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Skoufis Urges Senate Action To Expedite Extreme Weather Insurance Payouts Skoufis Urges Senate Action To Expedite Extreme Weather Insurance Payouts
Skoufis Urges Senate Action To Expedite Extreme Weather Insurance Payouts ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Legislation authored by Assemblyman James Skoufis, D-Rockland/Orange, to help families recover after natural disasters has passed the Assembly.The legislation would expedite insurance claims following extreme weather events. Skoufis is urging the Senate to take up this bill for a vote, something it has refused to do in previous years.  “After a natural disaster, the last thing we want families to face is a long, dragged-out process with insurance companies,” said Skoufis, who chairs the Subcommittee on Catastrophic Natural Disasters. “This legislation will provide …

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Sleepy Hollow LDC Licenses Former GM Track Sidings To Metro-North Sleepy Hollow LDC Licenses Former GM Track Sidings To Metro-North
Sleepy Hollow LDC Licenses Former GM Track Sidings To Metro-North SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Approximately two acres of track siding has been licensed to Metro-North Railroad, effective immediately, the Sleepy Hollow Local Development Corporation has announced.The agreement, with a potential value of more than $1.8 million, was approved at separate meetings of the MTA Metro-North Railroad Board and SHLDC Board in recent weeks. The 95-acre General Motors property set along the Hudson River in Sleepy Hollow was divided into the 67-acre “West Parcel” and the roughly 29-acre “East Parcel,” following its sale in Dec. 2014 to a Diversified Realty Advisors and SunCal…

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Company Founder To Speak At Free Concordia Business Breakfast Company Founder To Speak At Free Concordia Business Breakfast
Company Founder To Speak At Free Concordia Business Breakfast BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Founder of Undercare, a company that manufactures undergarments for individuals with mobility impairment issues, will speak at the April 12 Concordia College Business Breakfast in Bronxville.Susanne Shoemaker, CEO and Founder of Undercare, will discuss “The Story of a Startup: From Concept to Commercialization” at Concordia’s Business Breakfast. Shoemaker founded Undercare after identifying a need for the specialty undergarments. She designs and manufactures the easy-on, easy-off patented specialty undergarments exclusively in the United States. Prior to launching U…

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14 Lakeland Students Compete In StemFest 14 Lakeland Students Compete In StemFest
14 Lakeland Students Compete In StemFest YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Middle school students from a range of Westchester school districts, including 14 from Lakeland Copper Beech Middle School, had the chance to demonstrate their scientific acumen at this year's Lower Hudson Valley STEM Festival in Valhalla on March 5.Now in its second year, the STEMFest is intended to highlight the importance of real-world math, science and engineering problem solving among students in grades 5 through 8. More than 50 students took part in the event which is non-competitive.  The students still had an opportunity to showcase their ideas in front of judges, …

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Computer Workshop Teaches Basics In Pawling Library Computer Workshop Teaches Basics In Pawling Library
Computer Workshop Teaches Basics In Pawling Library PAWLING, N.Y.-- If the thought of using a computer makes you feel nervous then the free workshop Friday from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Pawling Library can help.  Computer Basics: Vocab, Terminology and Basic Functions will be presented by Jennifer Driscoll who has designed a PowerPoint presentation specifically for beginning computer users.  Each participant will have their own laptop computer for hands-on use during the presentation.  At the end of the class, they will leave with a better understanding of the computer and how to use it. The library is located at 11 Broad St., Pawling, N.Y. Cli…

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Three Charged In Connection With Selling Drugs From Danbury Condo Three Charged In Connection With Selling Drugs From Danbury Condo
Three Charged In Connection With Selling Drugs From Danbury Condo DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury police arrested three men in connection with a drug-selling operation run out of a Danbury condominium unit, police said.Officers uncovered the drug conspiracy at the Linron Condominium Complex on Park Avenue, which that led to the March 16 arrests of Luis Cepeda Jr., 27, of Bridgeport; Luis Carlos Cepeda, 28, of Danbury; and Miguel Blanchette, 28, of Danbury; said police. Based on surveillance and investigation, officers linked the three to the unit, which is believed to be the hub of illegal drug sales, police said. Officers of the Special Investigations Division…

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Malloy Warns Layoffs Are Likely For State Workers Malloy Warns Layoffs Are Likely For State Workers
Malloy Warns Layoffs Are Likely For State Workers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Without further arbitration of state employees' pensions and benefits by their unions, many layoffs are certain, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy told reporters Tuesday, according to a report by the Connecticut Post.The governor did not say how many jobs would be slashed, though his administration in February indicated there would be thousands of job cuts if 33 state bargaining units would not agree to concessions similar to ones in 2011, said the Connecticut Post. Malloy told reporters the cuts would happen by June 9, before the end of this fiscal year, which is June 30, the…

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Nyack Hospital Hosts Gilda’s Club Cancer Support Groups Nyack Hospital Hosts Gilda’s Club Cancer Support Groups
Nyack Hospital Hosts Gilda’s Club Cancer Support Groups NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack Hospital will host Gilda’s Club Westchester which will offer two of their cancer support groups in Rockland to patients living with cancer.  A Breast Cancer Support Group will meet on the second Monday of each month starting April 4 and a Living with Cancer Group will meet once a week on Tuesdays beginning April 5. Both groups are facilitated by a licensed clinical social worker and participation is free and open to any member in the community dealing with cancer.  The Breast Cancer Support Group offers support for individuals with a breast cancer diagnosis during and …

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Brewster Coalition Tackles Problems Facing Youth Brewster Coalition Tackles Problems Facing Youth
Brewster Coalition Tackles Problems Facing Youth BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Putnam Communities That Care coalition invited community leaders to a March 15 breakfast to help identify and find ways to solve problems facing youth in Brewster and Southeast.The meeting, hosted by the Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Association in Brewster, included a survey for participants to complete that the National Guard distributed. Those attending were from local government, the faith and business communities, law enforcement, the schools, parents, media, healthcare professionals, youth-serving organizations and organizations that deal with substance abuse issue…

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Play An Adapted Sport At Helen Hayes Hospital In Rockland Play An Adapted Sport At Helen Hayes Hospital In Rockland
Play An Adapted Sport At Helen Hayes Hospital In Rockland WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw is about to kick off its Spring Adapted Sports Season with a variety of events.The following is offered: Adapted Bowling Friday, April 8, 2;30, Hi Tor Lanes, West Haverstraw Adapted Sports Recreation & Living Expo, April 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Helen Hayes Hospital (no registration). Hand cycling, April 26, May 12, 5:30 to 8 p.m., Rockland Lake State Park, Congers Golf Ability, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 4 to 6 p.m., Driving Range, West Haverstraw Adapted Sailing Clinic, May 20, 11:30 to 4 p.m., Nyack Boat Club, Nyack Adapted Gardeni…

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