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Ramapo Councilman Tress Resigns Seat To Avoid Prison Time RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo Councilman Samuel "Shmuel" Tress resigned his seat from the Ramapo Town Council on Thursday as part of a plea deal that allows him to avoid prison time in connection with a vote he made on the Zoning Board that allowed him to profit from the outcome. Tress, who offered his resignation on Thursday through a letter, was charged with voting in favor of a zoning change in which he stood to make a profit, even though he had signed an affidavit saying he would not receive any proceeds from the vote, confirmed Ramapo Public Affairs Director Phil Tisi. The councilma…

by K Reakes

09/02/2016

Police & Fire

Poughkeepsie Man Charged With DWI Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say A Poughkeepsie man was charged with driving under the influence after he stopped for speeding by state police on Interstate 87 in Woodbury on Saturday, Aug. 28. During the stop, police said that Michael T. Purdy, 52, was intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. Blood test, following his arrest showed that he was driving at twice the legal limit with a blood alcohol content at 0.21 percent. He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, possession of marijuana and speeding. Purdy was turned over to a sober third party and released on appearance tickets.

by K Reakes

09/02/2016

Police & Fire

Arrest Made In Shooting Of Shelton Man In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport police have arrested a local man in the shooting of a Shelton man during a conformation in front of an East Side convenience store, according to the Connecticut Post.Kahlil Heard, 22, was picked up Wednesday by the U.S. Marshal Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force at his probation officer's office, said the Connecticut Post. Heard is accused of shooting Raul Zayas, 26, on July 29 at the Mini Special Market. Police responded to the store after receiving complaints of shots fired. When they arrived they found bullet casings and blood, but no victim, added the Conne…

by K Reakes

09/02/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Seek Woman Wanted On Prostitution Charge RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The Ramapo Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a local woman who is a fugitive on an arrest for prostitution.Alexandra Dinucci, 30, is wanted on a prostitution charge stemming from an arrest in 2013. Anyone with information pertaining to Dinucci’s whereabouts is asked to contact Ramapo police at 845-357-2400.

by K Reakes

09/02/2016

Weather

Tropical Storm Watch Issued For Armonk Instead of cooking hot dogs and kicking back for the holiday weekend, area residents might be busy battening down the hatches as Tropical Storm Hermine makes it way up the East Coast, bringing with it a chance of heavy rains, coastal flooding and strong winds, according to the National Weather Service. A Tropical Storm Watch, issued by the National Weather Service, went into effect at 11 a.m. Friday. For detailed info on the watch, click here. The storm is expected to hit the area beginning late Saturday, according to AccuWeather. Residents should be prepared for wind with gusts as high ha…

by K Reakes

09/02/2016

Police & Fire

Kent Police Charge Man With Identity Theft KENT, N.Y. -- A man wanted by Kent police on identity theft charges, was recently nabbed by Ardsley Police when he tried to get a temporary debit card using a fake driver's license at a local bank. Michael Murphy 62, of the Bronx was wanted by Kent police for obtaining a debit card by using a fake driver's license with his photo on it at the Wells Fargo Bank on Route 52 in June. When he was attempting to use it to withdraw $2,500, a teller became suspicious and began asking Murphy questions. He then fled the bank, leaving the driver's license behind, said Kent Detective Ray Beauchesne. O…

by K Reakes

09/02/2016

Police & Fire

Wilton Firefighters To Honor 9/11 Terror Victims At Annual Ceremony WILTON, Conn. — Wilton firefighters will hold a remembrance ceremony for those who died during the terrorist attack of Sept. 11, 2001. This year's ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 11, at Fire Headquarters located at 236 Danbury Road. The public is welcome to attend the event. Five Wilton residents were killed in the attacks 15 years ago: Edward Fergus, Peter C. Fry, John Henwood, John F. Iskyan and Edward P. York. The ceremony in Wilton will feature a procession of emergency responders and remarks from local officials. "Following 9/11, the American Fire Services vowed …

by K Reakes

09/02/2016

News

Dutchess Offers Citizen's Preparedness Training DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents interested in learning how to be prepared during an emergency will want to attend the next Citizen’s Preparedness Training Program on Monday, Sept. 19, in Fishkill. Held from 7 to 9 p.m., at the Fishkill Town Hall, 807 Route 52, the two-hour training session is designed to provide residents with the tools and resources to better prepare for any type of disaster. Participants will learn how to respond in a disaster and recover as quickly as possible to post-disaster conditions. The training program is being provided by the Dutchess County Departments of …

by K Reakes

09/01/2016

Police & Fire

Mount Vernon Firefighters Still At Scene Of Warehouse Fire This story has been updated. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Vernon firefighters are still working to put out pockets of fire that keep popping up at a party supplies warehouse fire that started early Thursday morning. More than 50 firefighters responded to battle the blaze at the Westside Party Rentals at 200 S. 13th Ave, said Mount Vernon Deputy Fire Chief Michael Corrado. "Right now, the second shift is coming in to takeover, we will be there all night," Corrado said. The building had a concrete roof that prevented firefighters from entering from the top and all entryways were lo…

by K Reakes

09/01/2016

Police & Fire

Police Investigate Fight At Wilton High School WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton Police are looking into an altercation that occurred on Wednesday on the Wilton High School field between two groups of students, according to the Wilton Bulletin. Police said that a fight broke out around 8:30 p.m., between the students, one group from Ridgefield High School and another from Wilton High School, said the Wilton Bulletin. A Ridgefield student was injured and police said they are still investigating the incident to determine what caused the fight. No arrests were made, added the Wilton Bulletin. Click here to read the Wilton Bulletin article.

by K Reakes

09/01/2016

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