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Learn Archery In Dutchess County Weekend Sessions Learn Archery In Dutchess County Weekend Sessions
Learn Archery In Dutchess County Weekend Sessions WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Parks Department is offering archery lessons for children and adults with any level of experience.  The next lesson will take place Saturday, Oct. 24, in the auditorium located at Bowdoin Park, 85 Sheafe Road, Wappingers Falls.  The first session will be a review of basic archery safety and skills for those who may not have attended in the past. The majority of the time will be spent practicing with the bows and learning through experience. The program consists of five classes. Each class lasts an hour. All equipment is provided.  Children must…

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Politics
Mount Vernon Deal To Replace Streetlights Draws Criticism Mount Vernon Deal To Replace Streetlights Draws Criticism
Mount Vernon Deal To Replace Streetlights Draws Criticism MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A contract to replace more than 4,000 Mount Vernon streetlights has raised questions about the legality of the deal, according to a report in LoHud.com.  Former city Public Works Commissioner Terrence Horton signed a deal with a South Korean firm for LED lights six months before the city asked for a replacement plan, LoHud reported.  City Council candidate Andre Wallace says the deal signed by Horton, who owes the city several thousand dollars in back taxes, amounts to bid rigging, according to LoHud.  To read the full report, click here. 

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News
Man Faces Robbery, Sex Assault Charges In Yonkers Man Faces Robbery, Sex Assault Charges In Yonkers
Man Faces Robbery, Sex Assault Charges In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Police Commissioner Charles Gardner has announced the arrest and indictment of Ahkim R Blount, 36, of Valhalla, in connection with three incidents in September.The incidents occurred on Sept. 11, 13 and 23. A 57-year-old Yonkers woman was sexually assaulted and robbed near 106 Belmont Ave. about 9:53 p.m. Sept 11. A 37-year-old Yonkers woman was the victim of a robbery near 801 Bronx River Road about 8:21 p.m. Sept. 13. A 22-year-old female was the victim of a robbery at 7000 Mall Walk (Cross County Center) about 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23.  Second Precinct officers who resp…

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Schools
No Injuries Result From Fire At Paterson School No. 4 No Injuries Result From Fire At Paterson School No. 4
No Injuries Result From Fire At Paterson School No. 4 PATERSON, N.J. -- No injuries were reported as a result of a fire at a Paterson elementary school Thursday afternoon, according to a report on NJ.com.  Emergency responders were called to a report of a fire at School No. 4, also known as Dr. Frank Napier Academy, on Clinton Street, NJ.com reported. Additional information was not immediately available, according to NJ.com.  To read the full report, click here. 

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News
Road Resurfacing On Route 1 In Norwalk Begins Monday Road Resurfacing On Route 1 In Norwalk Begins Monday
Road Resurfacing On Route 1 In Norwalk Begins Monday NORWALK, Conn. -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation next week will begin resurfacing the roadway on Route 1 between the Interstate 95 Exit 14 intersection and Fairfield Avenue.Work will begin Monday and will take about two weeks, weather permitting, DOT said. The work will be done in sections. Drivers should expect rotating lane closures in both directions. Motorists should be aware when driving through the area and consider alternate routes to avoid delays.

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North Salem Officials Discuss Drug Prevention With Purdys Residents North Salem Officials Discuss Drug Prevention With Purdys Residents
North Salem Officials Discuss Drug Prevention With Purdys Residents NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- North Salem officials discussed drug-related activities in the Purdys hamlet at a Lions Club meeting earlier this week. On Monday evening, Supervisor Warren Lucas, Town Board member Peter Kamenstein, Building Inspector Bruce Thompson, Police Chief Thomas Howley, Sgt. Andrew Brown and state police criminal investigator Joseph Becerra met at the Lions Club with a large contingent of Purdys residents.  In an informal question-and-answer session, residents expressed concern about drug-related activities that had been occurring in Purdys. Howley and Becerra reassured resident…

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Obituaries
Funeral For Yonkers Slaying Victim Michael Nolan Draws Large Crowd Funeral For Yonkers Slaying Victim Michael Nolan Draws Large Crowd
Funeral For Yonkers Slaying Victim Michael Nolan Draws Large Crowd YONKERS, N.Y. -- The funeral Thursday for slain Yonkers athlete Michael Nolan drew a standing-room-only crowd and an emotional response from his family, according to reports. The funeral for Nolan, 23, who died as a result of wounds suffered in a drive-by shooting in September, was held at St. Paul the Apostle Church, LoHud reported.  Nolan, a Saunders Trades and Technical High School graduate who was drafted by the Oakland Athletics, was eulogized by his brother Jim, according to LoHud.  To read the full report, click here. 

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Alert Canceled For Missing 77-Year-Old Alert Canceled For Missing 77-Year-Old
Alert Canceled For Missing 77-Year-Old Update, 2:40 p.m. Thursday: The Missing Person Alert for a 77-year-old man considered vulnerable issued by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services has been canceled. No other information was immediately available. Original report: Police in Walkill have issued a missing person alert for a 77-year-old man who is considered vulnerable. Thomas Depew has Alzheimer's and Lyme disease and may need medical attention. He was last seen on East Main Street in Middletown about 9:30 a.m. Thursday. Depew was driving a white 2013 Toyota Prius with New York registration ECG-9492. He was…

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Events
Putnam SPCA Fundraiser Honors Schneider, Marconi Putnam SPCA Fundraiser Honors Schneider, Marconi
Putnam SPCA Fundraiser Honors Schneider, Marconi PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County SPCA will have its fifth annual SPCA & Friends Fundraising Dinner at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 at the Four Brothers Restaurant, 654 Route 6, Mahopac.  The honorees this year will be Jonathan Schneider, managing partner of Schneider Financial Services and a Carmel town councilman, and Joseph Marconi, owner of Osceola Garage. This is the Putnam County SPCA’s major fundraising event in an effort to fulfill its mission of preventing cruelty to animals throughout Putnam County. Tickets are available online or at the door the night of the event.  For tho…

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Sonic Voyage Fest Plays At Olive's In Nyack Sonic Voyage Fest Plays At Olive's In Nyack
Sonic Voyage Fest Plays At Olive's In Nyack NYACK, N.Y. -- The Sonic Voyage Fest takes place at 9 p.m. Friday at Olive’s in Nyack. Featured for this festival are Joe Deninzon & Stratospheerius, Shadow Eden and Lovetester. Admission is $5. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/OlivesNyack.  Part of Sonic Voyage Fest’s goal is also to raise consciousness of younger artists and military veterans’ relationship with music. Band members invite dialogue with fans and musicians between sets. Band members exchange thoughts on improvisation and composition, and other musical genres like jazz.  The festival is seeking sponsors to pay…

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