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Lawsuit Against Town Continues After Fishkill Officer Wins Appeal Lawsuit Against Town Continues After Fishkill Officer Wins Appeal
Lawsuit Against Town Continues After Fishkill Officer Wins Appeal FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a Town of Fishkill police officer has been reversed by a federal appeals court, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Capt. Scott Bierce brought the suit believing his First Amendment rights were infringed upon. He contends that Fishkill Supervisor Bob LaColla sought revenge after Bierce publicly supported LaColla's Republican primary opponent Joan Pagones, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal article.

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Schools
Class Of 2020 Gets First CNR Experience At Summer Orientation Class Of 2020 Gets First CNR Experience At Summer Orientation
Class Of 2020 Gets First CNR Experience At Summer Orientation NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The College of New Rochelle welcomed members of the class of 2020 for two days of orientation events on June 29-30. The incoming students — including the first co-ed class of the School of Arts and Sciences — met with academic advisers, registered for classes, learned about student support services, and attended a departmental fair.  President Judith Huntington and senior administrators also welcomed the students and their families. During breaks from the orientation schedule, everyone mingled with new friends and future classmates at a barbecue lunch and an evening piz…

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Sports
Iona Launches Sports Communication, Media Graduate Program Iona Launches Sports Communication, Media Graduate Program
Iona Launches Sports Communication, Media Graduate Program NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A new master's degree program in Sports Communication and Media (SCM) will launch this fall at Iona College. The program is designed to prepare students for the world of sports media. Students will be trained to function in all aspects of sports media, including live game reporting and producing, television and radio production and writing, producing a sports documentary and all digital facets of this multimedia industry.  "The SCM program is geared to train students in a personal manner under professional setting,” said Mike Damergis, program coordinator. “Our gra…

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Events
Cortlandt Yacht Club Salutes Freedom With Annual Flotilla Cortlandt Yacht Club Salutes Freedom With Annual Flotilla
Cortlandt Yacht Club Salutes Freedom With Annual Flotilla MONTROSE, N.Y. -- The Cortlandt Yacht Club and Ossining Elks Club Lodge 1486, will host a group of Wounded Warriors, Gold Star Families, Purple Heart Recipients and veterans in a day of recognition for their services on Saturday, July 23. Following a meet and greet at the Cortlandt Yacht Club starting at 9 a.m. host boats, with honored guests onboard, will cruise north through the Hudson Highlands in a flotilla formation.  “We strongly encourage other boat and yacht clubs to join us on the Hudson River on Saturday July 23, 2016. It would be their way of showing their gratitude and support,” …

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Mount Vernon YMCA Behind Schedule On Repairs Mount Vernon YMCA Behind Schedule On Repairs
Mount Vernon YMCA Behind Schedule On Repairs MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A YMCA in disrepair that was purchased by Mount Vernon to renovate is a year behind the original scheduled opening with much work still to go, according to lohud.com.The city originally bought in 2013 for $750,000 including borrowing an additional $750,000 for restoration. Issues in the restoration have been cited from a lack of budget, inadequate labor as well as vandalism, according to lohud.com. The latest deadline was set for September by Mayor Richard Thomas and is solely to finish work and open basketball courts and a pool to the public on the first floor and base…

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Schools
Putnam Valley School Recognizes Student With Award Named For Former Student Putnam Valley School Recognizes Student With Award Named For Former Student
Putnam Valley School Recognizes Student With Award Named For Former Student PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam Valley Elementary School has recognized a current student with an award named for a student who tragically died in a car accident. Fourth-grader Charlie Garcia was recognized with the award in the name of Jacob Greenfield Jacob was a kindergartner at PVES who died in a car accident in 1994. By all accounts he was filled with curiosity and possessed a unique vision. He has been described as adventurous and playful and as a child who carefully examined all new facts and ideas as well as artistic, reveling in bold colors and shapes.  "Jacob was a bright and s…

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Mount Vernon Suing Over Car Crash With Department Of Public Works Vehicle Mount Vernon Suing Over Car Crash With Department Of Public Works Vehicle
Mount Vernon Suing Over Car Crash With Department Of Public Works Vehicle MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The city of Mount Vernon is suing after a vehicle crashed into the Public Works commissioner's car in New Jersey, according to lohud.com. Mario and Xavier Vallejo are being sued for $15,000 as a result of damage to the city-owned and taxpayer-funded car. The accident occurred in Montvale, N.J., on June 24 and subsequent lawsuit followed on July 7 in New York State Supreme Court, according to lohud.com. The accident is being blamed on the Vallejos' negligence. Ralph Uzzi, the DPW commissioner, was a resident of Upper Saddle River at the time leading to his operating the…

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Police & Fire
Witnesses Say Teenager Shot At Yonkers Party Witnesses Say Teenager Shot At Yonkers Party
Witnesses Say Teenager Shot At Yonkers Party YONKERS, N.Y. -- A party on School Street in Yonkers turned violent Friday night, July  15, witnesses say, according to News 12. According to witnesses, someone pulled out a gun shooting a teenage boy. The victim was taken to the hospital but there were no updates on his condition. Locals are still looking to get their cars out from the street with some reportedly having bullet holes in them, according to News 12. Click here to read the article at News 12.

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Police & Fire
Firefighters Battle Fire At House In Irvington Firefighters Battle Fire At House In Irvington
Firefighters Battle Fire At House In Irvington IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Firefighters battled an Irvington house fire Sunday morning that started around 5 a.m. at 6 Mohican Lane, according to News 12. It was reported that no one was home as neighbors say the house is in the process of being sold, according to News 12. Con Edison briefly shut off power in the cul-de-sac and there has yet to be a determination on what started the blaze, according to News 12. Click here to read the News 12 article.

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Politics
Mayor Richard Thomas Comments On The Baton Rouge Shootings Mayor Richard Thomas Comments On The Baton Rouge Shootings
Mayor Richard Thomas Comments On The Baton Rouge Shootings MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mayor Richard Thomas released the following statement after three police officers were killed and three wounded in Baton Rouge, La., on Sunday morning: "Our hearts go out to the loved ones of the slain officers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Acts such as these are heinous and there is no justification. The violent deaths of law enforcement officers and members of the community over the past few weeks show the continued need for reform, understanding, and a change in policy. We in Mount Vernon are committed to bridging the gap between both sides of the badge. Our Police …

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