Light Rain 74°

Cindy Capitani

Deputy Editor/Content Curator

ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

Cindy Capitani's Contributions

Police & Fire
Family Of Man Fatally Shot By Cops During Car Chase Demands Probe Family Of Man Fatally Shot By Cops During Car Chase Demands Probe
Family Of Man Fatally Shot By Cops During Car Chase Demands Probe RUTHERFORD, N.J. – The family of a man fatally shot by police during a Ridge Road car chase in 2014 that ended in Rutherford, is calling for a federal investigation into his death, northjersey.com reports. The announcement at a Newark press conference follows Wednesday’s grand jury decision in Trenton not to bring criminal charges against the police officers who fatally shot Kashad Ashford, 23, according to northjersey.com. The grand jury voted not to indict a Rutherford police officer, two Lyndhurst police officers, and a state trooper, who were involved in the shooting death on Sept. 16,…

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
News
Mamaroneck's Otter Creek Gets Upgrade Mamaroneck's Otter Creek Gets Upgrade
Mamaroneck's Otter Creek Gets Upgrade MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Enhancement work at the 35-acre Otter Creek Preserve in the Village of Mamaroneck is well under way and volunteers recently assisted staff with planting over 65 native trees and shrubs. The Westchester Land Trust (WLT), which owns Otter Creek Preserve, launched the Habitat Enhancement Project earlier this year in an effort to improve the visitor experience and natural environment. “There’s more than 70,000 people living within 3-miles of Otter Creek, and we are honored to care for this natural treasure for their benefit,” said Tate Bushell, WLT’s director of stewardship…

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
Events
Wyckoff Gears Up For Health Fair, Flu Clinic, Family Fun Run Wyckoff Gears Up For Health Fair, Flu Clinic, Family Fun Run
Wyckoff Gears Up For Health Fair, Flu Clinic, Family Fun Run WYCKOFF, N.J. – A health fair, 5K run and flu clinic is offered by the Wyckoff Board of Health in conjunction with the Wyckoff Education Foundation and the Mayor’s Wellness Campaign. Events take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 17 at Eisenhower Middle School, 344 Calvin Court, Wyckoff. There is no parking in the school’s lot. The health fair will have more than 20 exhibitors, as well as music, rides and games. Sign-in for the 5K run and 1K family run or walk opens at 8:30 a.m. The 5K runners take off at 10 a.m.; family walkers and runners at 11 a.m. All runners and walkers ride and play ga…

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
News
Habitat For Humanity Building 'Pope Francis House' In Yonkers Habitat For Humanity Building 'Pope Francis House' In Yonkers
Habitat For Humanity Building 'Pope Francis House' In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Velasquez and his family will move next year into “The Pope Francis House,” a Habitat For Humanity project in the works right now and inspired by the pope’s visit to New York, CBS News reports. Volunteers from Habitat for Humanity of Westchester is refurbishing a formerly foreclosed house in Yonkers, and Velasquez is the recipient when the home is finished in about a year, CBS reported. For the full story see cbslocal.com. 

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
News
Star-Studded Show Will Precede Pope's MSG Mass In NYC Today Star-Studded Show Will Precede Pope's MSG Mass In NYC Today
Star-Studded Show Will Precede Pope's MSG Mass In NYC Today NEW YORK, N.Y. – Pope Francis’ 6:30 Mass at Madison Square Garden will be preceded by a line-up of entertainment featuring devotional music and prayer starting today at 3 p.m.  Tickets already have been distributed through New York parishes. According to the pope’s website, “A Journey in Faith” is headlined by comedian Jim Gaffigan and hosted by Mark Wahlberg. Aretha Franklin will perform with the alternative band The Fray and other guests include Jackie Evancho, Matt Maher, Marie Miller, Andrea Bocelli, Juanes and The Philadelphia Orchestra. Other stars at the event include Harry Connick …

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
News
Putnam County Health Department Schedules Flu Clinics Putnam County Health Department Schedules Flu Clinics
Putnam County Health Department Schedules Flu Clinics PUTNAM, N.Y. – The county Department of Health has two flu clinics scheduled for Putnam County residents 18 and older. Appointments are not necessary, but a signed consent form is required and can be downloaded online. Forms also will be available at the clinic, if needed. Wednesday, Oct. 7, from 2-6:30 p.m. at the Garrison Fire Department, 1616 Route 9, Garrison Monday, Oct. 19, from 2-6:30 p.m. at the Carmel Fire Department, Route 52 and Vink Drive, Carmel The fee is $25 for residents younger than 65 and not on Medicare. There is no charge for anyone older than 65 or on Medicare. Proof o…

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
Events
Don't Miss Free Ephron Play At Tarrytown Library Don't Miss Free Ephron Play At Tarrytown Library
Don't Miss Free Ephron Play At Tarrytown Library WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y.. -- The winner of the 2010 Drama Desk Award, “Love, Loss and What I Wore” by Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron is coming to Westchester, courtesy of Bronxville native and professional actress and producer Allison Threadgold. Threadgold’s production company, Stripped Scripts, will present the play at two locations: Tarrytown: Warner Library, 121 N. Broadway, 2 p.m., Sunday. Katonah: Katonah Village Library, 26 Bedford Road, 7 p.m., Thursday. “Love, Loss and What I Wore,” based on the book by Ilene Beckerman with a script by the Ephron sisters, is a poignant series of mo…

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
Police & Fire
Teaneck Releases Emergency Evacuation Plan for CSX Rail Incidents Teaneck Releases Emergency Evacuation Plan for CSX Rail Incidents
Teaneck Releases Emergency Evacuation Plan for CSX Rail Incidents TEANECK, N.J. – Teaneck has just released an Emergency Evacuation Plan for CSX Rail Incidents that can be viewed online. The emergency manager estimated that about 8,000 residents who live, work and attend school within a half-mile radius of the tracks would need to evacuate in the event of a rail emergency. Bergen County has become a major corridor for oil with 15 to 30 trains traveling every week on the CSX River Line, the report said. More than 60,000 tank cars, each containing as much as 3 million gallons of crude oil, are hauled through 11 Bergen County municipalities: Norwood, Harri…

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
Politics
Pompton Lakes Awarded $625,000 To Combat Substance Abuse Pompton Lakes Awarded $625,000 To Combat Substance Abuse
Pompton Lakes Awarded $625,000 To Combat Substance Abuse POMPTON LAKES -- The Borough of Pompton Lakes will receive a $625,000 grant — $125,000 annually for five years — toward efforts to combat substance abuse, northjersey.com reported. The grant was awarded by the White House Drug Policy Office to help prevent youth substance abuse. The Pompton Lakes Prevention Coalition — or the Municipal Alliance — will use the funds to fight abuse of drugs like prescription medication, marijuana, tobacco and alcohol. The grant is eligible for renewal for an additional five years, according to northjersey.com. See northjersey.com for the full story. 

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
Politics
Wood-Ridge's Forrest Elliott Among GOP Candidates At Rally Wood-Ridge's Forrest Elliott Among GOP Candidates At Rally
Wood-Ridge's Forrest Elliott Among GOP Candidates At Rally WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. – Republican Assembly candidates Forrest Elliott of Wood-Ridge and Jim Lenoy of Carlstadt will be among the New Jersey District 36 Republicans at the Meet the Candidates Night from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Mickey’s Bar and Grill, 601 Riverside Ave., Lyndhurst. There will be complimentary food, a cash bar and a chance to meet other county, state and local GOP incumbents and newcomers. District 36 encompasses Carlstadt, Cliffside Park, East Rutherford, Little Ferry, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, North Arlington, Passaic, Ridgefield, Ridgefield Park, Rutherford, South Hack…

SHARE

by Cindy Capitani
Prev Page 288 of 290 286 287 288 289 290 Next
2,871 - 2,880 of 2,897 articles