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Beekman Man Sentenced To 20 Years In Sexual Assault Case
DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- After noting the seriousness of the case, a Dutchess County judge sentenced a Beekman man to 20 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a child, according to The Poughkeepsie Journal.Prior to the sentencing of John Stiebritz on Friday morning, the victim, who was 12 at the time, spoke out in court about how the experience has changed her. Now of legal age, she uses a service dog to help her with stress and anxiety, The Poughkeepsie Journal reports.
Stiebritz, who pleaded guilty to felony first-degree sexual conduct against a child, was arrested in August 2…
Englewood's 'Gateway To Music Exhibit' Opens With Flourish
ENGLEWOOD, N. J. -- Englewood Historical Society volunteers have so far found more than 160 musical entertainers and producers who have passed through town at one time or another, and they expect to discover more as they prepare for the historical society's newest exhibit, "Englewood: Gateway to Music," which opens on Sunday, Oct. 9.The exhibit, featuring photos, record albums, musical instruments and other items, kicks off with a reception from 1-5 p.m. Oct. 9 at the historical society's Mackay Park Gatehouse, 130 W. Englewood Ave., Englewood.
From the famous like Dizzy Gillespie,…
Music Legend Kenny Loggins To Speak, Sing In Northvale
NORTHVALE, N. J. -- Grammy-winning musician Kenny Loggins is planning an appearance Oct. 15 at Books and Greetings in Northvale to sign copies of his new children's book, "Footloose," and to entertain the crowd.Store officials say Loggins, a well-known performer since the 1970s who wrote the them to the movie "Footloose" and other songs on the soundtrack for the 1980s film, plans to bring his guitar to the noon event.
His book, "Footloose" features Jack the zookeeper having a dance party with animals in the zoo, including a chimp Louise, Mister DJ Elephant, lemu…
