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Ramapo PD Issues New Car Larceny Warning Ramapo PD Issues New Car Larceny Warning
Ramapo PD Issues New Car Larceny Warning RAMAPO, N.Y. -- With criminals looking to make quick cash over the holidays, Ramapo police are reporting that car larcenies are on the rise and are asking residents to remember to lock their cars and remove valuables. Over the past several week's officers said they have seen a rise in the number of vehicles being broken into across the city and valuables taken from unlocked cars. Residents can help themselves, and the police department by taking a few precautions including: When parking for the night, make sure to remove purses, computers, phones, money, etc., and lock the car.  Call poli…

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Business
Yonkers Police Offer Holiday Safe Shopping Tips Yonkers Police Offer Holiday Safe Shopping Tips
Yonkers Police Offer Holiday Safe Shopping Tips YONKERS, N.Y. -- During the holiday season, most people are preoccupied with shopping or holiday events and forget about safety. That's why the Yonkers Police Department is offering the following tips to help keep the season bright: When shopping and out to special events, be alert and aware of your surrounding. Criminals often target people who are distracted. Travel on populated, well lit streets. If possible, travel with a friend. When driving, keep doors locked and the windows closed. Make sure the gas tank is full.  Park in a well lit area. Always lock car. Before getting into your car…

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Schools
VIDEO: Westchester Students Devise 22nd-Century Upgrades For Rail Crossings VIDEO: Westchester Students Devise 22nd-Century Upgrades For Rail Crossings
Video: Westchester Students Devise 22nd-Century Upgrades For Rail Crossings This story has been updated. Teens were hard at work putting their heads together exchanging ideas, hands moving almost as fast as their thoughts. They shared one common purpose during the all-day Digital Arts Experience competition on Saturday in White Plains: Come up with designs to improve rail crossing safety. The tournament was organized by Alan Brody, the widower of 49-year-old Ellen Brody of Edgemont. The mother of three was killed in a February 2015 tragedy when her SUV was hit by a Metro-North commuter train in Valhalla. Ever since that accident, which also took the lives of fiv…

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Business
Golden Corral Sets Date For Town Of Poughkeepsie Opening Golden Corral Sets Date For Town Of Poughkeepsie Opening
Golden Corral Sets Date For Town Of Poughkeepsie Opening POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Good news buffet fans, Golden Corral will open its doors in the Town of Poughkeepsie on New Year's Eve, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The restaurant, which has had to delay its opening at least two twice, confirmed on Wednesday that the opening is set for Dec. 31, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal. Town officials and others will be treated to a  pre-grand opening night on Dec. 30 to act as a test run for the "big" day, said the Journal. The restaurant, located at 2345 South Road, has brought 125 new jobs to the area and is still hiring. Residents in…

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Sports
Orangetown Patriot Cheerleaders Win National Title Orangetown Patriot Cheerleaders Win National Title
Orangetown Patriot Cheerleaders Win National Title ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- After months of practicing, the Orangetown Patriot Cheerleaders accomplished their goal by coming in first place during the Pop Warner Pee Wee Cheerleading Championship on Tuesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando.  The seven top Junior Pee Wee teams from around the country advanced to nationals and the Orangetown Patriots placed first in the national finals. In addition, the team won the highest stunt score of the day out of all age groups around the country, said Coach Karen Paletta. "Their performance of 2:30 was their best ever and the coaches and girl…

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Business
Rockland Gets $3M To Boost Economic Growth Rockland Gets $3M To Boost Economic Growth
Rockland Gets $3M To Boost Economic Growth ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland County has been awarded more than $3 million in grants that will not only support economic development but add to the quality of life in Rockland, according to Rockland County Executive Ed Day. "Our vision of the county as a place where businesses thrive and residents enjoy top-rate services and access to the arts and recreational opportunities have been recognized," Day said. "Funding these worthwhile projects will help create jobs and boost our economy." The awards were made to a variety of businesses, municipalities and non-profits th…

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Neighbors
New City Fire Department Honors Old-Timers New City Fire Department Honors Old-Timers
New City Fire Department Honors Old-Timers NEW CITY, N.Y. --  Once a year, the "old-timers" of the New City Fire Department will hold a dinner to catch up with each other, but the funny thing is, most of them still work together. Recently, the group held their dinner at the firehouse to not only get together, but to also honor those who have become Life Members and have reached other milestones in their careers. One of those honored this year included Artie Kunz Sr., who recently marked 50 years of service in the department.  According to the department, Kunz is still one of their most active drivers, a sign, they say, of…

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News
Greenburgh Gets Huge Response To Distribution Of Road Safety Reflectors Greenburgh Gets Huge Response To Distribution Of Road Safety Reflectors
Greenburgh Gets Huge Response To Distribution Of Road Safety Reflectors GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- If you notice bright green lights moving around Greenburgh streets at night, don't worry, it's just a pedestrian making sure they can be seen by drivers. Greenburgh Supervisor Paul Feiner got the idea for the bands when local civic activist Murray Bodin spoke about the problem with pedestrians wearing dark clothing at night. "I hadn't thought about the problem before Murray Bodin highlighted the issue," Feiner said. "But now that I'm paying attention to the issue, I see pedestrians walking wearing dark clothing almost nightly. And, it's scary." That …

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News
New Plan Announced To Protect New Yorkers From Telemarketing Calls New Plan Announced To Protect New Yorkers From Telemarketing Calls
New Plan Announced To Protect New Yorkers From Telemarketing Calls New York residents sick and tried of receiving endless telemarketing calls even when they have registered for the Do Not Call list, have added protection under a new initiative enacted by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The initiative centers around newly signed legislation requiring telemarketers to use correct caller identification information and also includes deploying Division of Consumer Protection staff throughout the state to warn consumers about telemarketing scams. It also offers same-day consumer complaint filing, as well as increasing transparency in Do Not Call Law enforcement by posting set…

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Police & Fire
Hyde Park Man Stopped For Tinted Windows Nabbed With Pound Of Pot Hyde Park Man Stopped For Tinted Windows Nabbed With Pound Of Pot
Hyde Park Man Stopped For Tinted Windows Nabbed With Pound Of Pot HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- A Hyde Park man found himself behind bars after being stopped for having his windows tinted too darkly, according to the New York State Police. Jonathan S. Maeder, 43, was stopped on State Road 55 on Wednesday when troopers were conducting a traffic detail. While interviewing Maeder, a trooper detected a strong odor of marijuana and searched the car finding 1.5 pounds of marijuana, marijuana wax and marijuana gummy candies, state police said. Maeder was charged with two counts of felony criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of marijuana, st…

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