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Poughkeepsie's K-9 Kiah Nominated For 'Hero Dog' Award Poughkeepsie's K-9 Kiah Nominated For 'Hero Dog' Award
Poughkeepsie's K-9 Kiah Nominated For 'Hero Dog' Award POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Not all heroes are two-footed, at least not in the eyes of the American Humane Society. Kiah, the first police pit bull in New York state, has been nominated for a “Hero Dog Award,” which is given annually by the society, a national organization devoted to the welfare of children and animals. The K-9 member of the city of Poughkeepsie’s police department was a stray when she was found injured and abandoned in a parking lot, according to herodogawards.org. Kiah was referred to Universal K9, which trains rescued “pit bull” dogs for law enforcement duty. Money for Kiah’s…

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Politics
Rockland Businessman Supports Trump With New Campaign Headquarters Rockland Businessman Supports Trump With New Campaign Headquarters
Rockland Businessman Supports Trump With New Campaign Headquarters CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Undeterred by Donald Trump’s remarks about Muslims and women, one Rockland businessman shelled out his own money to open a headquarters for the presidential hopeful, according to a report by News12. Barry Fixler, a Vietnam War veteran and a jeweler, is handing out bumper stickers, signs and other campaign items at the new site on Route 304 in the Clarkstown hamlet of Bardonia, the News12 report said. Fixler told News12 that, despite the controversy, he doesn’t believe that the Republican candidate is a racist. Trump, a billionaire businessman and part-time Bedford resid…

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Business
With Roots Well Established, Yonkers' Ridge Hill Continues To Grow With Roots Well Established, Yonkers' Ridge Hill Continues To Grow
With Roots Well Established, Yonkers' Ridge Hill Continues To Grow YONKERS, N.Y. -- In the five years since it was built in Yonkers, the so-called upscale, lifestyle center of Ridge Hill has exceeded expectations and allayed some fears, according to a report by lohud.com. The economic times were tough when the developers, Forest City Ratner Companies, broke ground on the project and questions were raised both about its feasibility and the traffic it would generate, lohud.com reported. Ridge Hill, which started with 11 stores, businesses and restaurants, now has 69, and predictions of massive traffic jams have failed to materialize, the lohud.com story said…

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News
Cat Found Wandering In Patterson; Putnam Humane Society Seeks Owners Cat Found Wandering In Patterson; Putnam Humane Society Seeks Owners
Cat Found Wandering In Patterson; Putnam Humane Society Seeks Owners PATTERSON, N.Y. -- The Putnam Humane Society is looking for help in identifying a cat found wandering in Patterson recently. The black and white kitty was rescued on Lake Shore Drive. Anyone with any information is asked to call the shelter at (845) 225-7777. It is located at 68 Old Route 6 in Carmel.

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News
Westchester's Tech Whizzes Lauded For Inmate Video Visitation System Westchester's Tech Whizzes Lauded For Inmate Video Visitation System
Westchester's Tech Whizzes Lauded For Inmate Video Visitation System WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester’s tech whizzes will be honored by “CIO” magazine for developing a system that lets prison inmates “visit” with family members or probation officer electronically. County Executive Rob Astorino said the county’s Department of Information Technology’s first-of-its kind video visitation system has gained recognition from “CIO,” a magazine for those in the information technology field. “Our technology team does a terrific job of expanding services, maximizing efficiencies, and saving taxpayer money,” Astorino said. The system allows family members, and others, …

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Police & Fire
Utility Worker Hurt When Equipment Touches Power Line In Wilton Utility Worker Hurt When Equipment Touches Power Line In Wilton
Utility Worker Hurt When Equipment Touches Power Line In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- An electrical contractor was hospitalized Thursday after his equipment touched a power line, according to a report by the Connecticut Post. The contractor was replacing utility poles for Eversource Energy, a Hartford-based utility company, on Blue ridge Lane, the Connecticut Post said. Wilton police, when reached late Thursday, did not have any updates on the man’s condition. The incident is being investigated by the federal Occupation Safety and Health Administration, the Connecticut Post story said. To read the Connecticut Post story, click here.

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Police & Fire
Ex-NYC Cop, Stony Point Resident Pleads Guilty To $600,000 Disability Fraud Ex-NYC Cop, Stony Point Resident Pleads Guilty To $600,000 Disability Fraud
Ex-nyc Cop, Stony Point Resident Pleads Guilty To $600,000 Disability Fraud STONY POINT, N.Y. -- A former New York City police officer who lives in Stony Point has admitted stealing $600,000 in disability benefits, according to U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. Thomas Shea, 56, pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court in Manhattan to one count of theft of government funds, Bharara said. Shea faces 10 years behind bars. According to the U.S. attorney, Shea began working for the NYPD in 1981. He was promoted to sergeant in 1987 and retired in 1993 because of a shoulder injury. In 1995, Shea applied for Social Security disability benefits, saying he was unable to work. …

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News
Protesters Bash NRC At Hearing On Indian Point's Safety Record Protesters Bash NRC At Hearing On Indian Point's Safety Record
Protesters Bash NRC At Hearing On Indian Point's Safety Record The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is no longer doing its job of protecting the public, a panel of its officials was told at a Wednesday night hearing on Indian Point in Tarrytown, according to a report by lohud.com. Protesters at the hearing Wednesday argued that -- despite the fact the nuclear plant in Buchanan just got a passing grade for safety -- it is way past its sell-by date and should be shut down, the lohud.com report said. On the other side of the issue were Entergy workers and Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas, who said closing the plant would mean fossil fuel plants would have t…

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Business
Dutchess Gets Nearly $1M State Grant To Renovate Airport Terminal Dutchess Gets Nearly $1M State Grant To Renovate Airport Terminal
Dutchess Gets Nearly $1M State Grant To Renovate Airport Terminal WAPPINGER, N.Y. -- Dutchess County will get a chunk of $10 million in state grants being earmarked for airport improvements, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced this week. The county’s airport, located in the town of Wappinger, is being allocated $889,650 to renovate its terminal building. The funding is coming from the state’s Aviation Captial Grant Program, which supports safety, infrastructure, and economic development. Calling airports “key drivers of job creation and economic growth,” Cuomo said Wednesday that the improvements will help make airports “safer and more accessible to mil…

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Police & Fire
Teen Faces Charges In Theft Of $8,000 In Goods From Orangeburg Home Teen Faces Charges In Theft Of $8,000 In Goods From Orangeburg Home
Teen Faces Charges In Theft Of $8,000 In Goods From Orangeburg Home ORANGEBURG, N.Y. -- A New Jersey teen is facing charges after police accused him of stealing $8,000 worth of items from an Orangeburg homeowner, police announced Thursday. Matthew E. Tuite, 19, of Norwood, was charged with third-degree grand larceny, a felony, in connection with the theft of cash, gift cards, a U.S. commemorative coin, and a bottle of narcotic painkillers from the home, police said. Police said Tuite had been hired by the homeowner to perform some painting services. He is due in Orangeburg Justice Court on Aug. 10.

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