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Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Westchester Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Westchester
Scenic Park, Pier On Hudson River To Celebrate Reopening In Westchester A rebuilt pier along the Hudson River is about to open up tourism and economic opportunities for a city in Northern Westchester, officials announced. A grand reopening ceremony celebrating the rebuilding and renovation of Fleischmann Pier and Charles Point Park in Peekskill will be held on Sunday, Oct. 13 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on John Walsh Boulevard, officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9.  The almost 500-foot-long pier will be able to accommodate large vessels, two floating docks for smaller boats, and an accessible kayak launch. Benches and viewing devices have also been ins…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
17-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Remembered As 'Modern-Day Renaissance Man' 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Remembered As 'Modern-Day Renaissance Man'
17-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Remembered As 'Modern-Day Renaissance Man' A teen who died in a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash is being remembered for having an "Old Soul" and being a modern-day Renaissance man. Related Story: Minisink Valley Community Rallies To Support Family Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash Orange County resident Jack Braun of Slate Hill, a hamlet of Wawayanda, died in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating in a single-vehicle crash. According to his obituary, Braun, a student at Minisink Valley High School, was born an ‘old soul' and was passionate about history, film, and music.  His…

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by Kathy Reakes
Real Estate
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market
Hudson Valley Estate Where Billy Joel Created One Of His Biggest Hits Now On Market A historic estate for sale in the Hudson Valley is known for its second floor, where much-loved Long Island musician Billy Joel found inspiration in the 70s for his legendary song "New York State Of Mind." Nestled on the Hudson River near West Point in Orange County, the $1.99 million Highland Falls estate at 26 Kings Road, known as "Overlook," was also where Joel wrote "Summer, Highland Falls" and other famous hits. Joel rented the home long-term after his return from Los Angeles, and is said to have found inspiration from the sheer beauty of the area and the comfort of that second-floor r…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
New Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Westchester New Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Westchester
New Eatery Opens Inside Historic Building In Westchester Fans of dishes cooked in wood-fired ovens and enjoyers of aged meats may want to visit an all-new restaurant housed in an over 140-year-old building in Westchester.  1881 Kitchen Table, located in Port Chester at 112 North Main St., will hold its grand opening on Thursday, July 18, the owners announced.  Located in the village's downtown area, the restaurant, which is now open, was constructed inside a building dating back to 1881 that once housed a library, a gentleman's room, a speakeasy, and Siegels and Hart Schaffner Marx clothing stores.  The eatery's owners, …

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by Ben Crnic
Lifestyle
Fear Not: Here’s Why ‘Kill’ Is Found In So Many NY Locale, Waterway Names Fear Not: Here’s Why ‘Kill’ Is Found In So Many NY Locale, Waterway Names
Fear Not: Here’s Why ‘Kill’ Is Found In So Many NY Locale, Waterway Names What’s in a name? In the case of these New York locales and waterways, nothing nearly as sinister as their titles may imply. Pull up Google Maps and you’ll notice that the Empire State is dotted with several towns ending in the suffix -kill: Northern Westchester’s Peekskill, Dutchess County’s Fishkill, and of course the picturesque Catskill Mountains, to name a few. Zoom in a bit further and you’ll spot winding creeks and rivers that are curiously referred to as kills: Normans Kill near Albany and Poesten Kill near Troy, for example. So, what gives? It turns out there’s a perfectly logical…

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by Michael Mashburn
Neighbors
Community Health Center Movement Mourns Leading Advocate Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips Community Health Center Movement Mourns Leading Advocate Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips
Community Health Center Movement Mourns Leading Advocate Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips The Reverend Jeannette J. Phillips, a powerful force for change in community health care, died on Tuesday evening, surrounded by loved ones, after a lifetime of distinguished service. A visionary leader, pastor, Community Health Center network founder, and the matriarch of a large and growing family, she helped guide the emergence of patient-led community health care in New York State from its roots in the civil rights movement into the modern era. Rev. Phillips opened the Peekskill Area Ambulatory Health Care Center in 1975 along with three other African American founding mothers: the late…

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Obituaries
Former Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Who Was Longtime Designer For IBM Dies Former Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Who Was Longtime Designer For IBM Dies
Former Town Supervisor In Hudson Valley Who Was Longtime Designer For IBM Dies A former supervisor of a Hudson Valley town who was a longtime mechanical designer for IBM has died. Louis Foscaldi, a resident of Highland, New York, and Vero Beach, Florida, died on Wednesday, July 20 at age 91, according to his obituary.  He was born in the Bronx and was a graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School. Foscaldi served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 through 1954, his obituary said.  He went on to study mechanical engineering and work at IBM as a mechanical designer until 1991. He was also elected and served two terms as the supervisor of the Town of Llo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lifestyle
NY Times Spotlights A Westchester Hamlet That’s ‘Not Cookie-Cutter' NY Times Spotlights A Westchester Hamlet That’s ‘Not Cookie-Cutter'
NY Times Spotlights A Westchester Hamlet That’s ‘Not Cookie-Cutter' A new in-depth feature from The New York Times has highlighted a Westchester County hamlet that is "not cookie-cutter." The news outlet published the story about Chappaqua on Wednesday, June 15, sharing information about the hamlet's real estate, history, schools, and more.  “What’s beautiful about Chappaqua is that it’s not cookie-cutter. We have antiques, Capes, old estates and McMansions -- we have it all," Deena Bouchier, a resident of Chappaqua for 23 years, told The Times. New Castle Town Supervisor Lisa Katz also discussed the sense of community in Chappaqua. Read th…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
College Student Found Dead Attended Elementary School In Westchester College Student Found Dead Attended Elementary School In Westchester
College Student Found Dead Attended Elementary School In Westchester A 22-year-old from Fairfield County who was found dead in his car at Southern Connecticut State University was an American history major and basketball player who attended elementary school in Westchester. Brookfield resident Sean Gallo was found unresponsive in his vehicle that was parked in the West Campus Parking Garage at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, school officials said. Gallo, born in Hong Kong, was a graduate of Brookfield High School, Class of 2015 and received his associate degree from Naugatuck Valley Community College.  He was studying history at SCSU at the ti…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Westchester Community College Marks Return Of Celebrity Salon Series Westchester Community College Marks Return Of Celebrity Salon Series
Westchester Community College Marks Return Of Celebrity Salon Series This year's Westchester Community College Celebrity Salon Series includes national figures from the fields of literature, media, politics and music. As the first series of its kind in Westchester County, these events continue to attract top names who help the Westchester Community College Foundation raise funds for student scholarships.  All events take place in private homes; the series will be held as follows: Presidential Profiles Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. Hosts: Theresa and Mark Stagg Location: Purchase  Guest: H.W. Brands History professor H.W. Brands likes to say that he pushe…

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