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Politics

Dutchess County Budget Director Retires After 23 Years DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. - For the last 23 years, Valerie Sommerville has served Dutchess County, but for the past 12, she has been County Budget Director, and Thursday, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro announced her retirement. “During almost a quarter-century of service to Dutchess County, Valerie Sommerville has seen significant change in our national and local economic climate – including the Great Recession and its continued lingering impacts. She has navigated these challenges and helped to keep Dutchess County moving forward with re-established fiscal security," Molinaro said…

by Daily Voice

12/14/2015

Police & Fire

Three Face DWI Charges After Separate Orangetown Stops ORANGETOWN, N.Y. - Since Dec. 5, the Orangetown Police Department has charged drivers with drunk driving in three separate incidents. While on patrol shortly before 3 a.m. on Dec. 5, an officer stopped Andrew Letterese, 29 of Congers, for a traffic violation. The officer then asked that Letterese perform the standard field sobriety tests and a breath test, both of which he allegedly failed. He was taken into custody and charged with a misdemeanor driving while intoxicated. He was released and is due at Nyack Court on Jan. 5. On Monday, at approximately 6:30 p.m. an officer on patrol charged…

12/13/2015

Events

Byram Hills Ptsa Wraps Up 'The Gift Of Giving' BYRAM HILLS, N.Y. -- The Byram Hills Parent Teacher Student Association is holding a "Gift of Giving" event where families come together at the Wampus School cafeteria to wrap presents for children in need. On Tuesday, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. parents and children will be wrapping presents for the students at the Pleasantville Cottage School. The school is a not-for-profit therapeutic residential treatment center for abandoned and neglected children. The goal of the event Tuesday is to help put a smile on the faces of the 320 kids who reside at the school. Here's how to participat…

12/11/2015

Events

Train Show Ends, Greenburgh Nature Center Plans For 2016 GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Even with the annual train show at the Greenburgh Nature Center ending this weekend, visitors should plan ahead and look to 2016 for new and annual events being held.The Yonkers Model Railroad Club’s dazzling train displays come together with members of the Nature Centers's animal family. The last day of the show is Sunday, and it will be open to both members and non-members from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Looking to 2016, the Nature Center is already planning its Maple Sugaring Party on March 6 and the Great Green Egg-travaganza on March 20. Children are invited to particip…

12/11/2015

Schools

Bronxville Students Debate As Model UN Ambassadors BRONXVILLE, N.Y. - For nearly 20 years, Bronxville High School students have stepped into the shoes of United Nations ambassadors to debate a variety of current issues during annual the Model United Nations Conference.This year, a group of 19 high school students, in grades 10 through 12, went to Princeton University from Nov. 19-22 to participate in the experience. “The experience provided a unique opportunity for our students to practice so many important life skills such as problem-solving, negotiating and defending a position while at the same time learning about complex world problems,…

12/11/2015

News

Assemblyman Zebrowski Supports Reforms For Common Core NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski says he supports the idea of reforming Common Core.With Gov. Andrew Cuomo's Common Core Task Force concluding its work and submitting recommendations to the Governor shortly, Zebrowski sent a letter asking that he support reforms to the Common Core. The letter asks the governor to support reforms to the Common Core curriculum, reduce standardized testing and eliminate the testing emphasis of teacher evaluations. "These issues must be a priority in the next legislative session," Zebrowski said.

by Assemblyman Kenneth P. Zebrowski

12/11/2015

Police & Fire

Suspicious Backpack Tops North Castle Police Blotter NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- North Castle police had a busy weekend, starting with a suspicious package the morning of Saturday, Dec. 5. Mount Pleasant police reported that they received a tip via the hotline about 10:20 a.m. saying there was a suspicious backpack that had been left on the right side of the Kensico Dam staircase. The Kensico Dam Response plan was activated, which includes the North Castle police. However, the Mount Pleasant police included in their call that the caller stated that the bag may belong to a jogger using Westlake Drive and/or the stairs. Shortly before 1 p.m. Saturd…

12/11/2015

Politics

Senate Leader, Son Found Guilty In Case Involving Westchester Law Firm This story has been updated. After only two days of deliberation, a Manhattan Federal Court found New York Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son Adam guilty of corruption charges, according to reports. Skelos was found guilty of illegally approving a contract for a Scarsdale firm for which his son had been employed. Skelos and his son were found guilty of using the senator’s power for jobs, fees and benefits. Said U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara: “The swift convictions of Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos beg an important question – how many prosecutions will it take before Albany gives…

12/11/2015

News

Stony Point Historical Society Reopens One-Room Schoolhouse STONY POINT, N.Y. -- The Stony Point Historical Society invites the town to celebrate the reopening of the Pyngyp One-Room Schoolhouse on Sunday. The original schoolhouse was opened in 1812 and served the community, in one form or another, until 1945, when the district outgrew the space. The schoolhouse was added to the New York State Register of Historic Places in November 2011 and to the National Register of Historic Places in January 2012. The celebration of the renovated space takes place from 1-4 p.m. For more information, click here.

by Daily Voice

12/11/2015

Neighbors

Long Standing Mahopac Minister, Kenneth Mast, Retires MAHOPAC, N.Y. - After 27 years as pastor at Mahopac First Presbyterian Church, Kenneth Mast is retiring. The beloved minister, served the church since 1998 as pastor and since that time has also served as the Protestant Chaplain for the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department, organizer of the CROP Hunger Walk, and a Board Member of the Putnam Habitat for Humanity. For a full profile of Pastor Mast, read the Lohud article here.

12/11/2015

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