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Obituaries

T. Niblo Creed, 100, Formerly Of Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – T. Niblo 'Nib' Creed, formerly of Peekskill, died Oct. 29, 2015 at Vermont Respite House near Burlington, Vt., following a brief illness. Creed was born Dec. 30, 1914 in Peekskill to William B. and Mabelle S. Creed, living in Peekskill and Yorktown Heights until retirement. He attended Mohegan Lake Academy, Amherst College and New York University, serving in the Civil Air Patrol during World War II. After the war, Creed owned and operated Creed Bros. Lumber Company in Peekskill, Yorktown Heights, and two additional locations in upstate New York. He retired to Vermont…

by Jim Barg

11/02/2015

Politics

New Rochelle League Of Women Voters Candidate Forum Available On Demand NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The Oct. 19 and Oct. 26 New Rochelle League of Women Voters forums for City Council and mayoral candidates are now available to watch on demand at the city of New Rochelle's website. The Oct. 19 link is here, and the Oct. 26 link is here. Both forums ran about 90 minutes.

by Jim Barg

11/01/2015

Schools

Poughkeepsie School District Shorted $80M By State, Lawsuit Finds POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Poughkeepsie school district was shorted $80 million over the last five years by the state, a lawsuit finding discovered, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The $80 million shortfall matches the amount of money the district received in the five-year span, the Journal reported. The difference between promised state money and what certain districts have received totaled $1.1 billion, the finding discovered, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal. Click here to read the rest of the Poughkeepsie Journal article.

by Jim Barg

11/01/2015

Police & Fire

One Man In Custody After Shooting Of 18-Year-Old In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains police have a man in custody after a shooting on Ferris Avenue on Friday night, according to News 12 Westchester. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Friday. 20-year old Matusin Carter of the Bronx allegedly shot the victim in a 'sneaker deal gone wrong' according to police, reported News 12 Westchester. The victim is 18 years old and was taken to the Westchester Medical Center. Click here to read the News 12 Westchester article.

by Jim Barg

11/01/2015

Politics

State Refuses Request For Unofficial Monitors In Bridgeport Mayoral Race BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The state has turned down a request from Bridgeport mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster's campaign team to have unofficial checkers at the polls on Tuesday, according to the Connecticut Post. State statutes forbid unofficial checkers sent from candidates to visit poll stations, the story said. The request came after Bridgeport registrar Santa Ayala refused the Foster team's list of checkers, reported the Connecticut Post. Click here to read the rest of the Connecticut Post article.

by Jim Barg

11/01/2015

Events

Movie Under The Stars Coming To Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. – The Glen Rock Jaycees will have a free movie night Saturday, Nov. 7 at Wilde Park. The 'Movie Under The Stars' event is scheduled to start around 6 p.m. The film will be family-friendly and refreshments and snacks will be available.

by Jim Barg

11/01/2015

News

Tractor Tire Removed From Hudson River CORTLANDT, N.Y. – A seven-foot tractor tire that had become an eyesore for Metro-North commuters on the Northern Westchester/Putnam border over the years was removed Friday morning, according to lohud.com. A Sea Tow Central Hudson ship was dispatched to remove the tire. The push to remove the tire was a joint effort between the Riverkeeper environmental group, Metro-North and Sea Tow, reported lohud.com. Click here to read the rest of the lohud.com article.

by Jim Barg

10/31/2015

Politics

Wilton First Selectman Candidate Lynne Vanderslice Gains Key Endorsement WILTON, Conn. – Wilton First Selectman candidate Lynne Vanderslice announced that she has received multiple endorsements before Tuesday's election, including one from the man who is vacating the post and retiring. The Republican candidate has secured 10 endorsements, including one from retiring First Selectman Bill Brennan. “It has been my privilege to work with the two candidates currently seeking the position of first selectman and CEO of the Town of Wilton. I have enormous respect for both individuals, as the job is not easy,” Brennan said in a statement. “Due to [Vanderslice’s] demonst…

by Jim Barg

10/31/2015

Schools

Hastings High School Hosts Harvest Moon Ball HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. – Hastings High School will have its Harvest Moon Ball Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Cochran Gym at the high school. There will be refreshments and dance instructors, teaching jazz, Latin, funk, big band and swing to attendees. Tickets will be available at the door. Students and seniors are $10, adults are $15, and adults with raffle tickets are $20. The high school is at 1 Mount Hope Boulevard.

by Jim Barg

10/31/2015

News

Car Crashes Into White Plains Restaurant WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – White Plains police are trying to figure out why a car crashed into a White Plains restaurant Thursday night, according to News 12 Westchester. The Little Spot restaurant in North White Plains was hit, but the structure is still sound, the story said. Police have not said whether charges have been filed, reported News 12 Westchester. Click here to read the rest of the News 12 Westchester article.

by Jim Barg

10/31/2015

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