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Donna Christopher

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Red Ribbons Symbolize Drug Free Pledges In Lakeland Schools YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Students and staff in the Lakeland School District's secondary schools took part from Oct. 26-30 in the annual Red Ribbon Day activities. Copper Beech Middle School in Yorktown Heights and Lakeland High School in Shrub Oak made pledges then displayed ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs.

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Stealing From Turco's YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – A local man has been charged with allegedly shoplifting food at Turco's in Yorktown Heights, according to Yorktown Police. Police charged Daniel L. Natiello, 36, of Yorktown Heights, with petit larceny, a class A misdemeanor, they say. Officers responded to Turco's, located at 300 Downing Drive, for a reported shoplifter in custody on Oct. 19 at approximately 7:40 p.m., according to police. Following an investigation, it is alleged that Natiello took hot food from the buffet valued at $37.24, and concealed it in a Turcos bag, then exited the store without paying fo…

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Events

Expect Bird Sightings On Little Ferry Nature Walk LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- A free two-hour Third Tuesday of the Month Nature Walk is planned for Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon at Losen Slote Creek Park in Little Ferry. Participants will look for sparrows, late fall migrants and other birds of interest. The nature walks are offered by the Bergen County Audubon Society on the first Sunday and third Tuesday of every month. Participants should bring binoculars, bug spray and a sense of wonder. Registration is recommended. For more information or to register, call (201)-230-4983. For dates, times and locations of nature walks, click here.

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Obituaries

Philip Tancora Of Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. --Philip Tancora, of Mamaroneck, died Sunday, Nov. 1.He is survived by his wife, Theresa; children, Erica Frances (Kevin) Lake and Philip Michael Tancora; brothers, Vincent and Stephen; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Fred H. McGrath & Son, Funeral Home in Bronxville. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11:15 a.m. Friday at Annunciation Church in Crestwood.

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Lifestyle

White Middle-Aged Americans Without Degrees Dying Sooner, Report Says The death rate of people who did not attain a degree from college in America has risen sharply since 1999 in contrast to the rates going down prior to 1999, according to gawker.comThis also contrasts with similar populations in other rich countries where rates among a similar population segment has gone down, says gawker.com. Here's the full story

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Events

Experience Live Jazz At Wyckoff Library WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Experience live jazz of the 1920s and 1930s featuring the music of Fats Waller, Cole Porter, Irving Berlin and George Gershwin at a concert from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the Wyckoff Library, 200 Woodland Ave., Wyckoff. The Teaneck-based band Doctor Dubious And The Agnostics will perform. Swing to the rhythm in your seats or on the dance floor. There will be "mocktail" party refreshments during intermission. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance at the library's reference desk. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. For more inform…

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Police & Fire

2 Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze At Bridgeport House BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Two firefighters suffered minor injuries as they extinguished a house fire Tuesday night on Bradley Street, Bridgeport fire officials said. Firefighters responded to a call reporting a fire in the area of Bradley Street and Kent Street at 5:30 p.m. At the scene -- 258 Bradley St. -- firefighters found heavy fire on the first and second floors of the front of a home. An occupant was reportedly inside, and firefighters performed a search of the house. But no one was inside, and the occupant was located at a nearby residence. Fire crews worked inside the house but were p…

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

News

Not Too Early To Watch Out For Winter Weather, Lyndhurst LYNDHURST, N.J. -- This is Winter Weather Awareness Week and New Jersey officials say "brace yourselves."The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management advises residents to expect severe weather conditions and where to go for weather related information. Winter storms, snow, wind chill, frost, ice and extreme cold are a coast-to-coast threat to the United States and its territories. Even Hawaii gets snow on its Big Island and frost is a major threat to crops in Southern states. Major cities as far south as Atlanta and Dallas have been paralyzed by snow and ice. Northeast New Jersey…

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man, 22, Shot In Back, Listed In Critical Condition BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A man was in critical condition Wednesday after he was shot in the back in a Tuesday night shooting on Maplewood Avenue in Bridgeport, police said. Police in Bridgeport are investigating the shooting, which occurred Nov. 3 at 8:10 p.m. Officers responded to a call regarding shots fired on Maplewood Avenue near the corner of Willowbrook Drive, police said. Upon arrival, officers found one victim, a 22 year-old man, suffering from one gunshot wound to the back, according to police. He was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital in an ambulance, police said, and was in critical c…

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

Schools

Canned Food Collection At Hackensack School HACKENSACK, N.J. -- A canned food collection drive will continue through Nov. 20 at Jackson Avenue School, 421 Jackson Ave., Hackensack.Non-perishable food in cans, such as soups, pastas, vegetable, meats, coffee and tea, cereal, as long as it is in a can, will be accepted. For more information visit the school's website.

by Donna Christopher

11/04/2015

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