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Capitol Riot: Former Brewster MTA Laborer Convicted Of Participating In Jan. 6 Breach, Capitol Riot: Former Brewster MTA Laborer Convicted Of Participating In Jan. 6 Breach,
Capitol Riot: Former Brewster MTA Laborer Convicted Of Participating In Jan. 6 Breach, A 35-year-old member of the Proud Boys from Westchester has been convicted of felony charges in connection to his participation in the deadly riot at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, federal officials announced. White Plains resident William Pepe, formerly of the Dutchess County city of Beacon, was found guilty of charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6 breach following a bench trial before US District Judge Timothy Kelly, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia announced on Wednesday, Oct. 23.  According to federal officials, on the morning of Jan. 6, 2…

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Water Fluoridation Suspended In Yorktown, Somers After Court Ruling Water Fluoridation Suspended In Yorktown, Somers After Court Ruling
Water Fluoridation Suspended In Yorktown, Somers After Court Ruling In response to a federal court ruling regarding risks posed by water fluoridation, officials in Northern Westchester have ordered the practice to be suspended in two towns as a precautionary measure.  In an announcement on Thursday, Sept. 26, Yorktown Supervisor Ed Lachterman said he ordered a pause on water fluoridation within the town, which will also affect Somers residents.  Lachterman's decision was made following a ruling by US District Court Edward Chen on Tuesday, Sept. 24 that determined the current standard for fluoridation in the US, 0.7 mg/L, poses an "unreas…

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