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Police & Fire

Rockland Sheriff's Office Seeks Man Wanted On Family Court Warrant NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Ezekiel Rahman on an active Family Court warrant. Rahman, 43, who is described as being 6 feet tall and weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair and eyes, is known to frequent the New York City area and is a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen. Anyone who sees Rahman or knows where he is should not attempt to apprehend him. For inquiries or to report any information, contact the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office at 845-638-5401.

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Events

City of New Rochelle Launches First Senior Expo NEW ROCHELLE, N,Y. -- The New Rochelle Office for the Aging in conjunction with Southeast Livable Communities and Westchester County Department of Senior Programs & Services will host the New Rochelle Senior Expo at Hugh Doyle Senior Center on June 4.The free expo, which runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature more than 50 exhibitors who will provide valuable information on available services and resources for seniors and those who are reaching retirement. Representatives from state and local government agencies will also be in attendance. “We are very excited to be hosting our firs…

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Schools

Innovation Expo Inspires Creativity Of Bronxville Families BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville School families recently took part in the second Spring Innovation Expo, during which they collaborated and applied their creativity to solve a variety of challenges. The family-school partnership event celebrated the creative spirit across the school community and helped participants think and solve problems in new ways. Superintendent of Schools David Quattrone, who welcomed the students, parents and teachers, said that the four dispositions of the Bronxville Promise — leadership, critical thinking, engaged citizenship and innovation — represent the enduring…

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Police & Fire

Fairfield Man Charged With Punching Woman On Westport Street WESTPORT, Conn. -- A Fairfield man was charged with third-degree assault after he was accused of punching a woman in the face on Clapboard Hill Road in Westport, police said.According to Westport police, two witnesses saw Thomas Moffett, 45, punch the unidentified woman in the face and knock her to the ground at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 26. The woman suffered minor injuries, police said. Moffett was able to post $5,000 bond and was due in court on May 27, police said.

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Schools

RCC Announces Scholarship Winners; Accepting New Applications Now SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Rockland Community College Foundation recently awarded more than $190,000 in scholarships to continuing and graduating RCC students to fund their continued studies.The largest scholarship, a full-two-year Pace University-Jane Cohen Memorial Scholarship, was awarded to Julian Vega, who plans to earn his bachelor’s and continue to law school and a career in constitutional/civil rights law. In addition, a new $1,000 scholarship honoring former RCC Trustee Dr. Sonya Shapiro, was awarded to each of the following: Amir A-Ali, Tzvi Farkas, Kristen Klingle, Danuta Ksiazek, and J…

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Schools

Chappaqua Students Treat Seniors To Lunch, Music CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- The Seven Bridges and Bell School Entertainers recently joined forces and hosted a luncheon for senior citizens at Seven Bridges Middle School in Chappaqua. On a day that fostered the spirit of community, students and guests strengthened the connection between generations by spending time together and sharing their experiences. During the event, the Entertainers performed a variety of acts in addition to musical performances by the Seven Bridges jazz band and wind and string ensembles as well. The Entertainers are community service groups consisting of students in gra…

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Schools

SUNY Purchase Offers Training At Annual Appraisal Camp PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Purchase College-SUNY will hold its fifth annual appraisal camp from Saturday, June 4 through Sunday, June 19 that covers the full spectrum including the arts, antiques, coins and other specialties. The non-credit certificate program, run through the School of Liberal Studies & Continuing Education, is a partnership with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA). The intense two-week program, taught by accredited senior appraisers, has led more than 70 students toward ASA accreditation over the past five years. “We’re proud of this unique program which provides the sk…

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Police & Fire

New Rochelle Man Arrested In Orangetown ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police arrested a New Rochelle man who was wanted on a warrant from the Nyack Village Court for grand larceny and other charges. Terell Anderson, 21, who is accused of stealing a vehicle from Midland Avenue in Nyack in March, was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny and petit larceny, police said. Anderson was arraigned and sent to the Rockland County Jail on $1,000 bail. In other news, Orangetown police also arrested a South Nyack woman for driving under the influence after receiving calls regarding an erratic driver on Route 9W. Police said Carol Ryan, …

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

News

Bridge in Yorktown Named After Resident Who Died In Afghanistan YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Hunterbrook Bridge on Route 129 has been named in memory of Yorktown resident Army Specialist David R. Fahey Jr., who was killed five years ago in Afghanistan, according to The Examiner News. Family, friends, veterans and public officials recently gathered for the official naming of the bridge to honor the young solider who enlisted in the Army in 2007 to receive training for his planned career of being a police officer. Instead, he was killed when a bomb exploded underneath the tank he was driving, said The Examiner News. Described as a person with a quick wit and al…

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

Schools

Irvington High School Students Take Part In Robotics Surgery Program IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Twelve students from Irvington High School recently participated in a two-night robotics surgery program at White Plains Hospital, where they worked alongside medical professionals. The students were provided with the unique opportunity through a partnership between Irvington High School and White Plains Hospital. They met with a robotics surgeon, physician assistant and nurse on the first day of the program before working in a simulator lab on the second day. “The goal of the program was to expose students to careers in robotics — not necessarily around medicine, but thr…

by K Reakes

05/27/2016

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