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Police & Fire
Third Person Charged In Fake Check Scheme In Stamford Third Person Charged In Fake Check Scheme In Stamford
Third Person Charged In Fake Check Scheme In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A third person is facing charges in connection with a fake-check scam that set out to steal $62,000 from three Stamford banks, according to the Stamford Advocate.Owen McBean, 25, formerly of New Haven, is facing charges of second-degree larceny and attempted first-degree larceny, the Advocate said. He was held on $12,000 bond, and has an Oct. 29 court date, the Advocate. Police had previously arrested Chase bank teller Marya Lira, 22, of Stamford, and her boyfriend Alexis Vallejo, 24, of Bridgeport, in the scam, the Advocate reported. Click here to read the full story.

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Events
North Salem Middle/High School Blood Drive Honors Boys Killed in Storm North Salem Middle/High School Blood Drive Honors Boys Killed in Storm
North Salem Middle/High School Blood Drive Honors Boys Killed in Storm NORTH SALEM, N. Y. -- The North Salem Middle School/High School is continuing the tradition on honoring two young people killed during Hurricane Sandy by holding an annual blood drive at the school. Set for 1-7 p.m. Oct. 28 at the school, 230 June Road, the Baumler/Robson Memorial Blood Drive is in honor of Jack Baumler, 11, and Michael Robson, 13, who were killed during the 2012 hurricane when a tree fell on Baumler's home. For details or to schedule an appointment, contact Joanne Leuschner at (914)-621-1696 or email joannemleu@msn.com.

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Politics
Core Of New York, Connecticut Gun-Control Laws Upheld Core Of New York, Connecticut Gun-Control Laws Upheld
Core Of New York, Connecticut Gun-Control Laws Upheld Laws in New York and Connecticut that banned the possession of semiautomatic weapons and large capacity magazines were upheld Monday by the 2nd U. S. Court of Appeals in New York, according to reports.But the court struck down some of the limits imposed, such as a rule regulating load limits and a Connecticut prohibition on the non-semiautomatic Remington 7615, according to Fox News. The gun laws in Connecticut and New York are among some of the strictest in the country, and came shortly after the 2012 shooting tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Fox News said. The decision …

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Lifestyle
Study: New York Among States With The Fewest Traffic Deaths Study: New York Among States With The Fewest Traffic Deaths
Study: New York Among States With The Fewest Traffic Deaths Drivers may feel relatively safe in New Jersey, New York and Connecticut knowing those states all ranked low in a new study of traffic deaths on United States roadways, according to Business Insider.The study, conducted by the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute, analzyed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Centers for Disease Control, Business Insider said. New Jersey, New York and Connecticut all ranked among the lowest states for traffic deaths considering population, and rates of death that can be attributed to roadway crashes. New Yo…

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Schools
Three Schools In Clarkstown District Named Reward Schools Three Schools In Clarkstown District Named Reward Schools
Three Schools In Clarkstown District Named Reward Schools CLARKSTOWN, N. Y. -- Three elementary schools in the Clarkstown Central School District were named Reward Schools by the state Education Department. They are Bardonia Elementary School, Little Tor Elementary School and Link Elementary School.  Reward Schools are either schools that have made the most progress or schools that have the highest achievement in the state without major gaps between subgroups. The state education department identified 361 Reward Schools (including 24 charter schools) in 117 school districts for the 2015-16 school year. For more details on the Reward School designa…

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Police & Fire
Mamaroneck Man Is Charged In Abduction Attempt Mamaroneck Man Is Charged In Abduction Attempt
Mamaroneck Man Is Charged In Abduction Attempt MAMARONECK, N. Y. -- Police caught up with a Mamaroneck man who was trying to kidnap his ex-girlfriend in Greenburgh, according to News 12 Westchester.Police arrested Ruben Hernandez on attempted abduction after he tried to force the woman into his car at a bus stop on Tarrytown Road, the story said. The incident was recorded on video and witnessed by people, who intervened on the woman's behalf, News 12 reported. Police said the woman had an order of protection against Hernandez, according to Westchester News 12. Click here to read the report.

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Lifestyle
Facebook App Drains iPhone Battery, Reports Say Facebook App Drains iPhone Battery, Reports Say
Facebook App Drains iPhone Battery, Reports Say If you're bothered by how often you have to charge your iPhone, the answer may lie within your phone's Facebook app, according to Tech Insider. Even if you've manually closed the app, it's probably still pulling power from your battery, the story said. Deleting the app is the only way to stop the drain, Tech Insider said. According to Tech Crunch, Facebook is aware of the issue and working on a solution. A spokesperson for Facebook said they've been alerted to battery drain problems connected to their iOS app, the story said. Several tech bloggers have been writing about the battery drain r…

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News
$750M Settlement Could Bring Relief For Tappan Zee Users $750M Settlement Could Bring Relief For Tappan Zee Users
$750M Settlement Could Bring Relief For Tappan Zee Users NEW YORK -- Commuters who use the Tappan Zee Bridge over the Hudson River may see some relief in the tolls charged for pay for the $4 billion bridge reconstruction project, thanks in part to banks involved in the nation's fiscal crisis, according to Lohud.com.The state's Thruway Authority plans to use some of the state's share of $750 million in bank settlement money to help pay for the project. That, coupled with lower gas prices, may mean that the projected $11 new toll for drivers could actually come in lower, Lohud.com reported.  The bank settlement money meant that no new bonds were nee…

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Business
Golf Enthusiasts May Enjoy Upcoming Hackensack Chamber Event Golf Enthusiasts May Enjoy Upcoming Hackensack Chamber Event
Golf Enthusiasts May Enjoy Upcoming Hackensack Chamber Event HACKENSACK, N. J. -- The Hackensack Regional Chamber of Commerce invites local businesspeople to Meet, Greet and Get Fitted Oct. 20 at Club Champion in Hackensack.Attendees can wear golf shoes or tennis shoes while they meet other business leaders, and sample some new golf products and technology.  Free refreshments will be available, as will advice from Club Champion's experts.  The event runs  from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 20 at the club, 413 Rt. 17 South, Hackensack.  CLICK HERE for more info. 

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News
Rockland Moves Forward With Summit Park Hospital Closure Rockland Moves Forward With Summit Park Hospital Closure
Rockland Moves Forward With Summit Park Hospital Closure RAMAPO, N. Y. -- Summit Park Hospital and Nursing Care Center is being "disassembled" after Rockland County officials decided not to pursue selling the Ramapo facility, according to the Journal News/lohud.No new patients have been admitted to the hospital and several of its programs have stopped. County Executive Ed Day said waiting any longer to try to keep it open would risk the county's financial future, the Journal News said. Rockland County officials have been negotiating with a private buyer for the $32 million sale of the property. But the buyer backed out in September, and …

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