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Yonkers' Abreu Wins Hispanic Democrats' Support in County Race Yonkers' Abreu Wins Hispanic Democrats' Support in County Race
Yonkers' Abreu Wins Hispanic Democrats' Support in County Race YONKERS, N.Y. – Piedad Abreu, a Yonkers business owner and community leader running for election as Westchester County legislator, has received the unanimous support from the executive board of the Hispanic Democrats of Westchester. “Piedad Abreu, a longtime community activist, has the right sense of priorities and the energy and ability to have a positive impact for change in the community,” said Robin Bikkal, founder and co-chair of the Hispanic Democrats of Westchester. “She has vowed to work to restore damaging social services and day care cuts while also working to create jobs and bri…

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Police & Fire
Police Search For Yonkers Bank Robbery Suspect Police Search For Yonkers Bank Robbery Suspect
Police Search For Yonkers Bank Robbery Suspect YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers police are looking for a suspect in a Friday bank robbery, according to Westchester News 12. The holdup occurred at about 2:30 p.m. Friday at HSBC on South Broadway after the suspect gave a note to a bank teller, Westchester News 12 reported. Police said the robber did not show a weapon, and nobody was injured during the robbery, according to Westchester News 12. To read the full story, click here.

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News
Autopsy Released For Woman Found Naked In Neighbor's Yard In Yonkers Autopsy Released For Woman Found Naked In Neighbor's Yard In Yonkers
Autopsy Released For Woman Found Naked In Neighbor's Yard In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Autopsy results from the Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office show Meredith Checker, a Yonkers woman whose nude body was found in a neighbor's yard, died of hypothermia, according to News 12 Westchester.  Authorities do not consider Checker's death to be suspicious, News 12 Westchester reported.  Checker's body was found on Stone Avenue in Yonkers in March, and it has not been determined why she left home without clothes, the report said. To read the full story, click here.

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Neighbors
Fairfield Letter: Marmion Looks Forward To Serving Fairfield Letter: Marmion Looks Forward To Serving
Fairfield Letter: Marmion Looks Forward To Serving FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Daily Voice accepts letters to the editor. Please send letters to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. To the editor:  I would like to thank members of the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee for their unanimous support of my candidacy as selectman. I have enjoyed my role on the Board of Selectman since my appointment in January 2015 to replace Cristin McCarthy Vahey (elected in November 2014 as a member of the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing District 133). I am excited about the prospect of continuing to serve, and I look forward to campaign…

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Politics
Amy Paulin Bill Expanding Rights Of Disabled Becomes Law Amy Paulin Bill Expanding Rights Of Disabled Becomes Law
Amy Paulin Bill Expanding Rights Of Disabled Becomes Law SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, D-88, noted that A.136-A/S.1405, legislation that she authored concerning the rights of people with disabilities, was signed into law earlier this week by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The legislation codifies protections for people with disabilities who are refused access to places of public accommodation such as hotels, restaurants, retail stores, recreation or entertainment venues and hospitals. The law clarifies that it is discriminatory for an operator – public or private – to refuse to remove certain architectural or communication barriers in these sp…

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News
State Approves 7.1 Percent Health Insurance Rate Hike State Approves 7.1 Percent Health Insurance Rate Hike
State Approves 7.1 Percent Health Insurance Rate Hike WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York state has approved health insurance rate increases for 2016 that will average 7.1 percent, according to an article in Capital Playbook. The increases will affect insurers who participate in New York State of Health, the state health insurance exchange formed under the Affordable Care Act, Capital Playbook reported.  The insurers originally requested an average 13.5 percent increase, according to Capital Playbook.  To read the full story, click here.

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Events
Katonah Village Library's Fall Fundraiser Features Bar, Chefs Katonah Village Library's Fall Fundraiser Features Bar, Chefs
Katonah Village Library's Fall Fundraiser Features Bar, Chefs KATONAH -- The Katonah Village Library Fall Fundraiser will take place Saturday, Sept. 19, from 6:30-10 p.m. There will be an open bar, music and varied culinary creations from local chefs. Guests can bid on silent and live auction items that include a selection of products, services and “experiences.”  Patrick Collins will be emcee for the event. Click here to purchase tickets.

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Schools
Summer Program Exposes Ossining Students To Health Care Careers Summer Program Exposes Ossining Students To Health Care Careers
Summer Program Exposes Ossining Students To Health Care Careers OSSINING, N.Y. -- Twenty Ossining students who could become tomorrow’s physicians, social workers, nurses and nutritionists went on a four-week journey this summer that included learning how to take vital signs, a nutrition label scavenger hunt, trips to local hospitals and even some yoga and Zumba demonstrations. The ninth- through 12th-graders participated in the Future Healthcare Leaders program, which is in its second year in Ossining. Open Door Family Medical Centers runs it in partnership with the school district and the Ossining MATTERS Education Foundation. “I’ve been learning a…

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Schools
Mercy College Commits To My Brother's Keeper Scholarships Mercy College Commits To My Brother's Keeper Scholarships
Mercy College Commits To My Brother's Keeper Scholarships DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – Mercy College is supporting President Barack Obama’s call to action by asking community members to contribute to the college’s My Brother’s Keeper Scholarship.  The president’s signature initiative issues a call to action focused on “helping more of our young people stay on track. Providing the support they need to think more broadly about their future. Building on what works – when it works, in those critical life-changing moments.” In 2013, Mercy College collaborated with Joe Schlater, a finance executive, to establish the My Brother’s Keeper Scholarship fund to be…

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News
State Approves 7.1 Percent Hike In Health Insurance Rates State Approves 7.1 Percent Hike In Health Insurance Rates
State Approves 7.1 Percent Hike In Health Insurance Rates PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York state has approved health insurance rate increases for 2016 that will average 7.1 percent, according to an article in Capital Playbook. The increases will affect insurers who participate in New York State of Health, the state health insurance exchange formed under the Affordable Care Act, Capital Playbook reported.  The insurers originally requested an average 13.5 percent increase, according to Capital Playbook.  To read the full story, click here.

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