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Jurors in Pascarella Murder Trial Continue Deliberations KINGSTON, N.Y. -- The jury in the murder trial of Nicholas Pascarella Jr. completed a fourth day of deliberations Thursday without reaching a verdict, according to twcnews.com. Pascarella has been charged with beating his father to death with a baseball bat, according to twcnews.com. The jury members were apparently deadlocked Wednesday before the judge ordered them to continue with deliberations, according to twcnews.com. Pascarella's attorneys say their client was emotionally disturbed after learning his father had abused another family member, according to twcnews.com, which added that P…

by James O'Rourke

04/09/2016

Events

Poughkeepsie To Celebrate Earth Day With Cleanup, Bike Ride, Music & Film POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Officials in the city of Poughkeepsie have scheduled an inaugural Earth Day celebration that marks the holiday in numerous ways from actually cleaning up the Earth to watching films about its resources. The day of activities is to feature various events scattered across the city throughout the day on April 16, according to the city's website. The events aim to "celebrate the city, the environment and the beautiful Mid-Hudson River Valley in which we live," according to the city. The first event is the Main Street & Fall Kill Cleanup, an effort organized b…

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04/09/2016

News

Pearl River Tennis Courts Face Demolition After Land Sale PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Tennis courts that have stood near the intersection of Ehrhardt and Townline roads since 1931 will soon be demolished to make way for six private homes, according to lohud.com. The 3-acre tract is under contract, soon to be sold to developer for nearly $1 million, according to lohud.com Ed Merritt said his grandfather, a farmer by trade, was not a tennis player but built the courts as a business investment to better his family's situation during the Great Depression, according to lohud.com. Merritt suggested that "thousands of people" learned to play tennis o…

by James O'Rourke

04/09/2016

Schools

Port Chester Musicians Land All-County Honors PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Four students from the King Street Elementary School and Port Chester Middle School participated in the annual Westchester County School Music Association's All-County Band and Orchestra Festivals, according to a statement from the Port Chester school district.The festivals, held for elementary and intermediate students, featured fifth-grade student Benjamin Reyes on violin, sixth-graders John Ceruzzi and Bennett Segal on tenor saxophone and trombone, respectively, and eighth-grader Lindsey Co on xylophone. Local music teachers Michael Miceli and Linda McDermott also pa…

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04/09/2016

Events

Westchester Community College Starts 2016 Celebrity Salon Series VALHALLA, N.Y. – Westchester Community College is using the power of celebrity to raise money for student scholarships, according to a statement from the school. The Westchester Community College Celebrity Salon Series is set to run from April through June. A number of events are scheduled, each taking place in the personal home of a different celebrity in the world of literature, media, politics sports and music. The first event, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday, April 10, will be held at the home Katonah home of Mark Russ Federman, owner of Russ and Daughters, an acclaimed Lower East Side …

by James O'Rourke

04/08/2016

Police & Fire

Two Charged After Burglary Attempt At Yorktown Home, Police Say YORKTOWN, N.Y. - A Carmel man is due in Yorktown Town Court on Thursday to face a felony count of attempted burglary, according to local police. Ryan McCullough, 21, of 511 Fox Run Lane, is accused of trying to force his way through the door of a Saw Mill River Road home during a failed burglary attempt on the afternoon of March 31, according to Yorktown police. Police said they were called to the scene by a woman who witnessed the break-in attempt. McCullough was seen running from the home and arrested outside of 245 Underhill Ave. about two hours later, according to police. While conduct…

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04/08/2016

Events

Bergenfield Library Offers 6-Week Latin Dance Series BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The Bergenfield Public Library is set to host a six-week Latin dance series led by Cuban-born Judith Miranda, a performer and dancer since the age of 8.According to a statement from the library, the dance series is a beginner's guide to dances like the merengue, bachata, salsa and cumbia. New dancers and singles ages 18 and older are welcome to attend. The dance classes are expected to start at 7 p.m. on May 5. The cost is $10 per class or $50 for the entire six-week series. All who attend are urged to wear comfortable clothing and bring plenty of water. Those with heal…

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04/08/2016

News

Bergen Freeholders Allocate $26,000 To Transport Veterans To VA Hospital BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders has adopted a resolution to enter a contract with the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to transport county veterans to and from medical appointments at the East Orange Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, according to a statement from the Freeholders. The $26,000 agreement has been standard in recent years even as ridership by veterans has increased by nearly 20 percent, according to officials. “This is a great service that the County provides to our veterans,” said David L. Ganz, a liason between the Freeholde…

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04/08/2016

Events

bergenPAC Announces New Programming At Garden State Plaza PARAMUS, N.J. – The Westfield Garden State Plaza mall and Bergen Performing Arts Center have partnered to offer a two-part concert series that will extend throughout the rest of the year, according to a joint statement from the organizations. Backstage, a family programming series geared toward children ages 2-10, is set to take place at the Westfield Garden State Plaza, 1 Garden State Plaza, on the second Saturday of each month, according to organizers. The first of the shows, which will consist of four, 30-minute sets, is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 9. The free shows…

by James O'Rourke

04/08/2016

Events

County-Wide Fun Fest Held At Paramus' Van Saun Park PARAMUS, N.J. -- Van Saun County Park will be the spot of "an awesome fun-filled day" for families to learn about wellness, according to organizers of the Bergen County Family Fun Fest.The event, scheduled for 10 a.m. on May 21, is to feature free train and carousel rides, free entrance to the Van Saun County Park Zoo and the opportunity to learn about Bergen's county parks and many community resources, organizers said. Those interested in attending the event should RSVP beforehand so as to be entered into a raffle for free giveaways. Van Saun County Park is located at 216 Forest …

by James O'Rourke

04/08/2016

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