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Cortlandt Democrats Observe Law Day CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- A group of local Democrats including Assemblywoman Shelley Mayer, New Rochelle Councilman Jared Rice and Cortlandt attorney Anthony Giordano addressed the Cortlandt Democratic Committee’s Law Day Panel at the Field Library on May 1. The theme for this year’s law day, selected by the American Bar Association, was Miranda v. Arizona. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the case that was decided by the U.S. Supreme Court. “Miranda warnings, required to be given prior to interrogating a suspect, have resulted in better policing generally but there are still much more need…

by K Reakes

05/15/2016

Business

Training Program In Yonkers Focuses On Health Care Jobs YONKERS, N.Y. -- Those out-of-work or health care employers looking for qualified employees will want to take part an upcoming free job training program in Yonkers beginning Monday.The Jobs Waiting program, funded by a federal Ready to Work grant, is a workforce retraining program led by Westchester County and the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, and managed by the Westchester County Association. Its goal is to provide 500 long-term unemployed individuals with job readiness skills as preparation for new careers in health care in the Hudson Valley, which currently has over 3,5…

by K Reakes

05/15/2016

Neighbors

Suffern Foundation Keeps Love Of Son Alive SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The story behind the good works of the Vincent Crotty Memorial Foundation in Suffern is really a story about a community coming together to grieve, heal, and create a legacy. In March 2010, Vincent Crotty was an 18-year-old senior at Suffern High School and was on both the varsity basketball and baseball teams; he had committed to play baseball at SUNY-IT in Utica. Midway through spring break on a rainy morning, Vincent and his best friend, Chris Konkowski were on their way to baseball practice when they were killed in an auto accident. In the weeks and months that followe…

by K Reakes

05/15/2016

Neighbors

Mary Nichols Finds 'Soul Work' At Astor Services In Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- For Mary Nichols, a research and outcomes psychologist with Astor Services for Children & Families in Rhinebeck, helping children with mental health issues is "soul work." "With children we have more time to make a difference, inspire hope and healing, and to prevent the mental illnesses of adulthood from even beginning to take shape," Nichols said. "Families need skills and support to raise healthy, happy children in today’s world, and to work toward that aim is a meaningful effort." Nichols is hoping to help remove the stigma of mental …

by K Reakes

05/15/2016

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Learn About Composting Techniques At Pleasant Valley Library Workshop PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. -- Residents interested in learning the ins and outs associated with composting will want to attend an upcoming workshop at the Pleasant Valley Free Library on Monday, May 16.Presented from 6:30 to 8 p.m. by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess, attendees will learn about the basics of home composting. Explore a number of easy ways to get started and/or learn ways to fine turn their current composting methods. Vermicomposting and Bokashi composting will also be covered. For information, click here or email plvprograms@yahoo.com to register. The library is at 1584 M…

by K Reakes

05/14/2016

News

Dutchess County Recognized For Its Treatment Programs POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County and County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro were recently recognized for their efforts to provide alternatives to incarceration and transitional services through re-entry and treatment programs by the U.S. Department of Justice. One of the county’s initiatives that was highlighted was the RESTART program or Re-Entry Stabilization Transition And Reintegration Track, designed to provide treatment and reentry services, reduce recidivism and assist inmates as they transition back into the community. RESTART is a voluntary program available to male and female …

by K Reakes

05/14/2016

News

Westport's North Avenue Bridge Will Be Closed Overnight Through May 31 WESTPORT, Conn. -- Commuters will want to plan for detours as works begins on the North Avenue Bridge on Monday, May 16, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.The bridge will be closed from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. through Tuesday, May 31, for installation of the temporary support system and other construction upgrades. Detour signs will be in place. Residents are encouraged to seek alternate routes and allow for additional travel time in the overnight hours. The current alternating one-way traffic pattern will resume each day at 5 a.m.

by K Reakes

05/14/2016

News

Yorktown-Based Support Connection Unveils New Logo For 20th Anniversary YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Support Connection Inc., a Yorktown-based not-for-profit organization that offers free support services to people affected by breast and ovarian cancer, is has unveiled its newly redesigned logo. The logo update was planned as part of Support Connection’s yearlong 20th-anniversary celebration. Since the organization was founded in 1996, it has helped thousands of women and families cope with the challenges that result from a breast or ovarian cancer diagnosis. The new logo was designed to reflect Support Connection’s longtime mission and purpose while modernizing the look.…

by K Reakes

05/14/2016

Police & Fire

Hit-Run Accident Tops North Castle Police Blotter NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- A hit-and-run accident is among the most recent reports from the North Castle Police Department. According to police, after numerous calls reporting a car accident on Round Hill Road on May 6, officers responded and found a car that hit a telephone poll, but the driver had fled the scene. Here other incident reported recently: May 7: A resident came to the Police Department to report a suspicious incident on Whippoorwill Road East in which her neighbor put an envelope under her door, partially sticking out into the hallway. When she came home the woman found that so…

by K Reakes

05/14/2016

Neighbors

Shelton Farmer's Market Overflowing With Fresh Veggies And More SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton Farmer's Market was bustling last weekend, overwhelming visitors with the usual fare of fruits, vegetables, flowers, sandwiches, baked goods and more.The market, at the River Walk, 100 Canal St., is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. All items are locally grown and inspected. To find out what vendors will be on hand this week, click here.

by K Reakes

05/13/2016

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