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Paula Poundstone Performs At Bardavon Opera House Paula Poundstone Performs At Bardavon Opera House
Paula Poundstone Performs At Bardavon Opera House POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Bardavon Opera House is welcoming Paula Poundstone on June 24, at 8 p.m. Poundstone is recognized as one of Comedy Central's 100 greatest stand-ups of all time. She won an American Comedy Award for Best Female Standup Comic, and in 2010 she was voted into the Comedy Hall of Fame. You can hear her as a regular panelist on NPR’s popular news quiz show, "Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me." Click here for more information or to buy tickets.

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Michael Kelsey Takes The Stand In Sex Abuse Trial Michael Kelsey Takes The Stand In Sex Abuse Trial
Michael Kelsey Takes The Stand In Sex Abuse Trial DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Former Dutchess County Legislator Michael Kelsey took the stand in his own defense at his sex abuse trial on Tuesday, May 10, according to Time Warner Cable News. In a case that has featured increasing levels of tension, Kelsey said he felt uncomfortable when one of the alleged victims made advances towards him during a Boy Scouts trip in upstate New York and that he tried to remove himself from those situations, apologizing to the boy, according to Time Warner Cable News. Kelsey also claimed mental health issues, depression, suicidal thoughts and family issues caus…

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Schools
Two Hastings High School Students Excel At Omar Beckins Challenge Two Hastings High School Students Excel At Omar Beckins Challenge
Two Hastings High School Students Excel At Omar Beckins Challenge HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Hastings High School senior Kavi Subramanian and sophomore Joel Gardner were recognized among the top individual scorers at the 26th annual Omar Q Beckins Invitational Academic Challenge held at White Plains High School on April 16. Subramanian and Gardner were part of two Hastings High School teams competing against 25 high school teams from around Westchester County.

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Events
Garrison-Based Shakespeare Festival Announces Summer Calendar Garrison-Based Shakespeare Festival Announces Summer Calendar
Garrison-Based Shakespeare Festival Announces Summer Calendar GARRISON, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will present "Measure for Measure," "As You Like It," "Macbeth" and "Our Town" from June 7 to Sept. 5Tickets from June 7 to July 3 are $30 to $57, and from July 4 to Sept. 5 they are $30 to $84. Contact the box office at 845-265-9575 or by clicking this link.  On Aug. 15, 16, 23, 29 there will also be a performance of "So Please You," conceived and directed by Zachary Fine with tickets for $25. All performances will be on the grounds of Boscobel House and Gardens, 1601 Route 9D, Garris…

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Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Warn Residents To Be Wary Of Email Scams Ramapo Police Warn Residents To Be Wary Of Email Scams
Ramapo Police Warn Residents To Be Wary Of Email Scams RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police are warning residents to be aware of scams that try to exploit people through email.  As an example of this issue, RPD has copied the following email, an obvious scam, that was received by one of its officers: "Dear Sir,  "After a just concluded meeting among the board, the office of the presidency Federal Republic of Nigeria under the leadership of our new president Alhaji Muhammadu Buhari mandated that all foreign Allocation/Payment should be release without any further delay.  "To this effect, I will input your name as a beneficiary so it is…

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Wallkill Woman Charged With Drug Possession, DWAI Wallkill Woman Charged With Drug Possession, DWAI
Wallkill Woman Charged With Drug Possession, Dwai PLATTEKILL, N.Y. -- A Wallkill resident was arrested on numerous charges after a traffic stop on, state police reported.Emily J. Rivero-Ramos, 29, has been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance, five counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and driving while ability impaired by drugs. New York State Police conducted a traffic stop on State Route 44/55 on May 9 when Rivero-Ramos failed to use a designated lane or keep right.  During an interview and sobriety test it was found that she was on drugs and in possession of a quantity of Alprazolam, Vicodin, Tr…

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Schools
School Of The Holy Child In Rye Celebrates Grandparents Day School Of The Holy Child In Rye Celebrates Grandparents Day
School Of The Holy Child In Rye Celebrates Grandparents Day HARRISON, N.Y. -- School of the Holy Child hosted its first Grandparents Day this spring. For Grandparents Day, chair Barbara Santangelo of Rye, whose daughter and granddaughters are Holy Child girls, hosted a day when grandparents took part in their grandchildren’s school activities.  “At Holy Child, every girl is known and valued for what she brings to our unique school. Our grandchildren are so dear to us. It is wonderful to see how they are encouraged, challenged and supported at school. There is truly joy in teaching and joy in learning here,” Santangelo said.  Beginning with a prayer …

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Real Estate
John Cheever's Former Home For Sale In Ossining John Cheever's Former Home For Sale In Ossining
John Cheever's Former Home For Sale In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Afterwhiles, the home where John Cheever died in 1982 and his widow, Mary, died in 2014, is on the market in Ossining, according to lohud.com. The five-acre property is off Route 9A and is listed as 197 Cedar Lane. At 2,688 square feet, it was listed at $525,000 by the couples children. Ben and Susan, in 2014 but didn't sell.  Originally built in 1795, it is currently being shopped for $340,000, according to lohud.com.

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Students Showcase Projects At First Irvington Science Fair Students Showcase Projects At First Irvington Science Fair
Students Showcase Projects At First Irvington Science Fair IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Irvington school district students in grades kindergarten through 12 took part in the first Irvington Science Fair on April 30. Sponsored by the PTSA, the fair featured close to 75 science research projects, some of which were undertaken by multiple students. While the science research projects were not a curricular requirement, the district welcomed PTSA co-chair Lisa Armogan into the classrooms to encourage students to conduct their own experiments at home and showcase them at school to parents and friends.  Each student received a certificate of participation. Local com…

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Absentee Voters In Pelham School Election Must Hand In Ballots By Monday Absentee Voters In Pelham School Election Must Hand In Ballots By Monday
Absentee Voters In Pelham School Election Must Hand In Ballots By Monday PELHAM, N.Y. -- Absentee ballots in for the Pelham school district election on Tuesday must be hand-delivered to the district clerk by 4 p.m. Monday.The clerk is available at Town Hall, 34 Fifth Ave. Click here for a copy of the ballot.

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