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Putnam Valley Man Faces Unlicensed Driving Charge PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Putnam Valley man is facing a motor vehicle charge after being stopped in Philipstown by a Putnam County sheriff's deputy, Sheriff Donald Smith said. Deputy Sheriff Brian Aisenstat stopped a speeding motorist on Route 9D in Philipstown about 4 p.m. Aug. 30. The deputy determined that the driver, Victor L. Nikaj, 53, of 367 Lake Shore Drive, Putnam Valley, held a suspended license, authorities said. The deputy arrested Nikaj and charged him with third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. The defendant was processed at the scene a…

by Daily Voice

09/10/2015

News

Putnam Observes Sept. 11 Anniversary At Various Locations PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – To remember the eight Putnam residents who were among the thousands killed in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks as well as the their families, first responders and recovery workers, Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell will participate in a number of 9/11 ceremonies on Friday. “In our hearts it feels like it was yesterday,” said Odell. “The world forever changed after the horrific terrorist attacks that killed thousands at the World Trade Center, Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field. It is important to remember those that died on Sept. 11, 2001, support those who …

by Robert Mikulak

09/10/2015

Schools

Fordham Picks New Rochelle's Ji Seon Lee To Head Westchester Program NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle resident Ji Seon Lee, associate professor of social work, has been named the associate dean of Fordham University's Graduate School of Social Service in West Harrison. In her new capacity, Lee will oversee the GSS programming at the Westchester campus in West Harrison. She replaces Janna Heyman, who held the position since 2010 and who has been named the Henry C. Ravazzin Chair in gerontology. Lee’s area of scholarly research is in long-term care policy, chronic illness and older adult care. She was selected to be one of the first researchers as the Har…

by Daily Voice

09/10/2015

News

Delayed Elmwood Park Road Repaving Expected To Restart ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- A pair of road paving projects delayed by what borough officials said was a bidding technicality are expected to restart soon, NorthJersey.com reports. The borough had to go out to bid again after the first round came in too high, Mayor Richard Mola told the web site. The work is expected to be funded by two state grants for $295,000 to repave part of the Boulevard and another allotted by Community Development of Bergen County (CDBG) for $184,000 to repave qualifying streets throughout the borough, according to the NorthJersey.com report. CLICK HERE to read the full s…

by Robert Mikulak

09/10/2015

News

Allendale Answers Questions About Water Restrictions ALLENDALE, N.J. -- United Water New Jersey has asked customers in Allendale and other North Jersey towns to help conserve water during the current dry spell. The borough has released the following question-and-answer format as a guide for water use.: Where does Allendale Get Its Water? Like all the municipalities in Northwest Bergen County, Allendale is supplied by water from wells tapped into two underground regional aquifers and not from reservoirs. We currently have five wells producing approximately 45 percent of our water needs. To supplement our capacity, Allendale has a contract t…

by Robert Mikulak

09/09/2015

Schools

Croton-Harmon's Curriculum Coordinators Map Out School Year CROTON-ON-HUDSON -- Croton-Harmon administrators and staff members are ready for the new school year and look forward to continuing their work in the district.During their meeting on Aug. 27, curriculum coordinators reflected on the work they’ve done to support reporting student progress and alignment of assessments to learning standards. The goals of the meeting were to reflect on the interconnectedness of the work they do to “reporting student progress"; review the Croton-Harmon philosophy and purposes of grading; and develop an understanding of the protocol for aligning assessment t…

by Robert Mikulak

09/09/2015

Lifestyle

Scarsdale Medical Group Provides Flu Shots SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Scarsdale Medical Group, a multispecialty practice serving Westchester County and the surrounding Hudson Valley area, is offering flu shots for patients and members of the community. Flu shots are available for adults in the Harrison office at 600 Mamaroneck Ave. as well as the Scarsdale office at 259 Heathcote Road. Shots for pediatric patients, ages 6 months and older, are available by appointment only at the Harrison office. The flu shot is covered by most insurance and is administered by a physician or registered nurse. According to the national Centers for Disease C…

by Robert Mikulak

09/09/2015

Obituaries

Leonard M. Anker, 92, White Plains Resident WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Leonard M. Anker, 92, of White Plains died Monday, Sept. 7. He was born to Max and Frances Anker in the Bronx and raised there. Anker served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. In 1949, he married Rhoda Samuels in New York City. He owned and operated his own real estate management firm, Anker Management in Westchester County. He had a passion for volunteering and helped many organizations. He was past president of the Greenburgh Hebrew Center. He was an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Rhod…

by Robert Mikulak

09/09/2015

Obituaries

Mervyn H. 'Bud' Connor Jr., 89, Lifelong Mamaroneck Resident MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Mervyn H. "Bud" Connor Jr. died Tuesday, Sept 8. Connor was born May 19, 1926 to Stella and Mervyn Connor, and was a lifelong resident of Mamaroneck. He graduated from Bellows High School in 1944 and served in the merchant marine at the end of World War II. He was in the first graduating class of the New York State Institute of Art and Science and majored in building. He was an old-school finish carpenter and was an active member of the Carpenters Union Local 543 and rose to the rank of president before he retired. He married Lorraine Karr in 1955. He vol…

by Robert Mikulak

09/09/2015

Schools

Croton-Harmon Seniors Help Smooth Freshmen Transition CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton-Harmon High School ninth-grade students walked through the school’s hallways, sought out their lockers, visited their new classrooms and felt a little less overwhelmed on Sept. 2 thanks to their “Big Buddies.” Seventy seniors who are part of the mentoring program Big Buddies walked alongside their younger peers one day before the official start of the school year. The goal was to make the freshmen’s transition into high school a little easier. “They’re giving us a lot of useful information, showing us around and giving us tips on how to get around,” said fre…

by Robert Mikulak

09/09/2015

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