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West Milford, NJ

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Ringwood Church Hosting Annual Art Show RINGWOOD, N.J. -- St. Catherine of Bologna will hold its 17th annual photography, art and poetry exhibit from March 11 to 13 at the parish, 112 Erskine Road. Photography, digitally altered pictures, paintings, drawings, sculpture and poetry are among the types of works expected to be included. Admission to the event is free. The deadline to enter is Saturday, Feb. 20. For more information, call 973-962-7032.

by Jay Waitkus

01/30/2016

West Milford, NJ

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Ringwood Youth Hockey Team Heads To Pro Ice RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The Ringwood Hawks Mites youth hockey club is about to hit the big time. The team will have an afternoon with the New Jersey Devils on Saturday, Feb. 6. The Mites will take the ice for a mini-game during the first intermission of the Devils’ contest against the Washington Capitals at Newark’s Prudential Center. For more information, click here.

by Jay Waitkus

01/30/2016

Greenburgh, NY

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Greenburgh Public Library To Host Candy-Making Event For Students ELMSFORD, N.Y. – The Greenburgh Public Library, 300 Tarrytown Road, is hosting “Valentine Candy Making for Teens & Tweens” on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Participants can choose from two classes: the first meets from 4 to 5:30 p.m., the second from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The event is available to students in grades six through 12. All supplies will be included free of charge. Spots in the class are limited. For more details, or to register, call 914-721-8224 or click here.

by Jay Waitkus

01/29/2016

Yonkers, NY

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Yonkers Mayor Pays Tribute To Fallen Firefighter YONKERS, N.Y. -- Mayor Mike Spano has issued a statement on the death of Yonkers Fire Lt. Anthony Mangone. Spano stated: “Fire Lt. Anthony Mangone was a hero in the truest sense of the word. He served his country as a marine and his city as a Yonkers firefighter. “A 21-year veteran of the department, Anthony always made it a priority to give back to the community that gave him so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Mangone family and the Yonkers Fire Department.” Mangone, 48, died of natural causes on Tuesday.

by Jay Waitkus

01/28/2016

Greenburgh, NY

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Police Dish Out 67 Tickets In Westchester Detail WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Police conducted a distracted driver enforcement detail on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County on Tuesday, Jan. 26, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Results of the detail included 34 arrests for speeding, 25 arrests for other vehicle and traffic violations, two cell phone violations, three seat belt violations and three texting violations, according to police. A total of 67 tickets were issued, police report.

by Jay Waitkus

01/28/2016

Darien, CT

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Holmes School In Darien Teaches History Through Portraits Of America DARIEN, Conn. -- Fourth-graders at Holmes Elementary School recently learned about paintings from the southeast region of the United States during a Portraits of America presentation in their classroom. Portraits of America is an enrichment program that uses reproductions of famous works of art to reinforce concepts introduced in the social studies curriculum. The presentation was led by Holmes School moms Kelly Miller and Deirdre Rossi.

by Jay Waitkus

01/28/2016

Ossining, NY

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Ossining Announces Date For Annual Village Fair OSSINING, N.Y. -- The 36th annual Ossining Village Fair has been scheduled for Saturday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event, which includes sales, entertainment and food, drew 15,000 people last year. Those interested in being a vendor, click here.

by Jay Waitkus

01/28/2016

Mahopac, NY

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Carmel Man Arrested On Impaired Driving, Heroin Possession Charges YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 25-year-old Carmel resident on charges of driving while impaired by drugs and criminal possession of heroin. Officers were dispatched after it was reported that a motorist was unconscious on East Main Street in the area of Hill Blvd. on Saturday, Jan, 23, at 12:32 p.m., according to police. Upon arrival, officers found a 1993 Jeep Cherokee being operated by a man identified as Thomas Richard Schupp II, police report. Schupp was operating the vehicle while impaired by drugs after a previous conviction within 10 years, a felony, and …

by Jay Waitkus

01/27/2016

Yorktown, NY

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Teen Due In Court After Incident At CVS Parking Lot In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested an 18-year-old Yorktown resident, whose name is being withheld due to her eligibility for youthful offender status, for a forged driver’s license and possession of marijuana. The arrest stems from an incident that took place at the CVS parking lot at 2000 Commerce St., police report. Officers were dispatched to the scene at approximately 8:08 p.m. Jan. 13 for two subjects who were arguing, according to officials. An investigation revealed that there was a dispute, and that the defendant was in possession of a forged New Jersey State d…

by Jay Waitkus

01/27/2016

Peekskill, NY

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Peekskill City School District Hosting 'Coffee With The Superintendent' PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill City School District will host “Coffee with the Superintendent” on Saturday, Jan. 30, at 9 a.m. in the Administration Building. Peekskill Superintendent of Schools Dr. David Fine will be on hand to talk with members of the community at the event, which is open to the public. The administration building is located at 1031 Elm St.

by Jay Waitkus

01/27/2016

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