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Rockland NAACP Files Complaint In 'No Haitians' Nurses Ad NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Two branches of the NAACP in Rockland have filed a complaint against Intermim Healthcare Inc. and the New City Pennysaver with the Rockland County Human Rights Commission with regards to the publication of an employment ad for nurses that includes "no haitians" in the ad, according to lohud.com. Here's the full story.

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

Police & Fire

New Paltz: Police Arrest Man In Alleged Phony Investigation NEW PALTZ, N.Y. -A man, 77, was arrested for allegedly pretending to be an investigator and reportedly being paid in excess of $8,000 for work he did not do, according to Time Warner Cable News, Hudson Valley.According to state police, Vincent Anastasio told the victim he worked as a private investigator for a law firm in New York City, says TIme Warner Cable News, Hudson Valley. Here's the full report

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Woman Killed In Trumbull Car Crash Off Route 8 TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A 62-year-old Bridgeport woman was killed in a car crash as she exited Route 8 in Trumbull on Saturday, according to NBC Connecticut. Phek Ing was exiting Route 8 south onto Nichols Avenue/Route 108 when a northbound vehicle slammed into her car at about 9 a.m., police told NBC Connecticut. See the full story here at the NBC Connecticut website.

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

News

Police Charge Driver In Chestnut Ridge Garbage Truck Tip Over RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo Police charged a man who caused his garbage truck to tip over in August resulting in injury to his co-worker's arm, according to Lohud.com. Police charged Jorge Lopez, 34, of Stony Point with second-degree assault in the Chestnut Ridge crash that occurred Aug. 25, Lohud.com reported. Click here to read the full article.

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

Obituaries

Dr. Beny Primm, 87, Advocate For AIDS Prevention, Dies NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Dr. Beny J. Primm of New Rochelle, who is credited with starting some of the first methadone clinics for treatment of heroin addiction during the 1960s in New York City died at age 87 on Oct. 16, according to The New York Times. Primm is also nationally renowned for his advocacy efforts to change public health policy with regards to users of intravenous drugs during the 1980s AIDS epidemic, according to The New York Times. The full story is here.

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

Events

"Heathers The Musical" Performances Continue In Hackensack HACKENSACK, N.J. -- "Heathers The Musical What's Your Damage?" is in its final week at the Hackensack Cultural Arts Center, 39 Broadway. The show will continue with 8 p.m. shows Thursday through Saturday. All tickets are $19. However, on Thursday, there will be a special talk back with Barrett Wilbert Weed, who originated the role of Veronica Sawyer in the Off-Broadway production. Tickets for that performance are $25 for all seats in advance, $30 at the door. Click here for more information or to purchase tickets

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

Schools

Little Ferry Students Show Support For Respect And Safety LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- The Little Ferry school district has one more week of its month of respect and safety and has planned the following events: Monday: "Team Up Against Drugs" and wear your favorite sports jersey. Tuesday: Say "I'm too bright for drugs" by wearing bright clothing. Wednesday: Say "Being drug free is no sweat" by wearing sweats. Thursday: There will be an Internet safety presentation for seventh-graders. All students are asked to wear patriotic colors of red, white and blue. Friday: Say "Boo to drugs" by wearing your Halloween costume.

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

Schools

Teaneck Boys And Girls Can Learn New Dance Moves TEANECK, N.J. -- Boys and girls in Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin middle schools will be introduced to a variety of dance styles during a creative dance program being offered at the Teaneck Community Education Center, 1 Merrison St.The classes run from 3:15-4:45 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays from Oct. 26 through Dec. 14, and they will culminate in a performance. The dance styles will include hip-hop, musical theater, contemporary and African. The fee is $35. Click here to register. For more information, call (201) 833-5514.

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

Police & Fire

House Sustains Damage In New Rochelle Fire NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A house at 332 Union Ave. sustained damage from a fire Saturday night, according to News 12 Westchester.The family members were able to safely exit the home before fire officials arrived on the scene, News 12 Westchester says. Go to the full report here.

by Donna Christopher

10/25/2015

News

Teens Use Of Social Media At Night Affects Sleep WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- More than 20 percent of the 800 teens responding in a research study revealed they regularly awaken at night to look at or write something on social media, according to The Huffington Post.The findings led experts to conclude that consulting social media at night adversely affects teenagers sleep cycles, contributes to fatigue and is otherwise harmful, according to the The Huffington Post. Read the full story here.

by Donna Christopher

10/23/2015

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