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Police & Fire

Rockland Residents May Be Targeted By Fraudulent Delivery Service A scam disguised as a holiday gift may be targeting Rockland residents, according to an advisory circulated by the Orangetown Police Department. According to the Better Business Bureau, scammers are calling victims under the guise of a delivery company with a package on the way. Soon after, the doorbell rings, and someone with a gift basket asks for a debit or credit card to pay a nominal "verification fee." The "card scanner" in question is actually a device that collects the card number, personal identification number and security code of the victim for the scammer to …

by Frank Mojica

12/15/2015

News

Metro-North Replaces Nearly 100,000 Railroad Ties BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Metro-North has replaced nearly 100,000 railroad ties during their system-wide track reconstruction effort over the past two and a half years, the railroad announced Monday. “The reconstruction work has significantly enhanced the state of our infrastructure,” said Joseph Giulietti, president of Metro-North Railroad. “Our rails are safer today as a result of this concerted increase in track renewal work. This is a team effort that requires the coordination of dispatch operations and the dedication of our employees to be able to accomplish.” Metro-North began the reconst…

by Frank Mojica

12/15/2015

Events

Career Coach Offers Advice In Workshop At Monroe's Edith Wheeler Library MONROE, Conn. -- Senior Career Coach Jill Griffin will lead the a two-part career workshop at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe in December and February. The workshop is called "Sparkling Advanced Resumes and Coaching: A Two-Part Career Workshop." It will be held Dec. 16 and Feb. 10. The course is designed to fine-tune resumes and assist with career searches. Participants should bring their latest advanced resume, along with a two-paragraph summary statement on Dec. 16. One-on-one coaching sessions will be held Feb. 10. Both workshops begin at 6:30 p.m. Attendance in…

by Frank Mojica

12/15/2015

Events

Haworth Library Gets A Visit From Crime Reporter Turned Mystery Author HAWORTH, N.J. — Tenafly mystery author Cate Holahan will speak at Haworth Municipal Library on Dec. 16. Holahan at 7 p.m. will discuss and sign copies of her debut book "Dark Turns," which follows the story of an injured ballerina who begins teaching at a New England boarding school and becomes involved in a murder mystery. The author was an award-winning television producer and journalist at the Bergen Record, where she sometimes reported on local crime stories. Her articles have also appeared in BusinessWeek, The Boston Globe, MSN Money and more.

by Frank Mojica

12/15/2015

Politics

Monroe First Selectman Steve Vavrek Looks Ahead MONROE, Conn. -- First Selectman Steve Vavrek intends to address the negatives of living in Monroe while focusing on the positives during his new term, reports the Monroe Courier,.According to the Monroe Courier, Vavrek aims to maintain positive personal dealings within the community the next two years. Vavrek said he was taken aback by the negative talk and behavior that surfaced during the campaign relating to land use proceedings, the story said. Vavrek has met with Congressman Jim Himes to work on securing resources for infrastructure improvements and improvements to the Route 25-Rout…

by Frank Mojica

12/15/2015

Events

Passaic's Preakness Health Center Hosts Parkinson's Support Group WAYNE, N.J. -- A Parkinson's support group will meet Thursday at Preakness Health Center. Margaret Nysk of Passaic County Senior Services will discuss information and assistance available from her office. The group is open to individuals with Parkinson's, as well as family members and caregivers. New members are welcome. The meeting starts at 1:30 p.m. in the Preakness' main dining room. A free, hot lunch will be provided. To RSVP, call 973-585-2140. Preakness Healthcare Center is at 305 Oldham Road, Wayne.

by Frank Mojica

12/15/2015

Schools

Clifton High School Gets A Visit From NFL Players For Good Cause CLIFTON, N.J. -- Players from the NFL will visit Clifton High School for the Scoring Points for Kids basketball fundraiser for Lonnie Allgood's Dreams for Kids on Jan. 8. The pros will play basketball against All-Star students, parents, teachers and community members following a 6 p.m. dinner. The fundraiser will feature refreshments, raffles, a silent auction, tricky tray, NFL sportswear, concessions and more. Advandce tickets are $10 and $35 for VIP. Admission at the door is $15 and $40 for VIP. Doors open at Clifton High School at 6 p.m. Seats are on a first come, first served basis…

by Frank Mojica

12/15/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged In Stabbing On Route 6 In Brewster BREWSTER, N.Y. -- New York State Police arrested Edras Ramos-Salguero, 26, of Brewster, on charges of second-degree assault and trespass. Around 3 p.m. on Sunday, state troopers responded to a stabbing incident in woods near the intersection of Route 6 and Argonne Road in Brewster. The victim, a 40- year old male, sustained a hand laceration. After a search of the area, suspect Ramos-Salguero was located and arrested on a property owned by the Department of Environmental Protection. Ramos-Salguero was remanded to Putnam County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond and was ordered t…

by Frank Mojica

12/14/2015

Events

Howland Public Library Presents 'Beacon Inspired' BEACON, N.Y. -- "Beacon Inspired" paintings by Jan Dolan and photographs by Jean Noack are on exhibition at the Howland Public Library through Jan. 30. The collaborative exhibit features works inspired by the City of Beacon. Noack is a lifelong resident and Dolan moved to Beacon from Boston in 2014. The artists met when Noack attended an oil panting class Nolan teaches at Beacon Recreation.

by Frank Mojica

12/14/2015

Lifestyle

Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Service Launches 2015 Fundraising MAMARONECK. N.Y. -- Mamaroneck Emergency Medical Service recently launched its annual fundraising efforts to pay for ambulances and equipment. “We rely on the generosity of our community to keep our doors open," said Chief Jason Capalbo. "We rely on the generosity of our community to keep our doors open. Our ambulances are not purchased by the Village but rather by funds raised from the very community we serve. Our fundraising efforts pay for 100 percent of our ambulances and many of the basic pieces of equipment our members need to serve the community." MEMS is aiming to ra…

by Frank Mojica

12/14/2015

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