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Richard Organisciak, Former New Rochelle Schools Superintendent, Dies At 65 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Richard E. Organisciak -- Westbury resident and former New Rochelle schools superintendent -- died Wednesday, July 20. He was 65. Born in England, his family immigrated to Brooklyn when he was a child. Organisciak was the superintendent of the City School District of New Rochelle from August 2006 until he retired in October 2013. While in New Rochelle, he was selected to serve as one of eight members of the executive committee governing the New York State Council of School Superintendents. "We are deeply saddened to hear the news of Richard's passing. Our heartf…

by Rachel Martin

08/09/2016

Events

Sunday Celebrity Softball Game Will Benefit Paralyzed West Nyack Native POMONA, N.Y. -- Come see former players from the New York Yankees and New York Giants battle it out on the softball diamond in the first-ever New York Legends Softball Game at Palisades Credit Union Park on Sunday, Aug. 14. The game, hosted by the Rockland Boulders and Triple P Promotions, will raise funds to benefit 23-year-old West Nyack native, Tommy McGuire, whose swimming accident resulted in a severe spinal cord injury, paralyzing him from the neck down. "As an athlete, we are very fortunate to work with Triple P Promotions and to be able to support anybody who has any disabilit…

by Rachel Martin

08/08/2016

Police & Fire

Nyack Man Steals Wallet, Busted For Pretending To Be Owner NYACK, N.Y. -- A 21-year-old Nyack man is facing four charges stemming from allegedly stealing a wallet in late July.According to the Orangetown Police Department, Freddie Mendoza allegedly stole a man's wallet in Nyack, impersonated the victim in a Nyack store and tried to make purchases using a credit card from the wallet. Store employees thought Mendoza was acting suspiciously, however, and called the police. When officers arrived, they determined he wasn't the person he was impersonating--and found the stolen credit card and license. Mendoza was arrested and charged with two felonies -…

by Rachel Martin

08/08/2016

Events

Support Connection Celebrating 20th Birthday In Briarcliff Wednesday BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Support Connection is throwing a birthday party to celebrate its 20 years of service, on Wednesday, Aug. 10, and everyone is welcome. "It’s hard to believe that 20 years has gone by," Executive Director Katherine Quinn said. "We decided it would be fun to mark this very special occasion by throwing a birthday party. We look forward to celebrating along with our friends, supporters and anyone who knows us." Tickets cost $45, and include unlimited wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres. The event also includes music and raffles -- and birthday cake. RS…

by Rachel Martin

08/08/2016

Lifestyle

South Salem FD Carnival Begins Wednesday SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The South Salem Fire Department is hosting its annual carnival this week, from Wednesday to Saturday, and the parade is on Wednesday."There will be the usual carnival greats such as games and rides, prizes to be won, the raffle, great food, funnel cake, t-shirts and everything else you've come to expect from the SSFD carnival and parade!" the department notes. Here are the carnival hours: Wednesday, Aug. 10 -- 6-10 p.m. -- with the parade at 7 p.m., ending at that firehouse Thursday, Aug. 11 -- 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12 -- 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 -- 5-10 …

by Rachel Martin

08/08/2016

Events

Golf, Support Saddle Brook Ambulance Corps -- Maybe Win A Mustang Lease SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- If you come support the Saddle Brook Volunteer Ambulance Corps at its Sept. 12 fundraiser, you'll have a chance to win $20,000 or a two-year lease on a Ford Mustang. The golf outing will be at the Emerson Golf Club. Those top prizes are for hitting holes-in-one. There will also be raffles and other prizes. The day will begin with a 7:30 a.m. breakfast buffet and 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. A luncheon buffet will begin at 1:30 p.m. The full package -- including golf, cart and both meals -- costs $145. You get golf, cart and breakfast for $115, and you can play and ride f…

by Rachel Martin

08/08/2016

Neighbors

New City Resident Named Director for Office For Aging NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Rockland County's Office for the Aging has a new director: Tina Cardoza-Izquierdo is replacing June Molof, who retired after 41 years.Cardoza-Izquierdo has more than 25 years of experience in health care administration, most recently at Nyack Hospital, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said, announcing the appointment. She lives in New City with her husband and four children. "We are confident that Tina has the skills, background and compassion needed to take the helm of this very important department that is charged with assisting our seniors as they age," Day …

by Rachel Martin

08/07/2016

Lifestyle

Bus Trip Explores Haverstraw's Rich History HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County is hosting a day trip in honor of Haverstraw's 400th anniversary on Saturday, Aug. 13. This guided tour of the village and town will include "significant Native American, American Revolution, arts, sports and early industrial locations," organizers note. Town Historian Steve Cobb -- who curated the "Through the Years" exhibit earlier this summer -- will lead the trip. There will be with off-the-bus stops at four locations. The cost is $64 for HSRC members and $69 for non-members, and includes the bus transpor…

by Rachel Martin

08/07/2016

Events

Register Now For Glen Rock Arboretum's Kids Nature Journaling Workshops GLEN ROCK, N.J.– The Thielke Arboretum is bringing back its nature journaling program for elementary-school kids, for the fourth year. Session 1 is for kids entering K-2. It will meet Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 29-30, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The cost is $40 and includes materials. Session 2 is for rising third- through fifth-graders. It will be immediately following, on Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It costs $60, including materials. The classes will be led by Lucille Malka and Diane Schlegelormer, former teachers and current Arboretum docents, who are als…

by Rachel Martin

08/07/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Apprehend Suspect In Car Break-Ins ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Ramapo Police Department has arrested and charged a 22-year-old Nanuet man it says is the suspect in numerous car break-ins, in both Ramapo and Clarkstown, after another break-in on Thursday.A resident called the Ramapo PD at about 3:45 a.m. Thursday, after hearing a window smash in the Chestnut Ridge neighborhood. Officers found the damaged vehicle in a driveway. A back-up officer, while canvassing the area, noticed suspicious movement at Children's Park on Grotke Road. He observed a male exit the woods and enter a cab. The man was in possession of proceeds of …

by Rachel Martin

08/06/2016

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