Mayor Drew Claxton and her son, according to The Journal News. The probe was launched after The Journal News questioned why an elected official received the $15,000 grant in 2007 despite being ineligible from the program. The state is also missing mandatory records from the Peekskill-based nonprofit Preservation Company, Inc. documenting the improvement work, The Journal News reported. The $15,000 grant was given by AHC to the Preservation Company to improve a home Claxton and her son F…

by Frank Mojica

01/17/2016

Police & Fire

Clarkstown Offcer Reilly And His K-9 King Hunt For Suspect CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Officer Reilly of the Clarkstown Police Department can track down a suspect with the help of his K-9 King. In a video posted on YouTube, Reilly and King's ability to promptly hunt down a suspect is demonstrated thanks to footage from the K-9's point of view.

by Frank Mojica

01/17/2016

Events

Spinners And Weavers Guild Meets At Upper Saddle River Library UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Palisades Guild of Spinners and Weavers will meet Jan. 28 at Upper Saddle River Library. The guild focuses on knit, dye, felt, bead and more fiber arts. Visitors are welcome to attend meetings, at which lectures, demonstrations, raffles, coffee and desert occur. Membership is $30 per year and includes admission to all meetings, monthly newsletters and voting privileges. Associate membership is $15 per year and offers monthly newsletters, one meeting annually and no voting privileges. Attendance is $5 per meeting for non-members when there is a paid s…

by Frank Mojica

01/17/2016

Events

Leonia Players Guild Performs Five One-Act Plays LEONIA, N.J. -- The Players Guild of Leonia will present five one-act plays Jan. 22-24. The following four comedies and one drama will be performed each night: "Canker Sores." Directed by Chris Milone. Martin: Patrick Little, Prunella:- Sharon Podsada, Midge: Rachel Alt "Funeral Parlor." Directed by Dori Perrson. Marcus: Brendan Bartlett, Widow: Madeleine Warren "For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls." Directed by Robert Klein. Amanda Wingvalley: Joanne Guarnaccia, Lawrence Wingvalley: Darren Carfano, Tom Wingvalley: Chris Caira, Virginia/Ginny: Rachel Alt "…

by Frank Mojica

01/17/2016

Politics

Increase Reported In Underage Drinking Arrests In New York Efforts to deter underage drinking by investigators from New York's Department of Motor Vehicles resulted in nearly 760 arrests and the seizure of more than 750 fraudulent identification documents in 2015, according to an announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “Underage drinking and the bad decisions that can follow have the potential for life-long consequences,” said Governor Cuomo. “I thank these state agencies and law enforcement for their continued efforts to deter underage drinking and to keep all New Yorkers safe.” DMV investigators worked with law enforcement partners, bar owners and the…

by Frank Mojica

01/16/2016

Events

Astorino Hosts 50 Faith Leaders At Breakfast Honoring MLK Legacy WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino hosted more than 50 clergy from various faiths for a breakfast in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Friday. The remembrance focused on Dr. King's battles for social, racial and economic justice and respect for all peoples and religions.

by Frank Mojica

01/16/2016

Events

Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Exhibits Inflatable Whale NORWALK, Conn. -- The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will show what it's like to be Geppetto or Jonah with their Walk-In Whale exhibit from Jan. 16 to 24. “Guests can stand next to the whale to get a real sense of its size,” said Tom Frankie, the aquarium’s exhibits manager. “Have your phone ready too because it’s a great selfie – you and a whale.” The 45-foot inflatable is in the aquarium's central Newman's Own Hall during "Celebrate Whales" week and shows the scale of the whale's internal organs. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Stellwagen Bank National Ma…

by Frank Mojica

01/16/2016

Neighbors

Westchester Chordsmen Offer Free Singing Lessons In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester Chordsmen Chorus will offer free singing lessons to local men starting Monday, Jan. 18. The six-week program will coach and instruct newcomers on how to sing and help experienced vocalists improve. Keith Harris will lead the program with basic fundamentals and advanced concepts. He has more than 20 years of vocal teaching experience. The six-week 90-minute program is free and begins at 6:45 p.m. and continues at Kol Ami Synagogue over the next five Monday evenings. To register, visit chordsmen.org. Walk-ins are also welcome. Kol Ami Synagogue is at …

by Frank Mojica

01/16/2016

Schools

Woodlands Holds Transfer Day Breakfast GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Woodland High School recently held the 66th Day Experience for transfer students. Also known as Transfer Student Breakfast, the 55th Day Experience introduced transfer students and their parents for the 2015-16 academic year to the school's administration as they discussed acclimating to the school.

by Frank Mojica

01/16/2016

Police & Fire

New Ridgewood Police Officers Sworn In RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Ridgewood Police Department welcomed three new officers to its ranks at a Ridgewood Village Council meeting Jan. 13. Ryan McAlister, Kyle Monton and Peter Tuchol Jr. were sworn in during the meeting.

by Frank Mojica

01/16/2016

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