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Vanessa Williams To Chair Fundraiser For Briarcliff School BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Westchester’s own Vanessa Williams will be the honorary chairwoman of a fundraising event benefiting a school for children with emotional and mental disabilities in Briarcliff Manor. Williams, an actress, singer and designer, was born in the Bronx, but grew up in the New Castle hamlet of Millwood. Her parents were both educators. The Clear View School’s annual “Feels Like Home Gala” is set for 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at The Briarcliff Manor. The event will feature a cocktail reception, food, a silent auction and entertainment. Tickets are $200 for an ind…

by Carol Reif

10/03/2016

Politics

Former CNN Head Discusses Trump-Clinton In Westchester YONKERS, N.Y. -- If you have recovered from last week’s tumultuous presidential debates, Jon Klein has another evening’s worth of political entertainment lined up for you in Yonkers. The former head of CNN will be giving a talk on the media and the current campaign at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6 as part of the Lohud Influencer Speaker Series. The program, which includes a screening of “The War Room,” a documentary about Bill Clinton’s 1992 presidential campaign, is titled: “Are you seeing what I’m seeing? Trump vs. Hillary and other news phenomena.” The series…

by Carol Reif

10/03/2016

Neighbors

'It's Great To Live In Harrison Day' Just Around The Corner, Mayor Says HARRISON, N.Y. -- The following is a weekly column written by Harrison Mayor/Supervisor Ron Belmont: It’s that time of year again and our community is eagerly awaiting the annual “It’s Great to Live in Harrison/Columbus Day” celebrations This year’s events are as follows: Saturday, Oct. 8: Starting a 7 p.m., there will be a block party and fireworks display at the West Harrison Fire Department. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 9. An open house at the town’s police headquarters is set for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9: A car show is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the West Harrison Business Distr…

by Ron Belmont

10/02/2016

Police & Fire

Peekskill Honors Officer For Her Work With The Hispanic Community PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – Peekskill police Officer Elizabeth Folch was honored for her work with the city’s Hispanic community. Mayor Frank Catalina presented Folch with a proclamation Monday night at a meeting of the Common Council.

by Carol Reif

10/02/2016

Business

Clarkstown Apartment Complex Fetches $147 Million In Sale CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Eaves, a sprawling apartment complex in Clarkstown, has been sold for close to $150 million, according to a report by lohud.com. Thought to be one of the biggest real estate deals in Rockland recently, it is being hailed by local officials both as a sign of a strong rental market and possibly good news for taxpayers, the lohud.com report said. Clarkstown’s assessor told lohud.com that the purchase price means the complex is worth a whole lot more than what’s currently on the tax roll. Known locally as Avalon Gardens, the 64-building community -- and its 504 apartments s…

by Carol Reif

10/02/2016

News

TZB's Westbound Towers Nearly Done; Mysterious Blue Boxes To Vanish The westbound towers of the new Tappan Zee Bridge will likely be completed within the next few weeks and the mysterious blue boxes atop each one will be gone, says the company building the towers. The towers are reaching their ultimate height of 419 feet above the Hudson River, according to Tappan Zee Constructors. After the final sections of the $4 billion spans towers are completed, TZC will remove the project’s “blue jump forms.” The prominent blue boxes sit atop the towers, helping crews build them up with rebar and concrete vertically. First the two frames of the jump box are secured…

by Carol Reif

10/02/2016

Police & Fire

Verbal Dispute Tops North Castle Police Blotter ARMONK, N.Y. – North Castle police were summoned to the scene of a war of words on Bedford Banksville Road recently. The complainant called around 3:45 p.m., Friday, Sept. 23, to report that she heard yelling, possibly coming from behind her house. The responding office located the verbally sparring pair and the matter was “adjusted.” In other police blotter items: Friday, Sept. 23: An Old Orchard resident called police around 1 p.m. to report that a man had been taking pictures of a house with his cell phone. When confronted, the man got in a blue Subaru and drove away, police were told.…

by Carol Reif

10/02/2016

Neighbors

Supermarket Complex Coincides With New Square Population Growth RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A $6 million supermarket and office building proposed for New Square, will bring much needed jobs and a source of fresh foods to the growing Hasidic community in the town of Ramapo, according to a report by lohud.com. Mayor Israel Spitzer told lohud.com this week that the need for housing and a place to shop for food is getting greater as the village’s population explodes. The 30,000-square-foot Heritage Park Industrial Complex will be owned by the Community Improvement Council, a non-profit group that has built educational and senior citizen projects, and run by Hatzlacha S…

by Carol Reif

10/01/2016

News

Lost Dog Rescued In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. – A Yonkers animal shelter is trying to reunite a little lost doggie with his owners. The tan, mild-mannered pooch was found Thursday near Saratoga Avenue on the city’s south side, the Yonkers Animal Shelter said in a Facebook post. The dog is staying with the woman who found him, the post said. Anyone who knows who the wayward canine belongs to can call the shelter at (914) 377-6730 until 4 p.m. or at (201) 981-3215 after hours, and the folks there will put them in touch with the pup’s rescuer. The shelter is at 120 Fullerton Ave.

by Carol Reif

09/30/2016

Lifestyle

Antiques Lovers Get Ready To Flock To Rhinebeck Fall Show RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- More than 100 antiques dealers are expected to display their wares at a show in Rhinebeck over the Columbus Day weekend. The event, which is put on by Barn Star Productions, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9 at the Dutchess County Fairgrounds. The fairgrounds are at 6550 Spring Brook Ave on Route 9. General admission is $10. Young collectors under 16 get in for free. From noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Bob Richter, who hosts Flea Market Minute, will be on hand to sign his book, “A Very Vintage Christmas: Holiday…

by Carol Reif

09/30/2016

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