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Students Display Projects At Science Research Symposium At Tappan Zee HS Students Display Projects At Science Research Symposium At Tappan Zee HS
Students Display Projects At Science Research Symposium At Tappan Zee HS ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The South Orangetown Central School District recently hosted the Annual Science Research Symposium on  in the newly renovated library at Tappan Zee High School.  This authentic science research program allows students to pursue excellence in areas of original research. This year’s symposium showcased research from more than 15 students. Enrollment for next year’s program has already climbed to more than 30 students, doubling enrollment for the third year in a row.  The symposium highlights many projects, including a poster session where students’ research was on display.…

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Police & Fire
New City Man Faces DWI Charge In Ramapo New City Man Faces DWI Charge In Ramapo
New City Man Faces DWI Charge In Ramapo RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A Ramapo officer arrested a 34-year-old male from New City for DWI Monday evening. The officer, assigned to Northeast Ramapo, observed a vehicle driving erratically on Route 45, swerving numerous times into the oncoming lane of traffic at about 5:30 p.m.  After stopping the vehicle, the driver had difficulty putting the car in park and failed standardized field sobriety tests. He was arraigned by a Ramapo justice and must return to Ramapo Court in two weeks to answer the charge.  On June 7, Ramapo Police handled 145 calls, including: 10 alarm activations, nine medical emerg…

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Police & Fire
Candle Suspected As Source Of Hillcrest Fire Candle Suspected As Source Of Hillcrest Fire
Candle Suspected As Source Of Hillcrest Fire HILLCREST, N.Y. -- A candle is believed to have caused a fire that damaged a North Pascack Road basement Monday morning and resulted in heat and water damage to the main floor, according to lohud.com. Smoke was initially seen at 10:12 a.m. when no one was in the home. Thirty firefighters from Hillcrest, Spring Valley and Nanuet responded to the blaze and there were no reported injuries, according to lohud.com. The basement was used as an office, according to lohud.com. Click here to read the lohud.com article.

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Schools
Students of Distinction Honored By Somers Board Of Education Students of Distinction Honored By Somers Board Of Education
Students of Distinction Honored By Somers Board Of Education SOMERS, N.Y. -- Three Somers students who attend programs at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES were honored Tuesday as Students of Distinction at the Somers Board of Education meeting. They were Tyler Deodhari and Noah Krantz, both students at the Pines Bridge School, and Marc Maniscalco, a student in the Local School Building Program in Peekskill. Csilla Mate, principal of Pines Bridge School, praised Tyler and Noah for improving “by leaps and bounds” in their academic and social skills.  Jessica Zamlowski, Tyler’s teacher, said “Tyler is very social and enjoys greeting people. His language…

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News
Greenburgh Pursues Linking Water District To County Greenburgh Pursues Linking Water District To County
Greenburgh Pursues Linking Water District To County GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Town of Greenburgh is interested in pursuing the potential for a shared Town of Greenburgh Consolidated Water District Number One / Westchester Joint Water Works (WJWW) pumping facility.It would be situated on Town of Greenburgh property at the intersection of Knollwood Road and Stadium Road and adjacent to New York City’s Delaware Aqueduct.  The town believes that there are efficiencies to be realized and benefits to both Greenburgh CWD number one and WJWW in constructing a combined pumping facility on this town owned property. The proposal centers around the Town’s …

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Schools
Croton-Harmon School Board Panel Discusses Concussion Management Croton-Harmon School Board Panel Discusses Concussion Management
Croton-Harmon School Board Panel Discusses Concussion Management CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- With much media attention focused on concussion in athletics, ranging from recreational sports to professional arenas, the Croton-Harmon School District’s Board of Education recently hosted a Concussion Management Panel.Community members in attendance heard from panel members that included health experts, as well as a number of district coaches and other athletic personnel:  Maureen Brann – New York Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital  Phyllis Cobb – Croton-Harmon High School nurse  Tom Cunningham – director of health, physical education, athletics and wellness  Dr…

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Neighbors
Breast Cancer Survivor Gets Lymphedema Therapy At Putnam Hospital Center Breast Cancer Survivor Gets Lymphedema Therapy At Putnam Hospital Center
Breast Cancer Survivor Gets Lymphedema Therapy At Putnam Hospital Center CARMEL, N.Y. – Breast cancer survivor Elaine Young has struggled with lymphedema on and off for the past few years after having her lymph nodes removed in 2013. Lymphedema is swelling that can occur in the arm or leg and is most commonly caused by the removal of lymph nodes for cancer treatment. While there is no cure, lymphedema can be managed. Since late May, Young, 66, has been receiving treatments from Lynette Lombardo, an occupational and certified lymphedema therapist at Putnam Hospital Center.  “It’s definitely helped,” Young, of Hurley, N.Y., said. “I think it has brought my swelling…

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Neighbors
NRHS Senior Jacob Weingast Honored By Hudson Valley Chapter Of GLSEN NRHS Senior Jacob Weingast Honored By Hudson Valley Chapter Of GLSEN
Nrhs Senior Jacob Weingast Honored By Hudson Valley Chapter Of Glsen NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Jacob Weingast, a senior at New Rochelle High School, was selected this spring by the Hudson Valley Chapter of Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN) to receive its annual Leadership Award, which recognizes those in our region who have done outstanding work supporting LGBT youth.

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News
Putnam Humane Society Features Wynonna As Pet Of The Week Putnam Humane Society Features Wynonna As Pet Of The Week
Putnam Humane Society Features Wynonna As Pet Of The Week PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Humane Society has introduced Wynonna as its pet of the week. Wynonna is a kitten who is being raised in a foster home along with her siblings. She is about 10 weeks old and enjoys resting on laps, gives little licks and purrs a lot. She will soon be available for adoption along with her two brothers and two sisters.  To meet Wynonna, call Putnam Humane Society at 845-225-7777 to arrange to see her. The Putnam Humane Society is at 68 Old Rt. 6 in Carmel.  Click here to visit the website.

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Events
Poughkeepsie Hosting Fundraiser For Alzheimer's Assocation Poughkeepsie Hosting Fundraiser For Alzheimer's Assocation
Poughkeepsie Hosting Fundraiser For Alzheimer's Assocation POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Healing sessions, tarot readings and baked goods will be available for donations to help fight Alzheimer’s disease in the outdoor courtyard of the Rhinebeck Bank building at 2 Jefferson Plaza in Poughkeepsie on Monday, June 20. The event is a part of the Alzheimer’s Association’s national fundraiser, The Longest Day, features teams committed to doing activities they love from sunrise to sunset on the summer solstice as a way of honoring the challenges faced by families living with Alzheimer’s.  The bake sale will run throughout the event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., featurin…

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