Former Orangetown Supervisor Roger Pellegrini Dies
Former Orangetown Supervisor Roger Pellegrini, who served in the 1980s into the 1990s, died Tuesday, April 9, at his home in Sparkill. Pellegrini, 70, who died peacefully in his sleep, served on the Orangetown Town Board in 1988 and 1989, and as town supervisor from January 1990 to December 1992.
A person of many interests and talents, Pellegrini's first career was as a professional photographer in New York City where he met Maureen Mooney, a young model, and actress who later became his wife, said his obituary.
He was a lifelong Sparkill resident and soon after th…
Harry Potter Star Stops By Restaurant In Northern Westchester
No, diners enjoying some great farm fresh food at the popular Southern Table Kitchen & Bar weren't seeing things. That really was Rupert Grint, of Harry Potter fame having dinner next to you.
Grint, aka Ron Weasley, stopped in the Pleasantville hot spot on Saturday, Feb. 9, to have dinner while vacationing in the area.
Owner Michael Ferrara, who managed to get a photo with him, wasn't spilling the beans, on what he had for dinner, but did say on Instagram it was a great surprise.
"What a great surprise visit from Rupert Grint (A.K.A Ron Weasley) than…
How Much Rain Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Tuesday's Storms
Here's a rundown of rainfall totals from Tuesday's storms that caused flooding in parts of the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County.
Connecticut
Fairfield County
Trumbull 7.32 inches, 9:42 p.m.
Shelton 5.28 inches, 7:52 p.m.
Wilton 5.25 inches, 6:30 p.m.
Westport 4.04 inches, 7:57 p.m.
Norwalk 3.57 inches, 8 p.m.
New Canaan 3.49 inches, 5 p.m.
Danbury 2.71 inches, 8 p.m.
Fairfield 2.66 inches, 7:54 p.m.
Stratford 2.38 inches, 8:05 p.m.
Brookfield 2.37 inches 10 p.m.
New Fairfield 2.27 inches, 7:15 p.m.
Bethel 2 inches, 3 p.m.
Bridgeport Airport 1.97 inches, 8 p.m.
Darien 1.54 i…
Old Tappan PD: Rockland Burglar Chased Down, Charged With Attempted Murder In Beating
Police from several northeast Bergen towns working together nabbed a Rockland man shortly after authorities said he broke into an Old Tappan home and beat a resident.
Garth C. Mackinnon, 26, of Piermont, threatened to kill the Orangeburg Road resident, who was found with head and neck injuries that required medical attention after chasing the intruder from his home, Police Chief Thomas M. Shine said.
Police responding to the burglary call just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday got help from their colleagues from Closter, Demarest, Harrington Park, Haworth, Northvale, Norwood and River Vale in setti…
