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Police Groups Back North Castle's Diaconis For County Legislator Seat Police Groups Back North Castle's Diaconis For County Legislator Seat
Police Groups Back North Castle's Diaconis For County Legislator Seat ARMONK, N.Y. -- Two law enforcement organizations have endorsed John Diaconis’ campaign for Westchester county legislator, the candidate said. Diaconis, an attorney and the former North Castle Democratic co-chairman, said he has the backing of both the Westchester County PBA and the Affiliated Police Association. He is running in District 3 of the Westchester County Board ofLegislators. In backing him, the two organizations cited his commitment to public safety, Diaconis said in a recent press release. “We believe it is important that Westchester residents don’t sacrifice the safety of th…
Evelyn M. Dearman, Retired Secretary, of Cortlandt Manor, 89 Evelyn M. Dearman, Retired Secretary, of Cortlandt Manor, 89
Evelyn M. Dearman, Retired Secretary, of Cortlandt Manor, 89 CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Evelyn M. Dearman, a retired secretary and bookkeeper, died Monday, Oct. 6, in Cortlandt Manor. She was 89. Born in Brooklyn on Jan. 19, 1926, to August and Frida Graf, she was raised in Elmsford and was a member of Alexander Hamilton High School’s class of 1944. Soon after graduation, she married George (Cully) Dearman. The couple settled n Valhalla, raised a family, and later moved to White Plains. She is survived by her daughters, Lorraine (Robert) McKeever and Joan (Jesse) Palinkas; and grandsons, Christopher McKeever and Aaron Palinkas. A graveside service wi…
Chefs Prep For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week At Hyde Park Event Chefs Prep For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week At Hyde Park Event
Chefs Prep For Hudson Valley Restaurant Week At Hyde Park Event HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- Chefs and restaurateurs gathered around the table in Hyde Park Monday to kick off Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, the largest culinary experience in the region. The semi-annual event is from Monday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov.15 and is expected to attract 250,000 diners and generate $10 million in sales revenue, according to Janet Crawshaw, the event's founder and publisher of “The Valley Table” magazine. “That’s a major boost for local restaurants -- and for all the farms and purveyors featured on their menus,” she said. The opening extravaganza was at The Culinary Insti…
Peekskill's Special Ed. PTO Sets Calendar Of Meetings, Speakers Peekskill's Special Ed. PTO Sets Calendar Of Meetings, Speakers
Peekskill's Special Ed. PTO Sets Calendar Of Meetings, Speakers PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill’s Special Education Parent Teacher Organization has set its upcoming calendar of meetings and speakers, the special education organization said. The dates and speakers are: Nov. 10: Marion Walsh, of Littman Krooks LLP, a local education law attorney. Subject to be announced. Dec. 5: Santa Claus event. Jan. 5: Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. Topic: Understanding the front door process and transition certification. Speaker to be announced. Feb. 9, 2016: Lisa Hammel will speak on behavior management. April 5, 2016: Sheryl Frishman, of Littman Kro…
Dinner Honors Inductees Into Eastchester High School Hall Of Fame Dinner Honors Inductees Into Eastchester High School Hall Of Fame
Dinner Honors Inductees Into Eastchester High School Hall Of Fame EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester High School has picked a new crop of graduates for its Hall of Fame, its alumni association said. The inductees will be honored at a ceremonial dinner Thursday, Oct. 22, at Mulino’s of Lake Isle restaurant, the association said. The honorees are Dr. Anthony J. Tortolani, class of 1961; Nicholas Colangelo, class of 1966; Peter Rainer, class of 1969; George Ciccarone, class of 1972; Henry D. (Hank) Fellows Jr., class of 1972; John Fix III, class of 1977; Judy Del Vecchio Fix, class of 1980; and Dr. Phillip M. Pierorazio, class of 1998. Although the honorees f…
New Rochelle Schools Chief Touts Technology In Huffington Post Piece New Rochelle Schools Chief Touts Technology In Huffington Post Piece
New Rochelle Schools Chief Touts Technology In Huffington Post Piece NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Educators are learning the “C” of the basic ABCs may stand for the most important teaching tool of all – connectivity, said New Rochelle schools Superintendent Brian Osborne in an article published in the Huffington Post. Access to technology, especially the Internet, was the focus of remarks made by President Barack Obama when he recently visited a remote village in Alaska, Osborne wrote in the piece. Obama decried the fact, Osborne said, that less than 40 percent of American schools are able to effectively use technology in the classroom. For children who don’t have…
Westport Workshop Offers Ways For Parents To Help Kids Study Westport Workshop Offers Ways For Parents To Help Kids Study
Westport Workshop Offers Ways For Parents To Help Kids Study WESTPORT, Conn. -- Attention, Westport parents! Want to know seven ways to support your child’s school career … and keep your sanity? There’s a workshop for that. Staples High School is hosting a free, “highly interactive” workshop at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, where parents can glean techniques for helping their child stay focused in school, complete homework with purpose and crispness, and be more confident overall. The school is located at 70 North Ave., Westport. The workshop will be held in Classroom 1049. The workshop is free, but registration is required. To register, click here, t…
Ex-U.N. Official From Westchester Linked To Bribery Case Ex-U.N. Official From Westchester Linked To Bribery Case
Ex-U.N. Official From Westchester Linked To Bribery Case DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- A former U.N. official who lives in Dobbs Ferry was named in a federal complaint Tuesday, in connection with a massive corruption scheme, according to multiple media reports. The complaint accuses John Ashe, 61, former president of the United National General Assembly and ambassador from Antigua and Barbuda, of taking bribes from Chinese real estate mogul Ng Lap Seng, according to Newsday, and other media outlets. Ashe has been charged with failing to report more than $1 million in taxes, Newsday reported. Newsday also reported that Ashe is accused of using the bribe …
Yonkers Mom Accused In Baby's Death Stays Silent in Bronx Court Yonkers Mom Accused In Baby's Death Stays Silent in Bronx Court
Yonkers Mom Accused In Baby's Death Stays Silent in Bronx Court YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers mother accused of tossing her infant daughter to her death refused to testify on Monday in front of a grand jury, according to News 12. Jennifer Berry, a 33-year-old Yonkers woman, who is facing charges of murder and manslaughter, said nothing in the Bronx court, News 12 said. Berry has been charged with throwing the newborn out the 7th-floor window of her boyfriend’s 183rd Street apartment in the Bronx, according to media reports, including one in the Daily News. The News reported that the boyfriend, Giovanni Johnson, 28, was questioned by police, but later re…
Wyckoff Nursing Home Seeks Musical Volunteers For Worship Services Wyckoff Nursing Home Seeks Musical Volunteers For Worship Services
Wyckoff Nursing Home Seeks Musical Volunteers For Worship Services WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The Christian Health Care Center, a nursing home in Wyckoff, is seeking volunteers to play the piano or organ during worship services. Diane Cioffi, the home’s pastoral care administrative assistant, said volunteers are needed from 2:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for Sunday and Tuesday services. Anyone interested in volunteering, should contact Cioffi at (201)-848-5839. For more information about the home, click here. The home is at 301 Sicomac Ave.
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