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Donna Christopher

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Yard Debris Picked Up Cubside In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Curbside yard debris collection in Poughkeepsie will begin Wednesday, March 30 and will run every Wednesday until the end of April. Starting May 11, collection will occur every other week until September. Yard debris must be placed curbside no earlier than 5 p.m. Tuesdays in the following way for pickup:. Place it in a biodegradable paper bag (do not use plastic) Place it in a clean garbage can (no trash material in it) If it is brush and branches, tie and bundle it All of the methods listed above require that the material be no longer than three feet so that it w…

by Donna Christopher

03/29/2016

Police & Fire

Suspected Car Burglars Sought By Trumbull Police TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull police are conducting an investigation into several burglaries of motor vehicles that occurred Jan. 11 at Trumbull Racquet Club and Planet Fitness, according to the Trumbull Times. Either two or three African American males are being sought by police as the suspected burglars, allegedly seen operating a silver Chevy Captiva around the businesses on Lindeman Drive, police told the Trumbull Times. Three vehicles were broken into and purses inside them were taken, according to the Trumbull Times. The stolen purses were found later in an Ansonia dumpster, police tol…

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03/29/2016

Business

Central Hudson Names New President, CEO POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Board of Directors of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has appointed Michael L. Mosher as President and CEO of the Poughkeepsie-based utility, effective April 1.He succeeds James P. Laurito, who has served in the position since 2009 and who has been promoted to Executive Vice President of parent company Fortis Inc. Laurito will remain on the Board of Directors of Central Hudson. Mosher initially joined Central Hudson as a Junior Engineer in 1985 and then departed to pursue another career opportunity before returning in 1993 to sister subsidiary Centra…

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03/29/2016

Police & Fire

Salary Increases By 2 Percent For Yonkers Fire Officers YONKERS, N.Y. -- The city Fire Officers Union has worked out a contract with Yonkers that will span 10 years, according to lohud.com.Annual pay increases of around 2 percent until 2019 will be given to the Yonkers Uniformed Fire Association officers. It will include back pay from 2009, when the previous contract ended, said the lohud.com report. Click here to read the lohud.com story.

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03/29/2016

News

Roads With Fallen Trees Closed In Bedford BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Police have closed the roads where trees have fallen: Springhurst Road at Bedford Center Road Succabone in area of Broadbrook Road Goldens Bridge Road in area of Todd Road Narrows Road near #149

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03/29/2016

Sports

Somers Resident Plans American Heart Association Tennis Tourney In Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- When Somers resident Herman Slotoroff, 94, recovered from having by-pass heart surgery in 1993 he founded an annual tennis tournament, which this year will be held Monday, May 2 at the Armonk Tennis Club.The fundraiser for the American Heart Association has raised over $500,00 since its founding. The 23rd Annual Round Robin Doubles By-Pass-Open Tennis Tournament is open to players who raise a minimum of $100 through sponsorship donations. Those who raise more will receive prizes. A complimentary low fat breakfast and lunch will be provided at the event. All checks should be…

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03/29/2016

Lifestyle

Scarsdale Adult School Offers Art Exhibit, Edvard Munch Lecture SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The community is invited to a Scarsdale Adult School Student/Teacher art show and opening reception Monday, Apr. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Scott Room at the Scarsdale Library.This free evening festivity is open to the public. The school offers a special program, a museum preview with guided tour and lecture on artist Edvard Munch Thursday, March 31 and Friday, April 1. The following is the program: The preview and tour will be given by artist and SAS instructor Lynne Mayocole and she will lecture on Munch. The artist is known for his painting “The Scream.” He was highly reg…

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03/29/2016

Lifestyle

Tarrytown Resident's Documentary Nominated For National Award TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- A short documentary film, "Human Investment," by Tarrytown social worker Sherry Saturno has been nominated for a national media award through the National Association of Social Workers.The film is about what motivates professionals, such as physicians, nurses, social workers, and others to invest themselves in the humanity of care. Viewers may view and vote on the film by April 10 by clicking here.

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03/29/2016

Business

Dutchess Distillery Opens In Pine Plains PINE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Dutch's Spirits at Harvest Homestead Farm is open to visitors in Pine Plains, N.Y.The property features a distillery, bunkhouse kitchen and bar, tasting room and farm shop. Harvest Homestead Farm has a long and varied 78-year history. Part of that past includes uncovering a clandestine distillery on the farm. It was once owned by retired New York City policeman Patrick Ryan which could explain the avoidance of prison, but after a raid, he reverted the property back to its turkey farm origins, said a release. The property was purchased by a different owner then turned …

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03/29/2016

Weather

Wind Advisory Remains In Effect For Armonk A strong wind advisory, with gusts expected to be around 50 miles per hour, is in effect for the entire tristate region until noon. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Westerly winds from 20 to 30 miles per hour, will bring the gusty air, possibly impacting power lines and resulting in isolated outages and downed tree limbs. Tuesday will be a sunny day, with temperatures near 52 degrees, though the air will feel frosty due to wind chill values between 30 and 40 miles per hour. High winds Tuesday, from 23 to 25 miles per hour can produce gusts up to 45 miles per hour. Overni…

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03/29/2016

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