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Court Upholds Westchester's Ownership Of Scout Cabin After Long Legal Battle Court Upholds Westchester's Ownership Of Scout Cabin After Long Legal Battle
Court Upholds Westchester's Ownership Of Scout Cabin After Long Legal Battle After a long battle, a court decision has affirmed that a cabin long purported to be exclusively possessed by a Boy Scouts organization is instead owned by Westchester County.  In an announcement on Monday, Aug. 12, county officials said that the Second Judicial Department of the New York Supreme Court Appellate Division upheld a decision affirming that the Scout Cabin at Scout Field in Bronxville belongs to Westchester County instead of the Bronxville Scout Committee.  The cabin, which sits on a 22.9-acre park within Bronxville, Mount Vernon, and Yonkers, was long claim…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Northern Westchester Dies At 57 Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Northern Westchester Dies At 57
Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Northern Westchester Dies At 57 A beloved wife and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to donate her time to countless volunteer works and her devotion to her family.  Mount Kisco resident Beth Mannion died on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the age of 57 after a battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Mount Kisco in 1965, Mannion grew up in Bedford Hills and graduated from Fox Lane High School in 1983.  She then went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Western Connecticut…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
Former All-County HS Athlete, Dedicated Northern Westchester Mom Dies At Age 61 Former All-County HS Athlete, Dedicated Northern Westchester Mom Dies At Age 61
Former All-County HS Athlete, Dedicated Northern Westchester Mom Dies At Age 61 A Northern Westchester woman who died at the age of 61 is being remembered as a celebrated high school athlete and dedicated mother. Jamie Valentino DeRosso, of Yorktown Heights, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to her obituary.  "Jamie emulated strength and grace during her 11 year fight against stage 4 cancer," her obituary reads. "Medical professionals across the state expressed their admiration for her resilience, humor, and positivity." She was born in Manhattan and graduated from Yorktown High School. According to her obituary, she ran track during…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Father, Daughter Wanted In Girl Scout Cookie Scam Targeting Local NY Residents Father, Daughter Wanted In Girl Scout Cookie Scam Targeting Local NY Residents
Father, Daughter Wanted In Girl Scout Cookie Scam Targeting Local NY Residents Police in New York are reporting they have received at least 11 complaints from residents who said they gave to buy Girl Scouts cookies that were never delivered. The incidents on Long Island were reported to Suffolk County Police between Saturday, June 18, and Monday, June 20, the department said. Police say the alleged cookie scam took place in the following communities: Lake Ronkonkoma, Bohemia, and Patchogue, to Shirley to Mastic. The money was given to a man who accompanied a young girl during some of the incidents, and in others, the girl was alone, police said. Police added that mo…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
COVID-19: Here's How You Can Still Get Girl Scout Cookies During Pandemic COVID-19: Here's How You Can Still Get Girl Scout Cookies During Pandemic
Covid-19: Here's How You Can Still Get Girl Scout Cookies During Pandemic All cooped up amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and thinking a thin mint Girl Scout cookie might be just what you need?  Well, don't despair. Although all booths and sales of Girl Scouts have been put on hold due to the outbreak, one smart cookie came up with an idea to hold a virtual sale online through the Girl Scouts website. All one has to do to get their hands on a Samoas with all that wonderful chocolate and coconut is click on the New York Girl Scouts finder and New York Hudson Valley website. Once on the site, find your area, click on a pop-up and or…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Girls Scout Leader In Northern Westchester Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse Girls Scout Leader In Northern Westchester Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse
Girls Scout Leader In Northern Westchester Sentenced For Child Sex Abuse A 44-year-old man will avoid jail time but be on probation for several years after being arrested in Westchester for sexually abusing and then acting inappropriately in front of a minor. In February, Albert Orjuela of Valhalla was arrested and charged with forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child following a complaint about alleged sexual contact with at least two minors. Orjuela was arrested the day after a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Thursday, July 18, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpnio, Jr., announced that Orjuela has been sentenced to six ye…

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by Zak Failla
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Girls Scout Leader In Westchester Accused Of Child Sex Abuse Girls Scout Leader In Westchester Accused Of Child Sex Abuse
Girls Scout Leader In Westchester Accused Of Child Sex Abuse A 43-year-old man is facing charges for his role in an alleged sexual abuse case in Mount Pleasant involving a minor. Last month, Albert Orjuela of Valhalla was arrested and charged with forcible touching, and endangering the welfare of a child following a complaint about alleged sexual contact with at least two minors. Orjuela was arrested the day after a warrant was issued for his arrest. On Facebook, Orjuela identifies himself as a Girl Scouts leader, and he has made posts referring to himself as a “Girl Scout dad.” Orjuela was in Mount Pleasant Court on Thursday, March 7 for a hearing,…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Brewster HS Three-Sport Standout Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist Brewster HS Three-Sport Standout Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist
Brewster HS Three-Sport Standout Named Coca-Cola Scholars Semifinalist A three-sport standout from Brewster High School has been named as a semifinalist for Coca-Cola’s class of 2019 Scholars Program. Brianna Sayegh was one of the 95,000 original applicants for the scholarship, and of these applicants, Coca-Cola chose 1,896 semifinalists based on academic achievements, leadership, and community support services. In the end, 150 semifinalists will be rewarded with a college scholarship worth $20,000. “We believe that identifying these young leaders throughout the country and encouraging their passion for serving others not only empowers the students but also li…

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by Valerie Musson
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First Girls' Den Added By Westchester-Putnam Council Boy Scouts Of America First Girls' Den Added By Westchester-Putnam Council Boy Scouts Of America
First Girls' Den Added By Westchester-Putnam Council Boy Scouts Of America The Westchester-Putnam Council Boy Scouts of America has its first official girl den.  Six girls, ages 9 and 10, have been registered and will form a single gender den of “Webelos” as part of Pack 164, Yorktown Heights. The girls, many of whom have been unofficially participating in Cub Scouting with their families for years, will now be able to officially earn rank advancement, the council said. They all had their own reasons for joining: “It's a brand new opportunity that I am one of the first to experience," said Kelly G.  When asked what made her want to join Cub Scouts Keira M. …

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by Kathy Reakes