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Politics

Letter: Sen. Murphy Responds To Letter To The Editor YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com. State Sen. Terrence Murphy issued the following statement in response to a recent letter to the editor that referenced STEP MURPHY LLC, a business in which he shares partial ownership with his siblings. STEP Murphy LLC is not and has never been subject to any tax liens. As an investor, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations or financial management of the restaurant -- my siblings are. People don't want excuses from their elected o…

by State Sen. Terrence Murphy

02/13/2016

Events

Brewster Hosts Classical Theatre Workshop Presentation BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Studio Around the Corner will host a free Classical Theatre Workshop Presentation on Feb. 16. The presentation is the culmination of a three-day workshop where students studied the technique of William Shakespeare. The event begins at 2 p.m. Studio Around the Corner is located at 67 Main St. in Brewster. For more information about this and other Spotlight Arts programs, visit www.spotlightartsinc.com.

by Frank Mojica

02/13/2016

Lifestyle

Mount Vernon Alters Garbage Pickup For Holiday Week MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The schedule for garbage pickup for the week of Feb. 15 has been changed in observance of Presidents Day. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 15: no pickups Feb. 16: Southside - garbage pickup Feb. 17: Northside - garbage pickup; Southside - recyclables (bottles, cans and plastic) Feb. 18: Northside - recyclables; Southside - garbage and rubbish pickup Feb. 19: Northside - garbage and rubbish pickup In addition, alternate side of the street parking will be suspended on both sides of the street on Monday, Feb. 15 for Presidents Day.

by Frank Mojica

02/13/2016

News

Man Gets 10 Years For Sex Trafficking Of Minors At Stratford Hotels STRATFORD, Conn. -- A former resident of Hartford was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for sex trafficking of minors at hotels in Stratford and Milford. Wellington "Jamal" Brown, 26, was sentenced Thursday by U.S. District Judge Janet Bond Arterton to 126 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release. “This defendant recruited and manipulated vulnerable young girls luring them into the cruel world of sex trafficking,” said U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre M. Daly. “He exploited these girls for months, having them commit sex acts for money, and keeping most all …

by Frank Mojica

02/12/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Bedford's Rob Thomas BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Bedford's Rob Thomas! Thomas, a Bedford resident, turns 44 on Friday. Thomas, a musician, songwriter and frontman for the band Matchbox Twenty was born Feb. 12, 1972, in Landstuhl, Germany. With Matchbox Twenty, Thomas has released hit singles such as "Push," "3AM," "Unwell" and "She's So Mean." The Songwriters Hall of Fame honored Thomas with its first Starlight Award in 2004, which recognizes young songwriters with a lasting influence in the music industry. Thomas co-wrote and provided vocals for the chart-toppi…

by Frank Mojica

02/12/2016

Neighbors

Tuckahoe Student Continues Valentine's Tradition For Burke Rehabilitation WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Former Good Counsel Academy student Katherine Conner continued a Valentine's Day tradition for Burke Rehabilitation patients after the school's closure. “I used to attend GCA, and this was an annual event to make cards for Valentine’s Day," said Conner. "When the school closed, I wanted to keep this tradition going. These cards contribute to the community and seeing their reactions makes it worth it." Conner is a resident of Tuckahoe and currently a senior at Loyola School in Manhattan. Conner reached out to the Loyola School community for assistance i…

by Frank Mojica

02/12/2016

Schools

Newtown Schools Partner With Anonymous App To Stop Bullying NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Newtown Public School District is implementing a new mobile app called Anonymous Alerts to stop bullying. “As part of Newtown Public Schools continuing efforts to improve the safety and security of students and staff, we are excited to launch Anonymous Alerts, a new safety communications tool," said Joseph V. Erardi Jr., superintendent of schools in Newtown. Users can download the app directly from the Apple, Google Play or Google Chrome stores. After downloading, the user can click the app and enter a user name and password supplied by their school. The system…

by Frank Mojica

02/12/2016

Events

Jane Bryant Quinn Speaks At Trumbull Library On Making Your Money Last TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Best-selling author and financial journalist Jane Bryant Quinn will discuss her new book "How to Make Your Money Last: The Indispensable Retirement Guide" Sunday at the Trumbull Library. Quinn will discuss how much income can safely be withdrawn from savings, ways of investing for security and growth, annuities and what the latest changes in Social Security mean to planning future income. Books will be available for purchase. The free event takes place from 2-4 p.m. in the library's community room. Click here to register online.

by Frank Mojica

02/12/2016

Events

Greenvale School Celebrates March Math Madness EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Greenvale School in Eastchester will host March Math Madness on Thursday, March 10. Teachers will host small groups of students with their parents in grade-appropriate math games. Click here for a registration form. Due to popular demand, "Go Math?" T-shirts are also available. Click here for an order form. Math Madness takes place from 6:30-8 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

02/11/2016

Events

Millbrook Arts Group Concert Features Singer Katy Gillick MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- Singer/songwriter Katie Gillick will perform the final concert of the Millbrook Arts Group's winter concert series at Millbrook Library on March 5. A recent graduate of Marist College, Gillick will perform original compositions rooted in poetry. Mimi Graminsky will speak about her installation in the gallery during the intermission. The installation of her work will be on display during March. The concert begins at 5 p.m. For more information, visit millbrooklibrary.org.

by Frank Mojica

02/11/2016

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