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Schools

Sleepy Hollow High Club Collects For Local Pet Food Pantry SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Students from Sleepy Hollow High School's Promoting Animal Welfare club held a collection for local pet food pantries. Students, along with advisors, Ms. Berry and Ms. Horn, held a supply drive at Stop & Shop in Tarrytown on Dec. 5, collecting eight full shopping carts of dog and cat food, treats, and other pet supplies. All items were donated to various rescue groups, as well as the Westchester Pet Food Pantry.

by Karin Carrasco

12/22/2015

Lifestyle

Wallethub Names Yonkers Worst City For Singles YONKERS, N. Y. -- Yonkers gets crowned the worst city for singles in Wallethub's 2015 Best & Worst Cities for Singles. The personal finance website WalletHub conducted an in-depth analysis to identify the cities in which singles have the highest chance of finding a significant other. WalletHub’s analysts compared the 150 most populated U.S. cities. The data set ranges from the percentage of singles to the number of online-dating opportunities to the number of attractions in each city. Best cities for singles: 1. Salt Lake City, Utah 2. Orlando, Fla. 3. Tempe, Ariz. 4. Scottsdal…

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

News

Holiday Transit Schedules For Rockland Announced ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Department of Public Transportation has announced transit service schedules for the upcoming holidays. Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 – Transport of Rockland (TOR) buses will operate Sunday service. TAPPAN ZEExpress (TZx) and TRIPS paratransit buses will not operate. Thursday, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 – TOR and TZx buses will operate regular weekday schedules. Some TZx departures from Tarrytown will depart later than normal to coordinate with re-scheduled Hudson Line trains. TRIPS paratransit buses will operate regular weekday service. Clarkstown Mini Trans and Spring Valley J…

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

Obituaries

Peter P. Tortora, 88, Of Yorktown, Retired Lakeland Educator YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Peter P. Tortora, a Yorktown Heights resident, died on Thursday, Dec. 17. He was 88. Tortora was born in 1927 to Paul and Emma Tortora. He graduated from North Tarrytown High School in 1946 and earned a bachelor's degree from New York University and a master's degree from Columbia Teachers College. He served in the Army/Air Force from 1946-48 and the U.S. Air Force from 1950-52. He was part of Special Services entertaining the troops. Tortora worked as chairman of the fine arts department in Lakeland School District before retiring in 1983. He was head of adult educati…

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

Events

Ridgewood Trivia Mania Canceled RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Trivia Mania children's program scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Community Center, Village Hall, in Ridgewood has been canceled.Admission purchases will be refunded promptly. For more information, call Ridgewood Parks and Recreation at 201-670-5560.

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

Obituaries

Vera A. Urban, 97, Of Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Vera A. Urban, an Ossining resident, died Saturday, Dec. 19. She was 97. Urban is survived by her daughter Judy; son-in-law Leonard Kadner; granddaughter Heather (David) Friedle; and great-grandson Riley of Houston, Texas. Services are private.

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

Obituaries

Geraldine Avacato, 90, Longtime Armonk Resident ARMONK, N.Y. -- Geraldine M. (DeSimile) Avacato, a longtime Armonk resident, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, at her home in the Eddy Village Green at Beverwyck in Slingerlands, N.Y. Born and educated in the Bronx, she was the daughter of the late George and Rose DeSimilie. Avacato lived most of her life in Armonk, and was active in many community organizations there. In 2003, she moved to Slingerlands with her husband, Anthony, to be near their family. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Anthony Avacato; her children Anthony Avacato, Jr. of Slingerlands and Rosemary (Edward) Craig of Coo…

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

News

Clarkstown Police Help German Shepherd Mix Nika Find Forever Home CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Nika, a 3-year-old German shepherd mix, is looking for a forever home after being in and out of shelters because her owner is currently homeless and can't take care of her, according to a tweet from Clarkstown police. Nika, who is already housebroken, is great with other dogs and has lived with cats. She has high energy and walks well on a leash. She is very affectionate and loves to snuggle with people. Contact the Hi Tor Animal Shelter to learn more about Nika or other animals.

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

Sports

Brewster Wrestling Team's Fundraiser Supports 9/11 First Responders BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Brewster Wrestling Team is hosting a night out to raise money for the first responders of 9/11. The night will include baked goods, a 50/50 raffle and a disc jockey. All proceeds will go to the Stephen Siller Tunnels to Towers Foundation. The event will be held at 6 p.m. Monday in the Brewster High School gym.

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

Police & Fire

Peekskill Man, 22, Fatally Shot PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A 22-year-old Peekskill man was fatally shot last night on Park Street, according to multiple reports. Officers responded to the scene after hearing gunshots at approximately 10 p.m. The victim unresponsive and he was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital where he later died, reported News 12. The identity of the victim has not been released. The shooting is being considered a homicide, according to police. Check back to Daily Voice for more on this developing story. Click here to read the News 12 article.

by Karin Carrasco

12/21/2015

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