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Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes
Car Photo Released, FBI Joins Police To Probe Yorktown Vandalism As Possible Hate Crimes Local officials have teamed with the FBI following a series of acts of vandalism through the town Yorktown that may be classified as hate crimes because houses of worship were included. The incidents occurred in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 4, on both private and town property, said Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater and Police Chief Robert Noble. Officials said the damage included four shattered glass doors at the Yorktown Stage, a toppled menorah at Veterans’ Field and multiple windows were broken at the John C. Hart Memorial Library.  In addition, windows a…

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by Kathy Reakes
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String Of Vandalism Incidents Under Investigation In Northern Westchester String Of Vandalism Incidents Under Investigation In Northern Westchester
String Of Vandalism Incidents Under Investigation In Northern Westchester This story has been updated. Authorities in Yorktown were alerted to a string of vandalism incidents that occurred in both town and private property. Yorktown Supervisor Matt Slater and Police Chief Robert Noble released the following joint statement following the incidents early Saturday morning, Jan. 4: "Four glass doors were shattered at the Yorktown Stage, a menorah was toppled at Veterans’ Field and multiple windows were broken at the John C. Hart Memorial Library.  "In addition, windows at the First Presbyterian Church and the St. Patrick's Old Stone Church were also destroyed.…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Popular Pastor Of Northern Westchester Church Dies At 51 Popular Pastor Of Northern Westchester Church Dies At 51
Popular Pastor Of Northern Westchester Church Dies At 51 A popular pastor in Northern Westchester has died at age 51. The Rev. Dr. Charles "Chip" Andrus South Salem has been described as "a man of deep integrity, kindness and warmth, community catalyst, Presbyterian scholar, masterful teacher, talented musician, devoted husband and father." In 2013, he was named permanent pastor of South Salem Presbyterian Church in South Salem a year ahead of schedule, having received an overwhelming vote of confidence in his leadership by both the congregation and by the Presbytery of Hudson River. He died Sunday, Sept. 9 at home surrounded…

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by Zak Failla