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Man Charged With DWI After Route 9 Speeding Stop Man Charged With DWI After Route 9 Speeding Stop
Man Charged With DWI After Route 9 Speeding Stop CORTLANDT, N.Y. – During a routine traffic stop for speeding Sunday a New York State Trooper reports that the driver had been drinking. According to police statement Marcos E. Osorto-Mejia, 26, of Peekskill, had been speeding on Route 9 and during the traffic stop, the officer conducted the standard field sobriety tests, which Osorto-Mejia allegedly failed.  He was given a breath test, which reportedly revealed that his blood alcohol content was .16 percent, twice the legal limit in New Jersey. Osorto-Mejia was charged with driving while intoxicated, issued a traffic ticket and is schedule…

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Politics
Greenwich Delegation Invites Constituents For Coffee, Conversation Greenwich Delegation Invites Constituents For Coffee, Conversation
Greenwich Delegation Invites Constituents For Coffee, Conversation GREENWICH, Conn. - Have some questions for the politicians who represent Greenwich? The state delegation will be hosting coffee Monday Nov. 9 at the Glory Days Diner.  State Reps. Livvy Floren (R-149), Mike Bocchino (R-150), and Fred Camillo (R-151) along with state Se. L. Scott Frantz (R-36) will be available to answer questions and talk about the issues that will shape the 2016 legislative session.  The Greenwich delegation will be hosting Coffee with your Legislator on Monday, Nov. 9, from 8-9 a.m., at Glory Days Diner, 69 E. Putnam Ave., Greenwich.

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Medical Examiner Says Easton Couple Died of Gunshot Wounds Medical Examiner Says Easton Couple Died of Gunshot Wounds
Medical Examiner Says Easton Couple Died of Gunshot Wounds EASTON, Conn. — The deaths of Jeanette and Jeffrey Navin were officially ruled homicides by the Connecticut Chief Medical Examiner's office on Thursday, according to the Connecticut Post.  Both suffered gunshot wounds, with the Post saying that "Jeanette Navin died of “gunshot wounds involving torso and extremities,” while Jeffrey Navin was killed by a “gunshot wound injury of trunk."  Jeanette and Jeffrey Navin of Easton were reported missing on Aug. 4. Jeffrey, 56, was president of J&J Refuse in Westport, where Kyle Navin was operations manager. Jeanette, 55, was a library pa…

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Con Edison Tree Work Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report Con Edison Tree Work Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report
Con Edison Tree Work Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF  MANOR, N.Y. - Village Manager Philip Zegarelli recently released the following information:Con Ed’s tree work: The tree trimming and removal of trees in the village's right of way continues as a part of Con Ed’s program to “harden” the power lines. Con Ed is to have contacted homeowners where work is to be done especially where some of the trees may be on private property but a threat to the power lines. Further trimming is expected as well as tree removal over the next several weeks. Con Ed gas main work/restoration. I can only report slow progress but I know it’s taking a long t…

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Scarsdale Library Adds New Digital Option Scarsdale Library Adds New Digital Option
Scarsdale Library Adds New Digital Option SCARSDALE, N.Y. - The Scarsdale Public Library is expanding its catalog of eBooks and downloadable audio books with the addition of the 3M Cloud. The current Overdrive digital media service will continue to be available. The 3M Cloud provides a simpler, more intuitive set-up for apps or desktop formats with fewer steps to get started. It can be accessed through the library website, www.scarsdalelibrary.org, clicking on e-library on the left menu and then Listen & Read.  “In addition to the easier set-up, with 3M Cloud we will have more titles and there will be a shorter waiting time for …

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Police & Fire
TD Bank Donates Surprise Check To Park Ridge Police TD Bank Donates Surprise Check To Park Ridge Police
TD Bank Donates Surprise Check To Park Ridge Police PARK RIDGE, N.J. - The Park Ridge Police Department received a surprise visit from TD Bank representatives to present the department with a $2,500 donation. "On behalf of Chief [Joseph] Madden and the members of the Park Ridge Police Department, we would like to sincerely thank TD Bank for their generosity and continued support to the law enforcement community," a statement from the department following the Oct. 30 presentation said. The donation will be used to help offset the cost of tactical equipment.

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Secretary Of State Kerry Speaks At Bard College's Asia Partner Secretary Of State Kerry Speaks At Bard College's Asia Partner
Secretary Of State Kerry Speaks At Bard College's Asia Partner ANNADALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. - Secretary of State John Kerry spoke Saturday at Bard College's partner in Asia, the American University of Central Asia (AUCA), at the dedication of the university's new green campus. AUCA is the region’s only university offering U.S. and Kyrgyz accredited degrees in liberal arts, through its partnership with Bard. Kerry praised the university as a “flagship institution that is transforming educational opportunities for students and for teachers all across the region.” As part of construction of the new campus, Bard received a $850,000 grant from the U.S. Agency fo…

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Politics
Susan Chapman Keeps First Selectman Seat In New Fairfield Susan Chapman Keeps First Selectman Seat In New Fairfield
Susan Chapman Keeps First Selectman Seat In New Fairfield NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Republican Susan Chapman was re-elected in New Fairfield, winning the race for first selectman in voting on Tuesday. According to preliminary numbers from the News-Times, Chapman beat her Democratic opponent, Theda Lambert, 1,929 votes to 1,169 votes.  For selectman, Democrat Michael Gill topped his Republican opponent Kim Hanson.  Other winners in the town's general election Tuesday include: Town treasurer: Philip Cammarano.  Board of Assessment Appeals: Gregory B. Manning, Nick A. Biasetti Planning Commission: Peter Greco, Ernest Lehman Library Directors: Janet …

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Neighbors
Ardsley Varsity Football Plan Fundraiser For Teammate's Mom Ardsley Varsity Football Plan Fundraiser For Teammate's Mom
Ardsley Varsity Football Plan Fundraiser For Teammate's Mom ARDSLEY, N.Y.- In August, Ram Hoobraj, an Ardsley teen, turned to the Internet to find help to keep his family in a home as his single mother battles an incurable cancer.  Now his teammates on the Ardsley High School varsity football team are backing him up with a spaghetti dinner on Nov. 15 at the Ardsley Firehouse. Hoobraj's mother, Shivonie was diagnosed with late stage and aggressive cancer last year, with a life expectancy of 18 months. In addition to dealing with leukemia, she is facing the concerns of the ongoing sole support and care of her boys and huge medical bills. Since start…

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Veterans Gather In Putnam For Inaugural Chow Down Sunday Veterans Gather In Putnam For Inaugural Chow Down Sunday
Veterans Gather In Putnam For Inaugural Chow Down Sunday MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Local veterans and their families came out in the hundreds to enjoy the first Chow Down Sunday, hosted by State Sens. Terrence Murphy and Sue Serino and Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell at the Putnam County Golf Course. "It was an incredible event. The food was delicious and it was great to sit at the table and some some old stories," said veteran Earl Gunderson of Phillipstown. The event, which featured cream chip beef and live entertainment from the USO, paid tribute to the veterans of the Hudson Valley.  "It is our honor today to serve our veterans,…

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