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Nita Lowey Among Oldest Members Of Congress, But Years Behind Her Elder Statesmen Nita Lowey Among Oldest Members Of Congress, But Years Behind Her Elder Statesmen
Nita Lowey Among Oldest Members Of Congress, But Years Behind Her Elder Statesmen At the spunky age of 81, U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey is among the oldest members of Congress. But believe it or not, she is years away from being the oldest. The Harrison resident is in line to become chair of the House Appropriations Committee come January when Democrats retake the House majority. The average age in the current Senate is 62, while the average age in the House is 58.  Lowey was born the day after Independence Day in 1937.  Sam Johnson, 88, a Republican from Texas is the oldest sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives but plans to retire this year. &nbs…

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by Jon Craig
Politics
Video: Trump Tax Returns, Travel Ban ... Lowey Outlines Appropriations Committee's Priorities Video: Trump Tax Returns, Travel Ban ... Lowey Outlines Appropriations Committee's Priorities
Video: Trump Tax Returns, Travel Ban ... Lowey Outlines Appropriations Committee's Priorities Incoming House Appropriations Chair Nita Lowey of Westchester, a close ally of House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi, said "yes" to a long list of possible investigative targets within the Trump Administration. In a videotaped interview with Axois, Lowey said investigations could include the Space Force, hurricane relief in Puerto Rico, White House security clearances, White House use of personal email and more. "The funnest thing is to win," Lowey, a Democrat from Harrison began in this interview.  In the Nov. 6 elections, Democrats regained control of the House of Representatives wit…

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by Jon Craig
Police & Fire
Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops
Six Dutchess Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted 19 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend The local residents charged were: Dutchess County On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Wappinger arrested Austin Mullen, age 20, of Wappinger, for Aggravated DWI. He was traveling on Pine Ridge Drive in Wappinger, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, Nov. 3, State Police troopers from Poughkeepsie arrested James E. Moroch, age 82…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Control Of State Senate Could Hinge On Hudson Valley Control Of State Senate Could Hinge On Hudson Valley
Control Of State Senate Could Hinge On Hudson Valley Democrats managed to pull six key Sept. 13 primary upsets in the state Senate, as reported here by Daily Voice, but have they raised enough money and voter support to take back the Republican-controlled chamber in Albany on Nov. 6? The Hudson Valley and Catskills are expected to play a pivotal role because the retirements of Republican Sens. John Bonacic and Bill Larkin created two open seats in the GOP-led Senate. Hudson Valley labor unions have added at least three local Senate races to their "get out the vote" phone bank call lists in the final days of the campaign. Meanwhile,…

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by Jon Craig
Business
DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags
DeCicco & Sons Eliminating Single-Use Plastic Bags Plastic bags will soon be a relic of the past at a prominent group of food stores. DeCicco & Sons Markets announced that it will be fully eliminating the single-use plastic bags in all seven of their stores within the next seven days.  They currently have locations in Ardsley, Armonk, Brewster, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood and Pelham. An eighth location is in the works in Somers. “We’ve decided to take this step because we take very seriously the role that we have within our communities, and the responsibility we have to be good corporate citizens,” shared John DeCicco Jr., CEO of the…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Missing Teacher From Northern Westchester Found Dead Missing Teacher From Northern Westchester Found Dead
Missing Teacher From Northern Westchester Found Dead The Westchester teacher who was reported missing by his family last week was found dead near the Kensico Reservoir over the weekend. The body of Jorge Crespo, a Yorktown resident who taught art at Yonkers Middle School, was found on property owned by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). No other information regarding his death was provided by investigators. Last week, on Wednesday, Oct. 17, Crespo’s family said that his car, with his cell phone inside, was found near Rye Lake in Harrison before he died. Crespo attended Yonkers High School before graduating in 198…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State
New Rankings: These Westchester Locales Among Safest In State A new report from Safewise.com named nearly two dozen Hudson Valley municipalities among the 50 "safest cities" in New York. Based on the latest FBI report, the state boasts a property crime rate 40 percent less than the national average, the site said. Nearly 50 New York towns have a violent crime rate that's 94 percent lower than the national average. The No. 1 safest city on the list is Lewisboro, followed by Briarcliff Manor. The following Hudson Valley towns are named to Safewise.com's report: 1. Lewisboro 2. Briarcliff Manor 5. Croton-on-Hudson 8. Harrison  9. Rye 10. Nort…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Wegmans Edges Close To 100 Stores With New Westchester Location Coming Wegmans Edges Close To 100 Stores With New Westchester Location Coming
Wegmans Edges Close To 100 Stores With New Westchester Location Coming Wegmans Food Markets, which will soon be unveiling a location in Westchester, is now just two stores from having 100. That means the family-owned supermarket chain based in Rochester, will open its 100th store in 2019. Wegmans has plans for 14 other new stores in the next two years, including one along Westchester Avenue in Harrison near three major highways -- I-684, I-287 and I-95 -- as reported here by Daily Voice.  Wegmans signed a purchase agreement in December 2016 with Normandy Real Estate Partners for a 125,000-square-foot grocery in Harrison, where site work has begun. Wegman's 1…

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by Jon Craig
Business
DeCicco's Family Market Latest Business To Close In Cross River Shopping Center DeCicco's Family Market Latest Business To Close In Cross River Shopping Center
DeCicco's Family Market Latest Business To Close In Cross River Shopping Center DeCiccio's Family Market is the latest business to announce its imminent closure in the Orchard Square Shopping Center at the intersection of Route 35 and Route 121 north in the Town of Lewisboro hamlet of Cross River. So while the town was recently named the safest community in America for a third consecutive year, as reported here by Daily Voice, it will be losing the family owned grocery store on Saturday, Sept. 1 -- Labor Day weekend. A popular paint and hardware store also recently closed at Orchard Plaza. Other DeCicco’s Family Markets are located in nearby Katonah, Scarsdale and Jef…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation
New Rankings: This Westchester Locale Is No. 1 Safest Spot In Nation According to this newly released crime data analysis by Safewise, nine communities in Westchester County, two in Putnam County and three in Orange County are the safest in New York state and among the "Top 100" safest places to live in the entire United States. Safewise analyzed the most recent FBI crime report and put together this resource, which not only lists the 100 safest cities in America but also provides insight into crime trends across the nation. The town of Lewisboro was ranked the "Safest City in America" for a third consecutive year.  "Their collabora…

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by Jon Craig
Business
Wegmans, With Westchester Store Coming, Earns High National Forbes Ranking Wegmans, With Westchester Store Coming, Earns High National Forbes Ranking
Wegmans, With Westchester Store Coming, Earns High National Forbes Ranking Wegmans Food Markets, which plans to open its first Westchester store within two years was ranked No. 8 nationally for "best place to work" by Forbes Wegmans, a family-owned supermarket chain based in Rochester, signed a purchase agreement in December 2016 with Normandy Real Estate Partners for a 125,000-square-foot grocery in Harrison.  The company received its final planning approval in August from the Harrison Town/Village Board. Wegmans received its demolition permit earlier this year, but the company has yet to file a building permit application. The grocery chain needs the …

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by Jon Craig
News
Investors Seek $17M From Westchester Developer In Fraud Suit Investors Seek $17M From Westchester Developer In Fraud Suit
Investors Seek $17M From Westchester Developer In Fraud Suit More investors from Westchester and Connecticut are demanding at least $17 million in damages and a court order stopping White Plains developer Michael D’Alessio and Michael Paul Enterprises from selling or transferring properties. They claim he misappropriated their funds on housing projects in Scarsdale and Manhattan. D’Alessio and his enterprises carried out a massive scheme to defraud them, investors allege in three lawsuits filed in Westchester Supreme and County Court. The Westchester Bank also sued, demanding $881,000 on a $1 million loan D’Alessio took out in 2015, according to new…

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by Jon Craig