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Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job
Hudson Valley Police Chief Resigns For New Job Employees from a Hudson Valley town bid farewell to their police chief, who resigned to take a new position. For the past 11 years, Police Chief Keith Dworkin has called Dutchess County and the Fishkill Police Department home, but on Friday, July 19, he said goodbye to take another position as chief in the village of Millbrook. In a Facebook post, the department said Dworkin had worked tirelessly during his four years as chief to promote community outreach, encourage public relations, and increase resident confidence in the police department. "Under his leadership, the community policing u…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Police Chief Announces Retirement In Northern Westchester: 'I Am So Proud' Police Chief Announces Retirement In Northern Westchester: 'I Am So Proud'
Police Chief Announces Retirement In Northern 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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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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Missing 23-Year-Old Westchester Resident Located After Weeks-Long Search Missing 23-Year-Old Westchester Resident Located After Weeks-Long Search
Missing 23-Year-Old Westchester Resident Located After Weeks-Long Search 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
Lifestyle
NWH: A Hospital That Wants To Keep You Out Of The Hospital NWH: A Hospital That Wants To Keep You Out Of The Hospital
NWH: A Hospital That Wants To Keep You Out Of The Hospital "Imagine a hospital that's doing everything in its power to keep you out of the hospital," said Joel Seligman, president and CEO of Northern Westchester Hospital.  While this goal may seem out of the ordinary -- and even a little counterintuitive -- for a successful hospital, NWH's commitment to healthcare means stepping beyond its doors and promoting health in wellness out in the community. This requires doctors, nurses and staff to bring their clinical expertise into the neighborhoods they serve, offering a wide array of health and wellness programs. "You’ll find us in the …

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Police & Fire
New Fire Marshal Named In Danbury New Fire Marshal Named In Danbury
New Fire Marshal Named In Danbury Danbury Mayor Mark D. Boughton has officially named a new Fire Marshal for the city. Deputy Fire Marshal Terence Timan was promoted to the Fire Marshal position Thursday, March 7. He has been with the department since July of 2004, when he was hired as a firefighter and was promoted to Deputy Fire Marshal in January 2016. DFM Timan holds an Associate’s Degree in Fire Technology and Administration. He is currently working toward his Bachelor’s degree and has received a variety of Academic and service awards, such as: Outstanding Student Award Academic Achievement Award Dean’s List placemen…

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by Valerie Musson