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Meet Jade, Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet Of Week Meet Jade, Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet Of Week
Meet Jade, Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet Of Week POMONA, N.Y. -- A female terrier mix is the Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet of the Week.Jade, who is said to be 2-3 years old, was recently surrendered because her owner could no longer care for her, according to the shelter, which said that she is friendly and affectionate when comfortable in her environment. Though she "starts out a bit shy at first," the housebroken dog "will warm up nicely," according to the shelter. Jade is working on her leash skills and should be the only pet in the house, according to the shelter, which said that she needs a home with older teens…
Retired Clarkstown Police Officer Wins Lawsuit Seeking Back Pay Retired Clarkstown Police Officer Wins Lawsuit Seeking Back Pay
Retired Clarkstown Police Officer Wins Lawsuit Seeking Back Pay CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- A retired Clarkstown police officer who hasn't worked for the department since suffering a pair of arm injuries in 2012 is owed $185,000 in back pay, according to lohud.com. Robert Lynn, who had worked for Clarkstown police since 1985 and was 60 when he injured his arms during two separate falls, had disputed his official date of retirement, according to lohud.com, which reported that the town believed he had retired in August 2013 while Lynn claimed to have retired in August 2014. Lynn claimed the discrepancy resulted from the town's refusal to grant him disability bene…
Westport Police Bust Bridgeport Driver With Suspended Driver's License Westport Police Bust Bridgeport Driver With Suspended Driver's License
Westport Police Bust Bridgeport Driver With Suspended Driver's License WESTPORT, Conn. — A 27-year-old Bridgeport man is facing a host of charges after Westport police pulled him over in a Mercedes that had cancelled license plates that belonged to a Volvo, police said.George Wilson was arrested about 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, after an officer saw him behind the wheel of the Mercedes while driving south on Myrtle Avenue, according to police. After the officer stopped the vehicle, he determined that Wilson's driver's license had been suspended and he was wanted on a State Police warrant for failing to appear in court, police said. The 27-year-old was taken into…
City Clerk In Mount Vernon Injured In Argument With Mayor City Clerk In Mount Vernon Injured In Argument With Mayor
City Clerk In Mount Vernon Injured In Argument With Mayor MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Mount Vernon’s city clerk suffered back and leg injuries Tuesday after either falling or tripping while being escorted from a Board of Estimate and Contract meeting by police, according to lohud.com. City Clerk George Brown was apparently angry that the meeting’s agenda was not prepared on time and was yelling at Mayor Richard Thomas when a city police detective in plainclothes entered the Mayor’s Conference Room and tried to escort Brown out, according to lohud.com, which reported the incident took place about 10 a.m. While being escorted from the room, Brown hit the g…
Cook For Fun With Sarah Michelle Gellar In Northvale Cook For Fun With Sarah Michelle Gellar In Northvale
Cook For Fun With Sarah Michelle Gellar In Northvale NORTHVALE, N.J. – She may have made her name as a vampire slayer and later a scream queen, but today, Sarah Michelle Gellar is a chef and author set to bring her recipes to a Northvale bookstore. Books and Greetings is to host the popular actress, producer, entrepreneur and mother at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, according to a statement for her camp. Gellar, 39, will be discussing recipes from her recently published book, “Stirring Up; Fund with Food,” according to the statement, which said she worked on the book with Gia Russo, a former editor for Martha Stewart Living. The book features m…
50 Students From Harrison H.S. Advance To Statewide Business Competition 50 Students From Harrison H.S. Advance To Statewide Business Competition
50 Students From Harrison H.S. Advance To Statewide Business Competition HARRISON, N.Y. – Dozens of Harrison High School students were recently recognized at a regional competition involving future business leaders and entrepreneurs. Attending the Regional DECA business competition were 41 Harrison students, according to a statement from the Harrison school district, which said that 33 received awards in various business competitions. A majority of the students will move on to statewide competition, the school district said, adding that 17 students who did not have to attend the regionals have written papers and will be presenting there ideas at the state compet…
Yonkers Teachers Must Answer Parents' Emails, Deal States Yonkers Teachers Must Answer Parents' Emails, Deal States
Yonkers Teachers Must Answer Parents' Emails, Deal States YONKERS, N.Y. – Teachers in Yonkers will soon be required to respond to parent and student emails, according to lohud.com. The new policy comes as a result of a deal reached last week, according to lohud.com, which reported that the district ought to have a proper email system in place for all teachers by September. Teachers will continue to use other methods to communicate with students like letters and telephone calls, according to lohud.com, which reported that teachers will not be required to return emails on weekends or holidays. The decision on the emails comes soon after the Yonker…
Paterson Native Victor Cruz Released By Giants Paterson Native Victor Cruz Released By Giants
Paterson Native Victor Cruz Released By Giants EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The New York Giants have released one-time fan-favorite wide receiver and Paterson native Victor Cruz, according to the team's blog. Cruz, whose career numbers include more than 300 regular-season receptions and 25 touchdowns as a Giant, was told of the team's decision early Monday, according to northjersey.com. After learning of the news, the 30-year-old said that he has "a lot of good football left ahead of me," according to the team's blog, which said that Cruz hopes to catch on with another team for the 2017-2018 season. Cruz, who ranks 10th among the…
Letter To The Editor: Street To Nowhere Letter To The Editor: Street To Nowhere
Letter To The Editor: Street To Nowhere OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters to Ossining@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Ossining’s Main Street was once a destination. People came here to shop, eat, see movies and live performances, exchange pleasantries with their neighbors and sometimes, to discuss the issues of the day. Now, we are in the era of online shopping, Facebook and Twitter and not going back to former times. Nonetheless, the ideas of a less-than-hyper-speed society and face-to-face contacts are cultural values that any civilization worthy of the name must ke…
Police: Brewster Man Among Two Caught With Oxycodone, Heroin In Yorktown Police: Brewster Man Among Two Caught With Oxycodone, Heroin In Yorktown
Police: Brewster Man Among Two Caught With Oxycodone, Heroin In Yorktown Two men facing criminal charges in Yorktown are accused of possessing oxycodone and heroin. According to Yorktown police, James L. Davis, 22, of Brewster and Michael Olsen, 32, of Boonton, New Jersey, were arrested about 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 7, near a Lee Road gas station. Officers were conducting surveillance at the gas station when they saw "drug activity" inside a car, police said. After pulling the car over and conducting a brief investigation, officers found Olsen in possession of oxycodone and Davis in possession of heroin, authorities said, adding that "a quanti…
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