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Police & Fire

Haverstraw Man Accused Of Breaking Storefront Window, Police Say HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- A local man was charged with breaking a storefront window on Board Street on Sunday, Oct. 23, according to the Haverstraw police. Ramon Reyes, 28, was charged after turning himself into police following an investigation that pointed the finger at Reyes as being the person responsible for the crime, police said. According to police the window appeared to have been broken out with the barrel of a handgun. A BB gun pistol, that replicated a real hand gun utilized in the incident was recovered from Reyes. Reyes was charged with criminal mischief and released on his own reco…

by K Reakes

10/26/2016

Police & Fire

Somers Eyes First New Firehouse In 50 Years SOMERS, N.Y. -- If all of the pieces fall into place, the Somers Volunteer Fire Department could find itself with a new firehouse after more than 50 years in its current location. Talk about the new firehouse has been going around for a couple of years, but now that the Fire Commission has been able to work out a deal with IBM for a chunk of land on Route 100, all of that talk could become a reality within a year or so if John Markiewicz, chairman of the Somers Board of Fire Commissioners, has his way. "The old building is so outdated and doesn't serve today's needs," he said. &qu…

by K Reakes

10/26/2016

Sports

Astorino Congratulates Iona Prep 2016 Baseball City Champions NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Iona Prep's Baseball Team recently received a proclamation by Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino for being named the Catholic High School Athletic Association’s (CHSAA) “AA” 2016 City Champions. The team won the Bronx/Westchester Division in its regular season with a 14-4 record and an overall record of 20-6. They defeated Monsignor Farrell 5-4 at St. John’s University for the championship win. This is the first CHSAA title for Iona Prep since 2012 and third overall. Twenty-two of the 24 team members are from Westchester County. Also of note, the Gaels have…

by K Reakes

10/26/2016

Traffic

Delays Expected On Route 306 In Ramapo RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Drivers and residents should be prepared for traffic delays and backups Wednesday afternoon on Route 306 for a memorial service. Traffic delays are expected from 2:00 to 10:00 pm between Viola Road and Grandview Avenue for the service taking place in the area of Brick Church Road. Ramapo police said to expect delays and to plan alternate routes if possible.

by K Reakes

10/26/2016

Schools

Ossining Schools Ban Clown Costumes OSSINING, N.Y. -- With Halloween quickly approaching Raymond Sanchez, superintendent in Ossining has decided to ban all clown costumes from school events this year, according to a notice sent to parents. In the letter, Sanchez said that although the district is monitoring clown-related social media incidents and working with local police to address concerns and to proactively place measures that ensure the safety of all students and staff, they believe it's in the best interest of safety to ban the costumes. "After discussions with building leaders, we feel that this will ensure that …

by K Reakes

10/26/2016

News

Putnam Sheriff Gives Tips For Halloween Safety PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- As all of the little goblins and princesses take to the streets to collect their bounty of candy, Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith is urging residents to exercise care on Oct. 31 to help ensure the safety of children celebrating Halloween or other harvest season festivities. Parents are urged to observe the following safety tips: Costume Tips: Face Paint is safer than a mask – and it’s more fun. If your child does wear a mask, make sure it has adequate holes for proper respiration and peripheral vision. Trick-or-Treaters Should Follow These Rules : Wear some…

by K Reakes

10/26/2016

Police & Fire

Seven Westchester Residents Among New State Police Academy Grads The New York State Police recently welcomed 226 new members, including a large contingent from the Hudson Valley, to their troops following their graduation from the 204th session of the Basic School of the New York State Police Academy. “After months of training, the 204th Basic School join the ranks of one of the finest police agencies in the world,” said New York State Police Superintendent George P. Beach II. “For nearly 100 years the State Police have served and protected the citizens of New York. I congratulate all of our new Troopers and thank them for their continued dedication to th…

by K Reakes

10/26/2016

Business

Journal News Layoffs Include Longtime News Columnist, Sportswriter Media giant Gannett Company Inc., announced Tuesday that it had laid off about 2 percent of its total workforce, including five newsroom positions at The Journal News/lohud.com. A pair of longtime staffers -- news columnist Phil Reisman and sports reporter Rick Carpiniello, who had both been with the paper for nearly 40 years, were among the five, lohud.com said. Reisman’s position will remain empty and with the loss of Carpiniello, and Yankees beat writer Chad Jennings, lohud's professional sports coverage will rely heavily on partnerships with other Gannett-area entities in the metro area…

by K Reakes

10/25/2016

Business

Poughkeepsie Journal Lays Off Seven, Including Executive Editor This story has been updated. DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Media giant Gannett Company Inc., announced Tuesday that it had laid off about 2 percent of its total workforce, including seven employees from the Poughkeepsie Journal, where Executive Editor Stu Shinske was laid off, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Shinske began with the Journal in 1989 as deputy city editor before becoming news editor in 1994, and managing editor in 1996, said the Poughkeepsie Journal. In 2001, he moved to the Courier-Post at Cherry Hill, N.J., before becoming the executive editor of the Norwich Bulletin in Ma…

by K Reakes

10/25/2016

Police & Fire

Have You Seen Him? Photo Of East Fishkill Car Theft Suspect Released EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man wanted in connection with a series of thefts from vehicles in the Hillside Lakes area. Police believe the man and the vehicle pictured may be involved in a series of thefts of items and credit cards from unlocked cars. In addition, officers are reminding residents to lock their vehicles and to remove all valuables. Anyone with information is asked to contact the East Fishkill Police at 845-221-2111. All calls will be kept confidential.

by K Reakes

10/25/2016

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