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Aspiring Politician From Upstate NY Dies At Age 23 Aspiring Politician From Upstate NY Dies At Age 23
Aspiring Politician From Upstate NY Dies At Age 23 As a 22-year-old, Alejandro “Alex” Foppoli moved to South Carolina from New York and attempted to unseat a three-term incumbent in the state’s House of Representatives. Though he lost in the primary election, Foppoli’s family said he more than proved his political chops, earning the endorsements of several local and national political groups along the way. Now, less than a year later, that same Albany-area family is in mourning following Foppoli’s death Saturday, Sept. 3 at the age of 23, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, his famil…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Corporate Vice President From Bronxville Dies Suddenly At Age 39 Corporate Vice President From Bronxville Dies Suddenly At Age 39
Corporate Vice President From Bronxville Dies Suddenly At Age 39 A Westchester man died unexpectedly at the age of 39 while on vacation with his family in the Turks and Caicos. Christopher Sean Kelly, of Bronxville, a human resources vice president at American Express, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 28, due to heart complications, said his obituary. Kelly was born in Buffalo, New York, and attended Canisius High School. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in psychology and political science. He later received a law degree from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law and a graduate degree from Cornell University in industri…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Around Westchester Schools: Can Your Kids Make Mousse? Apple Picks Winner, College Top Grads Around Westchester Schools: Can Your Kids Make Mousse? Apple Picks Winner, College Top Grads
Around Westchester Schools: Can Your Kids Make Mousse? Apple Picks Winner, College Top Grads Have you and your children cooked your way through the quarantine? If your kids picked up some cooking chops in their distance learning, here's a chance to help them learn a French favorite. Mettez la main à la pâte ("Get Your Hands Dirty") for children is a virtual class being offered now to teach kids how to make French mousse au Chocolat. The virtual instruction is offered by AFW Westchester, the New York chapter of the Alliance Française, and open to children from beginners to any level French speakers. It's free though a $5 donation to the nonprofit AFW is suggested. Here's more about …

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by Donna Christopher
Politics
Trust In News Media Rising, Especially Confidence In Local News, Survey Says Trust In News Media Rising, Especially Confidence In Local News, Survey Says
Trust In News Media Rising, Especially Confidence In Local News, Survey Says It's been a quite a newsy week. And there's good news about those who cover and report "real news." Poynter Institute reports here that “after decades of declining trust in the press, coupled with relentless rhetorical attacks on the media by President Trump,” a new survey shows that “trust in media is up since last year, and the great majority of Americans trust their local news sources.” The full study by a trio of political and public policy scholars can be found online by clicking here: Titled "All Media Trust Is Local?" According to the Poynter Media Trust Survey, …

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by Jon Craig
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Service, Viewing Scheduled For Frank Skartados, Hudson Valley Assemblyman Service, Viewing Scheduled For Frank Skartados, Hudson Valley Assemblyman
Service, Viewing Scheduled For Frank Skartados, Hudson Valley Assemblyman A prayer service and viewing have been scheduled for longtime Assemblyman Frank Skartados, who died Sunday from pancreatic cancer. The viewing is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, and 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at DiDonato Funeral Services at 1290 Route 9W in Marlboro. A prayer service will be held at 8:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Skartados represented the 104th Assembly District, which includes both the City of Newburgh and the Town of Newburgh; as well as the City of Beacon, the City of Poughkeepsie, the Hamlet of Marlboro, and the Town of Lloyd. Skarta…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Anthony Milea Of White Plains Dies At 27 Anthony Milea Of White Plains Dies At 27
Anthony Milea Of White Plains Dies At 27 Anthony F. Milea of White Plains died on Monday, March 5. He was 27 years old. He leaves behind his parents, Andrea and Robert; his sister Kristen; and his love, Caily. Anthony is also survived by his grandmother, Noreen Milea, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Growing up, Anthony was always an energetic child who lit up the room. From being a diehard Green Bay Packers fan since the age of 5, to becoming utterly obsessed with golf, Anthony had a great passion for sports and was a relentless competitor. Whether at a concert or in his car, music was also a huge part of Anthony’s life. Anth…

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