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Jay Waitkus

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Police & Fire

Woman Faces Multiple Charges After Traffic Violation In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Sheriff’s Department has charged a 24-year-old resident of Dutchess County with driving without a valid licence and possession of marijuana, police said. The arrest came about when Deputy Sheriff William Quick stopped a motorist who had committed a traffic violation on Route 9 in the Town of Philipstown on Wednesday, Oct. 19, around 2:34 p.m., according to police. Upon approach, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the interior of the vehicle, police said. After investigating, Smith determined that the driver, identified as Britt…

11/01/2016

Police & Fire

Cortlandt Man Charged Following Crash Near Route 132 In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have charged a 64-year-old resident of Cortlandt Manor with driving without a valid licence, police said. The arrest came about when an officer responded to the area of East Main Street and Pine Court near Route 132 for a property damage auto accident on Friday, according to police. During the accident investigation, it was discovered that one of the drivers, identified as Wayne Schneider, had allegedly been operating his vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, police said. The suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Yorktown Polic…

11/01/2016

Events

Bishop Caggiano Celebrating Outdoor Mass On All Souls Day In Trumbull TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Bishop Frank J. Caggiano of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport will celebrate an outdoor Mass on All Souls Day, Wednesday, Nov. 2, at 11 a.m. at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 1056 Daniels Farm Road. The Mass, offered for all the deceased bishops, priests, deacons, consecrated men and women and lay faithful in the diocese, will be open to the public and take place rain or shine. A tent will be provided in the case of inclement weather. “It is my hope that this special Mass will be celebrated every year and become a new tradition in the Diocese of Bridgeport,” said Ca…

10/31/2016

Schools

Hen Hud Varsity QB Nick Cunningham Named Con Ed Athlete Of The Week MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Hendrick Hudson varsity quarterback Nick Cunningham has been named Con Edison Athlete of the Week. Recipients of the honor are chosen based on several factors, including athletic, academic and extracurricular achievements. “In my 15 years as athletic director, I may not have seen a better leader than Nick Cunningham,” said Tom Baker, Hen Hud's athletic director. “Nick embodies the best of what being a high school athlete means. He is the first one to lend a hand to a teammate, greet them with a congratulatory hug or encourage them with his leadership.” Cunningham, a senio…

10/30/2016

Police & Fire

State Police Conducting Halloween Crackdown On DWI, Underage Drinking The New York State Police have launched a special traffic enforcement initiative aimed at drunken driving during the Halloween weekend. Troopers will also conduct underage drinker identification details statewide, according to state police. The effort, which began Friday, will continue through Tuesday, according to state police. Drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints, along with additional patrols and enforcement efforts to combat underage drinking and sales to minors, state police said. “Halloween is a weekend of fun, but can also be a lesson in responsibility on New York’s …

10/29/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Middle School Students Take Walk Over Hudson BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A group of eighth-graders from Briarcliff Middle School learned some local history and made connections to their earth science and physics curricula during a recent trip to the Walkway Over the Hudson in Poughkeepsie. “This is the second year that eighth-grade students have taken a fall walk across the bridge,” said science teacher Jodi Shearer. “The docents teach the students about the history of the bridge construction, how it was the first bridge to cross the Hudson River and make the transport of materials from Pennsylvania to New York so much easier.” Follow…

10/29/2016

Events

Second Congregational Church In Greenwich Features Broadway, Chili GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Second Congregational Church Chancel Choir will host its 15th annual Broadway & Chili night on Saturday, Nov. 5, beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include a chili dinner, followed by a string of musical selections from the Great White Way. A number of surprise guest soloists are also expected to perform, according to Alexander Constantine, music director. A gourmet dessert reception, in which guests will be able to mingle with the choir, will follow the program. The event is open to the public. A $10 donation is suggested. For more information, visit the c…

10/29/2016

Schools

Irvington School District Raises More Than $3,000 For Breast Cancer Cure IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- The Irvington Union Free School District raised more than $3,000 for the American Cancer Society during the fourth annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk, held at the Meszaros Field and Oley Track on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Donations came from students, faculty, staff and community members. “It was a wonderful experience to see so many students come together and work for something bigger than themselves,” said Irvington High School teacher Kathleen Tetro, who helped organize the walk. “Thanks to everyone who gave to this wonderful cause.” The event was co-sponsore…

10/28/2016

Police & Fire

Airmont Man Had Alcohol Level Twice The Legal Limit, Police Say RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a 56-year-old resident of Airmont on a DWI charge, police said. The arrest came about when an officer observed a vehicle make an illegal left turn onto Route 59 in Airmont about 5:25 p.m. Thursday, according to police. The officer stopped the vehicle and investigated; the driver, identified as Terence Travers, was found to be intoxicated and taken into custody, police said. The suspect has been charged with driving while intoxicated, DWI with a blood alcohol content greater than 0.08 percent and aggravated DWI with a blood alcohol content greater…

10/28/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Police Want To Connect On Social Media WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Police Department has joined the revolution. The social media revolution, that is. The department has announced the official launch of its brand new Facebook and Instagram accounts, as well as its new Twitter handle, @WPDCT. The sites will provide information on everything from events hosted by the department, arrest reports and press releases to road closures, hazardous conditions and helpful tips from officers. Along with the social media platforms, information about the department can still be found at its page on the town's website.

10/28/2016

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