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Indoor Athletes, Start Warming Up Now For New Rochelle YMCA's Competition NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Getting a bit too nippy to exercise outdoors? The New Rochelle YMCA has a way for you to flex those muscles -- and thrash the competition -- all in the comfort of the great indoors. The YMCA is hosting a “Swim Cycle Stride” triathlon on Sunday, Jan. 10, which will consist of three events: swimming in its newly renovated pool, running, and bicycling. Triathletes may use the treadmill or the elliptical for the running event, the YMCA said. The total distance from all three events will be combined to determine each participant’s ranking. The event is aimed at ages 14 an…

by Carol Reif

12/22/2015

Neighbors

Secret Santa Donates Bicycles To Eastchester Community Coalition EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Thanks to a secret Santa, there will be shiny new bicycles under the tree this year for dozens of needy children in Eastchester, said officials from an community coalition. The bikes were donated by an anonymous benefactor whose reward comes from “knowing that the holidays will be brighter for youngsters in the community,” according to a spokesperson for the Westchester Community Opportunity Program - Eastchester Community Action Partnership (WestCOP-ECAP).

by Carol Reif

12/22/2015

Schools

Fairfield School Board Elects Former Member To Fill Vacancy RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – A former school trustee, who lost November’s general election, has been elected to fill a vacancy on the Ridgefield Board of Education, according to a report in the Ridgefield Press. David Cordisco, was chosen to replace Christopher Murray, who resigned his post in November, the Press reported. Murray has been the top vote-getter in the school board election, the article said. For the full Press article, click here.

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

Politics

Astorino Praises Bipartisan Cooperation As Westchester Budget Is Signed County Executive Robert P. Astorino is praising bipartisan cooperation, saying it was a key element of the recent passage of Westchester’s $1.8 billion budget. The spending plan was narrowly approved by the Legislature on Monday, Dec. 14, and formally signed by Astorino on Friday, Dec. 18, as six members of a bipartisan coalition of 10 legislators looked on. Astorino said the budget maintains two goals he established at the start of negotiations: no tax increase and no raiding of the county’s “rainy day” fund for operational expenses. The spending plan was approved with the support, Astori…

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

Police & Fire

Cold Spring Driver Faces DWI Charges In Putnam Valley Accident PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- A Cold Spring woman faces DWI charges after she was involved in a one-car crash in Putnam Valley, the Putnam County Sheriff's Department said. Police said that Kathryn Comperatore, 41, drove off Canopus Hollow Road early Sunday and into an earthen embankment. Sheriff’s deputies responding to the scene administered a sobriety test and determined that Comperatore was intoxicated, authorities said. She was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors, police said. Comperatore …

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

News

FEMA, Rockland Group Discuss The Disabled's Role In Emergency Planning POMONA, N.Y. -- Representatives of the Rockland Independent Living Center recently met in Pomona with federal officials to discuss how disabled residents can better participate in the emergency management process. Officials from the New City center and Rockland fire and emergency services were briefed by James Flemming, a disability integration specialist with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). About 40 members of the public and county officials also attended the meeting at the Rockland County Fire & Emergency Services Station. Flemming has published more than 100 article…

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

Police & Fire

Norwalk Man Wanted On Forgery Charge Surrenders To Wilton Police WILTON, Conn. -- A Norwalk man wanted on forgery and larceny charges has turned himself in to police, according to a report in the Wilton Bulletin. Robert Citron, 51, surrendered to Wilton police on Saturday, Dec. 19, the Bulletin story said. He was charged with third-degree forgery and sixth-degree larceny after police said he illegally cashed a $500 check that had been made out to a family member, according to the Wilton Bulletin. For the full Wilton Bulletin story, click here.

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Seek Suspect in Stew Leonard's Purse Snatching NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk police are searching for a suspect after a shopper at Stew Leonard’s reported that her purse had been stolen from her cart. The incident happened at the Westport Avenue store on Wednesday, Dec. 2, police said. The Prada bag itself was worth $2,000, and the red Gucci wallet inside valued at $4,800, police said. The wallet contained credit cards and an undetermined amount of cash, police said. The suspect left the store and drove off in a white four-door vehicle with a sunroof, police said. Anyone with any information about the theft is asked to contact Norwalk po…

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Stabbing At BJ's In Pelham PELHAM, N.Y. -- Shoppers were shaken up Sunday after an argument between two employees of the BJ’s Wholesale Club in Pelham ended in a stabbing, according to media reports. Police told the Journal News that the fight took place at the store at 825 Pelham Parkway after 9 p.m. The victim, who was stabbed in the neck, was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx with serious injuries, according to a News 12 report. For the Journal News story, click here. For the News 12 report, click here.

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

News

FDR Library Announces Holiday Hours At Hyde Park Historic Site HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum in Hyde Park will be altering its hours during the holidays. The facility’s research room will be open on Thursday, Dec. 24, from 8:45 a.m. - 12 noon; the museum will be open that day from 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Both the research room and museum will be closed on Friday, Dec. 25. The research room will be open on Thursday, Dec. 31, from 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.; the museum will be open on that day from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Both the research room and museum will be closed on Friday, Jan. 1 For more information, click here, or call (…

by Carol Reif

12/21/2015

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