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Events

Rochelle Park Real Estate Guru Takes Part In Conference ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- Sanford Herrick, founder and managing principal of Case Real Estate Capital in Rochelle Park, will lend his expertise to the Mid Atlantic Real Estate Journal's Third Annual North Jersey Real Estate Capital Markets Summit on Thursday. Herrick will be a panelist for the "Real Estate Investment Deal Flow" session. He and his fellow panelists will provide insight on the state of the market in the state, discuss profiles of investors and address how cap rates vary by product type. Over his three-decade career, Herrick has orchestrated investments in more than $5 …

by Rachel Martin

11/08/2016

Lifestyle

Tarrytown Gardener Says A Fence Is Best Defense Against Deer TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — Ellen Shapiro of Tarrytown tried everything to protect the products of her gardening from voracious deer, the New York Times recently reported. But it was a 6-foot fence that finally did the trick. It didn't come cheaply, she said, but it's allowed her to reclaim her landscape, according to the Times. And she's not alone. Folks across the region are resorting to 6- and 8-foot fences to fend off the nibbling creatures, the Times reported, whether professionally installed or a do-it-yourself job. The Times also spoke with Irvington's Philip Whitney, who went the 8-foot-tall…

by Rachel Martin

11/07/2016

Events

'Thank You For Your Service' Screens In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The restored Paramount Theater in Peekskill will be hosting a screening of "Thank You for Your Service" on Thursday, Nov. 10, a day before Veterans Day. The film chronicles the invisible wounds of war that many veterans come home with. Topfield Equestrian Center, of Cold Spring, is bringing the compelling new documentary to the Paramount. The film uses moving, real-life stories of veterans to emphasize the urgent and growing need for effective mental health services, for both active and retired service members. Tickets are $11 and online only: buy them here. …

by Rachel Martin

11/07/2016

Politics

Corruption Trial Of Ramapo Officials Delayed Until April RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence and former deputy town attorney Aaron Troodler were supposed to go to trial beginning Jan. 9, in a federal corruption case, but that date's been pushed back, lohud.com has reported.The trial is now set to begin April 17 and may take up to five weeks, according to the lohud.com report. Defense lawyers had pleaded for more time to study evidence in the case -- which includes over 1.5 million pages of documents. St. Lawrence is Rampao's supervisor of the last 16 years. He also was chairman of the local economic development agency, and T…

by Rachel Martin

11/07/2016

News

Poughkeepsie Meeting Details Refugee Resettlement Plan POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Vassar College hosted a meeting Sunday to discuss plans to open a refugee settlement office in Poughkeepsie, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported, as about 80 refugees are expected to settle in the area early next year.The well-attended meeting included speakers from the Mid-Hudson Refugee Solidarity Alliance and Church World Services Network, according to the Journal. CWS is one of several refugee resettlement agencies that coordinates with the federal government. Maria Höhn was one of those speakers. A founder of the Mid-Hudson Refugee Solidarity Alliance, she's also …

by Rachel Martin

11/07/2016

Politics

Redding Citizens Urged To 'Vonate' -- Vote And Donate -- Tuesday REDDING, Conn. -- As you cast your vote this Tuesday, you can also help your fellow citizens in need, since the offices of the Redding Town Clerk and Registrar of Voters are partnering to help restock the Redding Food Pantry. This time of year, food pantry supplies are low, and officials are hoping to continue fill the shelves, as residents come to the Community Center to vote on Election Day. The offices have had fliers up and donation boxes out at Town Hall for people who have come in to register to vote or apply for an absentee ballot. This is the first year these offices have tied food-p…

by Rachel Martin

11/07/2016

Business

Putnam Valley Networking Event Draws Packed House PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- A wide array of local business owners gathered at the Char Steakhouse & Bar in late September, as the Putnam Valley Business Network held its first networking event. The PVBN is the new incarnation of the Putnam Valley Chamber of Commerce. "Everybody was very informative, and it seemed like everyone got a new spark," said Kathy Doherty, former Kent supervisor and owner of Katherine's Gift Shop. PVBN President Ellen Hayes opened the evening with the goals and purpose of the group. She described the various ways PVBN will support, advocate and serve loca…

by Rachel Martin

11/06/2016

News

Have You Seen Pinky In Valhalla? VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Pinky, a female Maltese, has been missing from her Valhalla home since last weekend."My kids are very sad," Diego Moulard‎ told Daily Voice. "They call me almost every hour, asking if I've heard any information about Pinky." The small white dog is 6 and is wearing a gray collar with its rabies tag. She's also sporting a pink bow and is microchipped. The family is new to the neighborhood, having moved there in August. Moulard said this is the third time Pinky has gotten out, and he speculated she's still not used to Valhalla being her home. The Moulards …

by Rachel Martin

11/05/2016

Politics

Voting Problems? Federal, State Officials Announce Election Day Hotline FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — In an effort to ensure that the elections Tuesday, Nov. 8, are administered fairly in every city and town in Connecticut, state and federal official are putting measures into place, including a hotline to report any possible issues. Connecticut Secretary of the State Denise Merrill, the Connecticut State Elections Enforcement Commission and the chief state's attorney, in partnership with the regional U.S. attorney and FBI special agent in charge, announced the hotline on Thursday. It is for anyone who witnesses or experiences voting irregularities on Election Day. …

by Rachel Martin

11/05/2016

Lifestyle

Meet Bobo, SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Bobo is currently living with the SPCA of Westchester in Briarcliff but the 2-year-old pup is looking for a more permanent place. Bobo is a brindle retriever the shelter describes as "a total stunner." While "he's a smart guy who's very friendly, he just likes to take his time and get to know people slowly, since he's a little on the timid side," the shelter adds. Bobo gets along well with other dogs. "We think he'd be happiest in a home with a calm, well-adjusted dog to pal around with," the shelter said. He's a good fit for old…

by Rachel Martin

11/05/2016

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