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Newest Ossining Museum Program Takes To The Streets Newest Ossining Museum Program Takes To The Streets
Newest Ossining Museum Program Takes To The Streets OSSINING, N.Y. – Ossining residents and local historians recently cut the ceremonial ribbon on The Museum in the Streets, according to a statement from the village. The ceremony, which included an inaugural museum walking tour, was led by former Ossining mayor and active Historic Preservation Commission member Miguel Hernandez, according to the statement. According to organizers, the Dec. 14 event concluded with a reception at the Joseph G. Caputo Community Center, which is home to exhibits focused on the Old Croton Aqueduct and Sing Sing Prison. The full program walking tour features more…

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Politics
'Far Too Early' For Talk Of Possible 2018 Gubernatorial Run, Molinaro Says 'Far Too Early' For Talk Of Possible 2018 Gubernatorial Run, Molinaro Says
'Far Too Early' For Talk Of Possible 2018 Gubernatorial Run, Molinaro Says DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. – Though he’s being discussed as a possible Republican candidate in the next gubernatorial race, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro said it’s too soon to speak about his future plans, according to The Daily Freeman. Asked recently about the 2018 race for New York’s governor, outgoing U.S. Rep. Chris Gibson, R-Kinderhook, mentioned Molinaro along with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino while discussing strong Republican candidates the party may run against incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo, according to the Freeman. Astorino ran unsuccessfully against Cuomo in 201…

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Police & Fire
Trumbull, Long Hill Firefighters Bring Christmas Joy To Bridgeport Hospital Trumbull, Long Hill Firefighters Bring Christmas Joy To Bridgeport Hospital
Trumbull, Long Hill Firefighters Bring Christmas Joy To Bridgeport Hospital BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Local fire department volunteers continued a long-standing Christmas tradition Sunday by delivering Santa Claus and a load of presents to pediatric patients at Bridgeport Hospital, according to firefighters.Trumbull volunteers were joined by Long Hill firefighters, who brought the big guy in red to the hospital in a decorated fire truck, according to a post on the Trumbull Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page. While Trumbull firefighters have been performing the charitable deed for years, this was the first time they were joined by Long Hill volunteers, according to t…

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Police & Fire
Monroe Firefighters Spend Christmas Eve Serving Community Monroe Firefighters Spend Christmas Eve Serving Community
Monroe Firefighters Spend Christmas Eve Serving Community MONROE, Conn. -- Being a volunteer firefighter is about answering the call -- even when it comes on holidays.Monroe firefighters left their families on Christmas Eve to respond to two calls about a wood stove issue and an oven fire, according to a post on the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department's Facebook page. While neither incident was serious, firefighters said each was perfect evidence that the town's volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Posting a picture of some volunteers early on Christmas morning, the department paused to wish the community a Merry Christmas and a ha…

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Neighbors
Film About Yorktown Overdose Victim Justin Veatch Draws Interest Film About Yorktown Overdose Victim Justin Veatch Draws Interest
Film About Yorktown Overdose Victim Justin Veatch Draws Interest YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – A film about a musically talented Yorktown Heights teen who died after snorting heroin has received the endorsement of a national organization. “Whispering Spirits,” a film about Justin Veatch’s 2008 death, has been recommended by The National Council of Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc. (NCADD), according to a statement from The Justin Veatch Fund, which said the NCADD recently mailed copies of the film to its 80 affiliate offices across 29 states. Directed by documentary filmmaker Sean Gallagher, the 2014 documentary follows Veatch's father and family as they c…

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News
Peekskill Breaks Ground On New Firehouse Peekskill Breaks Ground On New Firehouse
Peekskill Breaks Ground On New Firehouse PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Ground was broken Wednesday on a $12 million firehouse that will replace six stations across Peekskill, according to News 12. The new firehouse at Main and Broad streets is expected to be completed in 2018, according to News 12, which reported that the new structure will allow the city to avoid making costly repairs to the six other stations. The new firehouse will provide the department with 30,000-square-feet of space and will feature sleeping quarters for 12 and a large meeting space, according to News 12. Click here to see the News 12 report.

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Schools
Dobbs Ferry's St. Christopher’s Hosts Day Of Giving Dobbs Ferry's St. Christopher’s Hosts Day Of Giving
Dobbs Ferry's St. Christopher’s Hosts Day Of Giving DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- A local organization that helps children with special needs partnered with a Manhattan investment firm Tuesday to hold a day of giving. More than 20 employees from Insight Venture Partners joined students from St. Christopher’s in Dobbs Ferry on Tuesday to repaint and restore sections of the century-old campus, according to a statement from St. Christopher’s. “What our buildings look like is very important to the children and staff,” said St. Christopher’s Director of Operations Ralph Herrera. “It’s often hard for us to beautify a building when it comes to limited dolla…

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Police & Fire
Police: Man Stopped For Erratic Driving On Route 9 In Rhinebeck Was Drunk Police: Man Stopped For Erratic Driving On Route 9 In Rhinebeck Was Drunk
Police: Man Stopped For Erratic Driving On Route 9 In Rhinebeck Was Drunk RHINEBECK, N.Y. - A Hudson man accused of driving with a blood alcohol content greater than twice the legal limit is facing a misdemeanor drunken driving charge, according to police. Marc W. Marrish was arrested Sunday after being pulled over by New York State Police for "erratic operation" on Route 9, according to authorities. According to police, Marrish submitted to a breath test that measured his blood alcohol content at .21 percent, or more than twice the state's legal limit of .08 percent. The 48-year-old was issued a ticket and later released without bail, according to pol…

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Neighbors
Bronxville H.S. Students Bring Holiday Cheer To Montrose Veterans' Home Bronxville H.S. Students Bring Holiday Cheer To Montrose Veterans' Home
Bronxville H.S. Students Bring Holiday Cheer To Montrose Veterans' Home BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – The holidays ought to be a little bit warmer this year for about 100 veterans who will benefit from the charitable efforts of Bronxville High School’s students, parents and teachers. Over the course of a one week this month, the group collected sweaters, blankets, book, hats, gloves, scarves, jewelry, headphones, cookies and other holiday gifts, ending the event with an afterschool “wrap-a-thon” on Monday, according to a statement from the school. Dana Landesman, a social studies teacher at the high school and organizer of the holiday gift drive, then dropped off the dona…

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News
Have You Seen This Lost Mount Vernon Dog? Have You Seen This Lost Mount Vernon Dog?
Have You Seen This Lost Mount Vernon Dog? MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Mount Vernon pet owner is asking the public's help in finding a small dog missing since Wednesday evening.According to a post Thursday on the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter Facebook page, Snooper went missing about 8 p.m. in the area of S. West Street and S. Macquesten Parkway. Snooper is a small terrier with black and white coloring and weighs about 15-20 pounds, according to the post, which said that he is wearing a black leather collar. Anyone who may spot the dog is urged to cal 914-262-5567. Click here to learn more about the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter and other …

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