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Beloved Longtime Hawthorne Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 Beloved Longtime Hawthorne Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67
Beloved Longtime Hawthorne Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 A business in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a former employee who spent more than four decades leaving a large impact on people during something as routine as a hardware store visit.  Pleasantville resident Cindy Hite, who spent more than 40 years working at Berger Hardware in Hawthorne, died on Monday, Oct. 14 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in White Plains in 1957, Hite graduated from Westlake High School in Thornwood in 1975 before going on to earn her associate's degree at Westchester Community College in Valhalla.&n…

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by Ben Crnic
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Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President
Petition Calls For Renaming Of Westchester Community College Entrance After Former President A retired professor is leading an effort to rename the entrance of Westchester Community College after the institution's beloved former president in honor of his extensive work for the school.  Following a proposal from retired professor Sheldon Malev, a petition spearheaded by the office of Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner calls for renaming the college's entrance on Knollwood Road to its Valhalla campus after former President Joseph Hankin.  Hankin, who served as president for more than 40 years between 1971 and 2013, died in January 2019 at the age of 78.  Over…

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Biden Visit: Here's Last Time Sitting President Stopped By Village In Westchester Biden Visit: Here's Last Time Sitting President Stopped By Village In Westchester
Biden Visit: Here's Last Time Sitting President Stopped By Village In Westchester President Joe Biden's impending visit to a village in Westchester is set to make history. It will be the first time a sitting president has visited that municipality in over half a century. Biden will arrive in the county on Thursday afternoon, April 25, when he is scheduled to appear at a fundraising event in the village of Irvington-on-Hudson hosted by actors Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones.  According to Irvington Mayor Jon Siegel, a sitting president's appearance in the village is rare and has not happened since October 23, 1972, when President Richard …

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by Ben Crnic
Politics
Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Westchester Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Westchester
Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Westchester A key witness in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial who allegedly helped bury negative stories involving him has close ties to Westchester, including a university in the county from which he graduated.  Former media executive David Pecker, the former CEO of the National Enquirer's parent company, American Media, Inc., became the first witness to testify in Trump's criminal trial on Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23,  The 72-year-old Pecker testified that he had used "catch and kill" tactics to buy rights to stories casting Trump in a negative light and then decl…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief Dies At 68 Beloved Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief Dies At 68
Beloved Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief Dies At 68 A former fire chief from Northern Westchester who dedicated most of his life to his department is remembered for always helping his community.  Longtime Ossining resident Raymond Lips, the former chief of the Millwood Fire Department and life member, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday, April 9 at the age of 68, according to his obituary.  Born in 1955, Lips graduated from Ossining High School in 1973 and earned an Associate's Degree from Westchester Community College before joining Otto A. Lips Electric, the family business.  In addition to his career, Lips was a lifelong …

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Hudson Valley School District Taps New Superintendent: 'Has Proven Record' Hudson Valley School District Taps New Superintendent: 'Has Proven Record'
Hudson Valley School District Taps New Superintendent: 'Has Proven Record' A school district in the Hudson Valley has officially named a new superintendent who is already a very familiar face.  The Brewster Central School District in Putnam County announced the appointment of Michelle Gosh as its next superintendent on Friday, Jan. 12. Gosh will officially take over the position on Monday, July 1 following the retirement of her predecessor, Laurie Bandlow.  Earlier Report - Brewster Central Schools Superintendent To Step Down: Decision Made With 'Very Heavy Heart' Although Gosh will be taking on a new role, she is a familiar face in Brew…

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by Ben Crnic
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Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Mount Kisco Dies At 57 Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Mount Kisco Dies At 57
Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Mount Kisco Dies At 57 A beloved wife and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to donate her time to countless volunteer works and her devotion to her family.  Mount Kisco resident Beth Mannion died on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the age of 57 after a battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Mount Kisco in 1965, Mannion grew up in Bedford Hills and graduated from Fox Lane High School in 1983.  She then went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Western Connecticut…

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by Ben Crnic
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Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash Worked As UPS Supervisor Before Pursuing Policing Career Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash Worked As UPS Supervisor Before Pursuing Policing Career
Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash Worked As UPS Supervisor Before Pursuing Policing Career A police sergeant and Hudson Valley resident killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Westchester County was once a supervisor at UPS before beginning his long, decorated policing career.  Earlier Report - New Details Released After Crash That Killed Sergeant, 53, From Mahopac Due To Retire In Months Yonkers Police Department Sgt. Frank Gualdino, a Putnam County resident living in Mahopac, died on Thursday, Dec.1 at the age of 53 after his cruiser was hit by another vehicle that had lost control in Yonkers, leaving behind a wife and two children, ages 14 and 20, his obituary said. …

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former Fire Chief In Westchester Dies Former Fire Chief In Westchester Dies
Former Fire Chief In Westchester Dies Joseph Francis Cerrone, a former fire chief in Westchester and decorated Navy veteran, died at the age of 92. Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 27, 1929, Cerrone attended Hamilton Elementary School and was graduated from Edison Technical and Vocational High School in 1949. He received an Associate Degree in Fire Science from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Technology from Empire State College. Cerrone served two tours in the US Navy (1946-48 and 1950-52) and was awarded the World War II victory medal, Korean Service medal, and United Nations Korean Service medal. …

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Westchester Hits New Vaccination Milestone COVID-19: Westchester Hits New Vaccination Milestone
Covid-19: Westchester Hits New Vaccination Milestone Westchester County has hit a new benchmark as it continues to be among the leaders in New York in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. As of Tuesday, Aug. 3, 80 percent of adult residents 18 and over living in Westchester have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the seventh most among all counties in New York, health officials said. According to Westchester County Executive George Latimer, the 80 percent vaccination rate equates to 653,829 people vaccinated out of a total population of 967,612 in Westchester. Health officials noted that Westchester is outpacing the national…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Immediate Appointments For Vaccines Available At Westchester Community College COVID-19: Immediate Appointments For Vaccines Available At Westchester Community College
Covid-19: Immediate Appointments For Vaccines Available At Westchester Community College For those still searching out a COVID-19 vaccine, Westchester County health officials are offering immediate appointments to anyone age 18 and older. Appointments are available from Friday, April 23 through Tuesday, April 27 at Westchester Community College in Valhalla. During the vaccine event, health officials will be giving the Moderna vaccine to anyone 18 years of age or older. To receive the vaccine you must be able to return to the college in 28 days for a second dose. You will need to sign up for the clinic on the state's website, but appointments are immediately available. If …

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Westchester Community College To Serve As Vaccination Site COVID-19: Westchester Community College To Serve As Vaccination Site
Covid-19: Westchester Community College To Serve As Vaccination Site With more COVID-19 vaccine doses expected to be allocated to local governments in the coming weeks, officials are setting up a new vaccination site at the Westchester Community College. Westchester County Executive George Latimer said that they will be expanding their vaccination efforts to include a new location at the community college on Grasslands road which is near the Mount Pleasant-Greenburgh town line. Latimer noted that this will be the second county-run vaccination site, along with the Westchester County Center, where they've been administering approximately 1,000 doses each day t…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Westchester Community College's Cybersecurity Program Gets $1 Million Grant Westchester Community College's Cybersecurity Program Gets $1 Million Grant
Westchester Community College's Cybersecurity Program Gets $1 Million Grant Westchester Community College has presented a $1 million donation after being designated a Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the US Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency.  To support the efforts of the center and create pathways for many students who might not otherwise have such an opportunity, Robert Wiener announced that The Wiener Philanthropy will donate $1 million, college officials said. WCC is one of only nine community colleges nationwide to earn this new designation and the only one located in the …

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Firefighter In Northern Westchester, Former HS Sports Standout, Dies At 27 Firefighter In Northern Westchester, Former HS Sports Standout, Dies At 27
Firefighter In Northern Westchester, Former HS Sports Standout, Dies At 27 A fireman and former high school sports standout in Northern Westchester has died unexpectedly at 27.  Andrew Panken was a Village of Ossining Fire Department foreman. "It’s with profound sadness [and] regrets the Ossining Fire Department announces the sudden passing of Foreman Andrew J. Panken of Washington Hook & Ladder Co. #2 (Tower Ladder 42)," wrote the Ossining Fire Department on Facebook after Panken's passing at his residence on Sunday, Dec. 13. "Andrew joined the OFD in August of 2015 following in the footsteps of his twin brother Daniel. Like Dan, Andrew would once again …

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by Christina Coulter
Schools
Westchester Community College, Mercy College Sign Dual Admissions Agreement Westchester Community College, Mercy College Sign Dual Admissions Agreement
Westchester Community College, Mercy College Sign Dual Admissions Agreement Westchester Community College students can transfer to Mercy College, earning both an associate's and bachelor's degree in four years' time, now that the institutions signed a dual admissions agreement.  Beginning in the spring semester of 2021, students will apply simultaneously to both undergraduate programs, earning an associate's degree in two years from Westchester Community College before being accepted at Mercy College with junior status and completing two years there for an accelerated degree.  “This is an exciting partnership between two institutions to serve students and…

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by Christina Coulter
Schools
COVID-19: Westchester Community College Announces Plan For Fall Semester COVID-19: Westchester Community College Announces Plan For Fall Semester
Covid-19: Westchester Community College Announces Plan For Fall Semester Westchester Community College announced its plan to open in the fall semester amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The college will continue remote education for the majority of its courses during the fall semester, school officials announced on Thursday, July 2. The plan was developed by the college’s Pandemic Response Team in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. According to the college, a majority of classes will be conducted entirely through remote or online environments with instructors and students to be present at scheduled times. Some classes will have no schedu…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Westchester Community College Gets Grant To Train Future Frontline Healthcare Workers COVID-19: Westchester Community College Gets Grant To Train Future Frontline Healthcare Workers
Covid-19: Westchester Community College Gets Grant To Train Future Frontline Healthcare Workers Westchester Community College has received a $100,000 grant to be used to train future healthcare workers. The grant, provided by the Westchester Workforce Funders Collaborative amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, will enable the college to create a network with government and industry partners that will provide funding for at least 40 participants. The network will be housed at the college’s Mount Vernon Extension Center, and recruit and train the students for healthcare occupations, the college said. Successful participants will earn college credits and a health career creden…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
COVID-19: Westchester Community College President Named To State Advisory Board COVID-19: Westchester Community College President Named To State Advisory Board
Covid-19: Westchester Community College President Named To State Advisory Board The president of Westchester Community College has been chosen to help determine when New York should begin reopening the economy amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo appointed Dr. Belinda Miles to his newly-formed NY Forward Re-Opening Advisory Board, which will guide when some regions in the state can begin to kickstart their economies. The advisory board, chaired by former Secretaries to the Governor Steve Cohen and Bill Mulrow, includes health, business, workforce, and education from throughout the state. According to Cuomo, the board will be “made…

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Free, Drive-Through Food Distributed At Westchester Community College COVID-19: Free, Drive-Through Food Distributed At Westchester Community College
Covid-19: Free, Drive-Through Food Distributed At Westchester Community College Volunteers took over Westchester Community College this week, hosting a free drive-through food distribution drive for families in need. Feeding Westchester was at the college’s campus in Valhalla for several hours this week handing out bags with a variety of food options for families. Each vehicle that visited the drive-through received a package that would feed a family of four for up to five days. It was limited to Westchester County residents. During the food drive, cars would pull up, and volunteers would simply place the groceries in the trunk and the driver was free to leave. There…

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by Zak Failla
News
ICE Deports Popular Westchester Photographer To Yemen After 22 Years In US ICE Deports Popular Westchester Photographer To Yemen After 22 Years In US
ICE Deports Popular Westchester Photographer To Yemen After 22 Years In US A popular area photographer was unexpectedly deported to his native Yemen after a regularly scheduled check-in with the United States Department of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Westchester resident Hazaea “Anwar” Alomasi, of Elmsford, familiar to many Hudson Valley residents, was deported on Tuesday, Feb. 4 before his lawyer had the opportunity to see him or file an appeal, officials said. Alomasi has been in the country for more than two decades. Alomasi’s unexpected ousting from the country caught his community - where he was a popular figure - off guard. On his Facebook page, Al…

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Andrew Nachstein Of Mamaroneck Dies At 36; Avid Collector, Reader, History Buff Andrew Nachstein Of Mamaroneck Dies At 36; Avid Collector, Reader, History Buff
Andrew Nachstein Of Mamaroneck Dies At 36; Avid Collector, Reader, History Buff Andrew Nachstein of Mamaroneck died on Wednesday, Oct. 16 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was 36.  He was born on April 13, 1983, to Richard Nachstein and Adelina Portal. He was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School Class of 2002 and went on to attend college at Westchester Community College.  He worked as a plumber with UA Local 21 Plumbers & Steamfitters and was most proud of his fraternal brotherhood.  Recently, he began a collection of pins and stickers that he would trade with other members of the union throughout the country.  He had a genuine l…

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by Daily Voice
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Patrick Federice, Child-Care Counselor In Westchester, Dies At 37 Patrick Federice, Child-Care Counselor In Westchester, Dies At 37
Patrick Federice, Child-Care Counselor In Westchester, Dies At 37 A childcare counselor in Westchester, Patrick Christopher Federice, of Pelham, died Monday, Aug. 26, at age 37. Born Feb. 24, 1982, in New Rochelle Hospital to William and Margaret, Federice was one of four children.  He was raised in Pelham where he attended Hutchinson School before graduating from Pelham Memorial High School in 2000.  Federice obtained an associate's degree in business from Westchester Community College and continued his education at Concordia College.  After graduating college, he worked as a childcare counselor for St. Christopher's in Dobbs Ferry where…

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by Donna Christopher
Obituaries
Lifelong Westchester Resident Anthony Piraneo Dies At 45 Lifelong Westchester Resident Anthony Piraneo Dies At 45
Lifelong Westchester Resident Anthony Piraneo Dies At 45 Anthony G. Piraneo who spent his whole life in Westchester died Wednesday, Aug. 21, at age 45. He was raised in Pelham where he attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Hutchinson Schools before graduating from Pelham Memorial High School in 1992. Born March 19, 1974, in  New Rochelle to Anthony and Patricia, he was one of three children. Piraneo went on to further his education with an associate's degree in communications from Westchester Community College. For 18 years, he worked as a dispatcher for Cable Vision. He was a "tech guy" and loved to build computers and p…

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by Donna Christopher
Obituaries
Paula Rollins, Deputy Commissioner, Clerk In Westchester, Dies At 63 Paula Rollins, Deputy Commissioner, Clerk In Westchester, Dies At 63
Paula Rollins, Deputy Commissioner, Clerk In Westchester, Dies At 63 Paula Rollins, whose political career includes service to Westchester County as both a deputy commissioner and deputy county clerk, died Tuesday, July 9 at age 63. Rollins, of Harbor Island, was a lifelong Democrat. She was appointed Deputy County Clerk of Westchester County by then County Clerk Andrew J. Spano and served through the end of his term.  She next served as Deputy Commissioner of the Board of Elections for Westchester County and then as Westchester County Commissioner of Human Resources.  Rollins was the Commissioner of Human Resources for the City of Yonkers before …

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by Donna Christopher
Schools
Westchester Community College Graduation Ceremony One Of Largest In History Westchester Community College Graduation Ceremony One Of Largest In History
Westchester Community College Graduation Ceremony One Of Largest In History One of the largest crowds in Westchester Community College history welcomed the class of 2019 to the future at their latest commencement ceremony. During the ceremony in May, which was “one of the largest in the institution’s history,” a graduate was awarded a Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, the nation’s largest and most competitive for community college students. At the ceremony, which was held at the Westchester County Center in White Plains, Larry Woodard, the chairman of Graham Stanley Advertising gave the commencement speech. Accounting major Monica Vict…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
83 New Westchester Police Academy Grads Will Join These Departments 83 New Westchester Police Academy Grads Will Join These Departments
83 New Westchester Police Academy Grads Will Join These Departments Eighty-three police recruits graduated Friday from the Westchester County Police Academy and are headed off to work at 22 law enforcement agencies in Westchester and one in Putnam. The new officers, who completed 20 weeks of training at the police academy in Valhalla, received their diplomas during a ceremony at Westchester Community College. County Executive George Latimer, Public Safety Commissioner Thomas A. Gleason and Westchester District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino Jr. addressed the graduates of the 147th Session Basic Police Recruit Class and congratulated them for mastering the phy…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
Westchester Community College To Hold Commencement Exercises Westchester Community College To Hold Commencement Exercises
Westchester Community College To Hold Commencement Exercises .Nearly 2,000 students will be granted degree at Westchester Community College’s upcoming Commencement Ceremony, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at the County Center in White Plains (198 Central Avenue). Local business leader Larry D. Woodard, Chairman of Graham Stanley Advertising, is set to be the Commencement speaker. Woodard, a resident of White Plains, is seen in high regard due to his expertise in the advertising industry. With more than 30 years of experience, he founded Graham Stanley Advertising in 2010. Woodard and the companies he has led have received various …

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by Valerie Musson
News
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday The following school districts and schools have delayed starts and closures for Monday, March 4 as a result of the latest winter storm. Westchester County Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, three-hour delay  Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, three-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, three-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, three-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, two-hour delay Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Edgemont Union…

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by Daily Voice
Schools
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday
Schools Announce Closures, Delayed Starts For Monday The following school districts and schools have delayed starts and closures for Monday, March 4 as a result of the latest winter storm. Westchester County Bedford Central School District, closed Blind Brook Public Schools, three-hour delay Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, three-hour delay Byram Hills Central School District, three-hour delay Chappaqua Central School District, three-hour delay Croton Harmon School District, two-hour delay Dobbs Ferry Union Free School District, two-hour delay Eastchester Union Free School District, two-hour delay Edgemont Union Free Schoo…

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by Daily Voice
Obituaries
Former Westchester Community College President Joseph Hankin Dies Former Westchester Community College President Joseph Hankin Dies
Former Westchester Community College President Joseph Hankin Dies Former Westchester Community College President Joseph N. Hankin, who was one of the nation’s longest-serving community college presidents has died at the age of 78. The college announced Thursday, Jan. 17 that Hankin died on Wednesday, Jan. 16. He first took over at the college in 1971 and served 42 years at the helm until his retirement in 2013. Hankin was a significant member of the team that expanded the Westchester Community College Foundation, which has raised substantial resources in support of faculty and staff. Millions were raised for student scholarships with approximately $2 mill…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three, Including Two Students, Injured In Westchester School Bus Crash Three, Including Two Students, Injured In Westchester School Bus Crash
Three, Including Two Students, Injured In Westchester School Bus Crash Three people, including two students, were injured in a school bus crash in Valhalla Friday morning. The incident took place around 7:24 a.m. Friday on Grasslands Road in Mount Pleasant after the bus, heading west up a hill near the Westchester Community College, skidded on ice, said Mount Pleasant Police Capt. Michael Pierce. After skidding, the bus struck a utility pole, and then skidded back down Grasslands Road before it ran into an embankment which stopped the bus, he said. A total of four people were on the bus, including two teenagers who received minor injuries,…

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by Kathy Reakes