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Netflix Series Starring Robert De Niro To Be Filmed In Rye Brook Netflix Series Starring Robert De Niro To Be Filmed In Rye Brook
Netflix Series Starring Robert De Niro To Be Filmed In Rye Brook Locals might want to keep their eyes peeled for filming crews, as scenes for a Netflix limited television series starring famed actor Robert De Niro are set to be shot in Westchester County.  The scenes, meant for the limited series "Article Two," also known as "Zero Day,"  will be shot in the village of Rye Brook over several days in July 2023, according to the Rye Brook Village Board of Trustees, which voted to approve the filming during their meeting held on Thursday, May 25.  The scene, which will involve a stunt depicting a woman in an Uber being hit by an oncoming train, will be shot…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester
Large Power Outage Traps People In Elevator At College In Westchester A significant power outage resulted in firefighters searching more than 20 buildings at a college campus in Westchester for people trapped in elevators.  The incident happened on Wednesday, May 10 at SUNY Purchase College at 735 Anderson Hill Rd., which suffered a major power outage that resulted in a failure of communications, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  When firefighters arrived at the campus, they learned that the outage may have caused people to become stuck in elevators.  As a result, they commenced a search of over 20 buildings on campus to look for ele…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Flames At College In Westchester Blamed On Trash Compactor, Firefighters Say Flames At College In Westchester Blamed On Trash Compactor, Firefighters Say
Flames At College In Westchester Blamed On Trash Compactor, Firefighters Say A fire at a college in Westchester County was the result of a trash compactor going up in flames, firefighters said.  On Tuesday, Jan. 3 around 2:40 p.m., firefighters were sent to SUNY Purchase College to respond to a reported transformer fire, according to the Purchase Fire Department.  Once there, firefighters saw that the trash compactor at the north loading dock was on fire, and quickly began working to put it out.  After running a hose to the flames, the blaze was put out by 3:30 p.m. Luckily, no injuries were reported.  Members of the West Harrison and Harrison …

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by Ben Crnic
Schools
Port Chester Actors Nominated For 'Wedding Singer' Metro Theater Awards Port Chester Actors Nominated For 'Wedding Singer' Metro Theater Awards
Port Chester Actors Nominated For 'Wedding Singer' Metro Theater Awards Port Chester High School students who participated in the spring musical were nominated for Metropolitan Youth Theater Awards. The PCHS Drama Club performed "The Wedding Singer" from April 12 to 14, as reported here by Daily Voice. Students received two acting/singing Metro nominations for their performances and one aesthetics-based nomination. The nominations are as follows: Cameo: Faith Tomasula (as Tina Turner) Outstanding Duet: Lauren Pellegrini (as Grandma) and Nicolas Arnel (as George) for “Move That Thang” Lobby Display: Gisella McCallion, Lauren Pellegrini and Cristy He…

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by Jon Craig