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Organizers Explain Cancellation Of Greenwich St. Patrick's Day Parade GREENWICH, Conn. -- Weather forecasts led to the cancellation the 42nd annual Greenwich St. Patrick’s Parade. Despite forecasts for snow and an early decision Sunday, March 20, turned out to be far from those predictions and rather sunny and nice. Ultimately the Hibernian association admitted regret in cancelling the annual event prematurely and furthermore insisted that the decision was made by the parade committee and not the police or town as had been rumored. "The committee’s main concern in cancelling the parade was the safety of marchers and spectators in attending and going home…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/31/2016

Police & Fire

Drug Takeback Day In Nyack Accepts Old, Unused Medications NYACK, N.Y. -- There will be a Prescription Drug Takeback Day on Sunday, April 10, from 1-4 p.m. at the Walgreens on Route 59 in Nyack. Residents can turn in outdated, unused, unwanted medications, both prescription and over the counter. No questions will be asked. Community Against Drug Abuse representatives will offer education, support and opportunities to get involved. For more information, call 845-353-7013 or visit this website.

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03/31/2016

Events

Temple Israel In Croton Discusses 'Was God Absent During The Holocaust' CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Brotherhood Lecture Series is coming to Temple Israel in Croton-on-Hudson on April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Burdick Community Room for a program titled "Was God Absent During The Holocaust?" Attendees with hear the testimony of Moshe Avital, author of 15 books and noted speaker on the Holocaust. Avital was deported with his family from Czechoslovakia to Auschwitz when he was 14 years old. He was liberated from Buchenwald by the American Third Army on April 11, 1945. Avital will present his extraordinary experiences that will bring to light many unknown fact…

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03/31/2016

Politics

Peekskill Budget Thrown Out By Judge PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A Westchester Supreme Court Judge issued a ruling Tuesday that the Peekskill Common Council acted beyond its authority in its passage of the 2016 Budget. Judge Susan Cacace was responding to an Article 78 filed by Peekskill resident Robert Sullivan. She ruled the Dec. 1 meeting called by the Democratic members of the Common Council was improperly called and violated the city charter. None of the Republicans on the council were present for the Dec. 1 meeting. Councilmen Vincent Vesce and Joe Torres were unable to attend the meeting and Mayor Frank Catalina refused because…

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03/31/2016

News

Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison Swears In New City Judge Friday POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison will administer the oath of office to Thomas O’Neill as city judge Friday at 12:45 p.m. in City Court. O’Neill has nearly four decades of legal experience. Before becoming a lawyer, he spent three years as a member of the Poughkeepsie Town Police Department.

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03/31/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Make Arrests At DUI Checkpoint, Including 4 On Drug Charges NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Police Department made a number of arrests and handed out tickets at a DUI checkpoint conducted on Saturday, March 26, on West Avenue.Among the 34 arrests made, the most common were moving violations with 12 arrests, four arrests on drug charges and three driving under the influence arrests. Here are the arrests and tickets: Driving under the influence arrests: Three Operating with a suspended license: One Reckless driving: One Drug arrests: Four Operating an unregistered vehicle: 11 Operating without a license: Two All other moving violations: 12

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03/31/2016

Neighbors

Miniature Model Of Mahwah Fire House Created MAHWAH, N.J. -- A miniature model of the original Mahwah Fire House was made by Alfonso Delacruz and has been displayed in the Mahwah Museum. Its original purpose was as a unique holder of wedding gifts during Mahwah firefighter weddings.

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03/31/2016

News

Ramapo's Hi Tor Animal Care Center Pet Of The Week: Lulu RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Hi Tor Animal Care Center's pet of the week is Lulu, a 3-year-old female German shorthaired pointer mix who came to the shelter as a stray. Lulu gets along with other dogs and cats, starting off on the shy side until she gets a chance to know people. This is why she would likely do best in a home with older kids. Lulu likes to go on walks and exercise as well as playing fetch. Email info@hitor.org for more information about Lulu and other pets.

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03/31/2016

News

Malloy Bans State-Funded Travel To North Carolina Over LGBT Law FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy Thursday announced that he has signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to North Carolina in response to its recently adopted HB2 legislation, which discriminates against members of the LGBT community. “When we see discrimination and injustice, we have to act. This law is not just wrong, it poses a public safety risk to Connecticut residents traveling through North Carolina. That’s why I have signed an executive order banning state-funded travel to the state. This law endangers the welfare not just of North Carolina’s citizens, but…

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03/31/2016

Events

Mahopac School District Hosting T-Ball, Pony Clinic MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Central School District is hosting a t-ball and pony clinic on Sunday, April 3, in the Mahopac High School Gym from 2 to 3:30 p.m. under the direction of Mahopac Sports Association coaches. The cost to participate is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Click here to register online.

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03/31/2016

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