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Man Charged After Larceny Spree In Glen Cove
A 35-year-old man was charged after a rash of larcenies on Long Island, according to police.
Ten car larcenies occurred in August so far, many of these when the cars were left unlocked, according to the Glen Cove Police Department.
The incidents led police to beef up their patrols in the area. Overnight Friday, Aug. 23, seven vehicles were illegally entered on the Glen Cove side of Frost Pond Road, said police.
On Saturday, Aug. 24 at 11:05 p.m., police arrested a man they reportedly observed inside a vehicle on Elm Avenue in Glen Cove, according to police.
The man, identified as Kenneth …
Kellie Wood, Child Care Provider In Area, Dies At 54
A longtime childcare provider from the area died Sunday, Aug. 25, at age 54.
Kellie Wood died at her home in Dover Plains.
Wood was a childcare provider at Astor Head Start Dutchess County Day Care for over 20 years.
Born on January 20, 1965, in Pittsfield, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Richard G. and Ann Marie (Sitzman) Vickery.
She was a graduate of Dover High School class of 1983. On May 27, 1984, in Pound Ridge, she married Roslyn J. Wood who survives at home.
In addition to her husband, Wood is survived by sons, Michael J. Wood and his wife, Alisa Marie, of Dover Pl…
Popular Westchester Musician Robert Lopez Dies Suddenly At 40
A well-known musician from Westchester who grew up on Long Island, Robert L. Lopez, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 22, at age 40.
He was born on Aug. 22, 1979, in Port Jefferson. He was a New Rochelle resident and was "a dedicated and loyal employee for the local Shoprite," the obituary said.
Lopez was a passionate Yankees fan and had a love for music. He composed his own lyrics, enjoyed singing his songs and playing his guitar. He performed regularly at clubs in New York City.
"He was always known as someone with a sensitive heart, meeting challenges, and dedicated to his …
Yorktown HS Grad James Thompson Dies At 51
A Yonkers native and graduate of Yorktown High School, James M. Thompson Jr., died at his home in Brewster on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at age 51.
Thompson was born on March 11, 1968.
He was an over the road truck driver for Swift Transportation and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. James T. Breen Council #7490 of Sacred Heart in Patterson. He enjoyed working on cars, and fishing said the obituary.
Thompson is survived by his father and stepmother, James M. and Karen Thompson of Pawling, son, Cody Thompson of Yonkers; sister, Kelly Jaconetti (Jason) of Brewster; and niece Haley Jaconetti.…
White Plains Native Linda Reiter, Valhalla PTA Photographer/Historian, Dies At 35
A Valhalla PTA photographer and historian who was a native of White Plains, Linda Reiter, died Friday, Aug. 23 at age 35.
Linda Valentina Reiter, of Valhalla, was born in White Plains on Feb. 14, 1984, to Emanuela and Bartolomeo Scalici.
Reiter graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor of science degree in mathematics in 2006.
She and husband, Benjamin married in White Plains on July 19, 2008. In 2013, after working for seven years as an analyst, she left her job to begin her new career as a full-time mother.
Reiter is survived by her husband, Ben, and her son, Ryan; …
Grilled Octopus, Boar Sausage, Dover Sole Meuniere Highlight Robust Menu At Syosset's Franina
Italian specialties of grilled octopus and boar sausage, along with the classic French fish Dover Sole meunière, are on a robust menu at Franina restaurant in Syosset.
Romantic can describe a Tuscan-styled dining room with a fireplace and white linens comfy chairs against the cozy backdrop of amber walls with dark wooded wainscoting and built-in cabinetry.
The restaurant features pastas, sauces, breads, and desserts, all homemade and house specialties of seasonal fish caught locally, organic produce from Long Island farms, free-range chicken, and fine cuts of organic meats, according to the…
