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Mamaroneck Students Organize Protest At County Offices In White Plains Mamaroneck Students Organize Protest At County Offices In White Plains
Mamaroneck Students Organize Protest At County Offices In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Mamaroneck High School’s Young Democrats will be protesting at 2 p.m. Sunday outside the County Office Building, 148 Marine Ave., White Plains. Co-sponsored by WESPAC and Westchester for Change, the rally will focus on the policies of “controversial” two-term Republican County Executive Rob Astorino, organizers said in a statement. “With so much attention focused on politics and so many newly involved activists stepping up, the 2017 County Executive election is going to be a referendum on Astorino’s policies,” student organizer George Fuss said. “When Westchester reside…

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Volunteers Sought For Mount Kisco Spring Cleaning Volunteers Sought For Mount Kisco Spring Cleaning
Volunteers Sought For Mount Kisco Spring Cleaning MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – The village of Mount Kisco’s Beautification Committee is seeking volunteers to take part in a Spring Clean Up day on April 24. According to a statement from the committee, the list of places that need to be cleaned includes: Kisco Avenue/Parkway entrances/exits – select either the east side or the west side. Kisco Avenue/Parkway to Preston Way – both sides. Kisco Avenue/Preston Way to Rt. 133 – both sides. Preston Way/Kisco Avenue to Rt. 117 – both sides. Route 133/Kisco Avenue to the South Moger Avenue traffic light – both sides. Kirby Plaza. South Moger Avenue Parkin…

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Bulky Item Garbage Collection Begins Saturday In Norwalk Bulky Item Garbage Collection Begins Saturday In Norwalk
Bulky Item Garbage Collection Begins Saturday In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – If you got a jump-start on your spring-cleaning, this is good news: The first Spring Bulky Item Collection of the year in Norwalk will be Saturday, April 1. Items suitable for collection include furniture, appliances and other household items that are not part of the normal, weekly collection. Bulk pickup is open only to residential addresses. Items must be neat, orderly and placed at the curb before 7 a.m. on the day of pickup. Items may not be placed at the curb longer than two days before pickup day. Items should not be placed near a mailbox, fence or utility pole and s…

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Testimony Starts In Spring Valley Mayor's Impeachment Trial Testimony Starts In Spring Valley Mayor's Impeachment Trial
Testimony Starts In Spring Valley Mayor's Impeachment Trial SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- The impeachment trial of Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme moved forward Wednesday with testimony from Spring Valley Trustee Villair Fonvil and others, according to News 12. Fonvil testified that Delhomme improperly purchased an SUV for the village and then used the vehicle to take vacations, according to News 12. During his opening statement Wednesday, Delhomme's lawyer said such accusations are baseless. He accused Fonvil and others of playing politics to undermine the mayor, according to News 12, which reported that Fonvil once was a close Delhomme ally. Delhomme…

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Bluegrass Club, Based In Purdys, Hosts Jim Gaudet And The Railroad Boys Bluegrass Club, Based In Purdys, Hosts Jim Gaudet And The Railroad Boys
Bluegrass Club, Based In Purdys, Hosts Jim Gaudet And The Railroad Boys PURDYS, N.Y. -- A well known songwriter and an "outstanding" ensemble are set to join forces next month for a performance at the Lake Purdys Clubhouse. Presented by the Westchester Bluegrass Club, Jim Gaudet and The Railroad Boys are to appear at the clubhouse on April 15, according to event organizers. Kicking off at 8 p.m., the show will feature an acoustic jam and an open mic in addition to the performance, organizers said, adding that a suggested donation of $15 will be collected at the door. Those planning to drink while attending the show should bring their own alcohol and …

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Police & Fire
Clarkstown Police Search For Suspect, 32 Clarkstown Police Search For Suspect, 32
Clarkstown Police Search For Suspect, 32 CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Clarkstown police are searching for a woman facing a drug possession charge whose last known address was in Georgia.Angela Morrell, 32, stands about 5-feet-6-inches, according to information released by police as part of the department's Warrant Wednesday initiative. She has blue eyes and may have brown hair, police said. Though police did not say when Morrell was initially arrested, investigators did say that her last address was in Lagrange, Georgia, a city about 65 miles southwest of Atlanta. Anyone with information about Morrell is asked to call the Clarkstown Police…

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Volunteers Needed For Scarsdale's Third Annual Community Planting Day Volunteers Needed For Scarsdale's Third Annual Community Planting Day
Volunteers Needed For Scarsdale's Third Annual Community Planting Day SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Scarsdale is seeking volunteers willing and able to take part in the third annual Community Planting Day. A celebration of Arbor Day, the event aims to enhance the village’s natural environment by encouraging volunteers to plant 320 native trees and shrubs along Fox Mead Brook in the Brewster Road Hardwood Wetland, organizers said. The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 29. In the event of rain, the event will be postponed until the following day. People, families, youth and civic groups and businesses are welcome to participate in the day, organi…

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Hiking, Music To Anchor Mount Kisco Earth Day Celebration Hiking, Music To Anchor Mount Kisco Earth Day Celebration
Hiking, Music To Anchor Mount Kisco Earth Day Celebration MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Mount Kisco Conservation Advisory Council has scheduled an Earth Day celebration designed to bring people and nature together. The April 22 event is scheduled to begin with a hike of the Kisco Mountain Trail (considered an easy hike) at 9:30 a.m., according to organizers. A celebration at the Mount Kisco Public Library, 100 Main St., is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. and will feature music and food, organizers said. To learn more about the event, email EarthDayMK@gmail.com or call 914-673-3888.

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Poughkeepsie Man, Woman Charged With Shoplifting From Walmart Poughkeepsie Man, Woman Charged With Shoplifting From Walmart
Poughkeepsie Man, Woman Charged With Shoplifting From Walmart A man and woman from Poughkeepsie have been accused of stealing a combined $105 worth of goods from an Ulster County Walmart, according to authorities.Tamika L. Pascuali, 29, and Jahmal A. Lee, 27, were taken into custody about 10:55 p.m. on Monday, according to police. The pair are accused of stealing $63 and $42, respectively, from the store, according to police. Both Pascuali and Lee were arraigned in Ulster Town Court, where was charged with petty larceny, according to police. The pair was taken to the Ulster County jail, where each was held on $250 cash bail.

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Take In Skyline Views At Yorktown Heights Easter Egg Hunt Take In Skyline Views At Yorktown Heights Easter Egg Hunt
Take In Skyline Views At Yorktown Heights Easter Egg Hunt YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- You can take in the view of the Croton watershed, make out the Manhattan skyline in the distance and entertain the kids with an Easter egg hunt. Can you think of an easier Saturday morning? Hilltop Hanover Farm, 1271 Hanover St., has scheduled its annual Easter Egg Hunt from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, according to a statement from the farm. Included in the event are tours of the farm and a visit from the Easter Bunny, the business said, adding that the farm stand will also be offering fresh, seasonable produce, herbs and cut flower for sale. While there is…

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