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Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter, Coach, Family Man Miles E. Taylor Dies Suddenly Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter, Coach, Family Man Miles E. Taylor Dies Suddenly
Beloved Hudson Valley Firefighter, Coach, Family Man Miles E. Taylor Dies Suddenly Sometimes, you never know who that firefighter is working to save. But all have a story, as does Miles E. Taylor, former Chief of the Nyack Fire Department in Rockland County, who died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 28. Taylor, 60, of Nyack and Perkinsville, VT, was a well-known video producer for major news outlets, including ESPN, CNN, CBS, and NBC. He was also a member of the Nyack Fire Department since age 16. In his obituary, Taylor's wife, Lee-Ann Taylor, said he loved adventure and the thrill of danger. In addition to his work as a video producer, he worked with Fireworks by Grucci, tr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Sports
Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera To Be Celebrated At 'Pinstripe Parade' In Westchester Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera To Be Celebrated At 'Pinstripe Parade' In Westchester
Unanimous HOFer Mariano Rivera To Be Celebrated At 'Pinstripe Parade' In Westchester Following a career under the brightest lights at Yankee Stadium, Westchester resident Mariano Rivera will be back in the spotlight as his hometown celebrates his MLB Hall of Fame induction at a planned “Pinstripe Parade” in New Rochelle. Rivera, a longtime Westchester resident who became Major League Baseball’s first unanimous selection to the Hall of Fame in the sport’s history will be enshrined later this month.  During his career, the Yankee legend racked up 652 regular season saves, adding another 42 in the postseason to bolster his stats. A 13-time All-Star, Rivera’s resume also i…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Westchester Pride Showing As Mariano Rivera Becomes First Unanimous MLB Hall Of Fame Pick Westchester Pride Showing As Mariano Rivera Becomes First Unanimous MLB Hall Of Fame Pick
Westchester Pride Showing As Mariano Rivera Becomes First Unanimous MLB Hall Of Fame Pick Westchester’s own Mariano Rivera has put a new line in the record books, becoming the first Major League Baseball player to ever be unanimously selected to the Hall of Fame, and the county can't help but show its pride. The Major’s all-time saves leader, Rivera became the first to receive unanimous support, being named on each of the voters’ 425 ballots. He will be enshrined alongside the late Roy Halladay, designated hitter Edgar Martinez and former teammate Mike Mussina, who each received the required 75 percent of the vote. Rivera becomes just the 11th player to ever receive at least 97 …

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by Zak Failla