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Orangetown Police Looking For Teens For Youth Police Academy ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The Orangetown Youth Police Academy is looking for teens between the ages of 14 and 18 who would like to learn the basic principles of the police, fire, and emergency medical services professions. The goal of the youth academy is to expose teens to as much information about these professions as possible so they can consider them as careers. Night classes will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. in May and June. Day classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in June and one day in July. Those interested in applying for the 2016 Orangetown Youth Police Academy can get an appli…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

Police & Fire

Clarkstown Police Investigating Thefts From Vehicles CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Police Department is investigating a series of car larcenies in the parking lot of the Nanuet Little League on Sunday, April 24.According to police, at least five cars had their windows smashed, and property was stolen from four of the cars between 3:30 and 5 p.m. In each case where property was taken, the victim had left a purse in the vehicle in plain view. The Clarkstown Police Detective Bureau is following up on the larcenies. It is believed similar incidents have occurred elsewhere in Rockland, as well as in neighboring jurisdictions. The Police De…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

News

Abandoned Darien Boa Constrictor Finds New Home In Norwalk DARIEN, Conn. -- The boa constrictor found slithering about on Lakeside Drive in Darien on April 23 has found a new home, according to the Darien Times. The 5-foot-long snake was adopted by a Norwalk man, according to the Darien Animal Control Office. Familiar with snakes, the new owner said that if the previous owner comes forward, he would be happy to return the snake, said the Darien Times. Animal officials said the snake appeared to be a pet: It was not malnourished or dehydrated when found and it was used to being handled, added the Darien Times. Click here to read the Darien Times st…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

Police & Fire

Police Take Gun From Ex-Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Raynor MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Westchester County police took former Mount Vernon police Commissioner Terrance Raynor's gun after finding he didn't have a permit to carry one, according to Lohud.com. Westchester County Police officers discovered Raynor's gun when the responded to a confrontation between two men at Kensico Dam Plaza. By the time officers arrived, the two men had left, but they talked to people in the park, including Raynor, who they noticed was carrying a weapon under his jacket, said Lohud.com. Although he didn't have a permit, Raynor said he had a right to carry the gun under a fed…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

Sports

Stars From UConn Named To Women's Basketball Team For Olympics The 2016 U.S. Olympic Women’s Basketball Team was announced Wednesday, and features nine returning Olympic gold medalists and many players with ties to the University of Connecticut.UConn head women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma is the head coach, and the team includes UConn alums Sue Bird, Diana Taurasi, Tina Charles, and Maya Moore along with new UConn star Breanna Stewart, who was also on the 2016 NCAA winning team. Elena Delle Donne was also briefly a UConn Husky. Headlined by three-time gold medalists and tri-captains Bird (Seattle Storm), Tamika Catchings (Indiana Fever) and Tauras…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Admits To Having Sex With Child STAMFORD, Conn. -- A 21-year-old Stamford man has been sentenced to five years in prison after telling a judge the girl's description of their encounters were true, according to the Stamford Advocate. Christophe Hernandez-Lucero, who is from Guatemala, also faces deportation after serving the prison sentence, reported the Stamford Advocate. During a hearing Tuesday, Hernandez-Lucero pleaded guilty to two counts of statutory rape, said the Stamford Advocate. Hernandez-Lucero said he had sex with the girl twice in June 2015 and gave her pills when she was afraid of getting pregnant, added th…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

News

LWV Moderates Bedford School Board Candidates' Forum BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The League of Women Voters of North East Westchester will hold a public forum featuring the candidates running for the Bedford Board of Education on Monday, May 2, in the Fox Lake Middle School Little Theater.Candidates running in three races will be on hand: Incumbent Jennifer Gerken and challenger Michelle Brooks Incumbent Suzanne Grant and challenger Pam Harney Incumbent Michael Solomon and challenger Beth Staropoli. The event begins at 7 p.m. at the school, 632 S. Bedford Road. Candidates will participate in a question and answer session with audience members. For mo…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

Police & Fire

Easton Police Warn Residents Of Phone Scams EASTON, Conn. -- The Easton Police Department has received reports that a new round of phone scams has just begun in the area. The callers are claiming to be from the Internal Revenue Service and their goal is to try and get money from the person they are calling, police said. The scammers also make threats of arrest by local authorities if the victim doesn't agree to make a payment, and they demand a call back and use a valid phone number. If the victim of the scam returns the call, the scammers make further threats, police said. Easton police said residents should remember that these cal…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

News

Help Find Oliver The Cat Missing From Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Oliver the cat is missing from his Dale Avenue home in Ossining.His owners are asking for help in finding Oliver, who is nine months old. He was last seen on Tuesday, April 19, in the Dale Avenue area. He was not wearing a collar. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Oliver, they should contact the Lost Pets of Westchester on Facebook.

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

News

Dutchess County Clerk Asks Residents To Renew License, Registration Locally POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Residents who need to renew their license or registration can do so at any local Department of Motor Vehicle office. But Dutchess County Clerk Brad Kendall said to skip the lines they can mail in the renewal notice. Because Dutchess County receives 12.7 percent of each transaction, residents help keep local taxes down. Several years ago, the state took over renewals, costing the county more than $150,000 in lost revenue per year. Residents can help the county recapture that money by paying local. Mail your payment to Bradford Kendall, Dutchess County Clerk, 22 Market S…

by K Reakes

04/27/2016

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