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Cindy Capitani

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Police & Fire

Newburgh Fire Forces Almost 40 From Homes NEWBURGH, N.Y. — Almost 40 people are possibly homeless after a fire ripped through apartments on Second Street, according to multiple reports. The blaze gutted through homes, destroying personal property, and forcing tenants to salvage through belongings, says News 12. Officials from the Newburgh Fire Department believe the cause of the fire was accidental, reports News 12. Click here to read the story on News 12.

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2016

News

The Bear Who Walks On Two Legs Tops Last Week's News In Passaic County PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Passaic County. Pedals, the bear who walks on two hind legs has been sighted in West Milford proof he’s surviving hunting season, a state Department of Environmental Protection spokesman said. Paterson is home to one of the largest model train sets in the country and members of the New Jersey Hi-Railers make sure it stays on track. Passaic Mayor Alex D. Blanco announced the promotions of three firefighters Christopher Di Bella was battalion chief; John Hayowyk to captain; and John J. Tuohy to lieutenant. A lifeti…

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2016

Obituaries

Bradley Peter Davis, 61, Poughkeepsie Resident LEWISBORO, N.Y. — Bradley Peter Davis, lifelong resident of the Dutchess County area, died suddenly on Thursday, Dec. 31 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 61. Born in Harrison, he graduated from John Jay High School in 1972 and was named the Dutchess County Amateur Player that same year. He was the golf pro at James Baird State Park and Carvel Country Club. He holds the course record at Baird Park. He was also a big football fan and rooted for the New York Giants. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Davis; his sister, Roberta Van Buskirk Ossenkop and her husban…

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2016

News

'Eat My Balls' Food Truck Tops Last Week's News In Bergen County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Bergen County. Gourmet food truck Eat My Balls specializes in Sicilian Arancini (rice balls) made with all kinds of filings is the brainchild of Elmwood Park resident Cynthia Fasolo and her daughter Rosa and fiance Michael Eichman from Ramsey. A 55-year-old Upper Saddle River man died Dec. 29 at St. Barnabas Hospital after he poured an accelerant on himself, set himself ablaze in his backyard and then called 911. A Saddle Brook couple whose new television was stolen from their home while it was still in the box got…

by Cindy Capitani

01/03/2016

Events

Steam Competitors Clash At Mahwah Library MAHWAH, N.J. — A STEAM competition takes place on Thursday at the Mahwah Library. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. At 4:15, students can get together in the library’s Large Meeting Room to take part in a series of building challenges in this two week STEAM competition. Who can build the highest? Who can build the strongest? Students can put their build to the test to find out. Registration is required for this STEAM powered program. Click here for information, call 201-529-READ or email info@mahwahlibrary.org.

by Cindy Capitani

01/02/2016

Politics

Ramapo Deputy Mayor Ready To Take Over As Acting Mayor RAMAPO, N.Y. — The deputy mayor soon takes the reigns now that Mayor Jeffrey Oppenheim sold his house in a divorce settlement and plans to move out of town, reports lohud.com. Deputy Mayor Lance Millman becomes acting mayor when Oppenheim, a neurosurgeon, officially resigns in early January from the post he held for nine years, according to lohud.com. The Board of Trustees meets Jan. 20 to appoint a permanent replacement. Millman, a certified public accountant, is hoping he’s the board’s choice, says lohud.com. The appointed mayor serves until an election is held in March 2017, lohud.com s…

by Cindy Capitani

01/01/2016

Police & Fire

Man Run Over By Van At Westchester Costco In Apparent Road Rage Incident This story has been updated. NEW ROCHELLE -- A trip to New Rochelle’s Costco ended with assault charges and a hospitalization on New Year’s Eve in an apparent road rage incident, according to multiple reports. A man reportedly tore a windshield wiper off a minivan after a fight, just before being run over by the driver of the minivan, says News12. The minivan driver allegedly drove directly for the man and was charged with assault. The victim was taken to the hospital with injuries, News12 said. Click here to read the News12 report.

by Cindy Capitani

01/01/2016

Events

Somers PTA Council Holding 2016 Camp Expo SOMERS, N.Y. — Explore over 25 camps at Summer Camp Expo 2016 on Wednesday, Jan. 13 at Somers Intermediate School. There are many camp options, including, Traditional day camp Overnight camps Sports camps Nature camps Specialty camps The event is sponsored by the Somers PTA Council, is free and open to all. It runs from 6-8 p.m. and includes a fun zone with crafts, games, tattoos and food. Click here for more information or email somersptacampexpo@gmail.com.? Somers Intermediate School is located at 240 Route 202.

by Cindy Capitani

01/01/2016

Politics

Obama Discussing Executive Action On Gun Control With AG A gun control measure by President Barack Obama is expected to be announced ahead of his Jan. 12 State of the Union address, reports CNN. A meeting is planned Monday, Jan. 4 between Obama and Attorney General Loretta Lynch to decide what steps to take next, says CNN. The executive action would expand background checks on gun sales and fulfill a promise by the President to do something toward limiting gun deaths, according to CNN. The National Rifle Association had no comment, reports CNN. Click here for the full story on CNN.

by Cindy Capitani

01/01/2016

Lifestyle

What's Your New Year's Resolution, Greenburgh? There’s no reason to feel bad if you start a New Year’s resolution only to ditch it by February. You’re in good company, with nearly half joining in the tradition only to toss resolutions aside weeks later. But researchers say resolutions are a sign of hopefulness and something to continue, says psychcentral.com. There’s an allure to starting from scratch and the idea of bettering ourselves is a strong motivator that reinforces the belief that we can change, according to psychcentral.com. Making resolutions is a notion steeped in tradition, as ancient Babylonians as well as the Romans, c…

by Cindy Capitani

01/01/2016

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