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Donna Christopher

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Peekskill Schools Name Soccer Player 'Athlete Of The Week' PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Peekskill High School boys soccer player has been named "Athlete of the Week".A forward for the boys soccer team, Oswald Annang is no stranger to the spotlight, as he was recently highlighted as one of "Elite 11" in The Journal News. Annang's achievements in three games thus far include: Team captain -scored six goals (one was a game winner in overtime v. Panas) Has two assists Played 230 out of the team's 250 total minutes so far this season

by Donna Christopher

09/13/2016

Lifestyle

Louis-Dreyfus Foundation Shows Art, Film For Chappaqua Scholarships MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- An art show with a screening of an award-winning documentary narrated by actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus about her father's foundation will open to the public Sunday, Sept. 25, in Mount Kisco. The William Louis-Dreyfus Foundation art gallery will open for a special showing of work by contemporary artists to benefit the Horace Greeley Scholarship Fund at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua. The foundation's mission is to educate the public about the importance of art and to increase public awareness of self-taught and emerging artists. The opening offers visitors "…

by Donna Christopher

09/13/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Police Warn Residents To Lock Cars, Doors After Break-Ins WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Department is warning Westport residents, especially those who live near Post Road East, to lock their doors.The security advisory was issued Tuesday because suspected thieves entered unlocked and occupied residences overnight in the northeast section of town close to Post Road East, according to police. All residents are urged to lock all doors, both homes and vehicles, and to remove any valuable items from view that are in vehicles, said police.

by Donna Christopher

09/13/2016

Police & Fire

Poughkeepsie Police Cars Will Have Better Computers Thanks To 25K Grant POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie police cars will have improved computers thanks to a Bureau of Justice Assistance $24,3885 grant, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.In Friday's announcement, U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, D-Cold Spring, told the Poughkeepsie Journal making the city safe is among his "top priorities." To read the Poughkeepsie Journal story, click here.

by Donna Christopher

09/13/2016

Events

Somers Library Presents Play About How Man's Walk Leads To Romance KATONAH, N.Y. -- A crush can make anyone feel young again."The Last Romance" will run Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Somers Library. The play is about Ralph, a widower, who on an ordinary day in a routine life decides to take a different path on his daily walk, one that leads him to an unexpected second chance at love. Relying on a renewed boyish charm, Ralph attempts to woo the elegant but distant Carol. Defying Carol’s reticence — and his sister’s jealousy — Ralph embarks on the trip of a lifetime and regains a happiness that seemed all but lost. The dramedy is directed by Maureen How…

by Donna Christopher

09/12/2016

News

Waterfront 'Angel' Honors Ossining, Portugal Firefighters OSSINING, N.Y. -- Local residents can take pride in a new sculpture unveiled Wednesday beautifying the waterfront that pays tribute to the firefighters of their local village and sister city in Portugal.The modern sculpture called "Angel" by artist César Israel Paulo, of Portugal, is a tribute to the fire departments of Alijó, Portugal, and Ossining and was installed on the new public waterfront park and promenade of the luxury rental complex. In addition, a public kiosk in the park that features eight large-scale plaques commemorating the history of the Ossining waterfront, was a…

by Donna Christopher

09/12/2016

Police & Fire

Peekskill Officer In Ramapo Crash Gained Praise For Police Work PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Jonathan Mosquera, the Peekskill policemen involved in Wednesday night's crash in Ramapo that took a teen's life and critically injured another, has been lauded for his police work in the past, according to lohud.com. The Suffern resident, 24, was not on duty and was on the way to work when the crash happened, lohud.com said. He reportedly was driving about 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, when police think he attempted to pass a driver about to make a left turn, according to the lohud.com report. Mosquera reportedly crashed into the car, making his car hit Marcos Tawil, 17, and Dav…

by Donna Christopher

09/12/2016

Events

Pink Out Your Pooch At Mahwah Breast Cancer Fundraiser MAHWAH, N.J. -- Does your dog have pinked-out pup potential? Then get ready for a parent/dog fashion show at Campgaw Ski Area in Mahwah. Bark for the Cure will benefit the Susan G. Komen North Jersey Affiliate. Hosted by SafePet Transport, contests will include: Pink Out Your Pup – fashion show of parents/dogs followed by awards ceremony for best “pinked out” pup. Dog/Owner look alike Biggest dog Smallest dog Best trick Best bark To register, click here. The event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ski Area, 200 Campgaw Road, Mahwah. Prizes will be given for each contest and activity …

by Donna Christopher

09/12/2016

Police & Fire

West Harrison Firefighters Christen New Truck In Wet-Down Ceremony HARRISON, N.Y. -- The following is a weekly column by Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont:The West Harrison Fire Department hosted a wet-down ceremony for its new firetruck, engine 267. This time-honored ritual is celebrated when a fire department commissions a brand-new apparatus. The West Harrison Fire Department anointed the new truck by spraying the entire engine with water. Con Edison is continuing to work on a gas line construction project on Halstead Avenue, between West and Oak streets, and may need to store supplies and equipment along the road. Crews may also need to excavate parts of the …

by Mayor Ron Belmont

09/12/2016

Police & Fire

Labor Day Crackdown Leads To 72 Arrests In Dutchess County DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dutchess County law enforcement agencies charged 58 people with impaired driving, as well as 18 people on other charges during the annual Labor Day drunken driving crackdown. The crackdown, which ran Aug. 19 to Sept. 5, included special traffic details by members of the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office, New York State Police, and police departments of the town and city of Poughkeepsie, town of East Fishkill, town of Hyde Park and city of Beacon. The details were funded by the Governor's Traffic Safety Committee and the NYS STOP-DWI Foundation, which for the third ye…

by Donna Christopher

09/12/2016

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