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Stanley Banyra, 95, Formerly Of Wyckoff Stanley Banyra, 95, Formerly Of Wyckoff
Stanley Banyra, 95, Formerly Of Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. – Stanley Banyra, of Manchester and formerly of Wyckoff, died Nov. 19. He was 95. Banyra was born in New York City to Anna Kozyra and Stefan Banyra, living in Wyckoff and Mahwah for more than 40 years before moving to Manchester 10 years ago. He graduated from the University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. After his service, Banyra worked for American Cyanamid Corporation as a chemical engineer and for Weichert Realty in Wyckoff. He was predeceased by his parents. Banrya is survived by his wi…

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Politics
Andrew Cuomo Trying To Raise National Profile, Report Says Andrew Cuomo Trying To Raise National Profile, Report Says
Andrew Cuomo Trying To Raise National Profile, Report Says ALBANY, N.Y. – Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been raising his national profile the last few weeks, according to the New York State of Politics blog. Other items of note include Cuomo having a week to pick a chief judge for the state Supreme Court. Cuomo, who lives in New Castle, has to replace retiring Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, reported the New York State of Politics blog. Click here to read the rest of the article at the New York State of Politics blog.

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Events
Spotlight Theatre Presents 'A Christmas Carol' In Armonk Spotlight Theatre Presents 'A Christmas Carol' In Armonk
Spotlight Theatre Presents 'A Christmas Carol' In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. – The Spotlight Theatre in Armonk will host a production of “A Christmas Carol” from Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Whippoorwill Hall Theatre at the North Castle Public Library. Coming off its performance of Stephen Sondheim's “Follies” in June, the company will perform Alan Menken's musical version of the classic Charles Dickens story. Performances are scheduled for 8 p.m. Dec. 4, 5, 11 and 12. The Dec. 6 show is at 3 p.m. while the Dec. 13 show is at 2 p.m. The Dec. 6 show also will feature a dinner and a show promotion, as patrons can grab a meal at Amore's P…

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Events
Elmsford's Two's Company Raising Money For Briarcliff SPCA Elmsford's Two's Company Raising Money For Briarcliff SPCA
Elmsford's Two's Company Raising Money For Briarcliff SPCA ELMSFORD, N.Y. – Elmsford's Two's Company will have its annual charity warehouse sale for the SPCA of Westchester and Volunteer New York! from Friday, Dec. 4 through Monday, Dec. 7. The Two's Company warehouse is at 275 Clearbrook Road, Elmsford, and is stocked with fashion, gift and home products. Plans are to donate 50 percent of proceeds to both organizations. Hours for the sale are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Dec. 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 5 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6 and 7. For more information, call 1-800-896-7266, e-mail info@twoscompany.com or go to www.twoscompany.com.

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Events
WJCS Women Helping Women Workshop In White Plains WJCS Women Helping Women Workshop In White Plains
Wjcs Women Helping Women Workshop In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester Jewish Community Services will continue its ongoing Women Helping Women workshop series from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1 with “Take Charge Of Your Time” at its headquarters in White Plains. The workshop will focus on teaching the best ways to manage your time during a job search by strengthening the body, mind, your emotions and the spirit. While admission is free, registration is required. Contact workshop director Lenore Rosenbaum to register by phone at 761-0600 Ext. 308, or by e-mail at lrosenbaum@wjcs.com. WJCS headquarters is at 845 N. Broadway, W…

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News
Rhinebeck Stop & Shop Reopens After Electrical Fire Rhinebeck Stop & Shop Reopens After Electrical Fire
Rhinebeck Stop & Shop Reopens After Electrical Fire RHINEBECK, N.Y. – The Stop & Shop supermarket in Rhinebeck has reopened after an electrical fire on Monday night, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The fire happened in the bakery department around 6:30 p.m. Firefighters got the blaze under control by cutting the power in the bakery department and cutting through the walls of the department, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal. Damage was limited to that part of the store, and no one was hurt.. Click here to read the rest of the Poughkeepsie Journal article.

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New Rochelle Home Of Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee For Sale New Rochelle Home Of Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee For Sale
New Rochelle Home Of Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee For Sale NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The former New Rochelle home of actors Ossie Davis and Ruby Dee is now on the market for an asking price of $1.5 million, according to LoHud.com. Davis and Dee bought the home at 44 Cortlandt Ave. in the 1960s. The Mediterranean-style property covers 1.29 acres, reported LoHud.com. Davis died in 2005 and Dee died in 2014. Click here to read the rest of the LoHud.com article.

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Politics
Republican Majority Grows In Dutchess County Legislature Republican Majority Grows In Dutchess County Legislature
Republican Majority Grows In Dutchess County Legislature DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. – The Republican majority in the Dutchess County Legislature grew by one after absentee ballots were counted for three contested legislative races, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Republican Ellen Nesbitt, Independence Party member Jerry Landisi and Democrat Francena Amparo won their respective races when all votes were in. There will be 16 Republicans and seven Democrats in the County Legislature when the new year starts in January, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal. Landisi and John Forman will be the other legislature members, each from the Independence Part…

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Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Charge Three With Drug Possession In Sloatsburg Ramapo Police Charge Three With Drug Possession In Sloatsburg
Ramapo Police Charge Three With Drug Possession In Sloatsburg RAMAPO, N.Y. – Ramapo police charged three people with drug possession after stopping their car at a Sloatsburg gas station Thursday night, according to lohud.com. Kyle Joseph Stevens, 28, of Pennsylvania, 29-year old Sarah Caletka of Binghamton and 20-year old Ramon Olando Maldonado of the Bronx each face charges of criminal possession and intent to sell a controlled substance, lohud reported. Officers discovered crack cocaine and heroin in their car during the stop, reported lohud. Click here to read the lohud.com article.

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News
Crews Expect To Recover Large Piece Of Crashed Plane In North Salem Crews Expect To Recover Large Piece Of Crashed Plane In North Salem
Crews Expect To Recover Large Piece Of Crashed Plane In North Salem NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Crews are expecting to recover today a large piece of the plane that crashed into the Titicus Reservoir in North Salem Thursday night, according to News 12 Westchester. The piece was discovered using sonar during a search Saturday, and divers put a buoy on it to bring it to the surface. The single-engine Beechcraft carrying Val and Taew Horsa, of North Salem, disappeared from radar on approach to Danbury Airport, reported News 12 Westchester. Authorities still are investigating the cause of the crash. Click here to read the rest of the News 12 Westchester article.

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