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Cindy Capitani

Deputy Editor/Content Curator

ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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Politics

New Rochelle Plans State of the City Address NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The annual State of the City Address is scheduled for the evening of Thursday, March 3 at Beckwith Pointe in New Rochelle. Mayor Noam Bramson will reflect on past accomplishments and look ahead to future challenges. This event is sponsored by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, which also hosts a cocktail hour and dinner starting at 6 p.m. at a cost of $55 per person. To make a reservation, email the Chamber’s Jennifer Lanser at jlanser@newrochamber.org or call 914-632-5700. The speech starts at 7:30 p.m. and there is no charge. Seating is on a first come, first …

by Cindy Capitani

02/16/2016

Business

Greenwich Insurance Executive Honored For His Work GREENWICH, Conn. — A Greenwich insurance executive has just been recognized in a list of the industry movers and shakers. William R. Berkley, Executive Chairman of Greenwich-based WR Berkley, has been included in Insurance Business America magazine’s Hot 100 list. This annual report features 100 power players who led the industry to new heights over the past year. The list was selected from a pool of nominations from the insurance community and represents a diverse cross-section from CEOs and presidents of major insurers to local heroes. Some of the featured industry figures hit new reven…

by Cindy Capitani

02/16/2016

News

Pileated Woodpecker Spotted In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. — A woodpecker the size of a crow — the largest kind of North American Woodpecker — was spotted by a resident in Bedford recently. Known as the Pileated Woodpecker, it is distinctive because it is all black with a red crown and white markings. It was spotted hovering around a tree but then it flew away. Several days later it was back and it was pecking a hole in that very same tree. It appeared to peck intermittently and kept looking around. Even though Pileated Woodpeckers are famous for doing considerable damage to trees, they control many insect populations. They eat carp…

by Cindy Capitani

02/16/2016

Events

Poems Wanted For Tuckahoe Library Poetry Contest TUCKAHOE, N.Y. — A poetry contest for Tuckahoe students is being sponsored by the Friends of the Tuckahoe Public Library April 1. The 39th Annual Tuckahoe Library Poetry Contest is open to children in grades 4-8 at the Tuckahoe Middle School, the William E. Cottle School, Immaculate Conception School, Greenvale School, Eastchester Middle School, and Anne Hutchinson School. One entry is permitted per student. All entries must be at the library by Friday, April 1. Students should include their name, address, phone number, school name and grade on their entry and give it to their English te…

by Cindy Capitani

02/16/2016

Business

Apple Replacing MacBook Charging Cables For Free Apple is replacing a limited number of MacBook USB-C charge cables due to a design issue that can cause improper charging, according to Apple’s website. A limited number of Apple USB-C charge cables that were included with MacBook computers through June 2015 may fail. As a result, MacBooks either won’t charge or only charge intermittently when it’s connected to a power adapter with an affected cable. Apple will provide a new, redesigned USB-C charge cable, free of charge, to all eligible customers. This program also covers Apple USB-C charge cables that were sold as a standalone accessory.…

by Cindy Capitani

02/15/2016

Sports

Clifton Bowlers Win State Title CLIFTON, N.J. — The boys bowling team at Clifton High School won the Sectional Championship Feb. 5. The CHS Boys Bowling Team won the North 1B, Group 4 Sectional Championship. The team went 5-2 for the season. Bowlers included Bryan Cammerino, Johann Gamo, Nick Iannocome, Joe Paolillo, Tyler Stilley, and Nick Vilardi. The team is coached by Brian Small.

by Cindy Capitani

02/15/2016

Business

Teaneck's Voces Boutique Presents 'High Heel Expectations' TEANECK, N.J. — Learn how to be a successful entrepreneur at a panel discussion Saturday, April 9 in Teaneck. "High Heel Expectation Women's Networking" is hosted by Dereon Fierce Vendors and aims to bring women together in the community. Successful business startups will share information, along with raffles, prizes, pampering, light food and drinks. Everything takes place from 3-6 p.m. at Avenue Event Space in Teaneck. Click here for more information or email boutiquevoces@yahoo.com. Avenue Event Space is located at 1382 Queen Anne Road.

by Cindy Capitani

02/15/2016

Events

Anchor Cheryl Wills Reads From Her New Book In Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — NY1 reporter and on-air personality Cheryl Wills will read from her new children's book, "The Emancipation of Grandpa Sandy Wills” on Monday, Feb. 15 at Wartburg Adult Day Services Center in Mount Vernon. The book is a powerful tale about her enslaved ancestor who fought for his freedom as a soldier during the Civil War. In a one-of-a-kind illustrated children’s book for all ages that’s based on a true story. The event starts at 1:45 p.m. Young readers will be captivated by the emotional narrative, which is spun from her real- life career as a television anchor who…

by Cindy Capitani

02/15/2016

Police & Fire

Dutchess Man Charged With Withdrawing Thousands From Late Mother's Account DOVER, N.Y. — A man from Wassaic was charged with grand larceny on Friday for making cash withdrawals from his dead mother’s bank account, police said. Christopher M. Frenyea-White, 34, was charged with the Class D felony on Feb. 12 by the New York State Police at SP Dover Plains, following an investigation that started last month. State police had started an investigation into numerous suspicious withdrawals from a deceased person's checking account at the M&T Bank located in Amenia, NY. The investigation determined that during 2015, Frenyea-White made several purchases and cash wi…

by Cindy Capitani

02/14/2016

News

Two Suffer Severe Injuries In Middletown Explosion MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. — Two workers remain in serious condition after an explosion at a fire equipment company left their legs tied in tourniquets as they were helicoptered to Westchester Medical Center Friday morning, State Police Middletown Troopers said. Troopers and members of the Bureau of Criminal Investigation responded to Oprandy's Fire Equipment in the Town of Wallkill on Feb. 12 on a report of an explosion, state police said. The responding Troopers located two workers, Frank J. Buono, 23, of Goshen and Christopher Foust, 35, of Warwick, in the rear room of the building with severe l…

by Cindy Capitani

02/14/2016

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