Fair 73°

Frank Mojica

x

fsmojica@gmail.com

Frank Mojica's Contributions

Politics
Letter: Albany Ends Session Without Reform Letter: Albany Ends Session Without Reform
Letter: Albany Ends Session Without Reform PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, e-mail putnam@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: New York is losing a generation.  The crushing tax burden and corrupt government in this state is suffocating our seniors, and driving out millennials by the thousands. We have a crisis of addiction on our hands that is killing thousands from heroin and opioid overdoses.  Albany’s standard process of forcing through legislation at midnight — with no time to review — is simply unacceptable. These are the same ty…

SHARE

by Kevin Byrne
Lifestyle
Yoga, Meditation, Dancing On Hudson In Haverstraw Yoga, Meditation, Dancing On Hudson In Haverstraw
Yoga, Meditation, Dancing On Hudson In Haverstraw HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- The Divine Movement will bring yoga, meditation, tarot, numerology, massage, healings, workshops and a DJ dance party to Emeline Park on Tuesday, July 19.  Tim Rothschild, Founder of the Third Thing Network and Co-Founder of The Divine Movement, will lead a guided meditation at 7 p.m. Rothschild is a Nondual Kabbalistic Healer, Reiki practitioner, Numerologist, Tarot reader, comedian and entertainer, and cleanses the doors of perception as "psychedelic detective." DJ, producer, radio host, label boss, and certified prenatal yoga instructor Gina Turner will lead…

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
Lifestyle
Weston's Emmanuel Church Hosts Free Concert Of Comedic Broadway Songs Weston's Emmanuel Church Hosts Free Concert Of Comedic Broadway Songs
Weston's Emmanuel Church Hosts Free Concert Of Comedic Broadway Songs WESTON, Conn. -- Joe Utterback and Kristin Huffman will perform a free concert at Weston's Emmanuel Church on Wednesday, July 13.  “Make‘Em Laugh: An Evening of Comedic Songs from the Broadway Stage” will begin at 7:30 p.m. The performance is the latest in the church's Summer Concert Series. Utterback has been a part of the American Jazz scene for more than 50 years, with extensive European and American tours and close to 400 published compositions. Huffman appeared in the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical "Company" as Sarah. Her two-decade career also includes playing Christi…

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Charged With Sexual Assault Norwalk Man Charged With Sexual Assault
Norwalk Man Charged With Sexual Assault NORWALK, Conn. - The Norwalk Department of Police Service Special Victims Unit arrested an area man on Tuesday an active arrest warrant for sexual assault.  Jose Prado, 19, of Norwalk, was charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor.  Special Victims Detective received a complaint in March that Prado had allegedly committed sexual assault against a juvenile in 2015, according to police. Prado's bond was set at $15,000. His court date was set for Wednesday, July 20.

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
News
Letter: Yorktown's Candid Cameras Not In The Right Places Letter: Yorktown's Candid Cameras Not In The Right Places
Letter: Yorktown's Candid Cameras Not In The Right Places YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters to Yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Congratulations to Supervisor Michael Grace and his fellow board members for reportedly being one of the first municipalities in the United States to utilize cutting-edge 21-century camera technology to combat littering.  No doubt this will have an impact on illegal dumping in Yorktown. State-of-the-art camera systems will .be installed to catch litterbugs in the act in areas where they think no one is watching.  What if Grace took a low-tech approach…

SHARE

by David Witkowich
Business
Yonkers ShopRite Requests 24-Hour Permit Renewal Yonkers ShopRite Requests 24-Hour Permit Renewal
Yonkers ShopRite Requests 24-Hour Permit Renewal YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Yonkers ShopRite is seeking a 24-hour permit renewal, according to lohud.com.  The 278 Tuckahoe Road supermarket recently requested that the Planning Board approve a new 24-hour permit, citing that the store has operated as such without incident since 2011, reported lohud.com.  The board is expected to review ShopRite's application at the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, said lohud.com. Click here to read the article at lohud.com.

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
Events
Yorktown Workshop Focuses On Keeping Kids Safe, Healthy, Drug-Free Yorktown Workshop Focuses On Keeping Kids Safe, Healthy, Drug-Free
Yorktown Workshop Focuses On Keeping Kids Safe, Healthy, Drug-Free YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Dignity Initiative will host a workshop on keeping kids safe, healthy and drug-free on Wednesday, July 20, in Yorktown Heights.  Debbie Weinstock, Ph.D., human relations consultant and founder of The Dignity Initiative, will present "What You Can Do Right Now to Help Your Children Stay Safe, Healthy and Drug-Free Through Their Teenage Years" from 6:30-8 p.m.  The workshop will cover factors that put children at risk of drug use, as well as the underlying issues that motivate their behavior. It will also cover strategies and techniques that parents can use to …

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
Police & Fire
Grant Helps Create Energy Efficient Nanuet Firehouse Through Solar Panels Grant Helps Create Energy Efficient Nanuet Firehouse Through Solar Panels
Grant Helps Create Energy Efficient Nanuet Firehouse Through Solar Panels NANUET, N.Y. -- The new Nanuet Firehouse will be more energy efficient due to a $75,000 legislative grant secured by Senator David Carlucci. “The Nanuet Fire department is the sixth oldest department in Rockland County and is 100 percent volunteer," said Senator Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester). "By building a new fire department and purchasing solar panels, we will dramatically increase the proficiency of how their energy is consumed and this not only substantially benefits the department, but the environment as well." Construction is currently underway for the firehouse at…

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
Business
MTA Chief Will Unveil Transit Plan At Westchester Business Council Meeting MTA Chief Will Unveil Transit Plan At Westchester Business Council Meeting
MTA Chief Will Unveil Transit Plan At Westchester Business Council Meeting RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Thomas Prendergast, Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman and chief executive officer, will reveal the newly-enacted, $700 million transit plan to connect Westchester to the Bronx at the Business Council of Westchester's Political Leadership Series Event on July 15.  “We are delighted that Thomas Prendergast has agreed to discuss this game-changing MTA plan with our members,” said Marsha Gordon, president and chief executive officer of The Business Council of Westchester. “The growing importance of transportation to commercial and residential development, as well …

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
News
Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled For TZB Span Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled For TZB Span
Daytime Lane Closures Scheduled For TZB Span One lane on the Tappan Zee Bridge will be closed each day this week during the day while crews installs structural steel girders, according to The New NY Bridge.  The following lanes will be closed each day: Monday: one right lane, Northbound to Rockland County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday: one right lane, Northbound to Rockland County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday: one right lane, Southbound to Westchester County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday: one right lane, Southbound to Westchester County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday:one right lane, Northbound to Rockland County, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Click here for mo…

SHARE

by Frank Mojica
Prev Page 17 of 309 15 16 17 18 19 Next
161 - 170 of 3,081 articles