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Judge Halts Investigation Of Elected Official In Westchester Judge Halts Investigation Of Elected Official In Westchester
Judge Halts Investigation Of Elected Official In Westchester A New York State Supreme Court judge is hitting the brakes on an investigation into an elected official in Westchester. Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader has been at the center of an investigation that was launched by a former political rival, the city’s Inspector General Liam McLaughlin, who was ousted by the former in the 2017 election. McLaughlin’s investigation was launched weeks before the Democratic primary, as Khader seeks a second term in office. The investigation, which was launched following alleged anonymous allegations, included multiple subpoenas and interviews of Kh…

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COVID-19: Westchester School District Going Remote Longer For 'Holiday Pause' COVID-19: Westchester School District Going Remote Longer For 'Holiday Pause'
Covid-19: Westchester School District Going Remote Longer For 'Holiday Pause' A Westchester school district will be extending its plan for remote learning for a “holiday break” due to rising COVID-19 numbers. This week, Yonkers Schools Superintendent Edwin Quezada sent a letter to the community saying that the district would be going 100 percent remote between Monday, Jan. 4, and Friday, Jan. 8, with students planning to return to the classroom as of Monday, Jan. 11. During that week, students will be distance learning while teachers and staff members in school buildings are expected to be inside schools to deliver instruction. “While a holiday pause is most certain…

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Family Sues For $20M After Son Dies In Scuffle With Police In Greenburgh Family Sues For $20M After Son Dies In Scuffle With Police In Greenburgh
Family Sues For $20M After Son Dies In Scuffle With Police In Greenburgh The family of a Westchester man who died last year during a struggle with members of the Greenburgh Police Department has filed a $20 million wrongful death lawsuit against the town and first responders. In November last year, Yonkers resident Jonathan Maldonado - Yonkers City Council President Mike Khader’s nephew - died after being tasered by police following an incident at Best Buy on Central Avenue in Hartsdale. At approximately 5:50 p.m. on Nov. 29, police said that officers were called to the Best Buy location following reports of a larceny in progress. Upon arrival, officers allegedl…

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