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Fifth Annual Riverkeeper Sweep Goes Through Dutchess Fifth Annual Riverkeeper Sweep Goes Through Dutchess
Fifth Annual Riverkeeper Sweep Goes Through Dutchess HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. — The Beekman Library in Hopewell Junction released a reminder about Saturday's Riverkeeper Sweep, the fifth annual day of service for communities along the Hudson River. Riverkeeper celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and the Sweep will feature more than 100 projects across the Hudson Valley. The Sweep features volunteers and community partners working along the shoreline, cleaning debris and planting trees and native grass. Click here for a full list of projects.
New Canaan Post Office Developer Plans Second Tenant In New Building New Canaan Post Office Developer Plans Second Tenant In New Building
New Canaan Post Office Developer Plans Second Tenant In New Building NEW CANAAN, Conn. — A second tenant is planned when the two-story New Canaan post office building opens in August, the developer said, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. Developer Richard Carratu plans to have another tenant on the second floor of the new building on Locust Street, the Advertiser said. Carratu also said that the 3,800 square feet of space will have its own entrance and elevator, reported the New Canaan Advertiser. Post office officials recently toured the site and were pleased with the construction process, the Advertiser noted. Read the New Canaan Advertiser article…
Gardening Program Blooms At Beekman Library Gardening Program Blooms At Beekman Library
Gardening Program Blooms At Beekman Library BEEKMAN, N.Y. — A youth gardening program leads the list of events at the Beekman Library throughout May. The Roots, Petals, and Wings Gardening Program will take place on Wednesday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 13, at 11 a.m. The program is designed for 5 to 12-year-olds, helping kids get started on the world of gardening. May's Knit Wits meeting will be on Thursday, May 5, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., and registration is required. For those interested in creating their own marinades, Marinade Madness will take place on Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m. All attendants are asked for a $5 donati…
Irvington Student Wins New York State Chemistry Competition Irvington Student Wins New York State Chemistry Competition
Irvington Student Wins New York State Chemistry Competition IRVINGTON, N.Y. — An Irvington Middle School student won a state chemistry competition recently, and will compete in a national competition in June. Seventh-grader Henry Demarest won the state You Be The Chemist Challenge and will compete with 38 other state champions in Philadelphia on June 20. Created by the Chemical Educational Foundation (CEF), the You Be The Chemist Challenge is an interactive contest for fifth through eighth graders to explore chemistry concepts and applications. The top four finishers at the national competition will receive around $18,500 in scholarships. “Compet…
Carmel Resident Wants Abandoned Homes Problem Solved Carmel Resident Wants Abandoned Homes Problem Solved
Carmel Resident Wants Abandoned Homes Problem Solved CARMEL, N.Y. — A Carmel resident made a public plea for authorities to take care of abandoned homes in the area, according to a video posted by lohud.com. Longtime resident Mary Schukin spoke about the forgotten homes in the neighborhood, pointing out that some homes haven't been touched in nearly a decade, lohud.com said. Watch the full video here.
Douglas F. Coppola, 58, Of New Rochelle Douglas F. Coppola, 58, Of New Rochelle
Douglas F. Coppola, 58, Of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Douglas F. Coppola, of New Rochelle, died on Friday, April 29. He was 58. Coppola was born on June 7, 1957, to Emilio and Camille Coppola. He worked as a self-employed photographer. He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann (Cox), sister Pamela Della Donna and her husband, Sam, brother Emilio and his wife, Melanie, brother Paul and his wife Antonella, brother Eric and his wife June, and Michael, and in-laws Richard and Janet Cox, Joyce and Al Nielsen and Rosemarie Consolo. Visiting hours are on Wednesday, May 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral Home, at 76…
William P. Carpenter, 80, Of Ossining William P. Carpenter, 80, Of Ossining
William P. Carpenter, 80, Of Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. — William P. Carpenter, a lifelong resident of Ossining, died on Saturday, April 30. He was 80. Carpenter was born on May 22, 1935, to Allan and Helen (Yoe) Carpenter. He was a self-employed roofer, sheet metal worker and carpenter. He was predeceased by his parents, and is survived by wife, Betty, three daughters, Karen Lifieri, Dawn Hernandez and Brenda Ryan, three stepchildren, Ellis Marino, Anthony Marino and Lynann Marino, brother Philip, sister Elizabeth Thompson, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Visiting hours will be on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. …
Chestnut Ridge Man Donates Ambulance In Memory Of Late Wife Chestnut Ridge Man Donates Ambulance In Memory Of Late Wife
Chestnut Ridge Man Donates Ambulance In Memory Of Late Wife CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y. — A Chestnut Ridge man has donated an ambulance to the American Friends of Magen David Adom in memory of his late wife, who volunteered for William Faist Ambulance, according to lohud.com. Allan Rubin said it made him 'feel good' to honor his wife's wishes, lohud.com said. Olivia Rubin drove for William Faist Ambulance for nearly a decade despite suffering from cancer, and talked often of donating an ambulance to Magen David Adom, the Israeli Ambulance Service, reported lohud.com. About 75 ambulances are donated each year through the American Friends, a coordinator for…
Spring Valley FD Gets Money For Equipment Upgrades Spring Valley FD Gets Money For Equipment Upgrades
Spring Valley FD Gets Money For Equipment Upgrades SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — Spring Valley trustees finally approved a bond that included more than $1 million earmarked for upgrades to outdated fire equipment on Tuesday, according to lohud.com. The $6.4 million bond had originally been passed in February, but it was tabled due to the language in the bond, lohud.com said. The state Department of Labor's Public Employee Safety and Health Bureau had issued four violations in March due to the condition of the department's equipment, reported lohud.com. New gear for firefighters is expected to arrive within 90 days, and plans are in place to purcha…
Nyack Environmentalists Worry About Possible Waterfront Zoning Changes Nyack Environmentalists Worry About Possible Waterfront Zoning Changes
Nyack Environmentalists Worry About Possible Waterfront Zoning Changes NYACK, N.Y. — Proposed changes to Nyack's zoning laws have local environmentalists worried that waterfront development by TZ Vista would be easier to pass, according to News 12. Local group Riverkeeper said that any changes to waterfront zoning regulations need to be fully vetted, News 12 said. TZ Vista is trying to build six-story buildings instead of four-story buildings as existing waterfront laws allow, reported News 12. Read the News 12 article here.
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