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Blauvelt Sons Of Italy Unveils Bocce Tournament BLAUVELT, N.Y. – The Blauvelt chapter of the Sons of Italy held their first-ever bocce tournament last month on a court built to honor a former member, complete with lights for night play and spectator seating. The Lodge 2176 team finished first in a five-team field, and the second-place team was made up of members of the H.H. Rogers/Cabrini Lodge from Tuxedo. Team members included Greg DeCola, Paul Borghese, Rich Bonardi, Carl Dornbush, Rich Delponte, Lou Ferrara and Joe Saccao, among others. More information about the Blauvelt chapter can be found online at www.blauveltsonsofitaly.org.

07/26/2016

News

Area Veterans Honored At Freedom Flotilla NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Local military veterans were honored with a ride north on the Hudson River as part of the Freedom Flotilla event on Saturday, according to HVNN.com. A group of about 30 ships hosting veterans ranging from members of the Wounded Warrior Project to World War II veterans made the trek north, HVNN.com.said. Boats from Newburgh, Cortlandt and Ossining partnered together to make the event happen, reported HVNN.com. When the boats docked at the Riverfront Marina in Newburgh, the event concluded with jet-ski racing and a dinner honoring vets, HVNN.com noted. Read the HVNN.com art…

07/25/2016

News

Westchester County Legislators Reviewing Proposed Biomedical Project WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – The Westchester County Board of Legislators is going to 'extensively review' a proposed biomedical project near the Medical Center, according to the Examiner News. Board Chairman Michael Kaplowitz made the comments last week as the mayor of Mount Pleasant expressed concern about the length of time needed to review the project, the News said. The proposed North 60 project would see a three million square-feet bioscience center built north of Hospital Road, reported the Examiner News. Developer Fareri Associates needs a lease from the county to begin building, the …

07/25/2016

News

Owner Looking For Missing Cat In Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. – A concerned owner is looking for her cat in Scarsdale, as the short hair brown tabby has been missing since July 21. The cat, known as Tiki, went out to play near the Scarsdale Fairway Apartments and hasn't come home. She doesn't have a collar, but is microchipped. If you see the cat, call the owner at (215)-791-8515

07/25/2016

Police & Fire

New City Fire Department Responds To Car Accident NEW CITY, N.Y. – New City Fire Engine, No. 1 responded to a call early Monday morning of an accident. The fire chief went to the scene and discovered a car that had run off the road and cracked a utility pole. Crews were able to secure the vehicle, get the driver medical assistance and ensure that there was no electrical problem by having O&R Electric inspect the scene.

07/25/2016

Police & Fire

Bedford Police Holding 'Coffee With A Cop' Event BEDFORD, N.Y. – The Bedford Police Department will hold another "Coffee with a Cop" event on Saturday, July 30. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon. More information will be available through the Bedford Police's Facebook page, available at this link.

07/25/2016

News

Fishkill Planning Board Clears Way For Chipotle Location FISHKILL, N.Y. – Those in Fishkill looking for fast-casual Tex-Mex will not have to wait much longer as the Planning Board approved a site plan that clears the way for a new Chipotle location, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The Planning Board approved an addition to the Hudson Valley Towne Center during a meeting earlier this week, the Journal said. Plans for the addition include a new Five Guys restaurant as well, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal. Construction of the new buildings is expected to begin in March, with opening planned for next summer, the Journal noted. Read the Po…

07/25/2016

News

Residents Frustrated Over Water, Gas Main Projects In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Residents on Ferris Avenue in White Plains are frustrated as an ongoing water and gas main project has upended their lives, according to lohud.com. The Con Edison project began in the winter, and locals have been trying to live around the construction ever since, lohud.com said. Some residents say the city hasn't done enough to alleviate concerns, reported lohud.com. Problems residents say that they've dealt with included using a co-op apartment's parking lot as a detour, and building material and portable toilets on the street's sidewalk, lohud.com noted. Read the lo…

07/25/2016

Police & Fire

Yonkers Pair Charged With 'Actively Siphoning Cooking Oil' From Five Guys A Yonkers couple was arrested in last week on charges of attempting to steal cooking oil from a restaurant in Westport, Conn., police said. Jonathan Garces, 22, and Alondra Aracil, 19, were found by officers while "actively siphoning cooking oil from the tank" located at the back of the Five Guys restaurant in Westport, police said. Police had been alerted to a report of a white van with New York plates and the attempted theft of cooking oil at Five Guys. Garces was charged with larceny, conspiracy to commit larceny and violation of a protective order — because he isn't allowed t…

07/24/2016

Lifestyle

West Milford Group Needs Volunteers To Harvest Crops For Food Pantries WEST MILFORD, N.J. – Sustainable West Milford is searching for volunteers to aid in the harvesting of fresh produce at Apple Acres Farm at 6 p.m. Friday. Plans are to bring the produce harvested to the four local pantries in the area -- Queen of Peace, Holy Faith, St. Joseph’s and West Milford Presbyterian Church. The organization holds harvesting events every Friday from June to October and accepts donations from local farmers. To donate, can drop off the food on Fridays at Apple Acres no later than 6 p.m. or at the West Milford Farmers Market on Wednesdays no later than 6:30 p.m. Call 9…

07/23/2016

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