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Obituaries
Daniel Vincent Maffei, 46, Fishkill Resident Daniel Vincent Maffei, 46, Fishkill Resident
Daniel Vincent Maffei, 46, Fishkill Resident FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Daniel Vincent Maffei -- a Fishkill resident, formerly of Yonkers and Ossining -- died on Sunday, Sept. 18. He was 46. Maffei was born in Yonkers, where he was raised and remained until 2001, when he relocated to Ossining. He had lived in Dutchess County since 2005. He worked for years as a driver for Liberty Lines Transit, based out of Yonkers. Maffei was a member of St. Mary, Mother of the Church, in Fishkill. Maffei is survived by his children, Matthew and Jenna; parents Barbara (Murry) and Frank Maffei Sr.; brothers Frankie Maffei Jr. and Bobby Maffei; former wife …

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Schools
Small Cities, Including Mount Vernon, Lose Court Fight Over School Aid Small Cities, Including Mount Vernon, Lose Court Fight Over School Aid
Small Cities, Including Mount Vernon, Lose Court Fight Over School Aid MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Pleasant and Poughkeepsie are among the municipalities that have suffered a setback in a legal fight over school funding, Lohud.com has reported.Acting State Supreme Court Justice Kimberly O'Connor ruled Monday that the state of New York has met its "constitutional obligation" to these schools, according to Lohud.com. The suit was based on a 2007 Court of Appeals ruling  that ordered the state to provide more aid to New York City schools. Municipalities involved in the “Small Cities” lawsuit include Mount Vernon, Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, Niagara Falls, …

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Events
Russian Grand Ballet Performs 'Swan Lake' In Poughkeepsie Russian Grand Ballet Performs 'Swan Lake' In Poughkeepsie
Russian Grand Ballet Performs 'Swan Lake' In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Russian Grand Ballet will be delivering only one opportunity for Poughkeepsie residents to see the full-length classic production of the world's most famous ballet, Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake," at Bardavon on Saturday, Sept. 24. "There's a good reason why 'Swan Lake' is so often called the 'ballet of all ballets,' the ballet company notes. "The combination of pure romanticism, the story about love and deception and Tchaikovsky's famous ballet music all continue to reach new generations of audiences." Russian Grand Ballet was begun by graduate…

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Schools
Neopolitan Tarantella Alive, Well With South Orangetown Students Neopolitan Tarantella Alive, Well With South Orangetown Students
Neopolitan Tarantella Alive, Well With South Orangetown Students TAPPAN, N.Y. -- Members of the South Orangetown Middle School and Tappan Zee High School Italian Clubs, as well as the Italian Honor Society, helped kick off the final day of the seventh annual Rockland Lodge Italian Feast in Tappan on Sunday by dancing the Neapolitan Tarantella for an enthusiastic crowd of festivalgoers.Over 100 onlookers then joined in for a second round of the lively traditional dance. SOCSD Italian teachers Roberta Avantifiori, Maria Bruno, Tricia Castelli and Christina Nilson were happy to hear from community members who look forward to the Tarantella dancing, which has…

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Events
Radio City Rockettes Visiting Tarrytown Radio City Rockettes Visiting Tarrytown
Radio City Rockettes Visiting Tarrytown TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Radio City Rockettes will honor Tarrytown's Main Street Sweets as a spectacular place to "make time for joy” during the holiday season and the shop will serve holiday treats on Thursday, Sept. 22. The Rockettes will present Main Street Sweets with a certificate of excellence for its contribution to the community. In celebration, Main Street Sweets will add special holiday treats to its menu during the Rockettes' visit. This event is open to the public. The visit will be from 5-6 p.m. Main Street Sweets is located at 35 Main St., in Tarrytown.

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Explore Hyde Park's Historic One-Room Schoolhouse Sunday Explore Hyde Park's Historic One-Room Schoolhouse Sunday
Explore Hyde Park's Historic One-Room Schoolhouse Sunday HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Town of Hyde Park Historical Society is hosting an open house Sunday for the Little Red Schoolhouse. All are invited to attend to see how children in the 1800s attended classes in a one-room schoolhouse. After the presentation, there will be light refreshments. There is no fee, but donations are appreciated for the upkeep of this historical structure. For more information or reservations, call Carl and Marilyn Grieco at 845-229-9029.  The open house is from 2-4 p.m. The Little Red Schoolhouse is on the grounds of North Park Elementary School, 1593 Route 9G, Hyde Par…

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Lifestyle
Seniors At Atria In Briarcliff Go Grateful Seniors At Atria In Briarcliff Go Grateful
Seniors At Atria In Briarcliff Go Grateful BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A group of seniors from Atria Senior Living in Briarcliff Manor are venturing out into the community this month to perform acts of gratitude, and they're hoping others -- regardless of age -- will do the same. On Wednesday, Sept. 21, they plan to visit the village's first responders, and library and post office workers in celebration of World Gratitude Day, and they'll come bearing special treats to show their gratitude. Residents will also man appreciation stations with free hugs, special giveaways and other ways to show appreciation to Atria staff and visitors. …

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News
Help Find A Home For Melody The Guinea Pig Help Find A Home For Melody The Guinea Pig
Help Find A Home For Melody The Guinea Pig POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary (HVARS) is trying to find a forever home for Melody, who's currently in a foster home."She is very sweet, calm and quiet and would also like to have another guinea pig as a companion," the sanctuary notes. "If you are an experienced guinea pig parent or would like to learn about these gentle souls, please contact HVARS."HVARS has adoptable cats, dogs and less typical animals that come into its care -- like a pair of Chinese geese. If you are interested in adopting Melody or want information about other an…

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State Auditors Find Possible Issues With Yonkers Payroll, Pensions State Auditors Find Possible Issues With Yonkers Payroll, Pensions
State Auditors Find Possible Issues With Yonkers Payroll, Pensions YONKERS, N.Y. -- Auditors from the New York State Comptroller's Office have been taking a look at payroll and retirement payment issues, lohud.com has reported. The auditors have been examining the books of the city and school district regarding spending on personnel, and they've alerted the state pension system to some possible issues, according to lohud.com. John Liszewski, commissioner of Yonkers' Department of Finance, told the Yonkers Board of Education's Audit, Budget and Finance Committee that the issues didn't seem serious, lohud.com reported -- but he didn't get into detail on what …

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Obituaries
Olga Latushko, 88, Rutherford Resident Olga Latushko, 88, Rutherford Resident
Olga Latushko, 88, Rutherford Resident RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Olga Latushko, of Rutherford, died on Saturday, Sept. 17. She was 88. Born in New York, Latushko grew up in Newark where she attended Westside High School and graduated in 1945. She retired from ADP, after working there for 40 years. She was a member of the Arrow Park Social Club, Lemko Resort-NY, Rutherford PTA and Little League. Latushko always had a passion for Russian folk dancing. She performed with the Glinka Russian Folk Dancers, where she also sang in the choir and taught the children's group. She enjoyed traveling, gardening and going to the Broadway theatre an…

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