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New York Times Follows Up On Daily Voice Report Of Windswept Farm Arrests New York Times Follows Up On Daily Voice Report Of Windswept Farm Arrests
New York Times Follows Up On Daily Voice Report Of Windswept Farm Arrests NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- While investigators say they have no evidence connecting two alleged hay thieves with the November murder of North Salem socialite Lois Colley, the investigation has turned to what they may know, The New York Times reported Wednesday. State police arrested two workers on the Colley family's 300-acre Windswept Farm and accused them stealing $30,000 worth of hay and selling it, Daily Voice first reported Tuesday. Both 33-year-old men -- Angel H. Parra Penafiel and Hugo Ramirez-Morales -- are North Salem residents and employed by the farm as laborers, state police said. The…

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Westchester's Crane Road Bridgework Completed Under Budget Westchester's Crane Road Bridgework Completed Under Budget
Westchester's Crane Road Bridgework Completed Under Budget SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Work on the Crane Road Bridge project on the Bronx River Parkway along the border of Scarsdale and Greenburgh has been completed and was finished under budget.The project to replace the deteriorated Crane Road Bridge on the Bronx River Parkway along the border of Scarsdale and Greenburgh began in June, 2012. Crane Road Bridge is the largest bridge construction project that Westchester County has ever undertaken at a total cost of $53 million, Astorino said in a statement.  “The good news today is that we now have a modern and safe bridge in place that will make it easier …

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Real Estate
R.J. Realty Receives $500,000 Grant to Improve Yonkers Arts District R.J. Realty Receives $500,000 Grant to Improve Yonkers Arts District
R.J. Realty Receives $500,000 Grant to Improve Yonkers Arts District YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers real estate company R.J. Rose Realty that specializes in rejuvenating historic buildings has received a $500,000 grant to improve Yonkers Arts District.The grant from the Empire State Development Grants Program will help revitalize Yonkers Carpet Mills Arts District (CMAD) and the region’s infrastructure. The grant will help further the development and renovation of the historic facility to create a major regional arts and new technology destination, says a release.  R.J. Rose Realty purchased the historic “Worsted Building” at 179 Saw Mill River Road in September. …

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Beekman Library Welcomes Knit Wits Beekman Library Welcomes Knit Wits
Beekman Library Welcomes Knit Wits HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- Love to knit or want to learn how at the Beekman Library? Knit Wits for the beginner or experienced knitter welcomes participants Thursday for an evening of knitting. There will be beginning projects available for those just starting, or participants may bring their own projects. The program will run from 6-7:30 p.m. For more information, call Kathy Reilly at 845-724-3414. The Beekman Library is at 1 Town Center Blvd., Hopewell Junction.

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Business
Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber Meets Thursday to Plan 2016 Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber Meets Thursday to Plan 2016
Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber Meets Thursday to Plan 2016 CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Plans and programs for 2016 will be announced at a meeting of the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce at Crabtree Kittle House on Thursday.Participants will learn how to get involved and enjoy light hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks for $15. To RSVP, contact Dawn Dankner-Rosen at ddr@ddrpr.com. The meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. at 11 Kittle Road.

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Schools
Westport Group Will Visit Weston Before Naming Palmer Superintendent Westport Group Will Visit Weston Before Naming Palmer Superintendent
Westport Group Will Visit Weston Before Naming Palmer Superintendent WESTPORT, Conn. -- Colleen Palmer will meet Thursday in Weston with a group of officials, teachers and parents of Westport's public schools before her official installment as superintendent, according to the Westport News. The meeting is the final interview in Palmer's selection, the only finalist to take over for retiring Superintendent of Schools Elliott Landon, said the Westport News. The Westport group will meet with a similar group from Weston schools to ask questions about Palmer's qualifications for the role, according to the Westport News. Before becoming Weston schools superintend…

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Schools
Superintendent Speaks Against Comments On Staples Student's Death Superintendent Speaks Against Comments On Staples Student's Death
Superintendent Speaks Against Comments On Staples Student's Death WESTPORT, Conn. -- Social media postings about the death of a student from Staples High School contain information that is incorrect and deemed "harmful" and "disrespectful," Westport Superintendent of Schools Elliott Landon reportedly said Tuesday, according to the Westport News.Students at Staples High School learned Monday of the death of wrestling team member and Boy Scout Christopher Lanni, 14, who died on Dec 23 at Yale-New Haven Hospital, the Westport News said. Click here to read the Westport News story. Click here to read more about the story on the Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
Middletown Pupil, 9, Charged With Making Threats To Schoolmates Middletown Pupil, 9, Charged With Making Threats To Schoolmates
Middletown Pupil, 9, Charged With Making Threats To Schoolmates MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- A student, 9, was arrested for allegedly threatening to harm kids after the break for the holidays at Maple Hill Elementary School, according to News 12 Westchester. The child allegedly made the Dec. 26 threats in a message left on school answering machine, News 12 Westchester said. The charges against the child are "making a terroristic threat and aggravated harassment," according to News 12 Westchester. Click here to read the News 12 Westchester story.

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Lifestyle
Ridgewood's Memoire Restaurant Reportedly Closes Ridgewood's Memoire Restaurant Reportedly Closes
Ridgewood's Memoire Restaurant Reportedly Closes RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Ridgewood restaurant Mémoire has closed its doors, according to Boozy Burbs. The 16 Chestnut St. establishment's owner called the closing "one of the toughest decisions that I've ever had to make," Boozy Burbs said. In a reported statement, Tom Finnelli attributed the decision to several factors, including having the combined financial and emotional responsibilities of running a restaurant as both owner and executive chef, according to Boozy Burbs.  Click here to read the Boozy Burbs story.

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Police & Fire
New Paltz Police Charge 3 With Drug Possession New Paltz Police Charge 3 With Drug Possession
New Paltz Police Charge 3 With Drug Possession NEW PALTZ, N.Y. -- Marijuana and Xanax were allegedly found in the possession of three people stopped in New Paltz by police Monday, according to a report in the Poughkeepsie Journal.Police conducted a traffic stop on Main Street, then charged the three East Elmhurst residents with the following: fifth- and seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a felony and a misdemeanor respectively, and fourth-degree criminal possession of marijuana, a misdemeanor, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal story.

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