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Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation
Euthanasia Of NY's 'Peanut The Squirrel' Sparks Viral Outrage; Lawmaker Demands Investigation Outrage is swirling after New York wildlife officials seized and later euthanized beloved social media sensation “Peanut” the squirrel. Chemung County resident Mark Longo, of Elmira, took to Instagram Wednesday, Oct 30, telling his 581,000 followers that Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officers had seized the animal, which he rescued in 2017 after its mother was struck by a car. “Well internet, you WON. You took one of the most amazing animals away from me because of your selfishness,” he wrote. “To the people who called (DEC), there’s a special place in hell for you.” In a…

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by Michael Mashburn
Obituaries
Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies
Westchester Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies William O’Shaughnessy, a broadcasting pioneer in New York, died at his home in Connecticut on Saturday, May 28. He was 84. O'Shaughnessy was owner and president of Whitney Radio, which owns and operates WVOX in Westchester County. A 1999 New York Times profile described O'Shaughnessy as "a flamboyant figure, a tall man with bright silver hair and a penchant for London-made suits and Corvette convertibles." He was born April 7, 1938 to William Mac O’Shaughnessy of Elmira and Catherine Pauline Tucker of Waverly, according to his obituary. As president and editorial director, he presided for…

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by Daily Voice
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Man Wins $3 Million New York Lottery Scratch-Off Prize Man Wins $3 Million New York Lottery Scratch-Off Prize
Man Wins $3 Million New York Lottery Scratch-Off Prize A New York man has claimed a $3 million lottery prize. George Nichols Jr., of the city of Elmira in Chemung County, claimed a top prize from the lottery's X Series: 50X scratch-off game, New York Lottery announced on Wednesday, May 18. He received his prize as a single, lump-sum payment of $1,640,370 after required withholdings, NY Lottery said. The ticket was purchased at Quick Stop Beverage & Grocery, which is located at 900 Broadway in Elmira, the lottery said.

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
COVID-19: 107 NY School Districts Have Not Submitted Plans For In-Person Learning, State Says COVID-19: 107 NY School Districts Have Not Submitted Plans For In-Person Learning, State Says
Covid-19: 107 NY School Districts Have Not Submitted Plans For In-Person Learning, State Says Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Cuomo Aide Responds After Some Schools Say They Did Submit In-Person Reopening Plans With the academic year fast approaching, some New York school districts still have not submitted their reopening plans for in-person learning during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Before reopening, all 749 school districts in New York had to submit their reopening plan that includes guidance on how they plan to handle potential remote learning, testing, and contact tracing for teachers and students. However, as of Monday, Aug. 10, New York Gov. …

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by Zak Failla
Obituaries
Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies
Esther Ferris, Mother Of Jeanine Pirro, Dies Esther Ferris, the mother of Fox News host and former Westchester District Attorney Jeanine Pirro has died at the age of 90. Pirro announced the news on her social media accounts. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the Graham Funeral Home in Rye for the native of upstate Elmira. "She was my muse, my hero," Pirro said of her mother. "I have lost my best friend. My mother stood up for the victim, for the abused, before it was vogue. She was a great influence on me and everyone around her. She took care of the people who couldn't take care of themselves." Ferris was a passionate volunt…

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by Zak Failla
Neighbors
Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro To Pay Fine, Take Course For 119 MPH Ticket Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro To Pay Fine, Take Course For 119 MPH Ticket
Ex-Westchester DA Jeanine Pirro To Pay Fine, Take Course For 119 MPH Ticket After several months, Fox News host and former Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro has pleaded guilty to a speeding charge against her. New York State Police troopers stopped Pirro driving 119 miles per hour on Nov. 19 last year in the Town of Nichols, which is in upstate Tioga County near Owego and her hometown Elmira.  When she was stopped by troopers, Pirro, who lives in Harrison, was driving in a 65 mph zone. According to the New York Department of Motor Vehicles, Pirro faced up to 11 points on her license for driving more than 40 mph over the speed limit, though that was…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Jeanine Pirro Literally Searching For Hillary In Chappaqua Woods Jeanine Pirro Literally Searching For Hillary In Chappaqua Woods
Jeanine Pirro Literally Searching For Hillary In Chappaqua Woods Although she’s not out of the woods after being busted driving 119 mph last year, former Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro is heading into the woods, this time looking for Chappaqua’s Hilary Clinton. “So here I am in front of the woods in Chappaqua looking for Hillary,” Pirro, now a Fox News host, posted in a teaser video on Twitter Friday night. “Do you think I’ll find her? Do you think she’s anywhere around?” Clinton became infamous for her hikes and woodland sightings, with Saturday Night Live even spoofing them following her surprise loss to President Donald Trump. Neit…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Jeanine Pirro In No Rush To Settle 119 MPH Speeding Ticket Jeanine Pirro In No Rush To Settle 119 MPH Speeding Ticket
Jeanine Pirro In No Rush To Settle 119 MPH Speeding Ticket Although she seemingly has the need for speed, Fox News host and former Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro appears to be in no rush to answer the speeding charge against her. New York State Police troopers stopped Pirro driving 119 mph on Nov. 19 last year in the Town of Nichols, which is in Tioga County upstate, near Owego and her hometown Elmira. Pirro was due to answer the speeding charge this week, though the court has not received her plea. When she was stopped by troopers, Pirro, who lives in Harrison, was driving in a 65 mph zone. According to the New York Department …

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by Zak Failla