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Events

Westport To Welcome Drive-in Showing Of Original 'Ghostbusters' Film WESTPORT, Conn. – The town of Westport is to show the original “Ghostbusters” film during its Drive-in Movie Night charity event. The 1984 Ivan Reitman comedy classic starring Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, the late Harold Ramis and Sigourney Weaver follows a ragtag group of “parapsychology professionals” as they save New York City from the paranormal. The big screen showing with FM car stereo sound is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 1 at Compo Beach. It is being organized by Homes with Hope and the Westport Cinema Initiative, according to a statement announcing the event. Entrance to the beach that…

by James O'Rourke

09/30/2016

News

Jazz The Cat Is The Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet Of The Week POMONA, N.Y. -- The Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet of the Week is a 9-year-old female cat named Jazz, according to a Facebook post Wednesday. Jazz was surrendered because of her owners' allergies, according to the post. While she does get along well with other cats, she is "unsure" about dogs and should not be adopted by a family with young children. Jazz also is polydactyl, meaning she has "lots of extra toes," according to the Facebook post. To learn more about Jazz and other animals up for adoption at Hi Tor, email info@hitor.org or find the Animal Care Center on Fa…

by James O'Rourke

09/29/2016

News

Black Bear Sightings In New City Prompt Police To Release Safety Tips NEW CITY, N.Y. – A pair of black bear sightings Wednesday drove Clarkstown police to provide the public with a set of tips to keep safe during encounters with the animals. According to a Facebook post from the department, the first sighting occurred in the area of Gregory Street near Little Tor Elementary School about 3 p.m. Wednesday. A second sighting was reported just over three hours later on Overlook Road off Route 304. According to police, black bears are naturally wary of people. If an encounter does occur, police recommend the following: Never feed or approach a bear. Remain calm …

by James O'Rourke

09/29/2016

Police & Fire

Girlfriend Of Ramapo Podiatrist In Murder Plot Pleads Guilty NEW CITY, N.Y. – A 35-year-old mother of three pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges that she plotted with her lover to kill his wife, according to lohud.com. Kelly Gribeluk admitted taking part in a plot to kill Ira Bernstein’s wife, Susan Bernstein, according to lohud.com, which reported that Gribeluk has been held in the Rockland County jail since her arrest in May while Ira Bernstein has been free on bail. Gribeluk, pleaded guilty to three counts of conspiracy and two charges that apparently stemmed from her making payments to someone to have a pair of insurance investigators “beaten up,”…

by James O'Rourke

09/29/2016

Lifestyle

Ramapo Film Fest Honors Late Town Councilwoman Frances Hunter RAMAPO, N.Y. – This year’s Ramapo Fall Film Festival will be held in honor of former Ramapo Councilwoman Frances M. Hunter, a regular at Fall Film Festivals who recently died, according to the town. Now in it’s 15th year, the festival is to begin Saturday, Oct. 22, and run through Saturday, Dec. 10, according to a statement from the town. The first film, “Twenty Feet From Stardom,” is an Academy Award-winning documentary starring Darlene Love, a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member and Rockland County resident, according to the town. Other films scheduled to be shown include: Alfred Hitch…

by James O'Rourke

09/28/2016

News

Metro-North To Offer Bus Service During Waterbury Branch Closure WATERBURY, Conn. -- Substitute bus service will be running this weekend to accommodate passengers who typically ride Metro-North's Waterbury Branch, according to the railroad.The service change, which is set to be in effect from Friday-Sunday, has been put in place to allow for track work on the Waterbury Branch, according to a statement from Metro-North. The busses will be operating between Waterbury to Bridgeport, the statement said, noting that the scheduled board times will likely be earlier than typically scheduled trains. To see a full schedule, see the highlighted yellow schedule fou…

by James O'Rourke

09/28/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Welcomes 2 New Police Officers NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Department of Police Service recently welcomed its newest members to the force.According to a Facebook post Tuesday, police Officer Christopher Kassimis and police Officer James Yang have joined the department and are to begin the police academy on Oct. 3. In the Facebook post Tuesday, Norwalk authorities congratulated Kassimis and Yang while providing the public with the opportunity to also share their feelings on the new police officers. "Great assets to (our) community," said Danny Amoruccio, a local resident, on the Facebook post. "Wishing yo…

by James O'Rourke

09/28/2016

Schools

White Plains Literary Magazine Wins First Place From Scholastic Press WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The editors of a White Plains literary journal are taking a bow after winning the top prize in a national competition.According to a statement from the school district, the editors of Roar, White Plains High School's 2016 literary magazine, took first place at the American Scholastic Press Association's (ASPA) annual contest. Among those honored for their efforts were editors-in-chief Esther Ritchin and Shoshi Weiner; art directors Elana Hausknecht and Uri Sang; and Literary Editor Lucia Iannone, the district said. Each year, the ASPA reviews scholastic newspapers, yea…

by James O'Rourke

09/28/2016

Lifestyle

100 Years Of Painting Hudson Valley Celebrated At Nyack's Hopper House NYACK, N.Y. -- Named after one of Nyack's best known artists, The Edward Hopper House Arts Center is currently offering an exhibit celebrating its namesakes' greatest inspiration: The Hudson River.The exhibit, which runs through Nov. 13, is called "Hopper's Hudson: 100 Years of Painting in The Hudson Valley," according to a statement released by the arts center. Curated by Mark Waller, the exhibit features work from artists who lived and worked during Hopper's lifetime, from 1882-1967, according to the arts center. The collection aim to celebrate Hopper's love of the Hudson, which…

by James O'Rourke

09/27/2016

Business

Nanuet's Avalon Apartment Community Sells For $147M NANUET – A pair of limited liability companies have joined forces to complete the largest real estate deal in Rockland County’s recent memory with the sale of a Nanuet complex, according to lohud.com. Harbor Group International LLC and Azure Partners LLC spent $147 million to purchase the 504-unit rental community formerly known as Avalon Gardens, according to lohud.com, which reported that the sale price breaks down to nearly $292,000 per unit. The community, which was developed in the 1990s, was most recently named “eaves” after Avalon’s suburban brand communities, according to lohud.com.…

by James O'Rourke

09/27/2016

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