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Police Chief Announces Retirement In Westchester: 'I Am So Proud' Police Chief Announces Retirement In Westchester: 'I Am So Proud'
Police Chief Announces Retirement In Westchester: 'I Am So Proud' A popular police chief in Northern Westchester has announced that he will be retiring from his position after more than two decades with his department.  Ossining Police Chief Kevin Sylvester announced his retirement from the department on Thursday, Dec. 7, which will become effective on Sunday, Dec. 31.  New, updated report - Ossining Police Department Names Interim Leader After Chief's Retirement In his announcement on social media, Sylvester said that his time as chief had been an "awesome ride."  "Every chief likes to stand up and say that they’ve got the…

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by Ben Crnic
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City Officials In Westchester County Help Find Permanent Housing For Homeless Woman City Officials In Westchester County Help Find Permanent Housing For Homeless Woman
City Officials In Westchester County Help Find Permanent Housing For Homeless Woman After reaching out to her for several months, city officials in Westchester County were able to find a new residence for a homeless woman just in time for the chilly holiday season.  In early March of 2022, city officials in White Plains learned of a woman living on the streets, leading to the city's mental health outreach team meeting with her in an attempt to help her, according to White Plains Public Safety.  Through repeated meetings with her to gain her trust and assist her, city officials learned that she already had negative experiences with shelters and the Westchester Gui…

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by Ben Crnic
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NY Declares Polio 'An Imminent Threat To Public Health' NY Declares Polio 'An Imminent Threat To Public Health'
NY Declares Polio 'An Imminent Threat To Public Health' New York’s top health official is urging the public to get vaccinated against poliovirus if they haven’t yet done so. State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary Bassett declared polio "an imminent threat to public health" in New York State Wednesday, Sept. 28. NY Declares Polio State Of Emergency After Virus Found In Wastewater On Long Island The declaration will free up resources to help local health departments set up vaccination clinics and better focus their outreach efforts to unvaccinated or under-vaccinated New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office said. Health officials are hoping to boost …

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by Michael Mashburn
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Man, 23, Missing Since May Located, Yonkers Police Announce Man, 23, Missing Since May Located, Yonkers Police Announce
Man, 23, Missing Since May Located, Yonkers Police Announce A 23-year-old man who hadn’t been seen since late May has been located after more than two weeks of searching, his family and local police announced. On Saturday, May 29, Bronxville resident Michael DeMane Jr. was reported missing by his father, Mike DeMane, after he failed to respond to texts or calls for several days, when his phone was off. DeMane said that he drove the streets of Bronxville, called local hospitals in “most of Westchester County” and even attempted to file a missing person’s report with the FBI, though they said it was up to the local police, and without his son’s exact …

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Enjoy A Cup of Joe With A Yonkers Cop Enjoy A Cup of Joe With A Yonkers Cop
Enjoy A Cup of Joe With A Yonkers Cop Yonkers Police are inviting residents to stop and enjoy a cup of hot coffee and get to know the men and women protecting the city. The event, part of a national outreach program to bring officers and community members together, will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Malecon Restaurant, at 390 South Broadway. During the event, residents will have a chance to discuss issues important to them and learn more about the department.

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by Kathy Reakes