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Cindy Capitani

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Obituaries

Former Rye Mayor Edmund C. Grainger Jr. Dies At 92 RYE, N.Y. -- Former Rye Mayor Edmund Grainger of Rye, died Sunday, Oct. 18. He was 92. He had a distinguished career in law, government, philanthropy and community service. He was managing partner of his law firm in New York City and served as chairman of Village Bank from 1980-89. He was president of several charitable foundations. His government service included special assistant to the Attorney General of the United States' Tax Division from 1953-55. He was passionate in his service to Rye, serving as city judge and council member. He was elected mayor and served from 1966-73. As mayor…

by Cindy Capitani

10/19/2015

Lifestyle

New York Times Reviews Farm-To-Table Bedford 234 Restaurant BEDFORD, N.Y. – Opened for seven months, the locally sourced farm-to-table bistro Bedford 234 evokes sensations of an earlier era, the New York Times stated in a review of the restaurant. Using prime ingredients that fluctuate with the seasons and local availability, owners Mitchell and Lynn Samberg change the menu often, the story said. The restaurant is at 635 Old Post Road, Bedford. See the newyorktimes.com for the full review.

by Cindy Capitani

10/19/2015

Neighbors

Veterans Earn One Final Salute At Danbury's Regional Hospice And Home Care DANBURY, Conn. -- As two top-ranking Veterans Affairs officials toured the Regional Hospice and Home Care Center in Danbury recently, a dying patient struggled to offer a salute as he received the honor of an Armed Forces Challenge Medallion. State Veterans Affairs Commissioner Sean M. Connolly visited two veterans who are spending their final days at The Center along with Danbury City Councilman Thomas Saadi, general counsel and legislative director for the department. Connolly individually honored each veteran in their rooms with a gift and a formal salute as he said good-bye. “Both pa…

by Cindy Capitani

10/19/2015

Obituaries

Norma Gantz Sachs, 90, Of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Norma Gantz Sachs, of New Rochelle, died Oct. 18. She was 90. She was predeceased by her husband Monroe. She is survived by her children David and Robert and daughters-in-law Linda Shackelford and Caroline Taggart, plus many nieces and a nephew. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Westchester Reform Temple, 255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale. Interment following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her name to Hospice of Westchester, 1025 Westchester Ave., Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10605.

by Cindy Capitani

10/19/2015

Police & Fire

Nyack Woman Could Face Up To 25 Years In Prison CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – Janice White, 41, of Nyack, faces up to 25 years in prison for slashing a 60-year-old man in 2014, lohud.com reports. A jury convicted her last week, lohud.com says, and she will sentenced on Jan. 5. White remains at the Rockland County jail, where she was taken after the attack and is being held on $50,000 bail. See lohud.com for the full report.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Police & Fire

Clifton Teen Charged In Fatal Shooting At Liquor Store CLIFTON, N.J. – A teenager was arrested in the death of Leandro Mendoza, 21, who was killed while closing Lexington Liquors in Clifton, on Friday, nj.com reported. According to the article, a 17-year-old Clifton youth, whose identity hasn't been released due to his age, was arrested Sunday morning and charged with shooting Mendoza, who was shot by a masked gunman around 2 a.m.. A second employee of the store received minor injuries, the article said. A memorial is setup where the shooting occurred. Read the full article at nj.com.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Politics

Supervisors Run Unopposed In Nearly Half Of Dutchess Races DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. – Of the 18 supervisor spots open in Dutchess County, eight incumbents are running unopposed, poughkeepsiejournal.com reports. Most town supervisor terms in Dutchess are two years. In 2013, poughkeepsiejournal.com says, 18 town supervisor spots were up for grabs, but 12 races were contested. In one of the more closely watched races, the Poughkeepsie journal reports that Wappinger Republican incumbent Supervisor Barbara Gutzler will launch a write-in campaign against GOP challenger Lori Jiava and Democratic challenger Greg Quinn. See poughkeepsiejournal.com for the fu…

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Events

Ridgewood Guild Throws 'Halloween On Parade' Bash RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – The Ridgewood Guild presents “Halloween on Parade” from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31 in Memorial Park (Van Neste Square), S. Walnut St. There will be a Halloween Parade at 2 p.m. followed by a Costume Contest at 3:30 p.m. There also will be a hay bale maze, cupcake decorating, pumpkin decorating, horse-drawn hay ride, petting zoo, pony rides and music. For more information contact ridgewoodguild@aol.com.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Lifestyle

Plans For Saddle Brook Tricentennial Celebration Have Begun SADDLE BROOK, N.J. – Saddle Brook will mark the 300th anniversary of the township in 2016. Saddle Brook Mayor Robert White appointed Saddle Brook Police Chief Robert Kugler as the chairperson for the 300th Anniversary Committee, which will oversee celebration plans and activities. An initial meeting took place in September at Town Hall with Township Historian Jack Wasdyke. About 20 people signed on as committee members and many ideas were exchanged. Future meetings will be conducted to identify specific plans. Saddle Brook was known as Saddle River Township until its name was changed to …

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

Politics

Sheldon Silver Says He Won't Seek Plea Bargain ALBANY, N.Y. — Assemblyman Sheldon Silver's federal corruption trial is set to start Nov. 2 and he said he won’t seek a plea bargain, capitolnewyork.com reports. Silver, 71, was arrested Jan. 22 for allegedly taking kickbacks, capitolnewyork.com reports, and steering state funding to a doctor who sent patients to his law firm. For the full story see capitolnewyork.com.

by Cindy Capitani

10/18/2015

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