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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Nassau County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Nassau County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Nassau County Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…

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Northern Westchester Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize Northern Westchester Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize
Northern Westchester Woman Wins $3M Lottery Prize A Westchester County woman has claimed a $3 million New York Lottery prize. Kathleen Rosa, of Thornwood, won the Megaplier prize for matching the first five numbers drawn in the July 22 Mega Millions drawing, state lottery announced on Wednesday, Nov. 16.  Rosa received her prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,953,001 after required withholdings, the lottery said. NY Lottery said the winning numbers for that evening’s drawing were 14 40 60 64 66 Mega Ball 16. The lottery ticket was purchased in Dutchess County at Smokes 4 Less, which is located at 982 Main St. (Unit 9) in Fishki…

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by Nicole Valinote
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Family Sues Prestigious Westchester Academy Over Son's Suicide Family Sues Prestigious Westchester Academy Over Son's Suicide
Family Sues Prestigious Westchester Academy Over Son's Suicide The family of a student from Italy who died by suicide at a prestigious New York academy in Westchester County after being disciplined for alleged cheating has filed a lawsuit against the school. Claudio Mandia, age 17, died in Westchester County around 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17 at the EF Academy in Thornwood. The family's attorney, George Bochetto, said on Tuesday, Nov. 2, the family has filed a civil action in the Westchester County Supreme Court against the academy for the wrongful death of Mandia. Earlier report: Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suic…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suicide Considers Legal Action Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suicide Considers Legal Action
Family Of Student At Prestigious Westchester School Who Died By Suicide Considers Legal Action The family of an Italian teen who was a student at a prestigious New York academy has issued a statement following his death by suicide after allegedly being placed in isolation. The incident took place in Westchester County around 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17 at the EF Academy in Thornwood, according to Chief Paul J. Oliva, of the Mount Pleasant Police. When police responded to a call of a suicidal person, Claudio Mandia, age 17, of Salerno, Italy, was found dead in a room at EF Academy on the eve of his 18th birthday, Oliva said.  He died from hanging, Oliva said. See Earlier Story: S…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Funeral Arrangements Announced For 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Northern Westchester Funeral Arrangements Announced For 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Northern Westchester
Funeral Arrangements Announced For 26-Year-Old Firefighter From Northern Westchester Funeral services have been scheduled for a 26-year-old firefighter from Northern Westchester who died after a fire broke out at his home on Thanksgiving morning. Sean Carroll, a firefighter with the Thornwood Fire Department, died after a blaze broke out in the basement of his home in Thornwood on Thursday, Nov. 25, authorities reported. Our condolences are sent for Sgt. Carroll of @ryebrookpd, the members of the @thornwoodfd, and the entire Carroll family... Posted by Eastchester Police Department on Saturday, November 27, 2021 Earlier report - 26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaz…

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by Nicole Valinote
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26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Northern Westchester Home 26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Northern Westchester Home
26-Year-Old Firefighter Dies After Blaze Breaks Out At His Northern Westchester Home A young firefighter died after a blaze broke out at his home in Westchester County on Thanksgiving morning. Sean Carroll was 26 years old. The fire began in the basement of the Carroll home in Thornwood in the early hours of Thursday, Nov. 25, according to authorities. "First responding fire department members were able to evacuate Teresa Carroll and Connor Carroll who were asleep during the time of the fire," said the Rye Brook Police Benevolent Association, which is hosting an online fundraiser to support the family. "Sadly, Sean Carroll who was asleep in the basement, passed away."…

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by Joe Lombardi
Schools
New Mural Honors Slain Pace University Football Player New Mural Honors Slain Pace University Football Player
New Mural Honors Slain Pace University Football Player Gone, but not forgotten. Pace University in Westchester County unveiled a mural in their Kessel Student Center to commemorate the memory of Danroy “DJ” Henry, Jr., a student-athlete who was shot and killed by a police officer more than a decade ago. Henry, a junior defensive back on the football team at Pace University's Pleasantville campus, was at a sports bar in neighboring Thornwood with teammates when a fight broke out after their homecoming game in 11 years ago. Danroy "DJ" Henry, 20Justice for DJ Henry Facebook page Pleasantville police officer Aaron Hess remained at the scene,…

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by Zak Failla