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Britain Debating Banning Bedford's Donald Trump From Country Britain Debating Banning Bedford's Donald Trump From Country
Britain Debating Banning Bedford's Donald Trump From Country WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – A debate on whether or not to ban Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, from the United Kingdom is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 18, in Parliament, according to multiple reports.  A citizen's petition filed Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, calling for the ban of the GOP presidential candidate received more than 568,000 signatures, CNN International reports.  Petitions need at least 100,000 before a debate can be considered, reports CNN. Trump has been under fire for his comments calling to temporarily ban all Muslims from the U.S. Click here to read the CNN Internat…
Windmill Diner Closes, Reopens Under New Ownership In Danbury Windmill Diner Closes, Reopens Under New Ownership In Danbury
Windmill Diner Closes, Reopens Under New Ownership In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. – After more than 40 years in business serving the Greater Danbury community, the Windmill Diner served its last meal on Monday. On Tuesday, the doors at 14 Mill Plain Road will reopen as The Mill Plain Diner under new ownership. Customers may recognize the new owner, George Marnelakis, as he is also the owner of the Blue Colony Diner located off Exit 10 in Newtown. The former owners made the careful decision to retire and sell the business to someone they trusted could uphold the exemplary service and quality to which their customers are accustomed. The Beretis and Rountos…
Nyack School District Seeks Public's Views On Veterans Tax Exemption Nyack School District Seeks Public's Views On Veterans Tax Exemption
Nyack School District Seeks Public's Views On Veterans Tax Exemption NYACK, N.Y. – The Board of Education of the Nyack Union Free School District will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Hilltop Administration Building on the Alternative Veterans Tax Exemption Law. The state law passed in 2013 allows school districts to grant veterans a partial exemption from school taxes. Previous to the adoption of the new provisions, veterans were eligible for a partial exemption on municipal property taxes only – not school taxes. Under the current law, after a public hearing, the Board of Education may authorize a partial property tax exemption on school ta…
Tuxedo STEM Academy Courting Students Region Wide Tuxedo STEM Academy Courting Students Region Wide
Tuxedo STEM Academy Courting Students Region Wide TUXEDO, N.Y. – The Tuxedo STEM Academy at George F. Baker High School is hosting a student open house Wednesday, Jan. 20, from 9-11 a.m. and 5-7 p.m. for students outside its district who wish to attend on a tuition basis. It's the only high school in the region with a 100 percent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) infused curriculum. It serves students in grades 7-12 and is part of the nationally recognized Tuxedo Union Free School District. The open house will feature tours, a presentation and opportunities to meet with faculty, administrators and students. Multi-ye…
DD's Diner Opens In Ossining DD's Diner Opens In Ossining
DD's Diner Opens In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. – Ossining celebrated the unofficial opening of DD’s Diner, formerly The Highland Diner, on Wednesday, Dec. 23. “My new place is fresh and full of fun. It has a new look and a modern menu. We did everything possible to make this place what the people like,” said co-owner and head chef Michael Lombardi. Co-owner Dimitri Kitsios is the owner of many familiar diners, including El Dorado East in Elmsford, El Dorado West in Tarrytown, El Dorado in Scarsdale and Bull’s Head in Stamford, Connecticut. His son, Bobby Kitsios, is the manager of the Ossining DD’s Diner.  Named after …
Stamford Police Find 15 Bags Of Pot In Man's Pants Following Arrest Stamford Police Find 15 Bags Of Pot In Man's Pants Following Arrest
Stamford Police Find 15 Bags Of Pot In Man's Pants Following Arrest STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford police found 15 bags of marijuana on a Bridgeport man after they searched him following his arrest Sunday on Travis Avenue, according to the Stamford Advocate. Jonathan Rosario, 31, of Cloverhill Road, was approached by officers after a resident reported a man lurking near a car, looking as though he were going to break in. Rosario allegedly began moving his hands toward his pockets, and would not stop when officers told him to, the Stamford Advocate reported.  He was taken to police headquarters for a strip search, where officers found a purple bag hidden in his…
Dutchess County Chamber Announces 2016 Board Of Directors Dutchess County Chamber Announces 2016 Board Of Directors
Dutchess County Chamber Announces 2016 Board Of Directors DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. – The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce has released its list of executive committee members and the 2016 board of directors. In 2016, Chairman John Davies, of Riverside Bank – a division of Salisbury Bank and Trust Company – will lead the chamber’s all-volunteer board. His executive committee will consist of First Vice Chair Rita McPeck of KeyBank, Second Vice Chair Jeffrey Senft of S&O Construction, Treasurer Jen Dunn of State Farm Insurance – The Jen Dunn Agency, Secretary David Ping of Health Quest, Immediate Past Chair Joe Bonura Jr. of Bonura Hospit…
Rockland County Offers Tips To Stay Safe During Extreme Cold Rockland County Offers Tips To Stay Safe During Extreme Cold
Rockland County Offers Tips To Stay Safe During Extreme Cold ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. – Rockland County officials remind residents to stay safe and use caution during extreme cold weather. Ready.gov offers the following tips to stay safe during extreme cold weather: Dress for the weather If you have to go outside, wear several layers of loose-fitting warm clothing instead of one layer of heavy clothing.  Wear mittens, which are typically warmer than gloves. Wear a hat to prevent loss of body heat. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect lungs. Stay safe inside If the pipes freeze in the house, remove any insulation and wrap pipes in rags. Open al…
Ex-Mount Pleasant Police Chief Fanelli's Lawyer Requests No Prison Time Ex-Mount Pleasant Police Chief Fanelli's Lawyer Requests No Prison Time
Ex-Mount Pleasant Police Chief Fanelli's Lawyer Requests No Prison Time MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. – The lawyer for former Mount Pleasant Police Chief Brian Fanelli has requested that he not receive time in prison when he is sentenced Tuesday on a child pornography charge, reports lohud. Attorney Michael Burke wrote a letter to U.S. District Judge Kenneth M. Karas in December stating that Fanelli had been receiving counseling and that prison time would interrupt what he calls “intensive psychosexual counseling,” according to lohud. Fanelli, 56, was arrested in January 2014 -- two months after becoming police chief -- after federal agents raided his home and accused h…
George Hoehmann Sworn In As Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann Sworn In As Clarkstown Supervisor
George Hoehmann Sworn In As Clarkstown Supervisor CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – George Hoehmann was sworn in as Clarkstown’s new town supervisor at an inauguration ceremony Tuesday at Clarkstown Town Hall, reports lohud. Hoehmann, a Republican, says he is focused on property tax relief, staffing shakeups and housing issues, according to lohud. Click here to read the lohud article. 
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