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Songs For Seeds Performing At Scarsdale Pool Songs For Seeds Performing At Scarsdale Pool
Songs For Seeds Performing At Scarsdale Pool SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Put your dancing bathing suits on and get ready for a day of singing and music when Songs for Seeds, the award winning children’s music program, holds a free concert at the Scarsdale Pool on Saturday, June 25.Songs for Seeds, named "Best Music Class" by New York Magazine and "Most Magical Music Class" by Red Tricycle, holds classes, for children - six months to six-years of age - at the Scarsdale Synagogue on Ogden Road.  During the event, children can sing, dance and play instruments with the band.  “We are excited to bring Songs for Seeds to the Scar…

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Politics
Showdown Between Day And Wolfe Leads To Austerity Measures Showdown Between Day And Wolfe Leads To Austerity Measures
Showdown Between Day And Wolfe Leads To Austerity Measures NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The county executive has accused the chairman of the county legislature of political posturing over the sale of a building.  Rockland County Executive Ed Day said he doesn't have to look far to find the reason why he is announcing a series of emergency financial measures to address a potential $4 million budget shortfall caused by the Legislature's failure to move forward with the sale of the Sain Building. "We are facing a $4 million hole in our budget, not because of poor planning or economic circumstances beyond our control," Day said in a press release. "…

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Police & Fire
Yonkers Police Launch New Phone App For Tipsters, Residents Yonkers Police Launch New Phone App For Tipsters, Residents
Yonkers Police Launch New Phone App For Tipsters, Residents YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers residents wanting to know the latest road closures or up-to-date crime news have a new tool right at their fingertips via the Yonkers Police Department's new phone app.The app, available for free from the Apple App Store or from the Google Play Store for Android devices, will also connect residents to the department's tipster line -- Tip 411, which allows them to report crimes anonymously through the Citizen Observer system. "We are one of the first agencies to bring an app directly to the residents," said Mayor Mike Spano. "With the app, we will be fi…

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Neighbors
Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Old Tappan, Elmwood Park Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Old Tappan, Elmwood Park
Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Old Tappan, Elmwood Park OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- The weekend was a lucky one for two New Jersey residents with one winning the $1 million jackpot on Saturday and the other picking the right numbers to win Sunday's Jersey Cash 5 game.The winning $1 million ticket was purchased in Bergen County at Garden State News at 216 Old Tappan Road in Old Tappan. The only problem? The player didn't pick a Powerplay number for a chance at doubling their winnings to $2 million. The winning numbers for the Saturday, June 18, drawing were: 2, 23, 41, 53 and 63. The Red Power Ball number was 11. The Multiplier number was 2. The Powerball…

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News
Putnam County Offers Free Rabies Shots In Cold Spring Putnam County Offers Free Rabies Shots In Cold Spring
Putnam County Offers Free Rabies Shots In Cold Spring COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- Residents who can't afford to have their pets vaccinated for rabies can receive free shots during a free rabies vaccine clinic offered by Putnam County on Saturday, July 9, in Cold Spring.The event, from 10 a.m.-noon, at Hubbard Lodge, 2880 Route 9, will offer shots to dogs, cats and ferrets.  To receive the free vaccine, residents must have proof of Putnam County residency and proof of prior rabies vaccination; tags are not acceptable (If you do not have proof of prior rabies vaccination, your pet will receive a one-year rabies vaccination). Dogs must be leashed, and c…

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Neighbors
Stolen Puppy Found Safe By A Good Samaritan Stolen Puppy Found Safe By A Good Samaritan
Stolen Puppy Found Safe By A Good Samaritan WALLKILL, N.Y. -- A good Samaritan has found the four-month-old puppy that was taken from the Middletown Humane Society two weeks ago, according to Time Warner Cable News.The puppy, who is named Izzie, and a five-month-old kitten named Fiona, were stolen during a break-in at the shelter. Although there are no details on how Izzie was found, shelter officials said he is fine, said TWC News. Humane Society officials said the thief came in through a back window on either June 6 or 7.  Anyone with information about the break-in, is asked to contact the Town of Wallkill Police at 692-6757, added…

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Police & Fire
Lose Your iPhone? Wilton PD Might Have It In Lost & Found Lose Your iPhone? Wilton PD Might Have It In Lost & Found
Lose Your iPhone? Wilton PD Might Have It In Lost & Found WILTON, Conn. -- Everything from fishing poles to iPads are among the items the Wilton Police Department have in their lost and found department. And all of the items are just waiting for their owners to claim them. A list of the items and where and what month they were found includes: Dec. 2015: Rope bracelet found on Hurlbutt Street; Cadillac key fob and keys found on Stonebridge Road, and Ray-Ban sunglasses found on Merwin Meadows. January: Apple iPad found on River Road. February: Apple iPhone found in the area of 238 Danbury Road April: Fishing pole found on Pimpewaug Road. May: Gold T…

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News
Letter To The Editor: Putnam Valley Library’s 414 Initiative Letter To The Editor: Putnam Valley Library’s 414 Initiative
Letter To The Editor: Putnam Valley Library’s 414 Initiative PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email putnamvalley@dailyvoice.com. The Putnam Valley Library is collecting petition signatures to have the Town’s contribution of the library’s budget voted on by the people of the town.  We aim to have the proposal on the ballot for voters in the Fall election. At present, the town’s allotment is decided solely by the Town Board. The change would permit the Town’s electorate to vote directly for the amount the town gives to the library.  There is a flyer going…

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News
Putnam County Warns Summer Activities Increase Risk Of Food-borne Illness Putnam County Warns Summer Activities Increase Risk Of Food-borne Illness
Putnam County Warns Summer Activities Increase Risk Of Food-borne Illness BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Now that it's officially summer, residents will be heading for the shore and parks to have picnics or outdoor barbecues. But along with the food and fun, can come illness.According to Putnam County Interim Health Commissioner Dr. Michael Nesheiwat, there are simples rules residents can follow that will keep them safe from food-borne illnesses. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 48 million Americans get sick by consuming contaminated foods or beverages, and 3,000 of them die. In 2012 Putnam County experienced its largest food-related i…

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News
Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Expands Services to Dutchess County Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Expands Services to Dutchess County
Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Expands Services to Dutchess County POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Center, which opened in Putnam County in September, has expanded its cognitive neurorestorative programs to Dutchess County with the opening of the Mid-Hudson Brain Injury Center at Adriance Memorial Library in Poughkeepsie. Dr. Lois Tannenbaum, certified brain injury and trauma specialist, will facilitate the program every Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the library, located at , 93 Market St. The program will focus on skills and strategies for individuals with diverse forms of brain injury that will assist in maximizing strengths and remed…

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