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Events

South Salem's Wolf Conservation Center Throws Holiday Party SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem will celebrate another year of its dual mission of education and conservation with its annual Wine & Wolves celebration and auction from 7-10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3 at the Carriage House at the Waccabuc Country Club. The center, founded by world-famous concert pianist Helene Grimaud, conducts environmental education programs, shelters and breeds two species of endangered wolves as part of the federal Species Survival Plan program. It celebrates North America’s most misunderstood predator and also the onset of wolf breeding s…

by Robert Mikulak

11/23/2015

Schools

Briarcliff Students Make Voices Heard Through Carlucci's Advisory Council BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School students are learning how government works firsthand, along with the importance of citizen participation, through involvement with state Sen. David Carlucci’s Student Advisory Council. Lauren Ballini, Henry Gartner, Paul Radovanovich and Matthew Reid were selected by Carlucci to meet on a regular basis with their peers from Ossining to discuss local issues and offer suggestions about local topics of importance. The students are each interested in politics and government for individual reasons. “It’s a new experience for me,” said Gartner, w…

by Robert Mikulak

11/22/2015

Police & Fire

Saugerties Man Charged With Having Sexual Contact With Child 15 Years Ago SAUGERTIES, N.Y. -- New York State Police in Kingston have arrested Albert B. Ames, 77 of Saugerties, on a charge of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child, a class B felony. An investigation determined that Ames had sexual contact with a child less than 11 years old, police said. The alleged abuse which was recently reported, occurred about 15 years ago at his residence in Saugerties, according to police. Ames was arraigned in Saugerties Town Court and released on $5,000 cash bail to appear at a later date.

by Robert Mikulak

11/22/2015

Neighbors

Area Woman Wins Hudson Valley Fall Foliage Photo Contest DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The winner of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corp.’s third annual Fall Foliage Photo Contest is Fatima Sanwarwalla of Newburgh, who submitted her photograph taken from the Walkway Over the Hudson. The utility’s Facebook followers voted on 18 submissions, giving Fatima’s photograph the winning 1,116 votes. A total of 4,554 votes were cast. “Congratulations to Fatima on her award and for the stunning image she captured depicting the Mid-Hudson Valley’s spectacular autumn colors,” said Denise VanBuren, vice president of public relations at Central Hudson. The cont…

by Robert Mikulak

11/22/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged With DWI In Route 202 Stop In Somers SOMERS, N.Y. – A Carmel man is facing a felony DWI charge after his arrest last week in Somers. New York State Police from the Somers station arrested Frank J. Mayer, 54, Carmel, on Nov. 13, on a charge of driving while intoxicated, a class E felony. Troopers stopped a Subaru traveling on Route 202 for speeding. While interviewing the operator of the vehicle, who identified himself as Mayer, troopers observed clues that indicated he was intoxicated at the time of the stop, police said. Mayer was charged with felony driving while intoxicated when a record check revealed that he was convicte…

by Robert Mikulak

11/22/2015

Events

Garfield Library Caters To Kids GARFIELD, N.J. -- Stories, poems, songs and crafts are available for children 2 to 5 years old at the Garfield Library. Parents and caregivers are welcome to participate with their youngsters. Tiny Tot Story Times are Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m., Dec. 3 to 17. Children ages 2 to 3 years old are welcome to join in for stories, rhymes and crafts. Family Story Times are Tuesdays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Dec. 1 and 8. On Thursday, Dec. 17, from 3:30-4:45 p.m. the library is putting on a Winter Holiday Arts and Crafts Night for children of all ages. Light refreshments will be served. Prereg…

by Robert Mikulak

11/22/2015

Schools

'Mioli Pass' Honors Late Park Ridge Football Coach PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- A memorial honoring a former Park Ridge football coach who died last year is now open at the Doc Lewis Field. The Pascack Road memorial remembers Gary Mioli, a guidance counselor, former teacher and longtime head football coach at Park Ridge High School. Mioli had a 127-103 coaching record with the Owls, leading them to their first and only state sectional title in 1995. The former Cresskill resident died at 57 years old as the head football coach of the Owls.

by Robert Mikulak

11/22/2015

Neighbors

Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Englewood's Karen O Turns 37 Today ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Yeah Yeah Yeahs singer Karen O of Englewood turns 37 today.She was born Nov. 22, 1978, in Busan, South Korea, as Karen Lee Orzolek. She grew up in Englewood. She was nominated for a Grammy Award with Yeah Yeah Yeahs bandmate Nick Zinner for "All is Love." She also contributed "The Moon Song" to Spike Jonze's 2013 film "Her," which was nominated in 2014 for an Academy Award. O also won Spin Magazine‍‍'s Sex Goddess Award in 2004 and 2005, and was named one of rock's hottest women by Blender magazine in 2006.

by Robert Mikulak

11/22/2015

News

Teaneck Vigil Protests Train Transport Of Crude Oil TEANECK, N.J. - The terror attacks in Paris and the latest threats by ISIS make trains that carry oil through densely populated Bergen County targets, a small group of residents said during a Thursday night demonstration in Teaneck, News 12 New Jersey reported. "They're basically rolling bombs and they're a security risk to all of us," a River Vale resident told News 12 New Jersey. To this point, the arguments over the oil trains has been environmental. Those who demonstrated on Thursday said the risk exists that explosions or flaming oil from cars ignited in an attack could dest…

by Robert Mikulak

11/21/2015

Neighbors

Dutchess ARC Foundation Honors Mary Kay Vrba DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The ARC of Dutchess Foundation recently honored Mary Kay Vrba, president and CEO of Dutchess Tourism Inc., with the Martinko Trailblazer Award for her leadership and service to the community. Almost 100 people attended the Celebration of Stars at the Millbrook Golf and Tennis Club late last month to honor those who volunteer their time, talent and treasures to the community. Vassar-Warner Home was honored as Employer of the Year for its partnership with Dutchess ARC in providing employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities. Other honore…

by Robert Mikulak

11/21/2015

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