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Yonkers Teacher Fired After Criminal Record Discovered, Report Says YONKERS, N.Y. -- A teacher at a Yonkers school was fired last week after officials learned he had an arrest record, according to News 12.James Wilkins, who taught health at the Pulaski School and School 15, was fired Thursday, Sept. 22, after school officials learned he had a record for grand theft and identity fraud in North Carolina, said News 12. A spokeswoman for the school district said Wilkins was hired and fired appropriately and they had turned the matter over to the Yonkers police, added News 12. Click here to read the entire News 12 story.

by K Reakes

09/26/2016

Police & Fire

Danbury Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting 13-Year-Old DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury man has been charged with sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl, according to Danbury police.The Danbury Police Department received information on Aug. 30 that Nelson Cassiano, 64, had abused the 13-year-old child, police said. Following an investigation into the complaint, the department issued an arrest warrant for Cassiano on Sept. 23, said Danbury Police Det. Roger Hancock. Cassiano was taken into custody by members of the Special Victims Unit of the Danbury Police. He was charged with sexual assault, risk of injury and risk of injury/sexual contact. He is b…

by K Reakes

09/26/2016

Neighbors

Hasbrouck Heights 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor Doesn't Snicker At Fame HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- Adam Mucci of Hasbrouck Heights has one of those faces that people know but can't always place.That is, until they see him in a movie or a commercial and then the lightbulb goes off: "Hey, that's that guy." In real life, "that guy," is a hard-working actor who happens to spend most of his time in Hasbrouck Heights when he's not busy appearing in such hits as "The Sopranos," "Boardwalk Empire," and in the popular Snickers commercial featuring Marilyn Monroe. Mucci lives in Hasbrouck Heights for two reasons -- his two children…

by K Reakes

09/26/2016

Schools

Holy Child Welcomes New Head Of School During Ceremony In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- School of the Holy Child recently welcomed Melissa Dan as the new head of the school during an installation ceremony with more than 400 guests. Officially installed by Sister Mary Ann Buckley, the leader of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus’ American Province and blessed by the Rev. Thomas Collins, former trustee and president of Archbishop Stepinac High School, Dan expressed that she was “called to come to Holy Child to use my passion to effect change for the better.” Dan has a depth of experience in all facets of school operations, including program, institutional adv…

by K Reakes

09/25/2016

Police & Fire

Hillcrest Man Charged With Domestic Violence RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A Hillcrest man was charged with domestic violence Tuesday after getting into a fight with a family member, leaving the victim with marks from being hit, according to the Ramapo police.Rodly Pierre, 25, of Hazel Court, was charged after police arrived at the home following a domestic violence call for help and found the man with swell marks and lacerations, police said. The man was charged with assault and criminal mischief, according to police. In addition, Ramapo police responded to nine motor vehicle accidents at the following locations: Monsey (5), Chestnut Ridge (2), Ka…

by K Reakes

09/25/2016

Business

White Plains' Galleria Mall Gets New Owner WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- In need of a facelift and some customers, the Galleria Mall in White Plains has a new owner that might help with both issues. Pacific Retail Capital Partners announced Thursday it had purchased the mall, in addition to two others out of the area, along with an investment partner. “These properties are all prime examples of retail centers that serve a vital need in the community and will benefit from the tailored management approach that is a hallmark of Pacific Retail,” said Steve Plenge, managing principal of Pacific Retail Capital Partners. The 870,000-square-foot, …

by K Reakes

09/25/2016

Police & Fire

Rockland Sheriff's Office Mourns Loss Of Beloved K9 Officer Gunner CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Rockland County Sheriff's Office recently lost one its retired officers, explosives detection K9 Gunner at the age of 13. "K9 Gunner bravely and proudly served the people of Rockland County for many years retiring at the age of nine," the department announced on Facebook. The department also offered its condolences to Detective Keith Latarski and his family who worked with, and cared for Gunner.

by K Reakes

09/25/2016

Schools

Post-It Notes Send Positive Messages To Irvington High School Students IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- A little love and positive affirmation is always a good way to start the day, or the school year as was the case at Irvington High School when students started the school year with Post-It notes with positive messages on their lockers.“They were designed to remind students that there is hope, that they can do more than they realize, and that people in their school and community care about them,” said Jennifer Nunziato, student assistance counselor and advisor of the Positive Impact Club. “The goal was to promote positivity and instill hope in students as they began the scho…

by K Reakes

09/25/2016

Police & Fire

Yorktown Resident Charged With Two Counts Of Violating Order Of Protection YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man was charged with two counts of criminal contempt after allegedly violating an order for protection on Wednesday, according to Yorktown police.Ryan E. McCullough, 22, was arrested after police received a 911 call requesting help for a domestic dispute, police said. When officers arrived at the home on Saw Mill River Road, a man and woman told them McCullough had been harassing them and they had received an order of protection from the courts. McCullough was being held at the Westchester County Jail in lieu of $250 bail. He is due to appear in court on Tuesda…

by K Reakes

09/25/2016

News

Arrests At Rowdy Hotel Party Top Week's News In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Southern Westchester County. A rowdy party in a room at the Marriott Courtyard Hotel on White Plains Road in Tarrytown led to the arrest of two people on drugs and weapons charges. A Scarsdale neurologist, David S. Younger, 62, with a private practice in Manhattan, was sentenced to four months in federal prison for cheating on his taxes. Jonathan Joseph, an economics teacher at White Plains High School, was recently awarded the 2016 Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Teaching Champion Award. Arthur Damato, a 65-year-old…

by K Reakes

09/25/2016

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