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Jay Waitkus

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Harlem Wizards Help River Vale PTA With Fundraising Event In Hillsdale HILLSDALE, N.J. -- The Harlem Wizards are coming to Hillsdale for a fund-raiser for the River Vale PTA. Teachers and school administrators will be playing the Wizards in a game at Pascack Valley High School, 200 Piermont Ave., on Sunday, November 22 at 1 p.m. Doors open at 12:15 p.m. Click here for ticket information.

11/21/2015

Events

Oakland Church Prepares Early Thanksgiving Feast OAKLAND, N.J. -- St. Alban’s Episcopal Church will celebrate a parish Thanksgiving on Sunday, Nov. 22, after the 10 a.m. service. Turkeys will be provided and prepared by the church's rector, the Rev. Kathryn King. Side dishes will be provided by parishioners. Gluten free and vegetarian options will be available, as well.

11/21/2015

Events

Carlstadt Church Prepares For Advent With Community Breakfast CARLSTADT, N.J. -- The Men's Club of the First Prebyterian Church of Carlstadt will host a breakfast Sunday, Nov. 22. The menu includes eggs, french toast, pancakes, sausage and bacon, along with orange juice, coffee, tea and milk. Breakfast will be held at the community hall on 3rd St. from 8:30 to 11 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Children under 12 are free-of-charge. For tickets, call the church at 201-438-5526.

11/21/2015

Sports

John Jay High School Girls Cross Country Team Wins State Title CENTRAL VELLEY, N.Y. -- The girls’ cross country team from John Jay High School in Cross River continued its winning season by earning the Class B New York State Championship on Nov. 14. The team, coached by Tom Nohilly, Paul Saloom and Kerri Kuntz, captured the title at Monroe-Woodbury High School. In the boys’ division, Eion Nohilly earned a fourth-place individual finish.

11/20/2015

Politics

Jenkins Says County Budget Proposal Risks Safety of Yonkers Residents WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- After hearing testimony from the Westchester County Public Safety Department, County Legislator Ken Jenkins (D-Yonkers) charged that the county budget proposal risks the safety of Yonkers residents. The current proposal cuts three positions and reduces funding for Westchester’s public safety by about $1 million. Jenkins says the cuts target Yonkers because of political differences with the administration, and include reductions to security at the Yonkers Family Court and domestic violence services provided by My Sister’s Place. Security was Jenkins’ principal conce…

11/20/2015

News

It's 'Turkey Time' At Teatown In Advance Of Holiday OSSINING, N.Y. -- Teatown Lake Reservation is providing the opportunity to discover a little more about the stars of Thanksgiving dinner, before their big day. On Sunday, from 11 a.m.-noon, the reservation, located at 1600 Spring Valley Road, will be hosting “Turkey Time Sunday.” Crafts, stories and a short hike to learn about the birds’ natural history will be included in the event. Advance registration is required. Cost is $7 per person; Teatown members get in free. For registration, call 914-762-2912, ext. 110.

11/20/2015

Police & Fire

Eastchester Resident Charged With Driving With A Suspended License YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have charged a 46-year-old man from Eastchester with the unlicenced operation of a vehicle, officials report. A patrol officer allegedly observed a gold jeep travel through a steady red light at the intersection of the Taconic State Parkway North exit ramp and Route 6 on Sunday, Nov. 15 at 10:40 a.m., police report. The vehicle was stopped, and the operator was identified as James J. Romeo Jr., according to police. A computer check at the scene revealed that his New York State driver's license was allegedly suspended, police report. Romeo was arr…

11/20/2015

Police & Fire

Yonkers Woman Charged With Stealing Cologne From Sears YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A 28-year-old Yonkers resident has been charged with petty larceny, a class A misdemeanor, according to Yorktown police. On Friday at 7:14 p.m., police received a call from Sears security, reporting a shoplifter in custody, according to officials. An officer was dispatched to the scene; following an investigation, a woman identified as Andrea S. Michael Raj was arrested, according to police. Michael Raj was accused of leaving Sears without attempting to pay for assorted cologne and a soap dispenser valued at a total of $593.99, police report. Following processing…

11/20/2015

Schools

Brookfield Schools And Wcsu Partner To Identify Troubled Students DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University and the Brookfield School District are working together to educate school staff on how to identify students who might need emotional or mental health support while there is still time to help them. Gabriel Lomas, professor of education and educational psychology at WCSU, is leading training for middle and high school staff to provide “more awareness on troubling behavior so that some stabilization can be put in place.” If it proves effective, Lomas said, the program could be offered to districts throughout the region. The Brookfield…

11/20/2015

Neighbors

'Zombie Bike Ride' Hits The Road Around Greenwich Point For Halloween GREENWICH, Conn. -- Instead of just trick-or-treating, some Greenwich residents also put the pedal to the metal at the first Old Greenwich Riverside Community Center Zombie Bike Ride on Oct. 31. Led by OGRCC bicycling coach Claire Zecher, more than 25 kids and adults met at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center for a 7.5-mile ride through Old Greenwich, around Greenwich Point and back again, all in celebration of Halloween. The OGRCC cycling program is open to kids of all ages, and adult programs will be kicking off soon. For more information, visit the site.

11/20/2015

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