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James 'Pat' Winn, Retired Darien Police Lieutenant, Dies at 73
DARIEN, Conn. -- James “Pat” Winn, a longtime member of the Darien Police Department, died Monday, July 20, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., after a long illness. He was 73.
Winn was born in Stamford on Oct. 24, 1941, to James and Elizabeth Winn.
According to the Police Department, Winn was appointed in 1970, becoming the first African-American police officer in its history. .
He received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Iona College in 1976 and was promoted to sergeant in 1980 and then to lieutenant in 1983. He retired in 2000.
Winn wore many hats duri…
Bedford, Pound Ridge Events Battle Invasive Plant Species
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – What’s green, barbed and can destroy nearly everything in its path?
No, it’s not the latest superhero to emerge from Comic Con; in fact, most folks would see it as a supervillain, botanically speaking, that is.
Mile-a-Minute, or Persicaria perfoliata, is an aggressive vine that landed in this country in 1930 in a batch of contaminated holly seed, according to Cornell Cooperative Extension’s website on invasive species.
Native to India and Eastern Asia, its ground zero was York County, Pa., Cornell said. As of 2011, it has been found in all the Mid-Atlantic states,…
Hrhcare Renames Peekskill Facility For Founder Jeannette Phillips
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Hudson River Healthcare, a nonprofit medical organization in Peekskill, recently was renamed in honor of one of its founding mothers.
At ceremonies Monday, July 13, marking its 40th anniversary, the flagship center was formally dubbed the “Jeannette J. Phillips Health Center,” HRHCare officials said.
Phillips, who was the organization’s first board member, was present to help cut the ribbon at the dedication, according to a press release. The other founders were the late Mary Wood, Pearl Woods and Willie Mae Jackson.
She was joined by Congresswoman Nita Lowey, D-We…
Chamber Of Commerce Seeks Vendors For 'Celebrate Somers'
SOMERS, N.Y. -- Vendors can now register for the annual "Celebrate Somers" event, says the town’s Chamber of Commerce.
Forms are available on the Chamber’s website, www.somerschamber.com.
"Celebrate Somers" is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Somers Towne Center, off Route 100.
The day includes activities for kids, food, freebies, and the chance to meet and mingle with local leaders and businesses.
For further information, call (914)-276-3904 or click here.
New York Times Focuses On Life In Tarrytown
TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Filled with charm and culture, the village of Tarrytown is the subject of the latest “Living In” column in The New York Times.
The Times piece focused on features such as river views, walkability, closeness to rail services, schools, and housing costs. It also pointed out local historic sites, such as Sunnyside, the home of writer Washington Irving, and Lyndhurst, the 19th-century manse of railroad tycoon Jay Gould.
The Times did not sugarcoat the village’s current love-hate relationship with the massive Tappan Zee Bridge project, which, it said, has been the source o…
