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Frank Henry, 90, Of Blauvelt Frank Henry, 90, Of Blauvelt
Frank Henry, 90, Of Blauvelt BLAUVELT, N.Y. – Frank Henry, a longtime resident of Blauvelt, died on Thursday, June 9. He was 90. Henry was born in New York City on April 18, 1926. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. His wife Theresa, died in 1989. He is survived by his son, Frank and his wife, Rafaela; his daughter, Gale Henry-Flynn and her husband, John; six grandchildren; and his sister, Florence Patalano. Arrangements were handled by the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research are welcomed.
Rhinebeck Police Aid In Arrest Of Man Wanted In Mexico Rhinebeck Police Aid In Arrest Of Man Wanted In Mexico
Rhinebeck Police Aid In Arrest Of Man Wanted In Mexico RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Rhinebeck police aided federal officers on Thursday in the arrest of a man wanted in Mexico, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Juan Macario Martinez, 24, was arrested on a felony warrant for extradition to Mexico, the Journal noted. Police helped the Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Schenectady Police Department Capital District Safe Streets Task Force Gang Unit, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal. Read the Poughkeepsie Journal article here.
NY Times Spotlights Westchester Man, Ex-Cuomo Aide Under Investigation NY Times Spotlights Westchester Man, Ex-Cuomo Aide Under Investigation
NY Times Spotlights Westchester Man, Ex-Cuomo Aide Under Investigation South Salem resident Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is the subject of a lengthy New York Times profile detailing his history in New York politics and specifically, the Cuomo family. Percoco is currently under federal investigation for receiving a loan on his South Salem house that would cover the majority of the mortgage from a company that had worked with the state, and receiving somewhere between $70,000 and $125,000 from two other firms with connections to the state, noted the Times. His ties with the Cuomos date back almost 30 years to working with Mario Cuomo as a …
Upper Nyack Homeowners Find Venomous Snake In Yard Upper Nyack Homeowners Find Venomous Snake In Yard
Upper Nyack Homeowners Find Venomous Snake In Yard CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – Clarkstown police are alerting local residents after homeowners in Upper Nyack discovered a venomous copperhead snake in their yard. Police warn to stay away from these snakes, as they can kill humans. Authorities should be contacted if the snake doesn't move on its own. There are venomous snake responders licensed by the state who can remove the snake safely.
Ramapo Assessor Moving To Same Post In Clarkstown Ramapo Assessor Moving To Same Post In Clarkstown
Ramapo Assessor Moving To Same Post In Clarkstown CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – Longtime Ramapo Assessor Scott Shedler will be moving to Clarkstown as the new assessor on June 21, according to lohud.com. Shedler will take over for Cathy Conklin, lohud.com said. His work with Ramapo was praised by the state, helping residents double check and challenge their property assessments, reported lohud.com. He stated that his departure was unconnected with the recent arrest of Town Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence, lohud.com noted. Read the lohud.com article here.
Organizers Start Drive To Incorporate Pearl River Organizers Start Drive To Incorporate Pearl River
Organizers Start Drive To Incorporate Pearl River PEARL RIVER, N.Y. – A group of organizers is starting a petition drive with an eye towards letting voters decide whether to incorporate Pearl River, according to lohud.com. The group, calling themselves the Village of Pearl River Exploratory Committee, is looking towards raising $50,000 for a survey of local residents, lohud.com said. Lead organizer Keith Kennedy said that signatures from 20 percent of the town's residents would put the proposed measure to a ballot, reported lohud.com. The proposed village's borders would match the Pearl River Fire District's boundaries - south to New Jers…
Piece Of Trump State Park Sign Breaks Due To High Winds On Taconic Parkway Piece Of Trump State Park Sign Breaks Due To High Winds On Taconic Parkway
Piece Of Trump State Park Sign Breaks Due To High Winds On Taconic Parkway PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. – High winds took out a piece of the sign signifying the Indian Hill section of the Donald Trump State Park on Sunday, according to lohud.com. State Department of Transportation workers started repairs on the sign Monday morning, lohud.com said. The sign is on the southbound parkway, alerting drivers to exit on Indian Hill Road on Route 6, reported lohud.com. Officials were debating whether to replace the panel or to commission a new sign, workers told lohud.com. Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, also owns Trump National Golf Club Hudson Valley in Stormville and Tr…
Brookfield Man Charged With Trying To Steal Shoes From Bob's In Danbury Brookfield Man Charged With Trying To Steal Shoes From Bob's In Danbury
Brookfield Man Charged With Trying To Steal Shoes From Bob's In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. – A Brookfield man was arrested by Danbury police and charged with attempting to rob Bob's Stores Saturday night, according to the Danbury News-Times. Bosko Ragmere Radonjich, 37, attempted to push past security guards with a pair of boots and was held down until police arrived, the News-Times said. Radonjich was charged with third-degree robbery, sixth-degree larceny and disorderly conduct, reported the Danbury News-Times. Read the Danbury News-Times article here.
State Assembly Approves Measure Allowing Owners To Be Buried With Pets State Assembly Approves Measure Allowing Owners To Be Buried With Pets
State Assembly Approves Measure Allowing Owners To Be Buried With Pets The New York State Assembly approved a measure last week that would allow pet owners to be buried with their animals if they choose, according to lohud.com. The state Senate approved the bill unanimously back in March, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo would have to sign it into law, lohud.com said. Pet owners would have the option to be buried with their loved ones, provided that animal remains haven't been buried yet, reported lohud.com. The proposed law wouldn't apply to religious cemeteries, lohud.com noted. Read the lohud.com article here.
Gunshots Break Windows In Mount Vernon's Doles Center Gunshots Break Windows In Mount Vernon's Doles Center
Gunshots Break Windows In Mount Vernon's Doles Center MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Gunshots broke a handful of windows at the Doles Center in Mount Vernon Saturday afternoon, according to News 12. Though dozens of people were in the Doles Center, no one was hurt when shots came through the building around noon and broke the windows, News 12 said. The incident occurred hours after someone had been shot to death on nearby South Second Avenue, reported News 12. No connection between the two incidents has been confirmed, News 12 noted. Read the News 12 article here.
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