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Politics

Mayor Marvin Presents Facts About Bronxville BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville Mayor Mary Marvin writes a column that is re-published by the Daily Voice. Sitting in the mayor’s chair, I have learned so many interesting and important facts about the Village that I never knew as a 28-year resident. So this week’s column is a distillation of some information that hopefully will elicit the same response in you: “I didn’t know that.” Bronxville has 2,300 addresses in the village but over 10,000 people use Bronxville as their postal address. In 1898, at the time of its incorporation as a village, Bronxville had 300 citizens. Sixty percent of…

by Bronxville Mayor Mary C. Marvin

07/20/2016

Neighbors

Ridgefield Gears Up For 50th Anniversary Of Summerfest RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce will celebrate 50 years of Summerfest on Saturday, July 23. Summerfest will offer sidewalk sales, food, live music, a KidsZone, farmers market and more from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lyn Kehoe will host Yoga in the Park at the start of Summerfest. Main Street will be closed from Bailey Avenue to Prospect Street during the event. Benchmark Senior Living at Ridgefield Crossings will also host A Sip of Summer: Wine Tasting Fundraiser from 5 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $30, and proceeds will benefit the One Company Fund. Click here to purchase t…

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Politics

State GOP Finance Chairman Says Wealthy Donors Opening To Trump Arcadio Casilas, finance chairman of the New York State Republican Committee, said wealthy donors in New York are warming to supporting the candidacy of presidential nominee Donald Trump, according to lohud.com. Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said Trump's interviews and social media posts made the purchase of campaign ads largely unnecessary, but New York Republican National Committeeman Charles Joyce said major donors are still needed, lohud.com reported. Joyce, himself a major GOP donor, said other big-money donors are coming around to supporting Trump's run against Hillary C…

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Police & Fire

Rockland County Sheriff's Bomb Disposal Unit Responds To County Courthouse ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Rockland County Sheriff's Bomb Disposal Unit responded to the Rockland County Courthouse Wednesday in regards to a suspicious package. Information about the package has yet to be released, but a photo of the unit's response has been provided. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Schools

Ramapo Central School District Unveils New Transportation Policy RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Hundreds of residents gathered recently at the Ramapo Central School District's board meeting to show support for a new transportation policy, according to Sloatsburg Village. In the 2016-17 academic year, the district will shift from providing deluxe transportation services for non-public school students with multiple start and end times to a bus service policy with one start time and one end time for all children, regardless of where they attend school, Sloatsburg Village reported. Most in attendance at the July 12 meeting supported the policy, but some argued that the e…

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Charged With Attacking Girlfriend With Knife STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man was charged with second-degree assault after allegedly slashing his girlfriend with a knife on Tuesday night, according to the Stamford Advocate. Recardo Williams, 39, allegedly cut his girlfriend with a knife several times following an argument where he ordered her out of his Greenwich Avenue apartment, the Stamford Advocate reported. The victim escaped the apartment through a window and called police, said the Stamford Advocate. Williams denied anything happened, but police found blood on his boxer shorts, a sign of struggle in the apartment and the kni…

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Real Estate

Ifca Cuts Ribbon On Affordable Housing In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining's IFCA Housing Network recently finished renovations on two multi-family buildings. A three-unit building on 65 Hunter Street had significant structural problems such as a rear extension with no foundation, but has now been repaired and restored. It will provide apartments to three working class families and features a shared use front porch and yard with views of the Hudson River. Located on the same building lot, a five-unit property at 2 James Street also underwent a gut renovation and repairs to major structural issues. The three-story building will provide h…

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Police & Fire

Looking For Pokémon? Steer Clear Of Driveways At Weston Town Hall WESTON, Conn. -- The Weston Volunteer Fire Department has advised Pokémon Go players to watch their step in the center of town. Players should avoid the Emergency Service Parking and driveway areas of Town Hall. Would-be Pokémon trainers should instead use the driveway near the library when attempting to capture the likes of Pikachu, Mewtwo and Snorlax. Players of the popular augmented reality mobile game should also keep away from the garbage areas of the fire, EMS and police departments.

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Sports

Elmsford Little League Wins New York State Championship ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The Elmsford Little League Seniors recently won the New York State Championship. The Elmsford Seniors consist of 15 and 16 year old boys from Greenburgh. They are the first Elmsford Little League team to win the state title. After rallying from an 7-0 deficit to defeat North Tonawanda 8-7, the Seniors secured the title in the second game in a 10-4 victory. The team will now advance to the Eastern Regionals outside of Philadelphia. They will play against the New Jersey State Champions on Friday morning. The winner will then go on to play the national Seniors Little Le…

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

Lifestyle

Health & Wellness Festival Joins The Lineup At Shelton Farmers Market SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton Farmers Market will dish up more than just healthy fruits and vegetables this weekend. Its first annual Health & Wellness Festival is also on tap for customers to enjoy. The Shelton Farmers Market and the Health & Wellness Festival will both take place downtown at 100 E. Canal St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 23. The wellness event will feature the following organizations: BringTheHoopla - Hula hooping classes Griffin Hospital Valley Parish Nurses - Community health resources and breast wellness Spooner House - Food security Shelton Police…

by Frank Mojica

07/20/2016

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