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Bronxville Students Build Gingerbread Houses for Habitat For Humanity Bronxville Students Build Gingerbread Houses for Habitat For Humanity
Bronxville Students Build Gingerbread Houses for Habitat For Humanity BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville Elementary School students got a taste of community service when they built homes during the third annual Gingerbread House Making Fundraiser on Dec. 14.  Organized by members of the Habitat for Humanity Club at the high school, the students raised a total of $600, which will be donated to Habitat for Humanity of Westchester in January and will go toward supplies for building homes for low-income residents in the area.  “It’s one of the few events that brings together high school and elementary school students, and it helps them connect,” said social studies t…
Stamford Police Warn Of Utility Bill Payment Scam Stamford Police Warn Of Utility Bill Payment Scam
Stamford Police Warn Of Utility Bill Payment Scam STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Police Department is warning residents about a utility company scam wherein homeowners are being told they will have their power shut off if they don't pay their bill using Green Dot cards or other nontraditional methods. The department's Financial Crimes Unit warns residents that no utility company will ever call and ask you to pay a bill using Green Dot cards. If you are contacted by someone claiming to be from a utility company and you are skeptical of their credentials, find a copy of your bill and call the number listed there to ensure you are speaking to…
Margaret Daly, 83, Of Pleasantville Margaret Daly, 83, Of Pleasantville
Margaret Daly, 83, Of Pleasantville PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Margaret (Reardon) Daly, of Pleasantville, died Dec. 29 in Dedham, Mass. She was 83. Known as Peg, Daly was born April 3, 1932, in Port Chester, to Katherine and William Reardon. She was a graduate of Rye Country Day School and the College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station, N.J.  She married James Daly, and together they raised five children. She worked as a social worker at the New York Foundling Hospital before she was married. She later focused on raising her family and worked part time as a travel agent. She was a long-time parishioner of Holy Innocents Roman Cath…
White Plains Announces Dates For Kindergarten Registration White Plains Announces Dates For Kindergarten Registration
White Plains Announces Dates For Kindergarten Registration WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The registration period for Kindergarten in White Plains Public Schools begins on Monday, Jan. 6 and will continue through Friday, Feb. 26.  All children who will turn five by Dec. 31, 2016 and who live in White Plains are eligible for kindergarten in September 2016.  Parents are urged make a registration appointment as soon as possible. Under the Controlled Parents’ Choice Program, parents who complete their children’s kindergarten registration by Feb. 26 can indicate which of the five elementary schools they prefer for their children.  For more information, call the…
Marie Severin, 65, Of Stamford Marie Severin, 65, Of Stamford
Marie Severin, 65, Of Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Marie Filia Severin, a 30-year resident of Stamford, died after a long battle with multiple sclerosis on Dec. 28 at Long Ridge Rehab-Nursing Home in Stamford. She was 65.  She was born in Haiti on Oct. 6, 1950, and has been living in Stamford for the past 30 years. She was a caregiver who was admired by her patients and co-workers.  She is survived by her brother Andre Ogirus; and her close family and friends across the greater Stamford area, Florida, France, and Haiti.  A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 2, at Eglise Baptiste D'Expression Franc…
Mary Iossa, 82, Former Bridgeport Resident Mary Iossa, 82, Former Bridgeport Resident
Mary Iossa, 82, Former Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Mary M. Iossa, a Bridgeport resident, died on Dec. 25. She was 82.  Iossa was born on May 1, 1933, and lived her early years in Stratford. In 1956, she married Joseph Iossa, and lived in Bridgeport with her family. In 1995 she moved to Las Vegas. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, who died of cancer in 1981.  She is survived by her children Sam and his wife Georgia, Deborah and her husband Del, and Frank; grandchildren Joseph and Christina; sister Angelina; sister-in-laws Phyllis DeMasi and Louisa Yannello and her husband Anthony; and several nieces and nephews…
Gaetano LaVigna, 54, Of Harrison, Local Deli Owner Gaetano LaVigna, 54, Of Harrison, Local Deli Owner
Gaetano LaVigna, 54, Of Harrison, Local Deli Owner HARRISON, N.Y. -- Gaetano "Guy" LaVigna, of Harrison, died Dec. 21. He was 54.  He was born Oct. 20, 1961, to Perfetto & Annunziata LaVigna. For many years, LaVigna, along with his brothers, were the proprietors of LaVigna's Deli in Harrison. He later went on to open Gaetano's Deli in Mamaroneck.  LaVigna is survived by his brothers, Joseph LaVigna and Angelo LaVigna; longtime companion, Roberta Zelley; and many loving nieces and nephews.  A memorial gathering will be conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, 767 E. Boston Post Road, Mamar…
Raymond Boswell, 83, Of Ossining Raymond Boswell, 83, Of Ossining
Raymond Boswell, 83, Of Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Raymond Boswell, a longtime resident of Ossining, died Dec. 29. He was 83. Boswell was born April 23, 1932, in Ossining and was the son of Thomas and Anna Mae (Wren) Boswell. He was a retired Mobil executive, where he was employed for 35 years in international operations. After retirement, he was for a time co-owner of race horses. He was a communicant of St Ann’s Church.  He is survived by his nephew John Boswell; five nieces Joan Boswell Voophees, Germayne Boswell Tizzao, Regina Boswell all of Ohio, Lynne Siragusa of East Avon and Janne Boswell of Orlando, Fla.; and sev…
DPW To Start Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup In Prospect Park DPW To Start Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup In Prospect Park
DPW To Start Curbside Christmas Tree Pickup In Prospect Park PROSPECT PARK, N.J. -- The Prospect Park DPW will pick up Christmas trees to be recycled from the curb from Jan. 4-15.  Trees in plastic bags will not be picked up. 
Richard Jay Craveiro, 50, Of New Rochelle Richard Jay Craveiro, 50, Of New Rochelle
Richard Jay Craveiro, 50, Of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Richard "Ricky" Jay Craveiro, a longtime New Rochelle resident, died Dec. 28. He was 50.  Craveiro was born June 21, 1965, in New Rochelle, to Raymond Craveiro and the late Judy (Emmerson) Craveiro.  In addition to his father, he is survived by his son Charles; his brother Raymond Craveiro; his sister Denese Senno; niece and nephew Brenna and Joseph Senno; former wife Heather Knox; and many friends and extended family.  Visiting will be from 4-8 p.m. Friday at Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Beauchamp Chapel, 16 Shea Place, New Rochelle. A funeral Mass is scheduled f…
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