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Ossining Superintendent Responds To Creepy Clown Hoaxes Ossining Superintendent Responds To Creepy Clown Hoaxes
Ossining Superintendent Responds To Creepy Clown Hoaxes OSSINING, N.Y. -- Local police have assigned an officer to each school in the town in response to a reported "Creepy Clown" incident last week, according to Ossining's Superintendent of Schools. "As always, the safety of our students and staff is a priority," said Superintendent Raymond Sanchez, who said the decision to station an officer at each school during dismissal was "precautionary." Sanchez, who said authorities do not believe there is any cause for concern, said school officials and police have and will continue to full investigate all threats facing th…
Pelham Half-Marathon Hopes To Attract Record-Breaking Crowd Pelham Half-Marathon Hopes To Attract Record-Breaking Crowd
Pelham Half-Marathon Hopes To Attract Record-Breaking Crowd PELHAM, N.Y. – Kinetic Sports Club has become the first title sponsor of the Pelham Half Marathon & 10K, according to a joint statement from the sports club and race organizers. Now in its fifth year, the race is scheduled to begin at the Daronco Town House and Gazebo at 8 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, according to the statement. “With the support of Kinetic Sports Club, we can take it to the next level for the fifth annual race in 2016,” said Jason Jeffries, race director. “For the first time, we will offer prizes for top finishers, even better course markings, more pre-race facilities, a…
Ossining Dog Owner Offers $200 Reward For Missing Pet's Safe Return Ossining Dog Owner Offers $200 Reward For Missing Pet's Safe Return
Ossining Dog Owner Offers $200 Reward For Missing Pet's Safe Return OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining owner of a lost dog is offering a $200 reward for the animal's safe return.Buttercup, a brown and red, 8-year-old female dog, has been missing since Saturday, according to a post on the Lost PETS of Westchester County NY Facebook page. The animal, who was last seen on North Malcolm Street, was wearing a black collar with no tags when she went missing, according to the post. Anyone who may spot Buttercup is urged to call 770-826-5601. Learn more about Buttercup and other pets that have been lost and found, visit the Lost PETS of Westchester County NY Facebook …
Putnam Humane Society Seeks Home For Ozzie, A 6-Year-Old Pit Bull Putnam Humane Society Seeks Home For Ozzie, A 6-Year-Old Pit Bull
Putnam Humane Society Seeks Home For Ozzie, A 6-Year-Old Pit Bull CARMEL, N.Y. -- A 6-year-old pit bull is looking for a permanent home with some experienced adults, according to the Putnam Humane Society.Ozzie is said to be active, playful and intelligent and in need of a good owner to help continue his training, according to a post on the Humane Society's Facebook page. The animal, described as "lovable," enjoys walks and will "thrive in a home with firm rules and boundaries," according to the Humane Society. Visit the Putnam Humane Society online or call 845-225-7777 to schedule a meeting with Ozzie or any other animal up for adopti…
Astorino Praises Westchester's 'Access' at NYC Real Estate Expo Astorino Praises Westchester's 'Access' at NYC Real Estate Expo
Astorino Praises Westchester's 'Access' at NYC Real Estate Expo NEW YORK – Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino continued pushing the county’s “access” recently while speaking to a group of real estate professionals in Manhattan. Addressing a group of 4,500 at the eighth annual NYC Real Estate Expo in Midtown, the county executive hailed Westchester’s “talented” workforce, convenient location, great schools, public parks, open space, accessibility to airports, mass transit, hospitals and communities that draw the best from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. “Big guys like New York Presbyterian, Montefiore and Memorial Sloan Kettering are investi…
Macie Is Putnam Pet Of The Week Macie Is Putnam Pet Of The Week
Macie Is Putnam Pet Of The Week MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Macie, a 9-month-old border collie mix, has been named the Pet of the Week.Described as "happy-go-lucky," Macie is said to be friendly and lovable. She's been house broken and crate trained and is said to be spayed. She's also had all necessary vaccinations. The puppy loves her toys and enjoys playing, according to the Safely Home Dog Rescue, which reported that she is currently in a foster home, but available for permanent adoption.  Anyone interested in meeting Macie or any of the other animals at Safely Home should call Lorraine at 845-661-6806 or email cuomo1…
'Creepy Clown' Hoaxes No Laughing Matter In Yorktown, Police Chief Says 'Creepy Clown' Hoaxes No Laughing Matter In Yorktown, Police Chief Says
'Creepy Clown' Hoaxes No Laughing Matter In Yorktown, Police Chief Says YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- In what will undoubtably cause unsettling nightmares for sufferers of coulrophobia (fear of clowns), the national "creepy clown" hoax has waddled its oversized shoes to the region, according to Yorktown police.In a statement Thursday, department Chief Robert Noble said Yorktown officers recently received one report of a creepy clown sighting that later turned out to have occurred in a neighboring community. While similar incidents and sightings have been reported across the country in recent months, most have been found to be hoaxes propagated by social me…
Irish Singer Performs At Tangent Theater Fall Salon Irish Singer Performs At Tangent Theater Fall Salon
Irish Singer Performs At Tangent Theater Fall Salon TIVOLI, N.Y. – Mick Lynch, who has played his music across the globe as part of the popular duo Storyman, will be performing solo this month at the Edgewood Club of Tivoli. The show, announced by the Tangent Theatre Company, is part of the Fall Salon & Benefit, which supports the company’s 2017 show season. Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Lynch released several records as part of Storyman. As a solo artist, he’s often found playing the stages and clubs of New York City and the Hudson Valley. Most recently, he performed at The Fisher Center, where he opened and closed for Good Dirt by …
Passenger, 23, Faces Cocaine Possession Charge In Southeast Stop Passenger, 23, Faces Cocaine Possession Charge In Southeast Stop
Passenger, 23, Faces Cocaine Possession Charge In Southeast Stop SOUTHEAST, N.Y. – A Connecticut man faces a drug charge after he was found with a white powder around his nose during a traffic stop on Sodom Road, according to police. Selvin Donis of 87 Franklin St., Danbury, was arrested about 2 a.m. during a Sept. 25 traffic stop, according to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office. Once a sheriff’s deputy noticed the white powder around Donis’ nose, the 23-year-old was searched, according to police, who said Donis was found in possession of “a quantity of cocaine.” Donis was arrested at the scene and now faces a misdemeanor count of seventh-degree crimina…
Progressive's 'Flo' Returns Home To Stony Point For Fundraiser Progressive's 'Flo' Returns Home To Stony Point For Fundraiser
Progressive's 'Flo' Returns Home To Stony Point For Fundraiser STONY POINT, N.Y. – She’s best known as Flo, the Progressive Insurance saleswoman, but Stephanie Courtney is also a comedian and actress with plans to appear in Rockland County, according to lohud.com. Courtney, a Stony Point native, is to return to her hometown Monday for a fundraiser at the Penguin Rep Theatre, according to lohud.com. The evening is to begin at 5:30 p.m. at the barn at 7 Crickettown Road with a musical prelude by Miche Braden, according to lohud.com. Later in the evening, a buffet dinner by Rockland Roots that includes wine, beverages and dessert is scheduled at the thea…
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