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Yonkers Fire Union Votes No Confidence In Darcy Yonkers Fire Union Votes No Confidence In Darcy
Yonkers Fire Union Votes No Confidence In Darcy YONKERS, N.Y. -- After being accused of throwing a fire lieutenant to the ground during a Christmas party, Yonkers Fire Department Commissioner John Darcy has received a vote of no confidence from the department's union, according to News 12 Westchester. The alleged incident on Dec. 11 occurred at the Fairways at Dunwoodie, according to News 12. Lt. Michael O'Connor was thrown to the ground after tossing a cloth napkin that mistakenly hit Darcy in the eye, according to News 12.  A city spokesperson told News 12 that Darcy was thrown off after being struck and believed he was being attacked…
Man, Woman, Baby Treated After New Rochelle Apartment Fire Man, Woman, Baby Treated After New Rochelle Apartment Fire
Man, Woman, Baby Treated After New Rochelle Apartment Fire NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A man was burned and a woman and her baby suffered smoke inhalation Friday after a fire ignited at the Harbor House complex, according to News 12 Westchester.The fire, which broke out about noon in the kitchen of a third-floor apartment, took firefighters about 20 minutes to extinguish, according to News 12 Westchester. The man injured in the blaze suffered burns to his head and face. He, along with the woman and the child, were taken to an area hospital for treatment, according to News 12 Westchester. Click here to read the News 12 Westchester story.
FDNY Firefighter, 9/11 Responder Honored After Death From Cancer FDNY Firefighter, 9/11 Responder Honored After Death From Cancer
Fdny Firefighter, 9/11 Responder Honored After Death From Cancer CARMEL, N.Y. -- A New York City firefighter who died this week of an illness he believed to be related to his response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, was honored Friday, Jan. 8 by hundreds who were out to pay their respects, according to multiple reports.Thomas Kelly, an FDNY firefighter for 17 years, died Sunday at the age of 58, according to News 12. Kelly, who funeral was held at St. James Church, suffered from cancer, according to News 12. Click here to read the News 12 story.
Jeffrey Tambor Among Hudson Valley Residents Up For Golden Globe Award Jeffrey Tambor Among Hudson Valley Residents Up For Golden Globe Award
Jeffrey Tambor Among Hudson Valley Residents Up For Golden Globe Award Lovers of television and film are gearing up for the 73rd annual Golden Globes. Among those interested in the outcome of the award show are residents from the Hudson Valley - residents who happen to be nominated. Among those up for awards are Scarsdale's Aaron Sorkin, who is up for the Best Screenplay - motion picture award for "Steve Jobs." Rooney Mara of Rye is up for the Best Actress in a motion picture award for her role in "Carol." And Jeffrey Tambor of Cross River who is up for the Best Actor award for his role in "Transparent." Click here to read this A…
Golden Globe Awards Feature Westchester Natives Golden Globe Awards Feature Westchester Natives
Golden Globe Awards Feature Westchester Natives WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lovers of television and film are gearing up for the 73rd annual Golden Globes. Among those interested in the outcome of the award show are residents from Westchester County - residents who happen to be nominated. Among those up for awards are Scarsdale's Aaron Sorkin, who is up for the Best Screenplay - motion picture award for "Steve Jobs." Rooney Mara of Bedford is up for the Best Actress in a motion picture award for her role in "Carol." And Jeffrey Tambor of Cross River who is up for the Best Actor award for his role in "Transparent.…
Professional Women Of Westchester Discuss Revenue Breakthrough Professional Women Of Westchester Discuss Revenue Breakthrough
Professional Women Of Westchester Discuss Revenue Breakthrough TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Professional Women of Westchester, a women's networking group, will sponsor a guest speaker Monday, Jan. 11, who will discuss ways to "double your income."Monica Shah, CEO of Revenue Breakthrough, is set to speak from 6-8 p.m. at the Ruth's Chris Steak House, 670 White Plains Road. Shah's presentation, called Creating Your Revenue Breakthrough: Five Steps to Double Your Income in 2016, is open to the public at a cost of $20. Members of the Professional Women of Westchester will receive a discounted rate of $15 per ticket. "In this session, you'll learn …
Elected Lewisboro Officials Sworn In At Town Library Elected Lewisboro Officials Sworn In At Town Library
Elected Lewisboro Officials Sworn In At Town Library LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Lewisboro kicked off the new year by swearing in a crop of newly elected leaders, according to LewisboroLedger.com. Among those to take the oath of office on New Year's Day was Westchester County Legislator Francis T. Corcoran. Several town officials also were sworn in, including Supervisor Peter H. Parsons, Justice Susan C. Simon, Clerk Janet T. Donohue, Highways Superintendent Peter C. Ripperger, and Town Board Members Daniel X. Welsh and John A. Pappalardo, according to the LewisboroLedger.com. Click here to read the LewisboroLedger.com article.
Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Best Buy Theft Suspect Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Best Buy Theft Suspect
Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Best Buy Theft Suspect WAPPINGER, N.Y. -- New York State Police are seeking to identify a man who illegally used someone else's credit card to purchase merchandise from Best Buy stores in Poughkeepsie and Middletown. The thefts, which occurred on at least two occasions in late December, took place when the man purchased $3,700 worth of items while using the victim's Best Buy credit card number, police said. State police investigators are asking the public to help identify the man, whose likeness was released Thursday in surveillance photos from one of the stores. Anyone with any information is urged to contact s…
North Rockland Group Calls For Full-Day Kindergarten Program North Rockland Group Calls For Full-Day Kindergarten Program
North Rockland Group Calls For Full-Day Kindergarten Program Concerned that half-day kindergarten is failing their children, a group of North Rockland activists is pushing the school district for a full-day program, according to lohud.com. Members of North Rockland Full-Day Kindergarten Advocates, a group using social media to further their cause, attended the North Rockland Board of Education meeting Tuesday and proceeded to make their case, according to lohud.com. District officials have, so far, rejected the idea of a full-day kindergarten program, calling the plan too expensive, according to lohud.com. Click here to read the lohud.com story.
Darien Schools Suprerintendent Brenner Proposes Budget Increase Darien Schools Suprerintendent Brenner Proposes Budget Increase
Darien Schools Suprerintendent Brenner Proposes Budget Increase DARIEN, Conn. -- Superintendent of Schools Dan Brenner has called for nearly $3.5 million in increased spending for the 2016-17 school year, according to DarienTimes.com. Brenner's proposed budget represents a 3.85 percent increase compared to the current year's budget of just more than $94.2 million, according to DarienTimes.com. Click here to read the DarienTimes.com story.
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