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Cindy Capitani

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News

Motorcyclist Dies After I-684 Crash PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. — Daniel Greenhill, 52, of Carmel, died a week after he was hospitalized following a serious motorcycle accident, lohud.com reports. Greenhill was riding a motorcycle on I-684 around 6:50 a.m. on Oct. 14 when two cars collided causing a six-car accident. Greenhill then crashed into one of the cars and was thrown from his motorcycle, the report said. He died Tuesday at Westchester Medical Center as a result of the injuries he sustained in the crash. For the full story see lohud.com.

by Cindy Capitani

10/27/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged After Road Rage Incident On Sprain Brook Parkway GREENBURGH, N. Y. – Juan Acevedo, 37, of Hawthorne was charged Saturday, Oct. 24 with menacing, police said. Troopers with the New York State Police in Hawthorne said the arrest stemmed from a road rage incident that occurred on the Sprain Brook Parkway. Acevedo reportedly pointed what appeared to be a handgun toward them. Acevedo was located by Troopers at his residence in Hawthorne and processed at the State Police Hawthorne station, police said. He was released on summonses pending a court appearance.

by Cindy Capitani

10/27/2015

Lifestyle

New York Times Takes A Peek At Piero's New Harrison Location HARRISON, N.Y. -- Piero’s location at 123 Halstead Ave., Harrison, may be new, but everything else is exactly as it should be, according to The New York Times. The popular Italian eatery left the Regent Street, Port Chester, spot it called home for 20 years because the 110-year-old building was falling apart, the article says. Every employee moved with the restaurant, too. Piero Rosaspina, 78, is still a presence, but his two sons handle the daily grind, attending to every detail. Chef Manny Lliguichuzca is still in the kitchen, having cooked with Rosaspina 25 years ago in Manhattan, the a…

by Cindy Capitani

10/27/2015

Politics

Bergen County Voting Deadlines Fast Approaching BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – The Bergen County Clerk's Office announces the following deadlines for voter eligibility on Election Day, Nov. 3. The last day to apply for a vote-by-mail ballot by mail for the election is TODAY (Tuesday). The Bergen County Clerk's Office is open for vote by mail in person from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31. Last day to apply in person at the the clerk’s office for a vote-by-mail ballot for the election is Monday, Nov. 2. CLICK HERE for more information.

by Cindy Capitani

10/27/2015

Events

Get Pets Ready For Ossining Halloween Parade OSSINING, N.Y. – The Ossining Uptown Committee will bring the first ever Halloween Pet Parade to Croton Avenue at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Pets and their owners will come in costume and meet at the Elks Club, 118 Croton Ave. Every one will walk up the sidewalk on Croton Avenue; the street is not closed for this event. The parade will end at Mike Risko Music, 144 Croton Ave., where there will be activities in the parking lot. Contests for best pet costumes include stuffed animal pets in costume. All pets must be on a leash and well behaved to participate in the event. Little Sweet's Pet Bou…

by Cindy Capitani

10/27/2015

Lifestyle

Peekskill Project Offers 20 Locations Of Creative Artistry PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – The Peekskill Project, organized by the nonprofit Hudson Valley Center (HVC) for Contemporary Art, runs through the end of the year and has work by 56 artists at 20 locations, The New York Times reports. This sixth installation includes art painted directly on the walls inside residents’ homes or on the outside of buildings, the article says. HVC director Livia Strausd says the Peekskill Project doesn’t follow a regular schedule but each is meant to have a vision. For more information see click here.

by Cindy Capitani

10/26/2015

News

Million-Dollar Gift Boosts White Plains Library Renovation WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A $1 million gift to the White Plains Library Foundation will enable the library to complete renovations of its first floor to construct The Hub, its new area for adults. The Hub is expected to be a destination in downtown White Plains and will provide a new, attractive venue for learning and relaxation, with room for reading, studying, and collaboration, access to improved technology, new community meeting areas, and a Café & Friends’ Bookstore. “This tremendously generous gift underscores how much the White Plains community values its Library,” said White Plains…

by Cindy Capitani

10/26/2015

News

Dutchess County Offers Flu Shots Every Monday POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Commissioner of Health Kari Reiber, M.D., now is the time to get a flu vaccine and recommends the shot to everyone over age six months. “Ten years ago, our community experienced a severe shortage of flu vaccine,” said Reiber. “Today, everyone has access to a provider, pharmacy, retail outlet, or clinic to receive their flu shot, flu mist, or egg-free flu vaccine.” Dr. Reiber noted the consistent efforts of those in public health and the healthcare community to work together to make access to flu vaccine a priority. Dutchess County Department of Health …

by Cindy Capitani

10/26/2015

Events

Wine Tasting Benefits Westchester Land Trust RYE, N.Y. -- The Westchester Land Trust is hosting a Fall Wine Tasting from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Wainwright House at 260 Stuyvesant Ave. Guest speaker is Daniel Wolff, Grammy nominee, author, poet and documentary filmmaker who grew up next to Otter Creek Preserve and will share his observations. Wine tasting and pouring will be by Wine at Five. Proceeds benefit the land trust's preservation and management efforts in southern Westchester including the new 35-acre Otter Creek Preserve in Mamaroneck. Tickets are $75 and can be purchased on online . For more information ema…

by Cindy Capitani

10/26/2015

Events

Healing the Children Fundraisers Booked At Bergen Blue Moon Restaurants ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- All three Blue Moon Restaurants (Englewood, Wyckoff and Woodcliff Lake) are hosting a special dine and donate evening to benefit a New Jersey charity that helps children worldwide.Start 2 of Bergen County’s Healing the Children Community Night on Oct. 28. You can donate during the Oct. 28 Healing the Children Community event by ordering in person or through take-out, buying a gift card or making a direct donation from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mention this article and 20% of the bill will be donated to the cause. Healing the Children New Jersey is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, founded…

by Cindy Capitani

10/26/2015

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