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Police & Fire
Rockland's Anthony 'Harpo' DePalma, Charged In Mob Bust, A Repeat Offender Rockland's Anthony 'Harpo' DePalma, Charged In Mob Bust, A Repeat Offender
Rockland's Anthony 'Harpo' DePalma, Charged In Mob Bust, A Repeat Offender Two of the 11 Hudson Valley residents who were charged Thursday in a massive mob bust have been characterized as "prolific offenders," by Rockland District Attorney Thomas Zugibe, according to a report by lohud.com. Pasquale "Patsy" Parrello of Tuckahoe reportedly participated in the illegal activities in spite of being under Federal supervision as a result a past mob-connected conviction, lohud.com said. Parrello, the highest-ranking Genovese mobster arrested in that case, allegedly received cash from operators of an illegal gambling club in Yonkers and directed other c…

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Politics
Orangetown Supervisor Andy Stewart Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election Orangetown Supervisor Andy Stewart Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election
Orangetown Supervisor Andy Stewart Announces He Won't Seek Re-Election ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Three-term Orangetown Supervisor Andy Stewart announced he will not seek re-election to a fourth term next year.Stewart said he will leave office when his term expires Dec. 31, 2017. The announcement came Friday by email and on social media, a decision he acknowledge might “surprise” and “disappoint” some people. Stewart said he feels his six years as Supervisor allowed him to accomplish man goals “without becoming politically entrenched.” “I never promised, and have never sought a career in politics and I’m very excited to find new ways to serve my comment and country i…

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Events
Wing Walker Among Thrills At Greenwood Lake Air Show Wing Walker Among Thrills At Greenwood Lake Air Show
Wing Walker Among Thrills At Greenwood Lake Air Show WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- The "ooh" meter registers high for fireworks, though not much out "oohs" it like an air show. Imagine shrieks of excitement from tens of thousands of spectators. That's what you can expect at the Greenwood Lake Air Show Aug. 12-14 in West Milford  The spectacle typically draws about 40,000 people during the three days, according to show owner Tim Wagner. They come for the thrills and chills of watching expertly trained pilots perform stunts, including landing on a truck, and to watch daring performers like a wing-walker demonstrate her skill outsid…

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Police & Fire
Reward Offered On 5-Year Anniversary Of Double-Murder In Norwalk Reward Offered On 5-Year Anniversary Of Double-Murder In Norwalk
Reward Offered On 5-Year Anniversary Of Double-Murder In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- It's been five years since the Bridgeport residents Iroquois Alston and Rikita Smalls were found shot to death in a car parked on Avenue B in Norwalk on Aug. 6, 2011. The State of Connecticut is offering a reward of $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Iroquois Alston, 27, was a felon with prior drug, robbery and weapons convictions, was Rickita Smalls was 22. A 13-year-old boy saw the victims in the awkwardly parked car before police arrived. Neighbors on the quiet street made the grisly discovery early that m…

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Lifestyle
Still Room On Harrington Park Mission Trip To Dominican Republic Still Room On Harrington Park Mission Trip To Dominican Republic
Still Room On Harrington Park Mission Trip To Dominican Republic HARRINGTON PARK, N.J. -- Volunteers can still join The Community Church in Harrington Park mission trip Aug. 10 to 18 to the Dominican Republic. The church is joining Foundations for Peace to send a group to help local people in an impoverished area of the country. Projects include helping to build a medical clinic, water treatment facility, school or church, depending on how many volunteers go. There will be worship services, kids ministry activities, and community outreach through baseball or soccer games. Service trips are for families and people of all ages.  High school students und…

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Politics
Letter: Fairfield Sen. Hwang Blasts Insurance Rate Hikes Letter: Fairfield Sen. Hwang Blasts Insurance Rate Hikes
Letter: Fairfield Sen. Hwang Blasts Insurance Rate Hikes FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters to Fairfield@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: I drove up to Hartford twice this week in search of state government and health insurance transparency. I failed on both attempts.  My travels to Hartford, the insurance capital, were for the purpose of voicing my opposition to proposed double-digit health insurance rate increases. The Affordable Care Act has proven to be anything but affordable.  I arrived at the Department of Insurance hearing with a tote back filled with e-mails I have received f…

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Sports
Four Varsity Coaches Reportedly Out In Scarsdale Four Varsity Coaches Reportedly Out In Scarsdale
Four Varsity Coaches Reportedly Out In Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale High School softball, baseball, ice hockey and boys lacrosse teams will have new coaches next season, according to a lohud.com report.    Four Scarsdale High School coaches have "either been fired or resigned" recently, the report said. Hockey coach Jim Mancuso, baseball coach David "Doc" Scholl, softball coach Dave Scagnelli and boys lacrosse coach Brendan Curran confirmed their departures to lohud.com.  Citing "employment law," schools superintendent Dr. Thomas Hagerman declined to give reasons for the coaches leaving, accordi…

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Police & Fire
Doctors On Bikes Rescue Bee Sting Victim At Ardsley Park Doctors On Bikes Rescue Bee Sting Victim At Ardsley Park
Doctors On Bikes Rescue Bee Sting Victim At Ardsley Park ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- A pair of doctors on bikes helped rescue a 30-year-old man Tuesday afternoon who suffered an allergic reaction to a bee sting at a park in Ardsley, according to Lt. Frank Farina, a spokesman for the Greenburgh Police Department.Police received the call for help at 1:34 p.m. and responded to the VE Macy Park bridge in Ardlsey, where the man's friend, Michael Novak, and two bikers from the trail, Jason Shuker and Jenifer Johnson, both doctors, assisted him with his personal EPI auto injector, according to Farina. A Greenburgh Police Emergency Medical Service detective and two …

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Politics
Zika Virus Outbreak Prompts Lowey's Call For Emergency Session Of Congress Zika Virus Outbreak Prompts Lowey's Call For Emergency Session Of Congress
Zika Virus Outbreak Prompts Lowey's Call For Emergency Session Of Congress WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Speaking to reporters in White Plains on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey called for emergency funding to battle the deadly Zika virus that appears to be spreading in the United States.The Harrison Democrat, who represents Westchester and Rockland counties, called upon House Speaker Paul Ryan to immediately reconvene Congress, said Elizabeth Stanley, Lowey's spokeswoman. “It is outrageous that, at a time when the deadly Zika virus is spreading within the continental United States, Congress sits on its hands and refuses to provide emergency funding needed for an effective …

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Schools
Testing Shows Better English, Math Scores In Pelham Elementary Kids Testing Shows Better English, Math Scores In Pelham Elementary Kids
Testing Shows Better English, Math Scores In Pelham Elementary Kids PELHAM, N.Y. -- Elementary schoolers in Pelham have improved scores in English and math, according to their scores on assessment tests the New York State Department of Education has recently released.An official presentation of the results of the 2016 English Language Arts and Math student assessments for grades three to eight were provided a summary of the statewide results, according to a District announcement. Assistant Superintendent Steven Garcia will organize a team to analyze the data in the coming weeks and months. Maria Thompson, director of Humanities and Thomas Callahan, director…

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