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William Louis-Dreyfus, Bedford Businessman, 84 William Louis-Dreyfus, Bedford Businessman, 84
William Louis-Dreyfus, Bedford Businessman, 84 BEDFORD, N.Y. -- William Louis-Dreyfus, 84, of Bedford, a billionaire business mogul and the father of actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, died Friday, Sept. 16.Known locally as a generous philanthropist and art-collector who gave away much of his fortune to needy organizations such as The Harlem Children's Zone, he also opened an art gallery in Mount Kisco to support local organizations including the Bedford Hills Free Library and the Horace Greeley Scholarship Fund, according to People.com.  His private art collection was said to be worth between $10 million and $50 million and included works by …

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Neighbors
Fairfield Seeks Nominees For Fairfielder, Town Employee Of The Year Fairfield Seeks Nominees For Fairfielder, Town Employee Of The Year
Fairfield Seeks Nominees For Fairfielder, Town Employee Of The Year FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Town of Fairfield is calling on all residents, businesses and city and school employees to nominate their choice for the 13th annual Fairfielder and Town Employee of the Year Awards.First Selectman Mike Tetreau announced that nominations must be made by noon on Monday, Nov. 7.  “There’s no better way to start the holiday season than to honor members of our community who go above and beyond to make a positive difference for Fairfield. These awards are a popular and rewarding town tradition that recognize so many wonderful and devoted residents and employees. I encourag…

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News
Hyde Park Road Where Crash Killed Teen Reopens With Safety Improvements Hyde Park Road Where Crash Killed Teen Reopens With Safety Improvements
Hyde Park Road Where Crash Killed Teen Reopens With Safety Improvements HYDE PARK, N,Y. -- The newly renovated Crum Elbow Road in Hyde Park has reopened to traffic and has been dedicated as the Claudio Coppola Memorial Highway, in the memory of a local teenager who died in a single-car accident on the road in 2012.  On Saturday, Dutchess County and local officials, project workers, and community members gathered along the roadway with the family of Coppola to remember and honor the life of the Hyde Park teenager. “I thank our DPW Engineering Division team, contractor partners and the County Legislature for working together to make needed safety improvements to …

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Police & Fire
Dutchess Sheriff's Deputies Nab 33 In Sweep Of Outstanding Warrants Dutchess Sheriff's Deputies Nab 33 In Sweep Of Outstanding Warrants
Dutchess Sheriff's Deputies Nab 33 In Sweep Of Outstanding Warrants DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office arrested 33 people throughout the county during a monthlong sweep of residents with outstanding warrants.The effort was coordinated with New York State Police, police from the city of Poughkeepsie, town of Poughkeepsie, Beacon, Hyde Park and Fishkill, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office and the Dutchess County Office of Probation and Community Corrections.  The warrants included charges ranging from possession of a controlled substance to driving while intoxicated.  Some of the those arrested and their charges included: Raul Bar…

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Lifestyle
Briarcliff Charity Wins $2,000 From Tompkins Mahopac Bank Briarcliff Charity Wins $2,000 From Tompkins Mahopac Bank
Briarcliff Charity Wins $2,000 From Tompkins Mahopac Bank BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Gullotta House, a local non-profit that helps those with financial or other hardships, will be able to help a little more as the recent winner of $2,000 from Tompkins Mahopac Bank.The organization won the money as part of the bank's second Community Minute Challenge. Through the social media contest, the public voted for select not-for-profits in Dutchess, Putnam and Westchester Counties.  A third winner will be recognized in an October challenge, for a total of $6,000 in awarded funds. Gullotta House helps residents of Westchester County who face financial or other hard…

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Lifestyle
HBO's 'Girls' Gears Up To Shoot In Westchester HBO's 'Girls' Gears Up To Shoot In Westchester
HBO's 'Girls' Gears Up To Shoot In Westchester HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Fans of the HBO show "Girls" will want to head for Hastings-on-Hudson on Monday, Sept. 19, when the cast takes over a local restaurant to film a scene for their popular show, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The show is no stranger to the area, filming scenes for the upcoming season at Fishkill Farms on Wednesday, said the Poughkeepsie Journal. Other areas the cast and crew have visited for filming include Valley Cottage and in Cross River at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, added the Poughkeepsie Journal. On Monday, the show's star Lena Dunham,…

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Police & Fire
Police: Husband, Wife Arrested At Montebello Home On Marijuana Charges Police: Husband, Wife Arrested At Montebello Home On Marijuana Charges
Police: Husband, Wife Arrested At Montebello Home On Marijuana Charges MONTEBELLO, N.Y. -- A Montebello husband and wife were charged Thursday with several counts of possession of marijuana after Ramapo Police served a search warrant at their home following an investigation. Jason Stern, 28, and Sarah Stern, 27, were arrested after police discovered several pounds of marijuana inside their Rose Hill Road home, said Ramapo Sgt. Det. Brian Corbett. Jason Stern was charged with criminal possession of marijuana and criminal possession of a controlled substance.  Sarah Stern was charged with criminal possession of marijuana. Jason Stern was released after posting…

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News
Clarkstown Police Mourning Loss of Golden Retriever, Raymond Clarkstown Police Mourning Loss of Golden Retriever, Raymond
Clarkstown Police Mourning Loss of Golden Retriever, Raymond CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Members of the Clarkstown Police Department are mourning the loss of Raymond, the department's animal control officer's Golden Retriever.Raymond, who touched the heart of many children in the Clarkstown community, was handled and owned by Officer Pat McCoy-Coleman and her family.

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Police & Fire
West Haverstraw 20-Year-Old Arrested Twice In One Day For DWAI West Haverstraw 20-Year-Old Arrested Twice In One Day For DWAI
West Haverstraw 20-Year-Old Arrested Twice In One Day For Dwai WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- A West Haverstraw man was arrested twice on Thursday for driving while on drugs by Stony Point Police.  Zachary Morrell, 20, West Haverstraw, was charged with DWAI after police responded to a rollover accident with injuries on Filors Lane, near Theills Road, said Stony Point Lt. Keith Williams.  When police arrived on scene of the accident they found Morrell and an unidentified 19-year-old femaile, who received minor injuries during the crash. She was transported to Nyack Hospital for a laceration where she was treated and released.  Following her release she was c…

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Putnam Valley Woman Drove Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Backseat, Police Say Putnam Valley Woman Drove Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Backseat, Police Say
Putnam Valley Woman Drove Drunk With 4-Year-Old In Backseat, Police Say PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- A Putnam Valley woman was charged with drunk driving with her 4-year-old child in the backseat following a minor car accident in Yorktown Thursday night, Yorktown police said. Melissa McLaughlin, 28, was arrested on Wood Street around 10:30 p.m. after Yorktown police received a call regarding an auto accident. When officers arrived on scene, they found McLaughlin, driving a 2005 Saturn had hit a 2003 Chevrolet, causing minor injuries to the vehicles, police said.  While conducting the investigation, officers could tell McLaughlin was intoxicated and transported her, …

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