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Schools

Popular Author Pops Into Paramus' Parkway Elementary School PARAMUS, N.J. – Author Phil Bildner recently stopped by Parkway Elementary School to encourage literacy during several presentations and a student/author luncheon. Bildner provided writing tips and suggestions during the day, according to a statement about the event, which said that he encouraged the students to read aloud to their siblings and parents. The author shared with the students some of his favorite books, reading from some of them in addition to his own, according to the statement, which said that the author again stressed the importance of daily reading. Bildner, who has author…

by James O'Rourke

12/03/2016

Events

League Of Women Voters Event In Mount Kisco To Explore Electoral College MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Abolish the Electoral College? The idea has received a ton of attention lately – particularly from those unhappy with the results of the presidential election. But what might result from such a move? And, what do alternative systems look like? Prof. Jeanne Zaino, Ph.D., can offer some insight. Zaino is scheduled to speak on the issue at the League of Women Voters of North East Westchester’s (LWVNEW) annual holiday luncheon at noon on Dec. 13 at La Camelia Restaurant. Zaino, who will be fielding questions at the luncheon after giving a comprehensive presentation on the …

by James O'Rourke

12/02/2016

Schools

106 Pelham Students Inducted Into National Honor Society PELHAM, N.Y. – More than 100 Pelham Memorial High School juniors and seniors have been inducted into the Knight and Lamp chapter of the National Honor Society, according to a statement from the school district. The Honor Society recognizes the academic and community achievements of distinguished students from across the United States. This year, 97 Pelham Memorial juniors and 10 seniors joined their ranks, the district said. According to the district, students inducted into the Honor Society are required to maintain and unweighted cumulative average of at least an 89, must donate one study …

by James O'Rourke

12/02/2016

News

White Plains Trump Tower Treasurer Pocketed More Than $1.3M, Lawsuit Claims WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – A federal lawsuit alleges that the treasurer at Trump Tower at City Center improperly transferred $8.7 million from the building’s accounts into his own and others and failed to return it all, according to lohud.com. Frank Palazzolo, along with his wife, Mary, several business associates and a number of companies are named as defendants in the suit, which alleges Palazzolo pocketed $1.3 million by improperly moving the money into his and other bank accounts, according to lohud.com. Palazzolo was treasurer of the building from 2007-15 and had sole control over the buildi…

by James O'Rourke

12/02/2016

Neighbors

Bridgeport Couple Creates Lighthouse For Maritime Aquarium Contest NORWALK, Conn. – A Bridgeport couple is vying for a $1,500 grand prize in the 15th annual “Festival of Lighthouses Contest” at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. “Sea Light” by Cecile and Ron Lobo is one of 13 large handcrafted beacons in the aquarium’s holiday display, which opened on Nov. 19 and will remain in place through Jan. 16. Aquarium guests who visit the display through Jan 16 will have the chance to cast a ballot, voting for their favorite contest entries. The contest participants whose lighthouse gets the most votes will be awarded $1,500. Three runners-up will also win cash priz…

by James O'Rourke

12/02/2016

Events

Love Vintage? Shop Pascack Historical Society's Holiday Sale In Park Ridge PARK RIDGE, N.J. – Hundreds of pieces of vintage and costume jewelry are to be on sale this weekend during the Pascack Historical Society’s Holiday Jewelry & Curio Sale. Over the years, the Society has become known for its “unusual and one-of-a-kind items,” according to a Society statement, which said that nearly every item included in the sale was previously donated to the Society by its friends and members. In addition to jewelry, the sale is to feature historical map reproductions, small antiques, china, silver and glassware, vintage records, holiday items, and rare and collectible …

by James O'Rourke

12/01/2016

News

Psychiatrist: Bridgeport Murder Suspect 'Impaired' At Construction Shooting BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – A Yale University psychiatrist testified Wednesday that a man accused of shooting a construction worker to death was suffering from an ”impairment” at the time of the incident, according to the Connecticut Post. Paul Amble said his opinions about murder suspect Gregory Weathers were based on a “loose diagnosis,” reached after a three-hour interview with the 34-year-old and conversations with his wife and friends, according to the Post, which reported that police had previously testified that Weathers appeared after the shooting to have the appearance of someone under the …

by James O'Rourke

11/30/2016

Politics

Dylan Lentini Gets 20 Years For Fatal Craigslist Stabbing In West Nyack NEW CITY, N.Y. – A Rockland man convicted of stabbing his 66-year-old West Nyack roommate to death was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years to life in prison, according to multiple reports. Dylan Lentini repeatedly proclaimed his innocence while Supreme Court Justice William Kelly presided over the sentencing, according to lohud.com, which reported that Lentini was at one point taken from the courtroom while screaming, forcing a two-hour delay in the hearing. According to News 12, Lentini responded last year to a Craigslist ad placed by Michael Wimbert, who had been searching for a roommate. Days …

by James O'Rourke

11/30/2016

News

Astorino Announces Westchester County Holiday Toy & Gift Drive WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Westchester County Holiday Toy & Gift Drive is now collecting unwrapped gifts for children in need, according to County Executive Robert Astorino. "For many of these kids, your donation may be the only gift they get to open," Astorino said. "Together, we can help brighten a child's holiday and, as always, I am so thankful to all who are able to give." Organizers of the drive, which runs through Dec. 13, are accepting monetary donations in addition to the unwrapped gifts, Astorino said, adding that such donations should be made in the f…

by James O'Rourke

11/30/2016

Police & Fire

Croton Sees Three Car Crashes On Rain-Soaked Day CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Emergency responders in Croton battled the weather Tuesday as they responded to a trio of car crashes across the village. The first crash occurred shortly before 10:15 a.m. at North Riverside Avenue and Brook Street, according to officials. Village firefighters along with paramedics from Croton and Ossining responded to the intersection to find Croton police handling a two-car crash, officials said, adding that medics were asked to evaluate a pregnant woman who had been inside one of the cars. About 10 minutes later, when the woman was safe and under evaluation, f…

by James O'Rourke

11/30/2016

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