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Police & Fire

Sheriff Warns Area Residents Of Kidnapping Phone Scam DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to residents about the kidnapping phone scan. In the scam that's been on the rise over the past few days, a scammer calls a victim to claim a relative has been hurt, arrested or kidnapped and needs money immediately. The latest version of the scam involves claiming a loved one has been kidnapped and that the victim must send or bring money to a designated location. In one recent instance, scammers contacted a local couple separately and convinced each of them that their spouse had been kidnapped. The perpe…

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Police & Fire

County Announces Hiring Of Three New Police Officers WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The three County Police Officer positions recently restored to the Department of Public Safety have been filled. The bipartisan coalition of legislators that passed the 2016 County Budget announced that the new hires are law enforcement professionals working in local municipalities. Each officer will be assigned and on patrol this summer after a period of training. “The hiring of these three County Police Officers is a positive step toward getting our public safety staffing back to an appropriate level," Board of Legislators Chairman Mike Kaplowitz said in…

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Neighbors

Ossining Police's Surprise Block Party Draws Quite A Crowd OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Police Department helped to help strengthen its ties with the community with a surprise block party on Friday and the event drew a large crowd. The free Spring Street block party featured food, games and a DJ. It was held to ease community tensions between officers and the community following tensions that arose across the country, News 12 reported. Click here to read the News 12 article.

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Lifestyle

New Fairfield Prepares To Roll Out Olde Tyme Carnival NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The New Fairfield Lions Club's annual Old Tyme Carnival will return Tuesday, July 19 through Saturday, July 23. The carnival will feature amusement rides by Stewart Amusement, live music from local bands and food cooked and served by the lions. Ride bracelets will be available for purchase. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m., and the carnival closes nightly at 10:30 p.m. Olde Tyme Carnival is located at Consolidated School's sports fields at 12 Gillotti Road.

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Events

Somers Library Hosting Teen Summer Olympics SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers Library will hosting the Teen Summer Olympic Games on Friday, July 22. Activities include creating a country name and flag, summer ice-less hockey shots, summer fluffy cloud stacking, a Plinko track event, a ring toss event, a tissue paper race and more. Stations will be available so teens can make their way through the events at their own pace. The games rum from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Somers Library is located at 82 Primrose St. Click here to register online.

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

News

Owner Asks Public's Help In Search For Missing Rye Dog RYE, N.Y. -- A white Maltese male named Bug is missing in Rye. Bug was last seen on Hammond Road on Thursday about 5 p.m. The year and a half-old Maltese is microchipped. Call 917-724-5557 or 917-392-7560 with any information about Bug.

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

Events

Avoiding Scams Tops Lewisboro Library Events LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Library will host a workshop titled "Avoiding Scams Targeted to Older Adults" on Monday. A representative from the Attorney General's Office will lead the free workshop at 11 a.m. Topics include how to avoid becoming a victim, where to get help, internet safety, avoiding identity theft and common scams and frauds. The library will also hold a free workshop on children going away to college on Wednesday, July 27. Author and retired college President Roger Martin will discuss his book "Off to College: A Guide for Parents" at 7 p.m. Lewis…

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

Lifestyle

Suffern 'AGT' Star Grace VanderWaal Covers 'All About That Bass' SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern's Grace VanderWaal recently shared a cover of Meghan Trainor's hit "All About That Bass" on the television show "America's Got Talent." The 12-year-old singer received national attention after receiving the golden buzzer for performing her original song "I Don't Know My Name" on the NBC's program. As previously reported, show judge Simon Cowell called Grace "the next Taylor Swift. Grace recently performed at Palisades Credit Union Park.

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

Events

Peekskill Drama Club Performs With 'Three's Company' Actor PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill High School Drama Club will hold a staged reading of a "Three's Company" episode at Emerald Peek Rehab & Nursing Center on Friday. "Three's Company" actor Richard Kline will join the students for the reading and will participate in a Q&A afterward. A free buffet lunch will be provided. The reading will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. RSVP by emailing Ivy Banach at ibanach@emeraldpeekrehab.com. Emerald Peek is at 2000 E. Main St.

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

Events

North Castle Library Stages 'The White Oak Of Johnson' ARMONK, N.Y. -- North Castle Public Library's Whippoorwill Hall will host "The White Oak of Johnston" during the last two weekends of July. "The White Oak of Johnston" is Thomas J. Morrissey's play about someone who wants to bury his dog under the big white oak on the family farm he hasn't visited in 19 years. Performances will take place July 21-23 and 27, 29 and 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for a seat in the first seven rows. A $5 senior discount will be available at the door the night of each performance. North Castle Public Library is at 19 Wh…

by Frank Mojica

07/17/2016

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