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Obituaries
Lucy Rose Margiotta, 85, Longtime Verplanck Resident Lucy Rose Margiotta, 85, Longtime Verplanck Resident
Lucy Rose Margiotta, 85, Longtime Verplanck Resident VERPLANCK, N.Y. -- Lucy Rose Margiotta, a longtime Verplanck resident, died Dec.16. She was 85 Margiotta was born Dec. 13, 1930, in Manhattan, to her Frank and Veronica Sepi Lombardi. She married Victor Gerard "Jerry" Margiotta on May 2, 1953. Margiotta, her husband and their children owned and operated the Paradise Restaurant in Verplanck. In 2008, Margiotta received the Italian-American Woman of Distinction from the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society in Verplanck. Margiotta is survived by her husband, Jerry, and her 10 children, Anthony Margiotta, of Lagrangeville, Marie Victori…

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Helen Z. Zuck, 90, West Harrison Helen Z. Zuck, 90, West Harrison
Helen Z. Zuck, 90, West Harrison WEST HARRISON, N.Y.-- Lifelong resident of West Harrison, Helen Zuck died Sunday, Dec. 13. She was 90.Zuck was born Jan, 18, 1925 in West Harrison. She graduated from White Plains High School in 1942. She worked for Duvernoy Bakery and Dellwood Diary, both in White Plains.  She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Church in West Harrison and was active in church affairs and was a long time lector. She was President of the Lt. Joseph R. Grillo Post 5463 Ladies Auxiliary and was a member of the West Harrison Senior Citizens.  She was predeceased by her brother Vincent C. Zuck.

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Police & Fire
Beacon Resident, 72, Caught With Crack Beacon Resident, 72, Caught With Crack
Beacon Resident, 72, Caught With Crack BEACON, N.Y.-- A 72-year-old Beacon resident was arrested after police found a substance that was allegedly crack cocaine on his clothing and in his possession, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Cuyler Reddy Jr. was stopped by police for an equipment violation while driving his car Friday, Dec. 11, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported. He was charged with drug possession and numerous traffic infractions and released, the Poughkeepsie Journal said. Click here to see the Poughkeepsie Journal article. 

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News
East Fishkill Residents Lose Three-Year Battle Aginst Cell Tower East Fishkill Residents Lose Three-Year Battle Aginst Cell Tower
East Fishkill Residents Lose Three-Year Battle Aginst Cell Tower EAST FISHKILL, N.Y.-- A three-year battle against a proposed cell tower along the Taconic Parkway has come to an end with residents losing out, says the Poughkeepsie Journal. Many residents did not want a cell tower to be built along the parkway, but businesses in the area complained that the dead zone was hindering their ability do business. Some 35,000 commuters are also effected, the Poughkeepsie Journal said. A federal court of Appeals ruled that a tower should be installed and that the town will have to approve plans for the tower's construction, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported. Clic…

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Police & Fire
Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Drug Posession Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Drug Posession
Poughkeepsie Man Sentenced To 30 Years For Drug Posession POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y.-- A Poughkeepsie man was sentenced to 30 years in a state prison for having a quarter pound of cocaine and heroin in his possession, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Police arrested Levy G. Lassiter, 52, in March 2014 after finding drugs, drug sales paraphernalia, $13,000 in cash and two cell phones, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported. Lassiter is a repeat offender with six prior felony convictions, the Poughkeepsie Journal said. Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal article. 

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Events
Winter Crafts Continue at the Saddle Brook Library Winter Crafts Continue at the Saddle Brook Library
Winter Crafts Continue at the Saddle Brook Library SADDLE BROOK, N.J.-- The Saddle Brook Library will host a winter crafts event Jan. 16. It will run from 10 a.m-12p.m. and people can drop in anytime between those hours. Preregistration is required. There is no charge for this event.  Some of the crafts will use messy materials like glue and paint so dress children accordingly. Click here for more information. The library is located at 340 Mayhill St.

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Obituaries
Sharon Schrader, 60, Resident Wappingers Falls Sharon Schrader, 60, Resident Wappingers Falls
Sharon Schrader, 60, Resident Wappingers Falls WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y.-- Sharon Schrader, 60, of Wappingers Falls, died Dec 14. Schrader was employed at different convenience stores as a clerk. Schrader is predeceased by her husband, Stephen Schrader. Schrader is survived by her son, Kyle Schrader of Wappingers Falls, her sister, Marilyn Evans of Wallkill, Shannon Evans of Wallkill, her nephew, Keith Evans, her great niece, Judith and her great nephew, Jeremy.

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'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Comes To Danbury Palace 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Comes To Danbury Palace
'A Charlie Brown Christmas' Comes To Danbury Palace DANBURY, Conn. -- "A Charlie Brown Christmas" will be performed at the historic Danbury Palace, Dec. 19-20. "A Charlie Brown Christmas" is an annual holiday favorite for children of all ages. Performances for the musical will be at 1 and 4 p.m. on both Saturday, Dec. 19 and Sunday, Dec. 20. A half-hour before the performance, there will be crafts and games with Mrs. Claus and the elves. Afterwards, there will be caroling, a chance to see the characters in the show, and the arrival of Santa. Tickets are $10, $15 and $20 and can be purchased online or at the box office st…

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Maria Giambattista, 86, Yonkers Resident Maria Giambattista, 86, Yonkers Resident
Maria Giambattista, 86, Yonkers Resident YONKERS, N.Y.-- Maria Giambattista of Yonkers died Monday, Dec. 14. Giambattista was born Oct. 9, 1929 in Naples, Italy to Sabatino and Josephine Manzo. Giambattista was predeceased by her husband, Corrado Giambattista. Giambattista is survived her daughters Carmelina DeFeo, Josephine Giambattista and Rosemarie Grosso, and four grandchildren. Sinatra Memorial Home, Inc., 601 Yonkers Ave., handled the arrangements.

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Jane Saracelli, 94, Lifelong Resident Of Sleepy Hollow Jane Saracelli, 94, Lifelong Resident Of Sleepy Hollow
Jane Saracelli, 94, Lifelong Resident Of Sleepy Hollow SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y.--Jane Saracelli, 94, died Dec. 13. Saracelli was born in North Tarrytown May 10, 1921. She graduated from North Tarrytown High School in 1939. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Church and she was active with the Sleepy Hollow seniors group. She married her husband Anthony Saracelli at St. Tereas's Church, and lived in North Tarrytown. Her husband, Anthony, predeceased her June 4, 1998. In addition, she was predeceased by her brothers Joseph, Leonard, Michael, Bert, Anthony, Raymond and James Gagano, and her sister Rose Muske. She is survived by her brothe…

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