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Three Children Suffer Burns In Mount Vernon Apartment Fire Three Children Suffer Burns In Mount Vernon Apartment Fire
Three Children Suffer Burns In Mount Vernon Apartment Fire MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Three children and a woman were injured early Saturday after a fire broke out in a Mount Vernon basement apartment, according to News 12. The children suffered burns to their hands -- likely while holding onto the railings in the building's stairwell, according to News 12, which reported that the woman suffered smoke inhalation during the 4:30 a.m. blaze. The victims were taken to Jacobi Medical Center, where they were treated for their injuries, according to News 12. Officials said the fire at 60 E. Fourth Street was mostly contained to the one apartment, according to…
Gun Show Goes Off Without A Hitch After Astorino Vetoes Legislative Ban Gun Show Goes Off Without A Hitch After Astorino Vetoes Legislative Ban
Gun Show Goes Off Without A Hitch After Astorino Vetoes Legislative Ban WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – The Firearm and Knife Show and Sale kicked off as originally scheduled Saturday at the Westchester County Center in White Plains just days after County Executive Rob Astorino vetoed legislation that would have banned such events from county property. In his veto message sent down to the legislature Friday, Astorino said, “the gun show satisfies all the requirements for its legal and safe operation” and “has historically been one of the best run and most well-attended events held at the (County Center).”  Astorino said he respected the “wide-range of opinion(s)” on…
Joey Is The SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week Joey Is The SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week
Joey Is The SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- He's got a wrinkly head, floppy ears and is the SPCA of Westchester's Pet of the Week. According to SPCA staff, "it's almost unfair how adorable Joey is." Estimated to be about 5 years old, the dog weighs about 45 pounds and is said to be social and friendly with people and other dogs. Still, he'd most likely need a home with children no younger than 14 years old, according to the SPCA. To learn more about Joey or any other animal up for adoption at the SPCA, email trainer@spca914.org.
Pelham Puck Whiz Wins Con Edison Award Pelham Puck Whiz Wins Con Edison Award
Pelham Puck Whiz Wins Con Edison Award PELHAM, N.Y. – A Pelham Memorial High School hockey star has received the Con Edison Scholastic Sports Awards. A senior and team captain, Ben Hurd received the award for the week of Jan. 18, according to a statement from the high school. During the hockey season, Hurd led the top-ranked Pelicans to a 13-1 record by scoring 24 goals and notching 12 assists, according to the high school. During his junior season, Hurd was named to the Division 2 All-State First Team and received All Section and Section 1 Division 2 Player of the Year honors, the statement said. “Ben is clearly one of the be…
Bronxville H.S. Sophomores Earn Spots In Regional Poetry Out Loud Bronxville H.S. Sophomores Earn Spots In Regional Poetry Out Loud
Bronxville H.S. Sophomores Earn Spots In Regional Poetry Out Loud BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Two sophomores were recognized as top finishers in Bronxville High School’s Poetry Out Loud competition. Olivia Lewis, the contest winner, and Jack Kochansky, the runner-up, each earned a spot in the regional competition, which is scheduled for Feb. 16 at the Fashion Institute of Technology’s Katie Murphy Amphitheatre, according to a statement from the high school. Lewis, who recited “The Obligation to Be Happy,” and Kochansky, who recited “Entirely,” competed against more than 20 other students for a chance to advance to the next level of the competition, the school’s st…
Darien Arts Center Welcomes New Cartooning Teacher Darien Arts Center Welcomes New Cartooning Teacher
Darien Arts Center Welcomes New Cartooning Teacher DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Arts Center has added a new visual arts instructor to its ranks. Emily Evans, a graduate of the School of Visual Arts in Manhattan, will be teaching Cartooning for 7-12 year-olds from 4:10-5:10 p.m. on Mondays from Feb. 6 – May 22, according to program organizers. Evans co-writes a monthly comic strip called “Polly Tries.” Her previous work experience includes time as a teaching assistant at the Bush-Holly House in Greenwich and work at the Silvermine Art Guild in New Canaan, according to organizers. In the Cartooning class, Evans’ students will design their own …
Darien Summer School Offering Many New Programs Darien Summer School Offering Many New Programs
Darien Summer School Offering Many New Programs DARIEN, Conn. –The Darien Summer School (DSS) program is changing its offerings this year to include expanded course options, digital course catalogs, and one-, two- or five-week sessions. Registration for this summer’s classes opens on Jan. 23, according to a statement from Kaitlin Stanton, a Darien High School counselor and the DSS program’s coordinator. Those interested are asked to register early. According to Stanton, the program is set to offer many popular courses from years past, including technology, sports, art, music, theater, literacy and math. New courses this year include cera…
Obama Commutes Sentence Of Spring Valley Man Serving 20 Years Obama Commutes Sentence Of Spring Valley Man Serving 20 Years
Obama Commutes Sentence Of Spring Valley Man Serving 20 Years SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. – Outgoing President Barack Obama has commuted the sentence of a Spring Valley man who had been serving 20 years in federal prison for selling cocaine, according to a statement from the White House. John McCallum, who began serving his sentence in 2008, will now be eligible for release on May 19, the White House said. McCallum was convicted in federal court of narcotics conspiracy and two counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, according to the White House, which said that he was sentenced on Jan. 9, 2008 to 20 years in prison and 10…
Putnam County Young Republicans Club Introduces New Executive Board Putnam County Young Republicans Club Introduces New Executive Board
Putnam County Young Republicans Club Introduces New Executive Board PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – The Putnam County Young Republican Club recently gathered to install its new executive board. According to a statement from the group, its newly elected officers include Nick Fannin as president, Marykate Acquisto as vice president, Tara Keegan as secretary and Sarah Greene as treasurer. While welcoming its new leadership, the club thanked its former leaders, including past President John Greene, for their “hard work and dedication,” according to the group. According to the statement, Greene ably led the club, which was formed in 2009 and has supported numerous Republ…
GoFundMe Page Set Up To Start Lewisboro PD K9 Unit GoFundMe Page Set Up To Start Lewisboro PD K9 Unit
GoFundMe Page Set Up To Start Lewisboro PD K9 Unit LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Police Department is calling upon the public to help it fund the creation of a Police K9 Unit."This valuable addition to our community will not be possible or successful without private funding from our citizens and business leaders," the department said Tuesday in a Facebook post. The department has begun collecting money for the cause via a gofundme page and by Thursday night had raised more than $6,500. According to the department's social media post, a local person has committed to the purchase and outfitting of a vehicle for the would-be K9 Un…
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