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Events

Yonkers Philharmonic Performing Independence Day Concert YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers Philharmonic will perform a free Independence Day concert at Untermyer Park on Saturday, July 2. Conductor Tong Chen will lead the performance of patriotic music. In the event of inclement weather, he concert will be moved to Saunders High School. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs and picnic under the stars. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Schools

Sleepy Hollow HS Students Create Diversity Mural SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Sleepy Hollow High School students recently painted a diversity mural, which is on display at the school. Art department chair Angela Langston conceived the idea of superimposing the flags of students' native countries over the U.S. flag. Painter and digital artist James Kimak worked with students in Kristen Dreher's studio art class on the mural. Students painted their own interpretations of their flags of origin with descriptive words about their feelings for the U.S. The work was made possible with a grant from The Foundation for the Public Schools of the Tar…

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Irv Gotti NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to New Rochelle's Irv Gotti! Irving Doming Lorenzo Jr., better known as Irv Gotti, turns 46 Sunday. The R&B and hip-hop record producer was born June 26, 1970, in Hollis, Queens. He has produced songs such as Ashanti's "Foolish," Jay-Z's "Can I Get A...," Ja Rule's "Holla Holla" and DMX's "What's My Name?" Gotti is the founder of the record label The Inc.

by Frank Mojica

06/26/2016

Politics

Cuomo Cites 'Repeated, Continuing Problems' At Indian Point Gov. Andrew Cuomo cited "repeated and continuing problems" at the Indian Point nuclear facility in a statement issued after regarding the latest Indian Point shutdown following a water leak in a pipe last week. The statement is as follows: "The unexpected shutdown of the reactor at Indian Point 2 because of a weld leak is just the latest example of the repeated and continuing problems at the plant. In the last year alone, there has been unprecedented degradation of Indian Point Unit 2 baffle-former bolts, groundwater contamination, and increased NRC oversight at Unit 3 due to…

by Frank Mojica

06/26/2016

News

Mahopac Residents Get Emergency Water Delivery BREWSTER, N.Y. -- County Executive MaryEllen Odell authorized an emergency delivery of 6,000 gallons of water for the Chateau Ridge well water system in Mahopac. “We have been monitoring the overall situation,” said Interim Health Commissioner Michael Nesheiwat, M.D. “From a water safety perspective, the water quality has been fine. This week all thirteen water districts serviced by Forest Park Water Company had been put on water conservation restrictions until further notice in order to avert a potential major water outage. Up until now, only some districts and their residents have had to …

by Frank Mojica

06/26/2016

Police & Fire

Emergency Responders Extricate Driver From Overturned SUV In New City NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Emergency responders responded to an extrication call on Central Highway, north of South Mountain Road, in New City on Saturday evening. New City Fire members removed the driver from an overturned SUV for transport to the hospital. They worked alongside Rockland paramedics, New City Volunteer Ambulance Corps, West Nyack firefighters and Clarkstown Police.

by Frank Mojica

06/26/2016

Schools

Peekskill Students Attend Westlake Science Fair PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill High School's Advanced Science Research students recently attended the 2016 Advanced Science Research Symposium at Westlake High School on June 3. "It was a great experience overall for our students, who completed their first year of Advanced Science Research," said PHS Teacher Erum Hadi. "Much thanks to Dr. Fine, Dr. Hyacinthe, Mr. Hubbard, and all other volunteer teachers, parents and students, who made the participation possible." Twenty-five sophomores and 12 judges from Peekskill attended the symposium, including District Superintendent…

by Frank Mojica

06/26/2016

Neighbors

Harrison Teen Takes Cystic Fibrosis Fight To Congress HARRISON, N.Y. -- Andrew Bigelow will join more than 75 teenagers from across the country in a visit to Washington, D.C. for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's annual Teen Advocacy Day on Thursday, June 23. "I am excited to return to Washington D.C. advocating on behalf of my siblings with cystic fibrosis- Davey, Kira, and Meg," said Andrew. "I hope to remind our representatives that their decisions to support medical research can have a real and positive impact on the lives of thousands of Americans like my siblings." Andrew, 17, will meet with elected officials to advoc…

by Frank Mojica

06/26/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Issue Citations During Vehicle Inspection Checkpoint RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Members of the Ramapo Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit conducted a checkpoint in the Hillcrest area on Thursday. Ten vehicles were inspected, and numerous violations were cited. None of the vehicles needed to be taken out of service. The morning checkpoint was conducted with the state Department of Transportation on North Main Street. Ramapo police aim to improve the safety of area motorists with the checkpoints, which include safety and weight inspections. The Ramapo Police Department handled 162 calls Thursday, including 18 alarm activations, 11 medical emergen…

by Frank Mojica

06/25/2016

Sports

Pearl River High Boys 4x400 Relay Team Wins State Title PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- The Pearl River High School boys track and field 4x400M relay team was crowned New York state champions earlier this month. Students Sean Sorohan, Joe Metcalfe, Brian Flaherty and Thomas Wilson comprised the champion team under coaches Gilby Hawkins and Mike Kiernan.

by Frank Mojica

06/25/2016

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