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Poughkeepsie Expands Snow Emergency Regulations City-Wide Poughkeepsie Expands Snow Emergency Regulations City-Wide
Poughkeepsie Expands Snow Emergency Regulations City-Wide POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Poughkeepsie officials on Thursday expanded a snow emergency order to allow for more effective snow removal in certain sections of the city. The new order could remain in effect through the weekend or longer if officials see a need for it, according to a statement. The original order, which was given at a midnight on Tuesday, initially covered only those areas deemed snow emergency routes, officials said. As of Thursday afternoon, the snow emergency had grown into a city-wide initiative, according to officials. The snow piled up on city streets and near intersections i…
Roads Subject To Closure During Pearl River's St. Patrick's Day Parade Roads Subject To Closure During Pearl River's St. Patrick's Day Parade
Roads Subject To Closure During Pearl River's St. Patrick's Day Parade PEARL RIVER, N.Y. – The Ancient Order of Hibernians are scheduled to host the 2017 St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday, drawing thousands of people to the streets and businesses of Pearl River. Stepping off at 1:30 p.m., the parade will begin in the Pfizer parking lot, turn east onto E. Crooked Hill Road, turn south on to N. Middletown Road, turn west onto E. Central Avenue and turn south onto S. Main Street before concluding near the Pearl River Post Office, according to Orangetown police. The event will require police to close several roads along the route – some as early as noon on the da…
Greenwich Police To Speak About Safety On Thursday Greenwich Police To Speak About Safety On Thursday
Greenwich Police To Speak About Safety On Thursday GREENWICH, Conn. – In response to an ongoing rash of larcenies from cars and local homes, the Greenwich Police Department will be offering a free lecture to the public on crime prevention. The lecture is scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at St. Catherine’s Church Hall, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside, according to event organizers. Scheduled to speak during the event are Greenwich Police Community Impact Officers Dan Paladino, Keith Hirsch and Sgt. John Thorme, according to organizers, who said the talk will “cover both motor vehicle break-ins and home burglaries” and will discuss tips f…
Kent Police Arrest Man, 45, Accused Of Trespassing Inside Home Kent Police Arrest Man, 45, Accused Of Trespassing Inside Home
Kent Police Arrest Man, 45, Accused Of Trespassing Inside Home KENT, N.Y. – A 45-year-old man is facing a host of criminal charges after a brief standoff during which he refused to leave a home that was not his. According to police, Andrew Hickey was found inside the Sedge Wood Club home about 3:45 a.m. on Wednesday after the home’s burglar alarm was triggered, drawing officers to the scene. Hickey, who initially refused to identify himself, would not come out of the home, forcing Kent police to call upon New York State Police, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Carmel police for assistance. According to authorities, officers were able to enter th…
Croton Firefighters Contain Snow Plow Fire Croton Firefighters Contain Snow Plow Fire
Croton Firefighters Contain Snow Plow Fire CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Firefighters battled a steep, snowy incline on Wednesday to extinguish a fire that had begun in a snow plow, according to officials. The incident was first reported about 4:05 p.m. Wednesday, said officials, who added that the scene drew a "full department response" to a building near the lower end of Mount Airy Road. According to fire officials, firefighters found the flaming vehicle at the top of an unplowed driveway and had to climb in the icy conditions to reach it.  "Members pulled a 2 1/2 - inch hose line from Engine 119 (Washington Engine Com…
New Canaan Country School to Host “Deal Days” Community Tag Sale New Canaan Country School to Host “Deal Days” Community Tag Sale
New Canaan Country School to Host “Deal Days” Community Tag Sale NEW CANAAN, Conn. – New Canaan Country School is set to host the 10th annual Deal Days tag sale to benefit its financial aid program. The April 22 event will be open to the public and will offer “thousands of items at great value prices,” according to organizers, who said antiques, art, furniture, clothing, baby gear, collectibles, household accessories, sporting goods, toys, outdoor and garden gear, vehicles and musical instruments will be among the many goods for sale. Early-bird shopping will be available for a $10 fee to all those wishing to begin shopping at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the…
Greeley Guidance Chair Loses Post After Organizing Concerned Students Greeley Guidance Chair Loses Post After Organizing Concerned Students
Greeley Guidance Chair Loses Post After Organizing Concerned Students CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – The chair of Horace Greeley High School's Guidance Department says she's been accused of urging students to openly criticize the school district and will be removed from her position effective next month, according to The Examiner. Christine Petrillo, a 17-year employee in the Chappaqua school district, denies that she encouraged any students to speak out against the school district’s apparent intent to dismiss Student Life Coordinator Kristen Spillane, according to The Examiner. Still, Horace Greeley's principal told Petrillo she was going to be removed from her position …
White Plains Actress Makes Broadway Debut In 'On Your Feet!' White Plains Actress Makes Broadway Debut In 'On Your Feet!'
White Plains Actress Makes Broadway Debut In 'On Your Feet!' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A Westchester native is making her Broadway debut in "On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan." According to a statement, White Plains child actress Madison Elizabeth Lagares -- who previously appeared on the television show "Blind Spot" and in the film, "The Intern," with Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway -- plays the role of Little Gloria in the Broadway production. "On Your Feet!" tells the story of international pop superstar Gloria Estefan and her husband Emilio Estefan, who, together, have won 26 Grammy Awards…
New Castle Declares Snow Emergency As Nor'easter Arrives New Castle Declares Snow Emergency As Nor'easter Arrives
New Castle Declares Snow Emergency As Nor'easter Arrives NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- A snow emergency has been declared across New Castle that extends through 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to a statement from the town. Issued on Monday night, the order prohibits car owners from parking or leaving their vehicles unattended on any New Castle street or highway, according to the town's statement, which said that any car left in this manner will be towed at the owner's expense. The order comes in anticipation of a Nor'easter expected to drop substantial amounts of snow across much of the region. In response, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday issued a statewide state…
State Of Emergency Declared In Yorktown As Nor'easter Arrives State Of Emergency Declared In Yorktown As Nor'easter Arrives
State Of Emergency Declared In Yorktown As Nor'easter Arrives YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- As an historic Nor'easter bears down on the region, Yorktown Town Supervisor Michael Grace has declared a state of emergency and ordered that all non-essential travel be prohibited.According to a statement from the Yorktown Police Department, the order is in effect through midnight Tuesday. "The decision to declare a state of emergency was in consultation with the chief of police and highway superintendent," the statement says. "The declaration is consistent with the state of emergency declared by Gov. Andrew Cuomo." Cuomo's order extends across all of …
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