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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…
New Poll Reveals Who NYers Favor In Governor's Race Based On Inflation, Crime, Abortion
As Election Day draws nearer, new polling is highlighting the issues that are top of mind for New York voters when choosing their next governor.
Overall, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul leads her Republican opponent, Rep. Lee Zeldin, by six points, 47 to 41 percent, according to a SurveyUSA poll released Thursday, Oct. 20.
Earlier Report: Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Four percent of likely voters said they plan to vote for another candidate, while 8 percent were undecided.
Hochul’s lead has shrunk dramatically from August …
Zeldin Holds Edge Over Hochul In NY's Suburbs, Among Independents In Brand-New Poll
Republican Rep. Lee Zeldin is narrowing the gap between his Democratic opponent, incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the race to be New York’s next governor.
Hochul now leads Zeldin by just four points, 50 to 46 percent, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters.
Earlier Report: New Polls Show Race Tightening Between Hochul, Zeldin As Debate Day Approaches
While Hochul enjoys a comfortable lead in New York City, 59 to 37 percent, the race is much tighter in the suburbs, with Zeldin receiving 50 percent and Hochul receiving 49 percent, the poll found.
Among their parties…
Pace University Student Dies After Medical Episode On Northern Westchester Campus
Pace University in Northern Westchester is mourning the death of a popular student.
Jordan Robinson, age 20, of Danbury, Connecticut, died following a medical episode on campus Sunday, Feb. 13 in Pleasantville, said Pace University officials.
According to the college, Robinson was a sophomore on the Pleasantville campus.
The college said the Mount Pleasant Police Department, which is in charge of investigating such matters, has classified his death as a medical emergency, awaiting the medical examiner's findings.
Robinson was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and involved with m…
Dan Mulholland, Longtime Coach In Westchester, Dies
A beloved longtime Hall of Fame coach in Westchester died at the age of 76.
Daniel J. Mulholland, Jr., known as Coach “Mully," died Saturday, Jan. 15 surrounded by his family.
In his early years, Mulholland loved archery and traveling with his father to tournaments while spending summers with his grandfather in Dolgeville, a village in Herkimer and Fulton counties in New York.
He was a graduate of Ardsley High School and Brockport University.
Mulholland spent his life as a part of the education system and sports world.
His teaching started in Elmsford, Yorktown, Peekskill, and continued…
Ridgefield's Paula W. Petersen, 72, Was Member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Pleasantville
Paula W. Petersen, 72, of Ridgefield, died on Sunday, Oct. 31. She was the wife of the late John S. Petersen, Jr.
Paula was born in Schenectady, NY on July 9, 1949 — a daughter of the late Henry and Ruth (Whitney) Weltzien. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and Pace University in Pleasantville.
A resident of Ridgefield since 2003, Paula previously resided in Ridgefield from 1978 to 1988 and Westchester County from 1988 to 2003. Paula was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Pleasantville, NY. In her spare time, she enjoyed bridge, sewing, crafts and baking.
Pau…
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Northern Westchester's William Kuebler, Photojournalist, Committed Environmentalist, Dies At 67
William H. "Bill" Kuebler, age 67, of Katonah and formerly of Chappaqua, died Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Northern Westchester Hospital surrounded by his family.
Bill was born in Queens, to the late Harold Kuebler and Dorothea (Vermilyea) Kuebler. He spent his formative years and early married life in Chappaqua, graduating from Horace Greeley High School and Pace University.
Bill was a career photojournalist, most recently working, until his retirement, at Gannett Co. for The Journal News. He experienced the world from behind the camera lens with excitement, curiosity, and humor.
A commit…
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