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Glen Rock Planning Board Approves Bottle King Subdivision Glen Rock Planning Board Approves Bottle King Subdivision
Glen Rock Planning Board Approves Bottle King Subdivision GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- The Glen Rock Planning Board recently approved commercial and residential subdivisions at the former Herold’s Farm complex on Prospect Street by Bottle King, according to North Jersey.com.Bottle King purchased the 3-acre tract in 2015, which features upscale commercially-zone structures along the front of the property, and homes in the rear section facing Keith Place, said North Jersey.com. Prior to the Bottle King plan, town officials shot down a request from ARC Properties, to develop a Walgreen's and retail stores in the spot after neighbors opposed the plan, added Nort…

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Events
Family Yoga Tops Somers Library Events For July Family Yoga Tops Somers Library Events For July
Family Yoga Tops Somers Library Events For July SOMERS, N.Y. -- Breezy summer afternoons are the perfect time to stretch and get a little exercise when the Somers Library hosts yoga for all ages on Saturday, July 8.The event, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., is an all-levels family class that will include postures for everyone. Attendees will explore standing poses, sun salutations, partner poses, breathing and relaxation techniques and interactive yoga games. Bring a yoga mat. Sign up online at www.somerslibrary.org . Other events planned for the month include: Coloring Club for Teens -- Mondays, July 11 through Aug. 22 from 3-4:30 p.m.-- Relax, c…

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Real Estate
Scarsdale Residents Can Challenge Property Assessment Updates Scarsdale Residents Can Challenge Property Assessment Updates
Scarsdale Residents Can Challenge Property Assessment Updates SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Scarsdale residents who recently received their 2016 property assessments update, and don't agree with the amount, or have issues with their assessment have until June 21 to submit a complaint with the city.The forms, available here, will be reviewed during a meeting of the Board of Assessment Review on Tuesday, June 21. All complaints will be heard during the meeting, even if the time surpasses the normal ending time of 8 p.m. In addition, residents may also contact the Assessor’s Office directly to resolve an error in the data recorded on your 2016 Residential Valuation …

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Police & Fire
Woman Charged With Stealing Check From Monroe Business To Pay Rent Woman Charged With Stealing Check From Monroe Business To Pay Rent
Woman Charged With Stealing Check From Monroe Business To Pay Rent MONROE, Conn. -- A Terryville woman was arrested after she was accused of stealing a business check from her employer, Meineke Car Care Center on Main Street in Monroe, so she could pay her rent, according to the Monroe Courier. Police said Kimberly Payne, 34, stole the check for $4,000 and cashed it. She turned herself in June 8 to Monroe police after a warrant was issued for her arrest, said the Monroe Courier. Payne was charged with second-degree forgery and third-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny. She was released after posting a $1,000 bail, added the Monroe Courier. Click her…

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Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Charge Monroe Woman With Beating Man Ramapo Police Charge Monroe Woman With Beating Man
Ramapo Police Charge Monroe Woman With Beating Man RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A Monroe woman was arrested in the Pomona section of Ramapo on Sunday after police said she beat up a man.Ramapo police said the 24-year-old woman was charged with second-degree assault after the injured man was transported to Good Samaritan Hospital for non-life-threatening head injuries. The woman was transported to the Rockland County Jail, where she could not make bail. In addition, Ramapo officers responded to 91 calls for service Sunday, including motor vehicle accidents at the following locations: Sinclair Court in Hillcrest, Haverstraw Road in Wesley Hills and Cherry…

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Saw Mill Parkway Crash Injures Two Saw Mill Parkway Crash Injures Two
Saw Mill Parkway Crash Injures Two YONKERS, N.Y. -- Two people were injured during a car crash that shut down the Saw Mill River Parkway early Sunday morning near the Fort Field Avenue overpass in Yonkers, according to News 12. According to police, one driver hit another car before driving into the bushes. The driver received serious injuries and was transported to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment, said News 12. The other driver received less serious injuries and was taken to another hospital, added News 12. Click here to read the News 12 story. 

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Schools
Bronxville High School Seniors Receive Scholastic Achievement Awards Bronxville High School Seniors Receive Scholastic Achievement Awards
Bronxville High School Seniors Receive Scholastic Achievement Awards BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville School recently recognized 67 high school seniors for their outstanding academic accomplishments throughout their high school careers during the annual Scholastic Achievement Reception. Principal Ann Meyer said the students received certificates for achieving Honor Roll for more than half the number of quarters at Bronxville High School, including once during their junior year and once during their high school year.  The following students were honored: Cameron Adamiyatt, William Anderson, Natalie Arenzon, Noor Banihashem-Ahmad, Matthew Bettino, Rachel Both…

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Bronx Man Charged With Possessing Loaded Gun In Greenburgh Bronx Man Charged With Possessing Loaded Gun In Greenburgh
Bronx Man Charged With Possessing Loaded Gun In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- A Bronx driver with an inoperable tail light and a pot smell in his car, was arrested by New York State Police after troopers found an unregistered loaded handgun and an expandable baton. Saul R. Colon, 20, was arrested for second degree criminal possession of a weapon and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, state police said.  The arrest occurred after Troopers Kevin Tunney and James Holman noticed the tail light on Colon's Hyundai Sonata was not working while on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh, police said. When the troopers approached the vehicle, th…

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Norwalk Schools Hires New Chief Talent Officer Norwalk Schools Hires New Chief Talent Officer
Norwalk Schools Hires New Chief Talent Officer NORWALK, Conn. — Cherese D. Chery was recently appointed to the position of chief talent officer for Norwalk Public Schools by the Norwalk Board of Education. A strategic human resources leader with experience in both the public and private sectors, Chery is currently the chief talent/human resources officer for New London Public Schools.  In her current role, she advises the New London superintendent and senior leaders on talent and labor strategies, with a focus on enhancement of staff quality and performance accountability. Her responsibilities include developing and driving recruitment …

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Police & Fire
Bear Hit And Killed On I-84 In Newtown Bear Hit And Killed On I-84 In Newtown
Bear Hit And Killed On I-84 In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- A Naugatuck woman hit and killed a black bear on June 10 while driving on I-84 in Newtown, according to the News-Times. A 61-year-old woman was driving eastbound in the left lane with an 11-year-old passenger when the black bear tried to cross the roadway, the News-Times reported. She swerved to avoid striking the bear, but hit it in the left lane before hitting a guardrail and ending up in the median, said the News-Times. The driver and the young girl were not hurt, but the bear died on impact, according to the News-Times. Officials are not sure if the 235-pound bear is t…

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