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Beware Of Summer Scams, State Attorney General Says Beware Of Summer Scams, State Attorney General Says
Beware Of Summer Scams, State Attorney General Says Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman reminded New Yorkers of common scams that occur during the summer and offered tips to protect against abuse. Scam artists prey during summer months as consumers embark on home improvement projects and plan family vacations.  “As the temperatures rise in the summertime, consumers should proceed with caution in regards to unsolicited offers,” said Schneiderman. This year, the most common summer scams were related to unsolicited home improvement projects, such as weatherproofing and paint jobs. Other common scams that target consumers include vacation rent…

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Events
Rhinebeck Aerodome Announces History Through Reading Program Rhinebeck Aerodome Announces History Through Reading Program
Rhinebeck Aerodome Announces History Through Reading Program RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- The Rhinebeck Aerodrome is hosting a program entitled History Through Reading History open to 15 fifth and sixth graders. The program will run from July 11 through July 15 starting at 10:15 a.m. daily and finishing at noon. History Through Reading was developed by Aerodrome volunteer Stew Sommerville, an English teacher with 21 yeaes of experience, Shayne Esposito, a forensic psychology major at the University of New Haven and Carol Harklerode, Aerodrome office manager.  Reading titles have been selected to highlight the Aerodrome’s collection of antique aircrafts and offe…

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Schools
New Rochelle High School Class of 2016 Graduates New Rochelle High School Class of 2016 Graduates
New Rochelle High School Class of 2016 Graduates NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle High School class of 2016 graduated on Thursday, June 23.

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Eighth-Grade Class Moves Up To Bronxville High School Eighth-Grade Class Moves Up To Bronxville High School
Eighth-Grade Class Moves Up To Bronxville High School BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Eighth-graders at Bronxville Middle School celebrated the culmination of their hard work the last three years during a special moving up ceremony June 22. The students took to the stage at the front of the auditorium and smiled before an audience of friends, family and administrators. Select student representatives Demetrios Apostolatos, Andrew Berkery, Charlotte Cagliostro, James Ferguson, Xavier Layton, Catherine O’Brien, Sofia Ricciarini and Nora Triandis addressed their classmates and reflected on their experiences in middle school.  Some recalled a class trip they to…

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Sports
Yorktown's Team Liberty Places Second In State Soccer Tourney Yorktown's Team Liberty Places Second In State Soccer Tourney
Yorktown's Team Liberty Places Second In State Soccer Tourney YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown’s Team Liberty girls under-11 travel soccer team placed second this weekend in the New York State Cup finals which took place.The team, part of the Yorktown Youth Soccer Club’s travel program, playedManhattan’s Asphalt Green Surge which resulted in double overtime and ended in a penalty kick situation.  “The team played with a lot of grit today. To go into overtime and then penalty kicks at this level of play really demonstrates the girls’ strong work ethic and ability to play as a team,” said Mark Boccia, Liberty’s Head Coach.  The New York State Cup is r…

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Greenburgh Looking To Improve Crane's Pond Greenburgh Looking To Improve Crane's Pond
Greenburgh Looking To Improve Crane's Pond GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Commissioner of Parks Gerry Byrne and his team met with an aquatic specialist from The Pond and Lake Connections at Crane’s Pond in Edgemont concerning the algae and duckweed problem. Presently the pond has a lot of algae growth with no sign of duckweed. As per state standards the specialist could only treat half of the pond and will return in two weeks to treat the other half. Treatment will continue as needed and as per state regulations through August.  Due to a dry month the pond fountain went down, contributing to the aggressive algae growth. The addition …

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Schools
Orchard View Valedictorian Overcame Hearing Loss Orchard View Valedictorian Overcame Hearing Loss
Orchard View Valedictorian Overcame Hearing Loss WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Abigail Swartvagher graduated from Orchard View Alternative High School at the top of her class, serving as valedictorian. This already impressive accomplishment is only more awe-inspiring when you consider that she has 75 percent hearing loss, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Despite good grades the 18-year-old was having a tough time with daily lessons and was falling through the cracks at the sizable John Jay High School. That led to her decision to transfer to Orchard View and move on to address the other 15 graduates in her class at a ceremony held at Wap…

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SUEZ Starts Water Main Improvement Project On Eastchester Road SUEZ Starts Water Main Improvement Project On Eastchester Road
Suez Starts Water Main Improvement Project On Eastchester Road NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- SUEZ will has begun a water main improvement project on Eastchester Road in New Rochelle.  The company is replacing a 12-inch diameter cast iron water main with 3,000 feet of new 16-inch ductile iron water main to improve water pressure and fire flow in the area.  “At SUEZ our goal is to provide our customers with the best possible service,” said Lynda DiMenna, manager of SUEZ operations in Westchester. “This $2.7 million infrastructure investment is part of our continuous program to improve water quality, water pressure and service reliability. At a time when much of …

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Franklin D. Roosevelt Library In Hyde Park Plans Special Hours Franklin D. Roosevelt Library In Hyde Park Plans Special Hours
Franklin D. Roosevelt Library In Hyde Park Plans Special Hours HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will have special hours on Thursday, June 30. The museum hours will be from 12 to 6 p.m. and the research room will be closed for the day.  The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum is at 4079 Albany Post Road.

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Police & Fire
Two Women Face Charges In Putnam Traffic Stop Two Women Face Charges In Putnam Traffic Stop
Two Women Face Charges In Putnam Traffic Stop PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reported the recent arrests of two young women on misdemeanor charges resulting from a traffic stop. Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Irwin stopped a motorist who had committed a traffic violation on Oscawana Lake Road in the Town of Putnam Valley on June 11 at 7:47 p.m.. The deputy detected the odor of marijuana and determined that the driver of the vehicle, identified as Allie M. Farwell, 22, of 353 Main St. in Nelsonville, had a suspended license.  The deputy further determined that a passenger in the vehicle, identified as McKayla L. …

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