BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School students will perform “Around the World in 80 Days” Nov. 18-20 in the Frances G. Wills Auditorium at the high school.The show takes place in the auditorium’s black box theater setting, where the audience is actually seated on the stage, closely surrounding the actors on three sides.Show times are Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, ...

RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A 59-year-old woman was killed in a two-car motor vehicle collision in front of the Pomona Post Office on Route 202 Monday afternoon, police said. Ramapo police responded to the report of the wreck around 11:44 a.m., according to police.A 2002 Cadillac operated by a 68-year-old woman had been traveling westbound on State Route 202, and attempted to make a left turn into ...

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A 39-year-old suspected narcotics dealer has been apprehended, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said.The arrest came about when members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit conducted an operation in the area of Smith Street and Harrison Street on Friday, according to police.The operation, part of a narcotics ...

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- County Executive Rob Astorino helped the Westchester Knicks and general manager Allan Houston kick off the team’s 2016-17 season by welcoming Hudson, the team’s new mascot, to the team on Friday. Astorino and Houston also drew attention to the new additions that were made to the team’s home court at County Center, including a new and larger court floor, an ...

RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a resident of Hillcrest on attempted assault and menacing charges, authorities said.The arrest came about when police responded to the report of a woman threatening her upstairs neighbor on Saturday, according to police.Officers were advised that the suspect, whose name has not been released, was relieved of a rock by the mother of the victim, ...

PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- O&R is warning its customers about scammers who call homes and businesses posing as company representatives and demanding instant payment of utility bills.Such callers remain an ongoing and dangerous problem for O&R customers, officials at the company said. In an effort to raise awareness of the scams, O&R and more than two dozen other energy companies ...

BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Tech-savvy students at Bronxville High School are taking part in an innovative yearlong program emboldening them to pursue their interests in technology and apply their knowledge to real-life situations.As members of the Student Help Desk, the teens are equipped to support the entire district and assist their peers and teachers in resolving a wide range of technology ...

Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill into law that will allow for the creation of custom beer, wine and cider production centers that will rent space and equipment to those looking to produce alcoholic beverages for home consumption. The bill, S.1227B/A.1100B, was sponsored in the Senate by State Sen. David Carlucci, (D-Rockland/Westchester). "Providing places in the community for ...

SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Suffern Midget Mounties peewee cheer squad will compete in the finals of the Pop Warner cheer competition at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 7.The 26-member team, composed of girls ages 9-14, will be the first cheer team in the history of Suffern Pop Warner to compete in the nationals.The road to ...

SUFFERN, N.Y. -- As part of its Supercross Cup Cylocross race weekend, Rockland Community College is hosting The Clif Kid Zone.Events continue from noon-4:15 p.m. SundayIn addition to watching the amateur races in the morning, and the pro races, which take place in the afternoon, kids can take on a variety of free activities.The festivities include:• Clif Kid Pump Track: A route named ...