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Westchester Community Foundation Announces $522,000 In Grants To Nonprofits WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester Community Foundation has announced $552,000 in grants to various county nonprofit groups. “Young people continue to need support and guidance throughout their college years,” said program officer Robin Melén. “Our investments are in results-oriented programs geared to meet that need for students who are often the first in their family to attend college.” The Guidance Center, Yonkers Partners in Education, Westchester Community College Foundation and Project Morry received a total of $320,000 in college prep and persistence grants. A total of $50,00…

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Police & Fire

Dutchess Sheriff Warns Residents Of Kidnapping Phone Scam DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to residents about the kidnapping phone scan. In the scam that's been on the rise over the past few days, a scammer calls a victim to claim a relative has been hurt, arrested or kidnapped and needs money immediately. The latest version of the scam involves claiming a loved one has been kidnapped and that the victim must send or bring money to a designated location. In one recent instance, scammers contacted a local couple separately and convinced each of them that their spouse had been kidnapped. The perpe…

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Police & Fire

County Announces Hiring Of Three New Police Officers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The three County Police Officer positions recently restored to the Department of Public Safety have been filled. The bipartisan coalition of legislators that passed the 2016 County Budget announced that the new hires are law enforcement professionals working in local municipalities. Each officer will be assigned and on patrol this summer after a period of training. “The hiring of these three County Police Officers is a positive step toward getting our public safety staffing back to an appropriate level," Board of Legislators Chairman Mike Kaplowitz said in…

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07/18/2016

Lifestyle

New Fairfield Prepares To Roll Out Olde Tyme Carnival NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The New Fairfield Lions Club's annual Old Tyme Carnival will return Tuesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 23. The carnival will feature amusement rides by Stewart Amusement, live music from local bands and food cooked and served by the lions. Ride bracelets will be available for purchase. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., and the carnival closes nightly at 10:30 p.m. Olde Tyme Carnival is located at Consolidated School's sports fields at 12 Gillotti Road.

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07/18/2016

Neighbors

Ossining Police's Surprise Block Party Draws Quite A Crowd OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Police Department helped to help strengthen its ties with the community with a surprise block party on Friday and the event drew a large crowd. The free Spring Street block party featured food, games and a DJ. It was held to ease community tensions between officers and the community following tensions that arose across the country, News 12 reported. Click here to read the News 12 article.

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Events

Somers Library Hosting Teen Summer Olympics SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers Library will hosting the Teen Summer Olympic Games on Friday, July 22. Activities include creating a country name and flag, summer ice-less hockey shots, summer fluffy cloud stacking, a Plinko track event, a ring toss event, a tissue paper race and more. Stations will be available so teens can make their way through the events at their own pace. The games rum from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Somers Library is located at 82 Primrose St. Click here to register online.

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

News

Owner Asks Public's Help In Search For Missing Rye Dog RYE, N.Y. -- A white Maltese male named Bug is missing in Rye. Bug was last seen on Hammond Road on Thursday about 5 p.m. The year and a half-old Maltese is microchipped. Call 917-724-5557 or 917-392-7560 with any information about Bug.

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

Events

Avoiding Scams Tops Lewisboro Library Events LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Library will host a workshop titled "Avoiding Scams Targeted to Older Adults" on Monday. A representative from the Attorney General's Office will lead the free workshop at 11 a.m. Topics include how to avoid becoming a victim, where to get help, internet safety, avoiding identity theft and common scams and frauds. The library will also hold a free workshop on children going away to college on Wednesday, July 27. Author and retired college President Roger Martin will discuss his book "Off to College: A Guide for Parents" at 7 p.m. Lewis…

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

News

Hydrant Flushing Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Hydrant flushing will take place outside the village of Briarcliff Manor corporate limits on Carlton Avenue and all side streets Monday through Friday, according to Village Manager Philip Zegarelli’s latest report. Residents can expect discolored water during the day from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Con Ed's work continues on Pleasantville Road with gas main installation between Buckhout Road east towards the Briarcliff Manor Middle and High School. Library and Community Center: The Chocolate Olympics will take place for fourth-graders and above on Tuesday from 6:30-7:30 p.m.…

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

Lifestyle

Suffern 'AGT' Star Grace VanderWaal Covers 'All About That Bass' SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern's Grace VanderWaal recently shared a cover of Meghan Trainor's hit "All About That Bass" on the television show "America's Got Talent." The 12-year-old singer received national attention after receiving the golden buzzer for performing her original song "I Don't Know My Name" on the NBC's program. As previously reported, show judge Simon Cowell called Grace "the next Taylor Swift. Grace recently performed at Palisades Credit Union Park.

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

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