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New Chief Sworn In By Police Department In Westchester: 'I Am Honored'
A police department in Northern Westchester has sworn in its new chief. The Ossining Police Department provisionally appointed Aaron Zimmerman as its new chief in a swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday evening, March 13, village officials announced. Zimmerman replaces Interim Chief Brendan Donohue, who took the role following Chief Kevin Sylvester's retirement in December and will now serve as a captain. Earlier Report - Ossining Police Department Names Interim Leader After Chief's Retirement A 20-year veteran of the department, Zimmerman previously serv…
Obituaries
Former Police Sergeant From Westchester Dies At 58
A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a former police sergeant who faithfully served his hometown for two decades. Former Peekskill Police Sergeant Kenneth Faughnan died on Sunday, June 18 at the age of 58, his former department announced. Born in Peekskill in 1964, Faughnan graduated from Franciscan High School in Mohegan Lake before attending SUNY Oneonta. Faughnan then went on to begin his career in law enforcement in his hometown, where he first started as a Park Ranger. Eventually, Faughnan earned his certification…
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Man Who Worked Throughout Nation In Hospitality Industry Dies At 51
A Hudson Valley resident who worked in the hospitality industry in different states across the nation has died at the age of 51. Jason Antonelli died from an "unexpected cardiac event" in Newburgh on Wednesday, July 6, according to his obituary. Antonelli, who was known in his early years as Jason Reichgut, grew up in Hyde Park and graduated from Roosevelt High School, where he was a member of the varsity crew and varsity soccer teams. He graduated from SUNY Oneonta and went on to work in the hospitality industry. According to his obituary, his career took him across the country. "H…
Police & Fire
New Police Chief Takes Command In Rockland County
There's a new police chief in Rockland County, a man who has served as a police officer in the Hudson Valley for more than 34 years. Interim Chief Jeffrey Wanamaker was selected to serve as the next chief of the town of Clarkstown following a vote by Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and the Town Board on Thursday, Aug. 5. In addition to the chief's position, the board also voted to elected Lt. Glenn Cummings to serve as Captain and promoted Sgt. Joseph Dwyer to the rank of Lieutenant for the Town of Clarkstown Police Department. “I am truly honored to serve as your Chief of Police,” s…
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Covid-
19: SUNY Oswego Goes To Remote Learning As Cases Climb To 82
SUNY Oswego is suspending in-person learning for two weeks as the number of COVID-19 cases on campus continues to grow. The move, announced Friday, Sept. 18, takes effect on Saturday, Sept. 19. "While we have not reached the infection rate thresholds of the 100 individuals or 5 percent of the total on-campus population specified by the New York State Department of Health in the 'Interim Guidance for Higher Education during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency,' after consultation with SUNY Chancellor James Malatras, we have decided to stop face-to-face classes voluntarily," University …
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Covid-
19: Over 20 Students Suspended For Violating Safety Guidelines At NYU
More than 20 students have been suspended by New York University for failing to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. The suspensions come just days after both in-person and remote classes began on Wednesday, Sept. 2. The university did not give details on the students' suspensions, which were announced in a Twitter post. "More than 20 NYU students have been suspended so far," the post read. "Please don't be the next. Avoid parties and bars. Wear a mask. Keep your distance." The university has launched an email address for members of the NYU community to report "If you see someone…
Schools
Covid-
19: Daily Case Tracker Dashboard Unveiled For SUNY's 64 Universities, Colleges
A system-wide COVID-19 case tracker dashboard has been located for the State University of New York's 64 universities and colleges. The data is reported by individual campuses every 24 hours to more efficiently monitor, respond to, and contain the virus, the state said in an announcement on Sunday, Sept. 6. The data can be viewed on a system-wide or campus by campus level through a pull-down menu. Access the dashboard here. "As coronavirus cases spring up on our college campuses, we are reviewing real-time case data around the clock," State University of New York Chancellor Jim …
Schools
Covid-
19: SUNY Oneonta To Close Campus For Fall Semester Amid Outbreak
With another 100 new COVID-19 cases confirmed, SUNY Oneonta said it will close campus for the remainder of the fall semester and switch to fully remote learning. The announcement, on Thursday afternoon, Sept. 3, comes just four days after the college reported 100 positive cases following several large several large parties, saying it decided to suspend in-person classes for two weeks. For the semester, 389 cases were confirmed. The Oneonta outbreak has been the worst in the SUNY system, but there have been COVID-related issues elsewhere. Also late last month, 43 students at SUNY Plat…
Schools
Covid-
19: SUNY New Paltz Students Test Positive After Pickup Basketball Games, Some Quarantined
Two more students have tested positive for COVID-19 following off-campus pickup basketball games among SUNY New Paltz students that's put administrators on edge and led to the quarantine of 12 students, bringing the total number of positive cases up to three. According to the college's website, the two students tested positive for the virus this week -- and one has already recovered. The two students were reportedly in contact with the first SUNY New Paltz COVID case, which was announced by the college on Thursday, Aug. 27. The first student to test positive had reportedl…
Schools
Covid-
19: SUNY Oneonta To Temporarily Close After Outbreak; SUNY Plattsburgh Suspends 43
With more than 100 COVID-19 cases reported on campus, SUNY Oneonta will close for two weeks. The move comes just days after 43 students at SUNY Plattsburgh were suspended for violating COVID guidelines. Newly named SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said several large several large parties were held last week at SUNY Oneonta. "Unfortunately because of those larger gatherings, there were several students who were symptomatic of COVID and upon testing we found that 20 were positive for the COVID virus," Malatras said in a conference call with the news media on Sunday, Aug.. 30.&nbs…
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