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Man Threatening To Shoot Spanish Speakers Tops Putnam News Man Threatening To Shoot Spanish Speakers Tops Putnam News
Man Threatening To Shoot Spanish Speakers Tops Putnam News PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following is a roundup of the top stories of the week in Putnam County.  A Patterson man has been arrested after allegedly making threats to shoot Latinos after getting irate over hearing a grocery store employee speaking in Spanish during a trip last Tuesday, according to a release from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. One Putnam school district and one from Dutchess were among 33 Hudson Valley districts ranked among the Top 100 in New York State, according to brand-new 2017 rankings just released by the education website Niche. A New York Department of Enviro…
Westchester Residents Charged In $33M Mortgage Scam Tops Week's News Westchester Residents Charged In $33M Mortgage Scam Tops Week's News
Westchester Residents Charged In $33M Mortgage Scam Tops Week's News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following is a roundup of the week's top stories for Westchester County. Five people, including one from White Plains and one from Yonkers, have been indicted in a $33 million mortgage fraud conspiracy in Westchester and Putnam counties, according to Preet Bharara, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. An 18-year-old man is set to be arraigned after stabbing a Mount Vernon student in the back on Wednesday. Twenty-six Westchester County school districts are among the 100 best in New York, according to brand-new 2017 rankings just released by…
Somers Kicking Off Holiday Season With Several Celebrations Somers Kicking Off Holiday Season With Several Celebrations
Somers Kicking Off Holiday Season With Several Celebrations SOMERS, N.Y. -- If it's the holidays, Somers residents are sure to find a host of fun events to celebrate the season including everything from a tree lighting ceremony to a gingerbread festival. To make sure residents don't miss out on any of the festive happenings taking place at the Elephant Hotel and the Wright Reis Homstead, read on: Town Christmas Tree Tradition, Sunday, Dec. 4 -- Join in on the third annual Town of Somers tradition and take a photo of your children in front of the Town Christmas tree with a 6-inch ruler so parents can mark how much they have grown each year. Event ru…
Orangetown Patriot Cheerleaders Headed To National Championship In Florida Orangetown Patriot Cheerleaders Headed To National Championship In Florida
Orangetown Patriot Cheerleaders Headed To National Championship In Florida ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Thirty-two Orangetown girls have cheered their way to the National Championship in Orlando, Florida at the ESPN Wide World of Sports taking place Tuesday, Dec. 6. The Orangetown Patriots, a competitive cheer team in the pop Warner League, recently placed second at the  eastern Region Championships to advance to the National Championship, said Coach Karen Paletta. The team, which includes 13 first-year cheerleaders and 19 returning cheerleaders, also includes several members with interesting stories. One member had a liver transplant and the cheerleading team is the firs…
Report Of Men With AK-47's, Bomb In Mount Kisco Apparent Swatting Incident Report Of Men With AK-47's, Bomb In Mount Kisco Apparent Swatting Incident
Report Of Men With AK-47's, Bomb In Mount Kisco Apparent Swatting Incident MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A fake call to the CVS drug store on Bedford Road reporting a car with men in the parking lot with AK-47's and a bomb, caused the Westchester County Police to turn out in force to the store. At about 1 p.m., the CVS store received a call from a man who claimed there were males in a green car in the CVS parking lot who had AK-47 automatic weapons and a bomb, said Westchester County police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary.  The employee called county police who responded to the scene with multiple patrol officers. As a precaution, the department's Special Respons…
Rockland Sheriff's Newest K-9 'Shaz' Sniffs Out Suspect Rockland Sheriff's Newest K-9 'Shaz' Sniffs Out Suspect
Rockland Sheriff's Newest K-9 'Shaz' Sniffs Out Suspect ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- An unsuspecting visitor to the Rockland County Correctional Center was surprised when she was busted for marijuana after the center's newest trainee, K-9 Shaz, smelled marijuana coming from her locker. Kimberly Carlisle, 33, of Spring Valley, was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana, after the dog, who is being trained to combat illegal contraband from entering the facility, walked by on a training mission and smelled the drugs, said Chief William Barbara.  Shaz will graduate next week from the K-9 academy along with her handler, he added.  Carlisle was re…
Group Provides Tips On Teen Parties For Putnam Parents Group Provides Tips On Teen Parties For Putnam Parents
Group Provides Tips On Teen Parties For Putnam Parents PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Teenagers across Putnam County are gearing up for party time during the holidays, just like their parents. But when it comes to teen parties, parents will want to be on top of the three main questions according to the Putnam Communities That Care Coalition: 1. Who is having the party? 2. Where is the party? 3. Will there be adult supervision? The CTC also offers the following tips to make sure that all teens have a safe and happy holiday season: Know where your teen will be and for how long he/she will be there. Contact the parent of the party-giver. Confirm that a…
Teen Arrested Twice In Same Day Following Burglary Report In Putnam Teen Arrested Twice In Same Day Following Burglary Report In Putnam
Teen Arrested Twice In Same Day Following Burglary Report In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County Sheriff's deputies arrested the same man twice in one day, once following a traffic stop, and again after he called the department regarding a burglary, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Kyle B. Hetman, 18, of Fort Montgomery, was first stopped for speeding around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday on Route 9D in the Town of Philipstown, police said. During the stop, Deputy Benjamin Levine detected the odor of marijuana coming from the interior of the vehicle and saw evidence of marijuana usage inside the car, police said. An investigation revealed that…
Missing Man Located Within An Hour In Ramapo Missing Man Located Within An Hour In Ramapo
Missing Man Located Within An Hour In Ramapo RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police were able to locate a missing man within an hour after he was reported missing by his family on Wednesday. Police received the call at 9 p.m. about an elderly male with dementia who wandered away from his Hillcrest area residence and could not be located, police said.  The department was notified 15 minutes after the person left home and the first officer on the scene immediately broadcast a complete description to responding units.  An officer checking local business areas located the missing elderly man and safely reunited him with family members, police sa…
Employee At Chrysler In Tappan Steals Car Parts, Police Say Employee At Chrysler In Tappan Steals Car Parts, Police Say
Employee At Chrysler In Tappan Steals Car Parts, Police Say TAPPAN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police recently charged a Springfield Garden man in the theft of car parts from his employer in Tappan. Cjohn Olivier, 38, was arrested after the Chrysler Parts Distribution Center conduced an internal audit and discovered the missing car parts. The company contacted the Orangetown police, saying the evidence pointed to Olivier as the thief, police said. During an investigation, Orangetown police discovered the missing parts in Olivier's possession, police said. He was charged with criminal possession of stolen property and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec.…
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