Jay Waitkus

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Briarcliff, NY

Schools

Travel 'Around The World In 80 Days' In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School students will perform “Around the World in 80 Days” Nov. 18-20 in the Frances G. Wills Auditorium at the high school. The show takes place in the auditorium’s black box theater setting, where the audience is actually seated on the stage, closely surrounding the actors on three sides. Show times are Friday, Nov. 18, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Nov. 19, at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Nov, 20, at 2:30 p.m. The play, adapted by Mark Brown from Jules Verne’s novel, follows Phileas Fogg and his trusty manservant as they try to win an audacious bet…

by Jay Waitkus

11/22/2016

Monsey, NY

Police & Fire

Driver Killed In Collision On Route 202 Outside Pomona Post Office RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A 59-year-old woman was killed in a two-car motor vehicle collision in front of the Pomona Post Office on Route 202 Monday afternoon, police said. Ramapo police responded to the report of the wreck around 11:44 a.m., according to police. A 2002 Cadillac operated by a 68-year-old woman had been traveling westbound on State Route 202, and attempted to make a left turn into the post office, police said. The Cadillac was struck by the victim's car, a 2001 Honda Civic traveling eastbound on State Route 202, according to police. The driver of the Civic was extricated from her…

by Jay Waitkus

11/21/2016

Poughkeepsie, NY

Police & Fire

Drug Dealer Apprehended In Poughkeepsie, Police Say POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A 39-year-old suspected narcotics dealer has been apprehended, the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department said. The arrest came about when members of the City of Poughkeepsie Police Department’s Neighborhood Recovery Unit conducted an operation in the area of Smith Street and Harrison Street on Friday, according to police. The operation, part of a narcotics distribution investigation prompted by complaints from community members in the area, resulted in the recovery of approximately 4.1 grams of cocaine, according to police. The suspect, identified as Anthony T. Jacks…

by Jay Waitkus

11/21/2016

White Plains, NY

Sports

Astorino Welcomes 'Hudson,' Westchester Knicks' New Mascot WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- County Executive Rob Astorino helped the Westchester Knicks and general manager Allan Houston kick off the team’s 2016-17 season by welcoming Hudson, the team’s new mascot, to the team on Friday. Astorino and Houston also drew attention to the new additions that were made to the team’s home court at County Center, including a new and larger court floor, an LED ribbon that wraps around the entire arena, high-definition video boards for the lobby and the arena and new courtside seats. “We are very excited for another Westchester Knicks season here at the County C…

by Jay Waitkus

11/21/2016

Monsey, NY

Police & Fire

Woman Threatens Hillcrest Neighbor With Rock, Police Say RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a resident of Hillcrest on attempted assault and menacing charges, authorities said. The arrest came about when police responded to the report of a woman threatening her upstairs neighbor on Saturday, according to police. Officers were advised that the suspect, whose name has not been released, was relieved of a rock by the mother of the victim, police said. The suspect allegedly threatened to harm the victim with the rock and attempted to hit her with it, according to police. The suspect was taken into custody; she has been charged with second-…

by Jay Waitkus

11/21/2016

Tappan-Blauvelt, NY

News

Beware Of Scammers Calling For Instant Payment, O&R Says PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- O&R is warning its customers about scammers who call homes and businesses posing as company representatives and demanding instant payment of utility bills. Such callers remain an ongoing and dangerous problem for O&R customers, officials at the company said. In an effort to raise awareness of the scams, O&R and more than two dozen other energy companies have formed a partnership. Wednesday marked “Utilities United Against Scams Day,” which kicked off a week-long campaign to provide customers with information exposing the tricks scammers use to steal money…

by Jay Waitkus

11/21/2016

Bronxville, NY

Schools

Young Technicians Support Bronxville District Through Student Help Desk BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Tech-savvy students at Bronxville High School are taking part in an innovative yearlong program emboldening them to pursue their interests in technology and apply their knowledge to real-life situations. As members of the Student Help Desk, the teens are equipped to support the entire district and assist their peers and teachers in resolving a wide range of technology issues. The program was offered as a course to 11 students this year after its introduction last fall. Participants in the initiative use the online Help Desk system called ServiceNow, which is utilized by…

by Jay Waitkus

11/21/2016

New City, NY

Politics

Carlucci-Sponsored Law Allows Renting Of Space To Brew Own Beer, Wine Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill into law that will allow for the creation of custom beer, wine and cider production centers that will rent space and equipment to those looking to produce alcoholic beverages for home consumption. The bill, S.1227B/A.1100B, was sponsored in the Senate by State Sen. David Carlucci, (D-Rockland/Westchester). "Providing places in the community for people with shared interests to come together has always been important to me,” Carlucci said. “The creation of these custom centers will allow neighbors to receive training and share equipment. “New York’…

by Jay Waitkus

11/20/2016

Monsey, NY

Sports

Suffern Cheer Squad Heads To National Competition SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Suffern Midget Mounties peewee cheer squad will compete in the finals of the Pop Warner cheer competition at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday, Dec. 7. The 26-member team, composed of girls ages 9-14, will be the first cheer team in the history of Suffern Pop Warner to compete in the nationals. The road to Orlando included a pair of strong showings at recent events. Led by head coach Jennifer Vaval, the squad competed at the county competition in Monroe on Oct. 15, followed by the regional cheer and dance champion…

by Jay Waitkus

11/20/2016

Monsey, NY

Lifestyle

RCC Features Bike Events For Kids SUFFERN, N.Y. -- As part of its Supercross Cup Cylocross race weekend, Rockland Community College is hosting The Clif Kid Zone. Events continue from noon-4:15 p.m. Sunday In addition to watching the amateur races in the morning, and the pro races, which take place in the afternoon, kids can take on a variety of free activities. The festivities include: • Clif Kid Pump Track: A route named for the “pumping” arm and leg action that occurs as young riders ride a fun loop filled with banked turns, ramps and mini rolling “hills.” • Bouncy castle and obstacle course: Inflatable adventure comes…

by Jay Waitkus

11/20/2016

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