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Suffern Man Stopped On I-87 Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say Suffern Man Stopped On I-87 Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say
Suffern Man Stopped On I-87 Had BAC Twice Legal Limit, Police Say New York State Police have arrested a 36-year-old resident of Suffern on a DWI charge. The arrest came about when state police stopped a vehicle on I-87 for multiple traffic violations on Friday, Oct. 21, at about 11:09 p.m., according to state police. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Robert W. Harlow, was found to be intoxicated, state police said. Harlow was transported and processed at State Police Monroe, where his blood alcohol content was determined to be 0.19 percent, more than twice the legal limit, according to state police. Harlow has been charged with aggravated DWI, …
Fairfield's Kupchick Receives Two Endorsements From Business Community Fairfield's Kupchick Receives Two Endorsements From Business Community
Fairfield's Kupchick Receives Two Endorsements From Business Community FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State Rep. Brenda Kupchick (R-132) has received the backing of two leading business advocacy groups in her reelection bid for the state House of Representatives. Kupchick, who is also co-owner of Peter Kupchick Heating and Cooling, a local small business, has been endorsed by both the Connecticut Business and Industry Association (CBIA) and the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). CBIA, Connecticut’s largest business organization, includes thousands of members from a wide range of industries, while NFIB strives to give small and independent business owne…
Phelps Holds Grand Opening For New Tarrytown Facility Phelps Holds Grand Opening For New Tarrytown Facility
Phelps Holds Grand Opening For New Tarrytown Facility TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Phelps Medical Associates, a multi-specialty medical group created by Phelps Hospital, recently held a ribbon-cutting for a new state-of-the-art medical suite at 200 South Broadway. “This Tarrytown office is the seventh local office opened by Phelps Medical Associates in our surrounding communities,” said Phelps Board Chairman Richard Sinni at the event. “All of our Phelps Medical Associates sites are staffed by remarkable physicians who are building our outreach into the community we serve.” Physicians in the new office include Shameela Chorny, internal medicine; James…
Franklin Lakes PBA Collects Coats For Needy Franklin Lakes PBA Collects Coats For Needy
Franklin Lakes PBA Collects Coats For Needy FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The Franklin Lakes Police Department PBA Local 150 will conduct its annual coat drive from Friday, Nov. 11, to Sunday, Nov. 13. Coats may be dropped off at the Franklin Lakes Police Department anytime during the event. The coats will be donated to St. John's Baptist Church in Paterson, then distributed locally to those in need. The Police Department is located at 490 DeKorte Drive.
Nyack Man Caught Urinating In Public Had 2 Ounces Of Marijuana, Police Say Nyack Man Caught Urinating In Public Had 2 Ounces Of Marijuana, Police Say
Nyack Man Caught Urinating In Public Had 2 Ounces Of Marijuana, Police Say Orangetown police have arrested a 33-year-old resident of Nyack on a marijuana possession charge following an incident on Main Street, police said. The arrest came after officers observed the suspect, identified as Rashad Williams, urinating in public on Friday, around 3:26 a.m., according to police. In addition, Williams was allegedly found to be in possession of more than 2 ounces of marijuana, police said. Williams was transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters for processing; he has been charged with criminal possession of marijuana in the fourth degree, a misdemeanor, and urinatin…
Blauvelt Car Accident Leads To DWI Arrest Blauvelt Car Accident Leads To DWI Arrest
Blauvelt Car Accident Leads To DWI Arrest ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police have arrested a 74-year-old resident of West Nyack on a DWI charge after a car accident in Blauvelt, police said. The arrest came about when police responded to the report of a collision that had occurred on Route 303 and Bradley Parkway on Friday, around 4:09 p.m., according to police. A motorist, identified as John Kaleekkal, had crashed into the rear of a large box truck, causing heavy front end damage to his vehicle, according to police. Upon speaking with Kaleekkal, an officer noticed his speech was slurred and eyes were bloodshot, along with t…
Greenburgh PTA Offers Families Resources For Education, Health, Wellness Greenburgh PTA Offers Families Resources For Education, Health, Wellness
Greenburgh PTA Offers Families Resources For Education, Health, Wellness GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The inaugural Greenburgh Central School District PTA Council Resource Fair will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Woodlands High School gymnasium, 475 W. Hartsdale Ave. in Hartsdale. The event is designed to provide families with resources in a number of areas, including education, health and wellness and special needs. Admission is free. The fair will feature more than 50 vendors with information about tutoring services, science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, sports, health and beauty, nutrition, fitness, yoga and health c…
Man Who Crashes Car In Ramapo Was Driving Drunk, Police Say Man Who Crashes Car In Ramapo Was Driving Drunk, Police Say
Man Who Crashes Car In Ramapo Was Driving Drunk, Police Say RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a 46-year-old resident of Spring Valley on a DWI charge, police said. The arrest came about when officers responded to a minor motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Pascack Road and Ewing Avenue in the Hillcrest area of the town on Saturday, according to police. Upon the officers' arrival, they found one of the motorists to be intoxicated, and took him into custody, police said. The suspect has been charged with felony DWI and aggravated unlicensed operation in the first degree, according to police. The charges were based on a prior D…
Ossining Holding Annual 'Howloween' Pet Parade Ossining Holding Annual 'Howloween' Pet Parade
Ossining Holding Annual 'Howloween' Pet Parade OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Greater Ossining Chamber of Commerce Uptown Alliance will host the second annual Howloween Pet Parade on Sunday, Oct. 30, from noon-2 p.m. Decked out in their costumes, owners and their pets will meet at noon at the Ossining Elks Club located at 118 Croton Ave., and will walk up Croton Avenue to Mike Risko Music. Kids will be treated to  a variety of awards, prizes, snacks and activities at the event. Sponsors include the Uptown Alliance and a number of local businesses. Vendors will  include Family Veterinary of Ossining, Dr Paul Klainbard, Greg Perry Photography an…
CAP Putnam County Composite Squadron Welcomes Community To Open House CAP Putnam County Composite Squadron Welcomes Community To Open House
CAP Putnam County Composite Squadron Welcomes Community To Open House CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Civil Air Patrol’s Putnam County Composite Squadron held an open house for area residents at the Paladin Center, 39 Seminary Hill Road, on Friday. Attendees had the opportunity to speak with members and view displays featuring model rockets, a wind tunnel demonstrating aerodynamics and emergency services gear. Capt. Elena MacDermant, the squadron’s commander, welcomed visitors, provided a brief history of the squadron and spoke about the leadership, emergency services skills and confidence that cadets acquire as they progress through the program. Along with emergency …
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