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Bergenfield, NJ
News
Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire
Coaches Step Up To Support Dumont Basketball Family Who Lost Everything In House Fire A Dumont family is picking up the pieces after a fast-moving house fire destroyed their home Wednesday afternoon, July 30. The Dumont Fire Department was dispatched for a reported smoke condition on Lafayette Avenue, where smoke was visible from the roof, officials said. Firefighters encountered flames on the first floor that had already extended upstairs, firefighters said. A second alarm was struck to bring in additional resources, both due to the hot weather and the extensive overhaul required to knock the fire down. Mutual aid, police, and EMS crews responded. No injuries were repo…

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by Cecilia Levine
Poughkeepsie, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast From Dutchess County Area Dies Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast From Dutchess County Area Dies
Longtime Motorcycle Club Leader, Drag Racing Enthusiast From Dutchess County Area Dies A longtime Hudson Valley resident known for his deep ties to motorcycle clubs and the drag racing world is being remembered by loved ones for his lifelong community involvement.  Robert A. “Tiny” Eglit, a resident of Poughkeepsie who also once lived in Katonah, died at the age of 76 on Sunday, June 8 at Putnam Nursing and Rehabilitation, according to his obituary.  Tiny had lived in Dutchess County since 1981 and left a lasting impression on those who knew him—both on the road and off. He retired in 1994 from Sheet Metal Workers Local 38 in Brewster. Tiny was born in the Bronx on…

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by Ben Crnic
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Bullet Found In Waterbury Elementary School Classroom Bullet Found In Waterbury Elementary School Classroom
Bullet Found In Waterbury Elementary School Classroom Police in Connecticut are investigating after a bullet was found inside a classroom at a Waterbury elementary school, and they’re asking the public for information.  The loose bullet was discovered on Friday afternoon, April 4, at John G. Gilmartin Elementary School, located at 94 Spring Lake Road in Waterbury, authorities said. Waterbury police recovered the bullet and searched the building, but no other projectiles or weapons were found. Investigators said there was no threat to the school, students, or staff. Anyone with information about who may have brought the bullet to Gilmarti…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
News
TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives
TikTok Adding Amber Alerts To 'For You' Pages: How The App Could Help Save Lives Amber alerts are now live on TikTok nationwide, putting urgent information about missing children directly in front of millions of users within seconds. TikTok announced it was launching amber alerts on "For You" pages in a news release on Thursday, Mar. 20. The move is part of a partnership with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Amber alerts were successfully tested in Texas, where alerts appeared in users' FYP feeds and were viewed more than 20 million times in just four months. The pilot program also sent more than 2.5 million people to the NCMEC's …

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by Chris Spiker
Shelton, CT
Readers Choice
Best Pet Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Earth Animal Best Pet Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Earth Animal
Best Pet Store In Fairfield County In 2024: Earth Animal We are thrilled to announce that Earth Animal has been named Best Pet Store in Fairfield County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to Earth Animal's website, its mission is to provide pets with a healthier lifestyle, all while emphasizing sustainability, ethical values, and community involvement. Earth Animal takes pride in offering top-tier products designed to uphold the well-being of both animals and humans, giving pet owners access to safe, natural, and beneficial choices, as stated on its website. "Best place to buy healthy food and treats for your pets," …

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by Daily Voice
White Plains, NY
Schools
These Westchester Students Among Top 300 Scholars In Regeneron Competition These Westchester Students Among Top 300 Scholars In Regeneron Competition
These Westchester Students Among Top 300 Scholars In Regeneron Competition More than a dozen Westchester high school students are among the top 300 scholars in the prestigious 2025 Regeneron Science Talent Search thanks to their hard work and original research.  In an announcement on Wednesday, Jan. 8, the Society for Science revealed the full list of the top 300 scholars in the 2025 Regeneron STS.  According to the organization, each scholar will receive $2,000 and were chosen based on their "outstanding research, leadership skills, community involvement, commitment to academics, creativity in asking scientific questions and exceptional promise as STEM …

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by Ben Crnic
Patchogue-Medford, NY
News
'We Need Your Help': Search Party Underway For Patchogue 14-Year-Old Missing 3 Weeks 'We Need Your Help': Search Party Underway For Patchogue 14-Year-Old Missing 3 Weeks
'We Need Your Help': Search Party Underway For Patchogue 14-Year-Old Missing 3 Weeks Search efforts are ramping up for a 14-year-old Long Island girl who has been missing for over three weeks. Emmarae Gervasi, 14, was last seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue at around 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9, as Daily Voice reported. On Tuesday, Dec. 24, her father Frank updated friends and relatives saying he still hadn’t seen the girl. “Christmas Eve and hoping for a miracle. As the days roll on I miss her more and more every day,” he wrote on Facebook. “The questions and the what-ifs will drive you nuts.” A week later, on Tuesday, Dec. 31, there was still no sign of the girl. A search pa…

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by Michael Mashburn
York, PA
Police & Fire
Teen Charged As Adult In Armed Turkey Hill Robbery: PA State Police Teen Charged As Adult In Armed Turkey Hill Robbery: PA State Police
Teen Charged As Adult In Armed Turkey Hill Robbery: PA State Police A 16-year-old from Red Lion is facing adult charges after an armed robbery at a Turkey Hill convenience store in York County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Caidon Fowlkes allegedly entered the store at 346 W. Broadway in Red Lion Borough just after 10:30 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2024, brandished a firearm, and demanded cash from the register, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He fled with $214, authorities said. Investigators with the York Criminal Investigation Unit reviewed surveillance footage from nearby homes and businesses, identifying Fowlkes and two other …

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by Jillian Pikora
Towson, MD
News
Justice Served: Trio Sentenced For Murder Of Israeli Wedding Guest In Baltimore Justice Served: Trio Sentenced For Murder Of Israeli Wedding Guest In Baltimore
Justice Served: Trio Sentenced For Murder Of Israeli Wedding Guest In Baltimore The final three men involved in the murder of a 31-year-old visitor from Israel who was killed in Maryland while attending a family wedding have been sentenced, bringing closure to a case that has left a deep scar on the community. Omarion Anderson, William Clinton, and William Holloman - all of whom were teenagers at the time -  learned their fates in court this week for their roles in the deadly attempted robbery on May 3, 2021 that resulted in the death of Efraim Gordon, whose death turned a celebratory visit into a tragic one.  According to the Baltimore City State's Attorney'…

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by Zak Failla
Floral Park-Bellerose, NY
News
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY
Ivy Leaguer From Prominent Family Officially Charged With CEO's Murder, Faces Extradition To NY An Ivy League-educated high school valedictorian from a privileged, politically connected family has been charged with the execution-style murder of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare providers after a days-long manhunt. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: Whiz Kid Suspect May Have Spiraled After Traumatic Back Surgery New York prosecutors have formally charged 26-year-old Luigi Nicholas Mangione, a native of Towson, Maryland, with the fatal shooting of United Healthcare executive Brian Thompson.  The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton in midt…

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by Joe Lombardi
Meriden, CT
Schools
'Vision Of Excellence': Meriden School Earns Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award 'Vision Of Excellence': Meriden School Earns Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award
'Vision Of Excellence': Meriden School Earns Prestigious Blue Ribbon Award A Connecticut high school and two elementary schools have been named some of the nation's most dedicated.  The US Department of Education released its 2024 National Blue Ribbon Schools this week, with 356 earning the prestigious distinction. The annual awards recognize high-performing public and non-public schools and those making strides in closing achievement gaps among the student body.  In Connecticut, the three deemed to have reached those goals are: Daniel Hand High School in Madison Israel Putnam Elementary School in Meriden Sunnyside Elementary School in Shelton Dan…

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by Josh Lanier
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Obituaries
Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding
Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Jahnan Rahimpour was wise beyond his years. At just 14 years old, the Edgewater native was already an activist who was passionate about volunteering and did so often. His most recent volunteer work was at the Leonia Library and at the Bergen County Rowing Academy, developing skills of newcomers at Overpeck Park. Fluent in Farsi, Jahnan was proud of his Persian heritage and was thrilled to visit his parents' native country of Iran this summer for his aunt's wedding. It was during that trip, though, that joy turned to tragedy for Jahnan's family. Or as his mother, Asal, says: "The weddi…

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by Cecilia Levine
Manassas, VA
News
Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance
Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance Each day, community members remain hopeful that Manassas Park police will put out some sort of conclusive update on the search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Since her disappearance on Wednesday, July 28, that has yet to happen. Police say only that they investigate every lead and reassure concerned community members that they are utilizing every resource. The latest update came on Friday, Aug. 16, when police said they responded to two separate calls at Blooms Park in reference to reports of possible information/evidence involving Mamta Kafle investigation.  "Both incidents were investigated, an…

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by Cecilia Levine
Brentwood, NY
News
Duck Tales: Officers Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain On Long Island Duck Tales: Officers Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain On Long Island
Duck Tales: Officers Rescue Ducklings From Storm Drain On Long Island Quick-thinking residents and a group of officers were able to reunite a set of lost ducklings with their mother. It happened on Saturday, June 22 in Yaphank. According to Suffolk County Police, residents in the Belmont Circle area noticed a mother duck squawking near a storm drain. They were quick to realize that there were ducklings in the drain and called the police. Five officers arrived on the scene and a nearby landscaper helped remove the grate. Together, the officers were able to hop in the drain and take out the ducklings, placing them in a laundry basket to reunite the babi…

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by Sophie Grieser
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
HEROES: Civilians, Police Unite To Rescue Struck Teen Pinned Beneath Car HEROES: Civilians, Police Unite To Rescue Struck Teen Pinned Beneath Car
Heroes: Civilians, Police Unite To Rescue Struck Teen Pinned Beneath Car Civilians teamed up with police to rescue a teenage girl who was struck and pinned beneath a vehicle Tuesday in North Bergen's Racetrack neighborhood, witnesses said. The victim, believed to be 15, was struck near a bus stop at the corner of Palisade Plaza and Woodcliff Avenue outside James J. Braddock Park shortly before 4:30 p.m. May 14, they said. Citizens with floor jacks assisted township police in lifting the vehicle and getting her out. An ambulance took her to the trauma center at Hackensack University Medical Center.

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by Jerry DeMarco
West Chester, PA
Police & Fire
PA Softball Team Treasurer Arrested At High School Sporting Event For Theft PA Softball Team Treasurer Arrested At High School Sporting Event For Theft
PA Softball Team Treasurer Arrested At High School Sporting Event For Theft A 50-year-old Pennsylvania man has been arrested at a high school sporting event in Chester County for stealing thousands of dollars from a youth softball team, authorities said. James "Rudy" Allen, of Cochranville, "improperly used" more than $6,000 in funds intended for a youth softball team, the Oxford Police Department said in a news release. Allen was arrested at an Oxford High School sporting event on Thursday, April 24, police said. Court documents show he's been charged with Theft by failure to make required disposition of funds and receiving stolen property. In April 2022, Ox…

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by Cecilia Levine
Lower Paxton, PA
Police & Fire
Steelton Fire Chief Dies Suddenly After 52 Years Of Service Steelton Fire Chief Dies Suddenly After 52 Years Of Service
Steelton Fire Chief Dies Suddenly After 52 Years Of Service After 52 years as a volunteer firefighter — 26 as Steelton's Fire Chief  — a local hero has died.  Eugene "Gene" Vance III, 70, had a normal day before he was found dead from a stroke at his home on Thursday, Jan. 4, Dauphin County Officials explained.  Gene was a class of 1972 graduate of Steelton-Highspire High School. He quickly started his career as a firefighter at the age of 18 by joining the Steelton Fire Department formerly known as Baldwin Hose Company #4, the company and friends explained in dozens of social media posts.  With deep sadness we announce the sudden passing of St…

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by Jillian Pikora
New City, NY
Lifestyle
Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Hudson Valley Location Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Hudson Valley Location
Philly Pretzel Factory Opening Hudson Valley Location Foodies who love a nice hot salty pretzel will be happy to know that a Philly Pretzel Factory is opening a new location in the Hudson Valley. Bringing the pretzel shop to Rockland County is the brainchild of two friends, Rob O'Malley and Bobby Miller who have been looking for a new career that would be fun as well as tasty. Located in New City at 98 S Main St., the new shop is just waiting for final inspections so they can throw open their doors, the duo said. Both men have been living in the New City area for the past 25 years and say they are looking forward to becoming more involved in …

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by Kathy Reakes
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing? River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing?
River Edge PD Asks: How Are We Doing? River Edge residents and merchants are invited to assess the borough's police department as part of a process known as accreditation. Members of the department and borough employees also are encouraged to call during the scheduled phone-in period on Tuesday, Nov. 7, from 10-11 a.m. THE NUMBER: (201) 414-6021 Telephone comments will be fielded by an assessment team from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, whose members will examine “all aspects" of the department's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, River Edge Police Chief Michael Walker…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
District Employee, HS Basketball Standout Cahli Thomas Remembered By Friends, Family In DC District Employee, HS Basketball Standout Cahli Thomas Remembered By Friends, Family In DC
District Employee, HS Basketball Standout Cahli Thomas Remembered By Friends, Family In DC Support is swelling for a 29-year-old hometown boy who was beloved in his DC community after the Department of Energy and Environment employee was gunned down and left for dead. Late on Monday, Oct. 16, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called to the 1400 block of C Street NE, where there were reports of shots fired that left two men down, including Cahli Thomas, who was pronounced dead at the scene. A second victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Thomas was remembered by friends and family as a doting son and father who left behin…

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by Zak Failla
Gaithersburg, MD
News
Witness Credited For Helping Capture Tobacco Shop Robbers In MD, Police Say Witness Credited For Helping Capture Tobacco Shop Robbers In MD, Police Say
Witness Credited For Helping Capture Tobacco Shop Robbers In MD, Police Say Members of the community helped apprehend a pair of wanted Baltimore men who broke into a Montgomery County shop this week, authorities announced on Friday. Nathan Stewart and Donald Pevia III, both 20, have been apprehended after forcing their way into a Island Smoke Tobacco Shop location and stealing property from the store.  The robbery was reported at approximately 3:50 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 21 in the 7900 block of Norfolk Avenue. According to police, after robbing the store, the pair fled on foot, but an alert resident who witnessed the incident were able to provide an accurate descri…

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by Zak Failla
Jersey City, NJ
News
Hoboken Reveals Concept Designs On New Park, Residents Urged To Vote On Favorites Hoboken Reveals Concept Designs On New Park, Residents Urged To Vote On Favorites
Hoboken Reveals Concept Designs On New Park, Residents Urged To Vote On Favorites What do you want to see at 800 Monroe Resiliency Park?  Pickle-ball courts? An Olympic size swimming pool? Picnic arenas? Now is your chance to weigh in. The City of Hoboken unveiled a survey on Friday, April 14 to gather feedback on three designs for the park.  The results of the survey will be used by the design team to refine the park and create two new designs to be introduced later in the summer. Residents have until Thursday, April 27 at 6 p.m. to vote on the survey. The first design features a playground, walking paths, two tennis courts with eight pickle-ball courts, a d…

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by Sam Barron
Quincy, MA
Lifestyle
'Destination' Stoughton Deli Celebrating 30 Years Of Serving Traditional Jewish Fare 'Destination' Stoughton Deli Celebrating 30 Years Of Serving Traditional Jewish Fare
'Destination' Stoughton Deli Celebrating 30 Years Of Serving Traditional Jewish Fare Looking back on his 30 years of running Maxie's Deli in Stoughton, co-founder and owner Steve Robbins is amazed at how quickly the time passed. "I have no idea where it went to be honest," he said in an interview with Daily Voice. "We just keep doing what we love to do." Maxie's Deli is located in the Cobb Plaza, located on Route 27 in Stoughton.Google Maps Street View The deli has been serving traditional Jewish dishes including top-notch knishes, breakfast meals, sandwiches, and deli meats for three decades. Robbins said the key to Maxie's success comes from using only the best ingred…

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by David Cifarelli
Massapequa, NY
Schools
LI Street Named For KKK Leader Renamed After Student Push: 'History Finally Set Right' LI Street Named For KKK Leader Renamed After Student Push: 'History Finally Set Right'
LI Street Named For KKK Leader Renamed After Student Push: 'History Finally Set Right' Persistence has finally paid off for a group of high school students who called for the renaming of a Long Island street named after a controversial figure. Dozens of community members gathered in Hempstead in the village of Malverne on Thursday, Jan. 26, to watch as officials unveiled the new Acorn Way, the Malverne School District announced on Facebook.  It marked the culmination of years of hard work by several students at Malverne High School who pushed for the renaming after learning that the street’s original namesake, Paul Lindner, was a Ku Klux Klan leader in addition to being a vi…

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by Michael Mashburn
Bel Air, MD
Police & Fire
Couple Charged In Connection With Vacant Harford County House Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal Couple Charged In Connection With Vacant Harford County House Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal
Couple Charged In Connection With Vacant Harford County House Blaze: Maryland Fire Marshal A local couple has been identified as suspects and implicated as the firebugs who allegedly set an expensive house fire in mid-November that has been under investigation for months. Baltimore County resident Noah Larkins, 22, of Nottingham, and Monica Boesch, 24, of Abingdon, are facing arson and other charges after being caught on camera running away from a vacant house fire late last year. The wanted firebugs in Havre De GraceOffice of The State Fire Marshal First responders from the Susquehanna Hose Company responded to a vacant home owned by SHK Holdings in the 2000 block of Pulaski…

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax, VA
Police & Fire
See Something, Say Something: Virginia Hotel Rape Suspect Busted Following Community Tips See Something, Say Something: Virginia Hotel Rape Suspect Busted Following Community Tips
See Something, Say Something: Virginia Hotel Rape Suspect Busted Following Community Tips Community members in Fairfax County saw something and said something to help swiftly lead police to apprehend a wanted rape suspect who assaulted a woman at a Maryland hotel. Police say that community tips led them to identify Patrick Craig Locke, 30, of Washington, DC, who was arrested at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Metro Center Station following an investigation into a rape earlier this month. Locke’s arrest came hours after the Fairfax County Police Department issued an alert and provided fresh surveillance photos of their suspect to the public, which came through. “Detectives rec…

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by Zak Failla
Mahopac, NY
Lifestyle
Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients
Popular Hudson Valley Pizzeria Hailed For 'Huge' Slices, Fresh Ingredients An Italian restaurant in the area has become known for its huge slices, tasty main dishes, and super fresh ingredients. Putnam County staple Benevenuto Pizza in Mahopac constantly garners five-star reviews from online reviews and foodies for not only the size of the dishes and pizza but also for the friendly service and the quality of ingredients. The owners of the restaurant are also very community involved and give back as much as possible. But on to the food. Open since 2009, Benvenuto specializes in all types of standard and gourmet pizza, as well as high-quality Italian cuisine - ins…

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by Kathy Reakes
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
New Restaurant In Region Draws Comparisons To 'Cheers' New Restaurant In Region Draws Comparisons To 'Cheers'
New Restaurant In Region Draws Comparisons To 'Cheers' A new restaurant in the region is already seeing praise from online reviews, drawing comparisons to the popular television series "Cheers." Schenectady County eatery The Broken Inn opened in March at 2209 Nott St. in Niskayuna. The restaurant's menu includes a selection of sandwiches, such as a Garden Veggie Wrap, Grilled Cheese and Ham, along with the Scott's Turkey Club. Guests can also order from the brunch menu, which includes Eggs Benedict, Stuffed French Toast, and more. The restaurant has been praised for its sandwiches and selection of drinks offered at the bar. "Small place…

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by Nicole Valinote
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
New River Edge Police Chief Brings Fresh, Effective Approach To Serving, Protecting New River Edge Police Chief Brings Fresh, Effective Approach To Serving, Protecting
New River Edge Police Chief Brings Fresh, Effective Approach To Serving, Protecting River Edge Police Chief Michael Walker has been the borough’s top cop for barely a year, but he's already made huge strides in refitting his department. People who hear "reorganization" often worry about the effect on taxes. Walker made sure to take care of that. Shortly after becoming chief last May, the new chief addressed promotions and additions.  At first, he worked with the mayor and council to bring back the captain’s position, which had remained vacant for more than 20 years. Capt. Craig Casey has been in the job since last September. Once he had that move completed, Walker back-…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield, CT
Business
Ice Cream Shop To Host Grand Opening In Fairfield County Ice Cream Shop To Host Grand Opening In Fairfield County
Ice Cream Shop To Host Grand Opening In Fairfield County An ice cream shop chain has shared the scoop on the grand opening of its brand-new location in Fairfield County. Gofer Ice Cream announced that it will hold a grand opening for its Ridgefield location on Sunday, Nov. 21 from 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The new business is located at 407 Main St. in Ridgefield.  “We have been working hard to ramp up the crew and I am very happy with the initial response from the community," franchisee Eric Barrow said in a statement. “I have been a member of the local Rotary Club for almost a year and we look forward to getting even more involved in the commu…

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by Nicole Valinote
Mount Pleasant, NY
Police & Fire
Tips From Community Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Fatal Westchester Shooting Tips From Community Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Fatal Westchester Shooting
Tips From Community Lead To Arrest Of Suspect In Fatal Westchester Shooting A Westchester man has been arrested for the shooting death of another man with the help of tips from members of the community. The homicide of 31-year-old Maurice Wilson Miller, of Elmsford, took place around 4 p.m., Thursday, June 17, at 33  Fisher Court in the Winbrook area of White Plains, said, White Plains Police Commissioner David Chong.  The area of the shooting.Google Maps White Plains officers immediately responded to the scene and offered emergency aid to Miller who had been shot once in the chest, Chong said. He was transported to White Plains Hospital where he was pronounce…

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by Kathy Reakes