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Yonkers' Leake And Watts Counselor Honored As 'Front-Line Hero' Yonkers' Leake And Watts Counselor Honored As 'Front-Line Hero'
Yonkers' Leake And Watts Counselor Honored As 'Front-Line Hero' YONKERS, N.Y. -- Phillip Foster of Leake and Watts will be honored for his commitment to counseling teens at the New York Nonprofit Media's inaugural Front-Line Heroes awards ceremony on April 26.  “Youth in our NSP program can tell that this is more than just a job for Foster,” says Lisa Crook, director of Juvenile Justice Programs at Leake and Watts. “What Foster gives to them, they take with them, and it’s his voice they hear and his example they remember after they leave.”  Foster, a Mount Vernon native, is one of 25 honorees. He was chosen by New York Nonprofit Media for being known as…

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Obituaries
Lawrence A. Petruso, 74, Retired Greenwich Police Officer Lawrence A. Petruso, 74, Retired Greenwich Police Officer
Lawrence A. Petruso, 74, Retired Greenwich Police Officer GREENWICH, Conn. -- Lawrence A. Petruso, retired Greenwich Police Officer and New Fairfield resident, died Saturday, April 9. He was 74.  Petruso was born in the Bronx, N.Y. to the late Dominic and Angela Petruso. After serving in the Army and rising to the rank of sergeant, he worked as an officer for the Greenwich Police Department from September of 1970 until his retirement in February, 1998.  He received numerous departmental and SSA commendations such as the Ribbon of Commendation, as well as several letters of appreciation.  Petruso is survived by his wife Barbara Petruso, daughter D…

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Events
Westchester Teens Participate In J-Serve 2016 Westchester Teens Participate In J-Serve 2016
Westchester Teens Participate In J-Serve 2016 More than 100 Jewish teens from Westchester County will participate in J-Serve, the International Day of Jewish Youth Service on April 17.  “It is important for people to come together in an atmosphere that is fun and inviting in order to promote the importance of healthy living," said Ethan Afran, J-Teen Leadership, J-Serve co-chair. "We are creating a festive and relaxed environment in order to connect in small caring groups.”  The teens will participate in the Wealth of Health carnival event at the Eugenio Maria de Hostos Microsociety School in Yonkers from 1 to 3 p.m. Wealth …

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News
Police Dish Out 42 Tickets In 684 Detail Police Dish Out 42 Tickets In 684 Detail
Police Dish Out 42 Tickets In 684 Detail New York State Police issued 42 tickets during a Traffic Enforcement Detail on I-684 on Friday, April 8 in Bedford. The 42 tickets included 22 speed arrests, one move over law arrest, two cell phone violation arrests, five seat-belt arrests and 12 other violations. The detail took place between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. 

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Refurbished Rockland Bulldozer Gets Another 25 Years Of Life Refurbished Rockland Bulldozer Gets Another 25 Years Of Life
Refurbished Rockland Bulldozer Gets Another 25 Years Of Life ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Rockland County Highway Department 1988 bulldozer now has a life expectancy of another 25 years thanks to a recent refurbishing.  By refurbishing the bulldozer at a cost of $80,000, the County saved $200,000 in taxpayer dollars. 

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Events
Pearl River Public Library Hosts Free Naloxone Training Pearl River Public Library Hosts Free Naloxone Training
Pearl River Public Library Hosts Free Naloxone Training PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Pearl River Public Library will host a free Naloxone training session on Thursday, April 14.  Naloxone can be administered via a nasal spray to temporarily reverse the effects of an opioid or heron-induced overdose until first responders arrive.  Participants will leave training with their own Naloxone kit with two doses. Training will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. RSVP by calling 845-623-3627. Pearl River Public Library is at 80 Franklin Ave.

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Schools
Pelham Students Compete In New York State History Day Pelham Students Compete In New York State History Day
Pelham Students Compete In New York State History Day PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pelham students recently participated in the Lower Hudson Regional History Day Competition. Lance Brady and Henry Gutch won Group Website - Jr. Division for "9/11 and Terrorism in the Middle East."  Philip Dulock won Individual Exhibit - Jr. Division for "Darwin's Theory." They will represent Pelham Public Schools in Cooperstown at the New York State History Day competition on April 18. For additional information on New York State History Day, visit www.nyshistoryday.org.

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My Sister's Place Hosting Annual Spring Benefit My Sister's Place Hosting Annual Spring Benefit
My Sister's Place Hosting Annual Spring Benefit WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- My Sister's Place will host their annual Still Behind Closed Doors spring benefit at the Ritz-Carlton, Westchester on Wednesday, April 13. This year's event will feature a dinner and silent auction and honor Sara Mahoney and Julia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty.  Mahoney has been a member of My Sisters' Place's Board of Directors for more than 20 years.  Julia B. Fee Sotheby's has raised awareness and resources in support of My Sisters' Place through community-based events throughout Westchester County. The Westchester-based nonprofit is dedicated to combating…

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Dominican Sisters Of Blauvelt Hold Disney Trip Raffle Dominican Sisters Of Blauvelt Hold Disney Trip Raffle
Dominican Sisters Of Blauvelt Hold Disney Trip Raffle ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt are holding a raffle for a trip to Disney World.  The raffle winner will receive a Disney gift card for $1050 redeemable for admission, food and more, a four night stay with airfare at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress and one-day Park Hopper passes for four.  Raffle tickets must be purchased before April 17. Online ticket sales are limited to 50.  Click here to purchase raffle tickets online.

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Mount Kisco Chamber Honors Recreation Director, Hospital At Annual Dinner Mount Kisco Chamber Honors Recreation Director, Hospital At Annual Dinner
Mount Kisco Chamber Honors Recreation Director, Hospital At Annual Dinner MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Mount Kisco Chamber of Commerce will honor Charlie Pieragostini and Northern Westchester Hospital at its Annual Gala on May 11.  "We couldn't have a better duo, who each in their own ways big and small makes Mount Kisco such a wonderful place to be," said chamber Executive Director Gina Picinic. "We're grateful for the work that both Charlie and Northern Westchester has done and the invaluable service they have provided over the years." Pieragostini will receive the Citizen of the Year award, and Northern Westchester Hospital will be honored with…

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