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Mayor Confirms ICE Activity In Peekskill, Agents Looking For Person With Criminal Record Mayor Confirms ICE Activity In Peekskill, Agents Looking For Person With Criminal Record
Mayor Confirms ICE Activity In Peekskill, Agents Looking For Person With Criminal Record Peekskill Mayor Vivian C. McKenzie has addressed an early-morning operation by federal immigration authorities, clarifying that the city's police department had no involvement and reaffirming Peekskill’s commitment to protecting all residents. According to McKenzie, Peekskill Police Chief Leo Dylewski was informed on Friday morning, Jan. 31, that federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), were operating in the city in search of an individual with a criminal record. However, local law enforcement was not involved in the operation.  "The Peekskill Police …

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ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Westchester ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Westchester
ICE Looks For Person With Criminal Warrant In Westchester Federal immigration agents conducted an operation in Pleasantville on Thursday, Jan. 30, as part of efforts to locate an individual with a criminal warrant, officials announced.   According to a statement from the Village of Pleasantville, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) notified the Pleasantville Police Department that agents would be operating in the village to apprehend a specific person.  However, local authorities clarified that Pleasantville police were not involved in the warrant service.  Agents were seen operating in the area of Wheeler Avenue in t…

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Obituaries
Beloved Longtime Northern Westchester Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 Beloved Longtime Northern Westchester Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67
Beloved Longtime Northern Westchester Hardware Store Employee Dies At 67 A business in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a former employee who spent more than four decades leaving a large impact on people during something as routine as a hardware store visit.  Pleasantville resident Cindy Hite, who spent more than 40 years working at Berger Hardware in Hawthorne, died on Monday, Oct. 14 at the age of 67 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in White Plains in 1957, Hite graduated from Westlake High School in Thornwood in 1975 before going on to earn her associate's degree at Westchester Community College in Valhalla.&n…

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Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For' Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For'
Here's Where To Get Spooky Cocktails In Northern Westchester: 'To Die For' If you're looking to celebrate spooky season with some fall-themed cocktails, a Northern Westchester restaurant's "Voodoo Lounge" promises to delight.  As Halloween approaches, Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen in Pleasantville at 68 Wheeler Ave. is marking the occasion by offering "Cocktails To Die For" in their "Voodoo Lounge," the only one of its kind in the entire county.  Visitors can enjoy their spooky drinks pre- or post-dinner in the lounge, which gives off eerie vibes and is a perfect setting to get in the Halloween spirit.  Crawdaddy's Creole Kitchen The featured c…

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Police & Fire
Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Northern Westchester Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Northern Westchester
Car Fire Nearly Spreads To Garage At Home In Northern Westchester Thanks to quick action from firefighters, a Northern Westchester home remained unscathed after a car burst into flames inside its garage.  The blaze began on Tuesday, July 30, just before 7 p.m., when a vehicle went up in flames inside a Chappaqua residence on North Way, according to the Chappaqua Fire Department. Responding fire crews found smoke pouring from the home's garage and were able to knock out the flames inside the car. Firefighters then pushed the vehicle out into the driveway and hosed it down to make sure the blaze was completely out.  After the car fire was de…

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Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon' Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon'
Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon' A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills.  Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, died on Wednesday, June 26 at the age of 92, according to his obituary.  Born and raised in Port Chester, Nethercott graduated from Port Chester High School before going on to serve in the US Navy between 1951 and 1955. Nethercott also served in the Marines, his obituary said.  Once …

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Politics
Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Westchester Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Westchester
Key Witness In Trump Trial Has Strong Ties To Westchester A key witness in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial who allegedly helped bury negative stories involving him has close ties to Westchester, including a university in the county from which he graduated.  Former media executive David Pecker, the former CEO of the National Enquirer's parent company, American Media, Inc., became the first witness to testify in Trump's criminal trial on Monday, April 22, and Tuesday, April 23,  The 72-year-old Pecker testified that he had used "catch and kill" tactics to buy rights to stories casting Trump in a negative light and then decl…

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Funeral Details Released For Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Funeral Details Released For Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person'
Funeral Details Released For Former Northern Westchester Fire Chief: 'Selfless Person' Funeral arrangments have been announced for a former Northern Westchester fire chief who spent nearly his entire life serving the public in both his career and as a volunteer.  A wake for Raymond Baker, the former chief of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department who died unexpectedly in his sleep on Saturday, March 9 at the age of 64, will be held on Friday, March 22 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Beecher Flooks Funeral Home in Pleasantville at 418 Bedford Rd.  Earlier Report - Former Somers Fire Chief Dies: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed' A Mass of Christian Burial will also be …

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Former Westchester Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit Former Westchester Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit
Former Westchester Cop Claims He Was Fired For Ticketing Woman With PBA Card: Lawsuit A former Westchester police officer from the Hudson Valley is suing county officials and claiming that he was unlawfully fired for ticketing a woman who flashed a PBA card.  Rockland County resident Joseph Saetta, a former Westchester County Police officer, filed a lawsuit in federal court against the county's Department of Public Safety, its commissioner, Terrance Raynor, and County Executive George Latimer, on Friday, March 8.  According to the lawsuit complaint, Saetta, who previously spent time as an officer in Mount Vernon and Pleasantville, joined the Westchester County…

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Police & Fire
Duo In Stolen Car Nabbed After Pursuit Across Northern Westchester: Police Duo In Stolen Car Nabbed After Pursuit Across Northern Westchester: Police
Duo In Stolen Car Nabbed After Pursuit Across Northern Westchester: Police A Western Massachusetts duo caught in a vehicle stolen from Connecticut were both apprehended following an extensive pursuit in New York, police announced. The events leading up to the arrests began on Tuesday, Feb. 6 around 1:40 a.m., when a patrol officer on the Saw Mill River Parkway in the Westchester County village of Dobbs Ferry saw a stolen Nissan Rogue pass him in the area of Ashford Avenue, according to the department's Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  When the officer pulled out behind the Nissan, which had been stolen from the Hartford County town of Enfield, the …

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Obituaries
Beloved 'Master' Teacher Who Spent 40 Years At Northern Westchester District Dies Beloved 'Master' Teacher Who Spent 40 Years At Northern Westchester District Dies
Beloved 'Master' Teacher Who Spent 40 Years At Northern Westchester District Dies A beloved teacher who spent 40 years with a Northern Westchester school district and was known for keeping in touch with students for decades is being remembered for his ability to change the lives of those he taught. Longtime Pleasantville resident Adrian McGuire, who taught at the Chappaqua Central School District for decades, died on Tuesday, Jan. 30 at the age of 99 at the Waterview Hills rehabilitation center in North Salem, according to his obituary. Born in Pleasantville in June 1924, McGuire graduated from Regis High School and Fordham University before earning his Ma…

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Police & Fire
Truck Slams Into Overpass On Northern Westchester Parkway: Was Following GPS, Police Say Truck Slams Into Overpass On Northern Westchester Parkway: Was Following GPS, Police Say
Truck Slams Into Overpass On Northern Westchester Parkway: Was Following GPS, Police Say Multiple lanes of a busy parkway in Northern Westchester had to be temporarily closed after a truck crashed into an overpass, police said. The incident happened on Saturday, Jan. 27 just before 1 p.m., when a box truck crashed into the Bedford Road overpass on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway near Exit 28 in Pleasantville, according to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary. The collision damaged the truck's cargo area and caused debris to scatter on the parkway, forcing authorities to close the northbound lanes for a cleanup. The lanes were eventually reop…

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Obituaries
Beloved High School Teacher From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 48 Beloved High School Teacher From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 48
Beloved High School Teacher From Northern Westchester Dies At Age 48 A high school science teacher from New York who worked in Connecticut and was also an award-winning athlete is being remembered by her community.  Northern Westchester resident Amy Bridget (nee Cleary) Dillane, a resident of Pleasantville, died on Sunday, Dec. 10 at the age of 48 following an eight-year battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Mount Kisco in 1975, Dillane graduated from Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua in 1993 before earning a Bachelor's Degree in biology from SUNY Geneseo in 1997 and her Master's Degree in Teaching from P…

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Police & Fire
Northern Westchester Man Injured In Multi-Vehicle I-84 Crash Northern Westchester Man Injured In Multi-Vehicle I-84 Crash
Northern Westchester Man Injured In Multi-Vehicle I-84 Crash One person was critically injured and two others received minor injuries in a four-vehicle crash in the Hudson Valley. The crash took place in Orange County in the town of Deerpark on I-84 near mile marker 1.4, said Trooper Steven Nevel, of the New York State Police. A preliminary investigation revealed that Frances Taillard, age 67, from Montague, New Jersey was driving a 2017 GMC Sierra when he entered I-84 and was traveling west in the eastbound lanes when he struck a Dodge Durango head-on, Nevel said. Nevel said he then struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee, causing the Sierra to strike a Lexu…

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Business
Good Eats: 13 Restaurants Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands In Westchester Good Eats: 13 Restaurants Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands In Westchester
Good Eats: 13 Restaurants Awarded Michelin Bib Gourmands In Westchester Any foodies looking for new places to try in Westchester may want to take a look at more than a dozen eateries that have been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list. A total of 13 Westchester restaurants have been named Michelin Bib Gourmands in 2023, an award that recognizes establishments that combine delicious food with great value. The awards are doled out by the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establishments well-received by its reviewers. The awards were revealed following a Michelin Guide ceremony held on Tuesday, No…

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Sister Act: Former First Daughters To Visit Northern Westchester; Here's Where, When Sister Act: Former First Daughters To Visit Northern Westchester; Here's Where, When
Sister Act: Former First Daughters To Visit Northern Westchester; Here's Where, When Residents in the region will soon have a chance to spend time with two former first daughters. Both Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush will be in Northern Westchester visiting the Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville at 364 Manville Rd. on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. as part of their "Love Comes First" book tour.  The tour is meant to promote the sisters' new picture book, "Love Comes First," which centers on two siblings who wish upon a star for a new sibling.  During their visit, the two sisters will spend the evening discussing the "value of prioritizing love in o…

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15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Northern Westchester Treatment Center 15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Northern Westchester Treatment Center
15 'Psychologically Disturbed Children' Removed From Northern Westchester Treatment Center Fifteen children with severe psychological and behavioral issues have been removed from a Northern Westchester residential treatment center which has sparked controversy among town leaders for unsafe conditions.  The children were removed from the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled young people, Mount Pleasant officials announced on Wednesday, Oct. 11.  According to officials, the children will instead be reassigned to facilities better equipped to handle them. …

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Lifestyle
Westchester Restaurateur's Popular Stamford Diner To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' Westchester Restaurateur's Popular Stamford Diner To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives'
Westchester Restaurateur's Popular Stamford Diner To Appear On 'Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives' A popular Fairfield County diner known for making everything from scratch has hit the big-time with an upcoming appearance on the Food Network's "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives," starring Guy Fieri.  The Stamford Diner located at 135 Harvard Ave., is known for the sign with the giant cup of coffee and its famous matzo ball soup, giant sandwiches and entrees, and uber-friendly service. So, when Guy Fieri's crew came knocking wanting to showcase the diner it was no surprise to owner Ari Thanos who owns four other restaurants in the region and is opening a fifth next month. But still, when Guy …

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Lifestyle
Northern Westchester Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Northern Westchester Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final
Northern Westchester Teen Competes In 'American Ninja Warrior' Final Tough as nails, strong as a young boxer, and as agile as a tiger are just a few words to describe a 16-year-old Hudson Valley girl who is crushing it on this season of NBC's "American Ninja Warrior." On Monday, Aug. 21, Northern Westchester resident Emily Gardiner, of Bedford Hills, will show just how tough she is on the finals of the show at 8 p.m. in Las Vegas. The grand prize is a cool $1 million.  Known around town and school, as the "Ninja girl," Emily made it through the entire season of ANW competing with -- and beating -- her father Rich Gardiner to make it to the finals. She trai…

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Police & Fire
Construction Worker Dies From Fall At Residence In Northern Westchester: Police Construction Worker Dies From Fall At Residence In Northern Westchester: Police
Construction Worker Dies From Fall At Residence In Northern Westchester: Police A construction worker was killed on the job after falling from a residence in Northern Westchester.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Aug. 15 just before 8 a.m., when Pleasantville Police were alerted that a construction worker had been injured at a private home on Sunnyside Avenue.  Authorities then responded to the residence immediately along with paramedics and found that the man had suffered extensive injuries from a fall.  Although paramedics attempted to give medical aid to the man, he was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.  The man's name and more detai…

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Police & Fire
Shirtless, Shoeless Man Leads Officers On Lengthy Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say Shirtless, Shoeless Man Leads Officers On Lengthy Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say
Shirtless, Shoeless Man Leads Officers On Lengthy Chase In Northern Westchester, Police Say A 19-year-old man faces charges after leading officers on an extensive chase through woods, streams, and neighborhoods in Northern Westchester following his theft of a car, police said.  The incident began on Friday, July 28 just before 11:30 a.m., when authorities identified a stolen Ford traveling in Lewisboro, according to Westchester County Police.  Just after this, a Patrol sergeant found the car on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Bedford and tried pulling it over. However, the driver would not stop and kept driving south before officers were able to catch up with it just …

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Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Northern Westchester Facility Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Northern Westchester Facility
Unsafe Child Treatment Center: NY Officials Hear Concerns About Northern Westchester Facility As part of their effort to call for the closure of a Northern Westchester residential treatment center for emotionally troubled children because of unsafe conditions, town leaders met with New York state officials to plead their case.  Both Mount Pleasant Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi and Police Chief Paul Oliva met with state officials during a meeting on Thursday, July 27 to demand the closure of the JCAA Westchester Campus located in Pleasantville at 1075 Broadway, which serves as a treatment center for emotionally troubled children.  Earlier Report - Officials Demand Closure Of Unsafe Chil…

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Westchester Fatal Shootings: Review Into Deaths Of DJ Henry, Kenneth Chamberlain Concludes Westchester Fatal Shootings: Review Into Deaths Of DJ Henry, Kenneth Chamberlain Concludes
Westchester Fatal Shootings: Review Into Deaths Of DJ Henry, Kenneth Chamberlain Concludes A review of two fatal police-involved shootings in Westchester, including the death of former Pace University football player Danroy "DJ" Henry Jr., has concluded with no new evidence found to convene juries for either incident, officials said.  The independent reviews of the two incidents, which included the shooting deaths of DJ Henry and Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr. in 2010 and 2011, respectively, were announced to be concluded by Westchester District Attorney Miriam Rocah on Wednesday, July 26.  According to Rocah's office, the reviews both found no new evidence to resubmit n…

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Police & Fire
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Northern Westchester School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Northern Westchester
School Fire: Solar Panel Goes Up In Flames In Northern Westchester A burnt-out solar panel caused flames to erupt on the roof of a school in Northern Westchester, requiring a quick response from numerous fire departments.  The blaze happened on Friday, July 21 around 1:40 p.m., when the Pocantico Hills and Archville Fire Departments were sent to the Pocantico Hills Central School for a fire on the roof.  According to the Pocantico Hills Fire Department, arriving crews confirmed that flames were coming from the roof of the building and quickly required a tower ladder and additional help from the Pleasantville and Sleepy Hollow Fire Depar…

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Truck Slams Into Bridge On Parkway In Northern Westchester, Causes Lane Closures Truck Slams Into Bridge On Parkway In Northern Westchester, Causes Lane Closures
Truck Slams Into Bridge On Parkway In Northern Westchester, Causes Lane Closures A truck caused temporary traffic delays in Northern Westchester when it found itself on a parkway not quite meant for it and slammed into a bridge.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, July 19, when a 13-foot-tall tractor-trailer traveling on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway in Pleasantville slammed into an 8-foot 8-inch tall bridge at Bedford Road, according to Westchester County Police.  The crash caused the parkway to briefly close before the left lane was reopened, allowing traffic to slowly pass.  The crash caused traffic delays on the Saw Mill River Parkway as the …

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Business
Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Northern Westchester Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Northern Westchester
Popular Eatery To Open Second Location In Northern Westchester A family-run restaurant in Northern Westchester known for its delicious, traditional Italian cuisine has announced that it will be opening a second location.  Chatterbox Restaurant & Bar, which already has a location in Pleasantville, will be opening a new location in Hawthorne at 58 Saw Mill River Rd. in Fall 2023, the restaurant announced on Sunday, July 2.  The Pleasantville eatery, run by the Pandolfo family and located at 75 Cooley St., is known for traditional Italian dishes like eggplant parmesan, chicken scarapriello, and Penne pasta served with homemade vodka sauce.  Addition…

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Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Westchester: 'We've Had Incredible Time' Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Westchester: 'We've Had Incredible Time'
Beloved Eatery To Close After 12 Years In Westchester: 'We've Had Incredible Time' Although a popular eatery in Westchester will soon be closing, customers will still have some time to make their last few visits, as the business has been granted a lease extension by the building's owner.  Vintage 1891 Kitchen, located in Larchmont at 2098 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), is set to close on Monday, July 31 after more than 12 years in business, the owners announced on social media.  In their announcement, the owners said they are "truly sad" to be closing the chapter on their restaurant.  "We’ve had an incredible time here as we’ve made so many friends we now call…

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White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From College In Northern Westchester Honored White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From College In Northern Westchester Honored
White House Visit: Championship-Winning Team From College In Northern Westchester Honored An NCAA Championship-winning women's lacrosse team from a college in Northern Westchester got to experience the trip of a lifetime when their accomplishment was recognized at the White House.  The Pleasantville-based Pace University women's lacrosse team, which won the 2023 NCAA Division II National Championship on Sunday, May 21 after beating No. 1-ranked West Chester University 19-9, was honored at the White House on Monday, June 12 along with college athletes from across the country. The team was recognized along with 47 other teams from all three NCAA divisions on the White House's…

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Bear Spotted Near University Campus In Northern Westchester Bear Spotted Near University Campus In Northern Westchester
Bear Spotted Near University Campus In Northern Westchester Officials are warning residents to take precautions after a black bear was sighted multiple times near a university campus in Northern Westchester.  The sightings occurred in the village of Pleasantville on Choate Lane near the campus of Pace University, Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi announced on Wednesday, June 7.  In response to the sightings, Fulgenzi warned residents to take the following precautions to avoid attracting the bear again:  Removing bird feeders; Keeping pet food inside; Keeping garbage containers inside. According to the New York S…

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Schools
Interim Superintendent Named At School District In Northern Westchester Interim Superintendent Named At School District In Northern Westchester
Interim Superintendent Named At School District In Northern Westchester As a Northern Westchester school district's superintendent prepares to take over at a neighboring village, officials have named his temporary replacement.  Mary Fox-Alter will take over as Interim Superintendent of the Ossining Union Free School District beginning on Saturday, July 1, district officials announced.  She will replace Raymond Sanchez, who will depart to begin leading the Public Schools of the Tarrytowns on the same date.  Earlier Report - Tarrytown Public Schools' New Superintendent Comes From Neighboring District The former superintendent of th…

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Obituaries
Woman Who Grew Up In Northern Westchester, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 Woman Who Grew Up In Northern Westchester, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37
Woman Who Grew Up In Northern Westchester, Worked In Dentistry Dies At Age 37 A Northern Westchester native is being remembered for her love for her family and dogs, her passion for dentistry, and her indomitable spirit.  Putnam County resident Lisa D'Agostino of Mahopac died on Monday, May 15 at the age of 37, according to her obituary.  Born in 1985, D'Agostino grew up in Pleasantville as the youngest of five children. She went on to follow a passion for dental hygiene and worked in dentistry for 20 years.  In addition to her work, D'Agostino could also often be found vacationing with friends and family, attending Justin Bieber concerts, h…

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