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COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 COVID-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14
Covid-19: New Details Emerge On Northern Westchester HS Graduation Cluster As Cases Climb To 14 At least 14 people have now had confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after a cluster broke out following a graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester. Two families that traveled to Florida in recent weeks and returned back to Chappaqua attended the Horace Greeley High School graduation and parties on Saturday, June 20, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said this week. Latimer said that in some instances, proper social distancing was not practiced, and not everyone in attendance was wearing a face covering during the ceremony and subsequent parties. Earlier story -&nb…

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COVID-19: Police To Increase Social Distancing Enforcement After Greeley HS Graduation Cluster COVID-19: Police To Increase Social Distancing Enforcement After Greeley HS Graduation Cluster
Covid-19: Police To Increase Social Distancing Enforcement After Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Police will be increasing social distancing enforcement after a cluster of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases linked to the graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester County at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua. New Castle Police Chief James D. Carroll made the announcement early Monday evening, June 29. The cluster, traced to a student at the ceremony who tested positive after returning from Florida, has jumped to 13 cases, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced earlier in the day Monday. Cuomo said that anyone who attended the graduation ceremony should self-quarantine until at lea…

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COVID-19: Number Of Horace Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Positive Cases Up To 13 COVID-19: Number Of Horace Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Positive Cases Up To 13
Covid-19: Number Of Horace Greeley HS Graduation Cluster Positive Cases Up To 13 The New York State Department of Health is leading the investigation into a cluster of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases that were reported following a high school graduation ceremony in Northern Westchester. There have been more than a dozen confirmed COVID-19 cases after a person who recently traveled to Florida attended the Horace Greeley High School graduation and parties in Chappaqua on Saturday, June 20. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the state is currently in the process of doing contract tracing from those in attendance at the graduation in an attempt to keep the spread of C…

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Here Are School Election Results In Westchester Here Are School Election Results In Westchester
Here Are School Election Results In Westchester Some of the results from New York’s first all-mail school elections are trickling in as districts work to count the ballots. As of Wednesday, June 17, no school districts in Westchester County have reported that their budgets failed, while many of the incumbent school board members look likely to maintain their seats. In May, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an Executive Order that said all school elections will be held by mail, later rescheduling them and extending the final date for ballots to Tuesday, June 16. Some results are in, with others expected later in the week on Thursday or F…

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Lawrence Littig, 81, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Was An Active Church Member, Community Volunteer Lawrence Littig, 81, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Was An Active Church Member, Community Volunteer
Lawrence Littig, 81, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Was An Active Church Member, Community Volunteer After a multiyear battle with dementia and short-term illness with COVID-19, Lawrence (Larry) W. Littig, 81, died in Norwalk on May 3.  Born July 18, 1938 in Kalamazoo, MI to John and Dorothy Littig, Larry was a competitive youth tennis player coached by the legendary Vic Braden. After graduating State High School in Kalamazoo, Larry attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, graduating with a BBA.  He met his future wife at Michigan, the former Ann Strickland of Saginaw, MI, with whom he had three children, John, Rip and Lisa. After serving in the U.S. Army, a long career …

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New Principal Takes Over At Middle School In Northern Westchester New Principal Takes Over At Middle School In Northern Westchester
New Principal Takes Over At Middle School In Northern Westchester A longtime Long Island educator and administrator is heading north to serve as principal at a middle school in Northern Westchester. The Chappaqua Board of Education announced that current Lynbrook South Middle School principal Joseph Wiener has been tabbed to head the Robert E. Bell Middle School at the conclusion of the school year. “I’m excited to join the wonderful team of educators at Bell Middle School and meet the talented students and families in Chappaqua,” Wiener said in a statement announcing his hiring. Wiener officially assumes duties at the school on Wednesday, July 1. …

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Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Saw Mill Parkway Overpass In Northern Westchester Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Saw Mill Parkway Overpass In Northern Westchester
Tractor-Trailer Crashes Into Saw Mill Parkway Overpass In Northern Westchester Whoops.  A tractor-trailer hit an overpass on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Chappaqua shearing off the top of the vehicle. The incident took place southbound around 10:10 a.m., Wednesday, April 22, at the bridge at Route 120, said the Westchester County Police. No one was injured and luckily, the tractor-trailer was empty.  It took just took a while to remove the truck from under the bridge. Traffic was not impacted, police said.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Alice Cousins, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Had Mischievous Wit, Joyful Spirit Alice Cousins, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Had Mischievous Wit, Joyful Spirit
Alice Cousins, Formerly Of Chappaqua, Had Mischievous Wit, Joyful Spirit Alice Irene Cousins (Bo), died peacefully on Friday, April 10 at Pines Edge in Needham, MA. Born in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Matilda and Thomas Purcell and was predeceased by her husband, Robert Cousins, and her siblings, Tom (Rosalie), Betty and Merce as well as her Aunt, Sister Mercedes Purcell. She is survived by two children and their spouses, Candis Pearson (Dave) and Peter Cousins (Victoria) and her grandchildren, Robert Cousins (Ellen), Carl Danielson, Alex Cousins (Sarah) and Valerie Renard. Alice’s family was her greatest joy. Bob was the love of her life. …

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Northern Westchester Businessman Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Pay $395K Northern Westchester Businessman Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Pay $395K
Northern Westchester Businessman Admits To Tax Evasion, Must Pay $395K A Westchester County businessman has admitted to tax evasion for more than four years to the tune of almost $400,000. Antonio Nikc, 58, of Chappaqua, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 3, to tax evasion for the years 2010 to 2014, for a total $395,745, said the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York. According to the statements made in court, during the time period of the tax evasion, Nikc managed a number of family businesses that operate large rental buildings in New York and Connecticut, in a manner to conceal his sources of income to prevent the IRS from assessi…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy
Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy A scholarship fund has been established in memory of a Northern Westchester boy who died on Saturday, Feb. 29 at age 11 in a hiking accident. Mattias James Edstrom of Chappaqua was born July 12, 2008 in New York City to Ivy Pool and Christian Edstrom. He is also survived by his sister Alexandra.  Mattias was a student at Robert E. Bell Middle School in Chappaqua.  He was an avid learner and loved to share what he knew with all around him, according to his obituary. Mattias loved the outdoors, skiing, playing baseball, and hiking with his family. He was a scout in Chappaqua Troop…

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ID Released For Northern Westchester Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing ID Released For Northern Westchester Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing
ID Released For Northern Westchester Boy Who Died In Fall While Ice Climbing The identity has been released for the 11-year-old boy from Northern Westchester County who died after falling about 300 feet while ice climbing in the Catskills. The boy, now identified as Chappaqua resident Mattias Edstrom, fell about 300 feet down ice-covered ledges In the Town of Hunter, according to authorities. Edstrom was the son of Town of New Castle Supervisor Ivy Pool. The incident happened around 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 29 in the Indian Head Wilderness area of the Catskill State Park near a popular ice climbing location known as the "Dark Side" off of Platte Clove R…

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Northern Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist Northern Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist
Northern Westchester HS Student Named Regeneron Finalist A high school student from Westchester was among the 40 that were chosen as finalists at this year's prestigious Regeneron Science Talent Search. This year, approximately 2,000 students entered the Regeneron STS, where they “submit original research in critically important scientific fields of study.” The organization said that the search is “unique among high school competitions in the U.S. and globally, Regeneron STS focuses on identifying, inspiring, and engaging the nation's most promising young scientists.” Judges narrowed the field to just 300, based on their research skills, commitme…

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