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East Fishkill Man Charged With Drug Possession After Traffic Stop East Fishkill Man Charged With Drug Possession After Traffic Stop
East Fishkill Man Charged With Drug Possession After Traffic Stop LAGRANGE, N.Y. -- An East Fishkill man was scheduled to appear in LaGrange Town Court on Monday to answer drug-possession charges, New York State Police at Poughkeepsie said. State police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested Andrew S. Bitteker, 25, of East Fishkill, on a charge of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a class A misdemeanor, on Nov. 24. Troopers stopped Bitteker in the area of Route 376 and Walker Road for failing to maintain his designated lane of travel. An investigation revealed that Bitteker possessed heroin and oxycodone, police said. Bitteke…

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Events
Hot Tuna Returns To Ridgefield Playhouse Hot Tuna Returns To Ridgefield Playhouse
Hot Tuna Returns To Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Hot Tuna, featuring Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. Friday, performing an acoustic set of rootsy blues, folk and bluegrass. The concert is part of the Pepsi Rock Series powered by Xfinity. For more than four decades, Hot Tuna has played, toured and recorded some of the best and most memorable acoustic and electric music ever. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and Jefferson Airplane founding members Casady and Kaukonen rock out together with smooth rhythms and peaceful vibes.  At the height of Jefferson Airplane's success in the l…

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Red Hook Library Features Music, Cookies Red Hook Library Features Music, Cookies
Red Hook Library Features Music, Cookies RED HOOK, N.Y. -- Local musicians Roger & Lenny will perform at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the Red Hook Public Library. The performance will be part of a community cookie bar.  Those attending are asked to bring a batch of wintertime treats to share as well as food and personal care items to share with local food banks.  The Red Hook Library is at 7444 South Broadway.  For more information, call 845-758-3241 or visit http://redhooklibrary.org/.

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Brewster Troupe Performs Reading Of 'Miracle On 34th St.' In Kent Brewster Troupe Performs Reading Of 'Miracle On 34th St.' In Kent
Brewster Troupe Performs Reading Of 'Miracle On 34th St.' In Kent KENT, N.Y. -- The Armchair Actors wing of Brewster Theater Company will visit the Kent Public Library and present a reading of the Christmas classic "Miracle On 34th Street" on Monday, Dec. 14 from 7-8 p.m. The performance is a faithful radio adaptation of the classic 1947 film. Lux Radio Theater presented “Miracle on 34th” three times—in 1947, 1948 and 1954. These broadcasts featured Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn.  Registration is required by going to www.kentlibrary.org or calling the Kent Public Library at 845-225-8585.  The library is at 17 Sybil's Crossing, Ken…

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Schools
Officer Phil Brings Safety Lessons To Port Chester Schools Officer Phil Brings Safety Lessons To Port Chester Schools
Officer Phil Brings Safety Lessons To Port Chester Schools PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- In celebration of its 40th anniversary, the Officer Phil Program will present its 2015-16 in Port Chester schools beginning this week.Child safety programs will be presented at two schools on Tuesday: at King Street School at 10:15 a.m. and at JFK Early Learning Center at 2 p.m.  On Wednesday, the program will be presented at JFK Magnet School at 2:15.  On Tuesday, Dec. 8, the program will be at Thomas Edison Elementary School at 1:50 p.m.  This will be the fifth year the programs will be presented in Port Chester school. With the involvement of the Port Chester Polic…

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Lifestyle
Scarsdale Library Kids Program Focuses On 'The Fourteenth Goldfish' Scarsdale Library Kids Program Focuses On 'The Fourteenth Goldfish'
Scarsdale Library Kids Program Focuses On 'The Fourteenth Goldfish' SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Public Library will present children's author Sheela Chari at 1 p.m. Wednesday for a discussion of "The Fourteenth Goldfish" by Jennifer Holm. Eleven-year-old Ellie has never liked change. She misses fifth grade. She misses her old best friend. She even misses her dearly departed goldfish. Then one day a strange boy shows up. He’s bossy. He’s cranky. And weirdly enough, he looks a lot like Ellie’s grandfather, a scientist who’s always been slightly obsessed with immortality. With a lighthearted touch and plenty of humor, Holm celebrates the wonder of…

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Business
Bronxville Chamber of Commerce Unveils List Of Officers Bronxville Chamber of Commerce Unveils List Of Officers
Bronxville Chamber of Commerce Unveils List Of Officers BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville Chamber of Commerce has released its list of proposed officers for 2016. A vote is scheduled for Tuesday at the group’s holiday cocktail party, from 6-7:30 p.m. at North, 65 Pondfield Road. Chamber members are asked to RSVP to director@bronxvillechamber.com.  Here is a proposed slate:  President, Stephanie Weston. People’s United Bank. Vice president, Francine Smith, Hunt Woods Manor Design. Treasurer, Lou Maggiotto, Nobile, Magarian & DiSalvo. Secretary, Francine Smith, Hunt Woods Manor Design (interim). Adviser, Paul Ranieri, D.C. Ranieri Insurance …

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News
Rockland Offers Video On Budget Forums Rockland Offers Video On Budget Forums
Rockland Offers Video On Budget Forums NEW CITY, N.Y. – Rockland County residents can watch video of town hall meetings held to discuss a variety of local issues, including the 2016 proposed budget.  County Executive Ed Day detailed priorities within the spending plan and provided an update on the progress his administration is making in delivering on his core priorities: stabilizing Rockland's finances, promoting economic growth and preserving the county for future generations. The meetings were held Oct. at Farley Elementary School in Stony Point and Nov. 16 at the Valley Cottage Library. The meetings are availabe via live st…

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Cortlandt Gains Approval To Buy Quarry Site From Con Edison Cortlandt Gains Approval To Buy Quarry Site From Con Edison
Cortlandt Gains Approval To Buy Quarry Site From Con Edison CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The town of Cortlandt has gained approval to buy a former quarry from Con Edison, according to a report in The Examiner. Town officials have been trying to purchase the 99-acre site in Verplanck to prevent construction of a high-voltage converter station there, The Examiner reported. Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi sais the town would like to build recreational facilities at the site, according to the report. To read the full report, click here. 

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Sports
Local Athletes At Iona Prep Commit To Colleges Local Athletes At Iona Prep Commit To Colleges
Local Athletes At Iona Prep Commit To Colleges NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Iona Preparatory Upper School standouts in baseball, basketball, lacrosse and track and field made their mark on National Signing Day, with seven athletes from the New Rochelle school signing National Letters of Intent to play for NCAA Division I or Division II schools earlier this month. The group was headlined by varsity basketball star Ty Jerome, a Bronxville resident who committed to play for Atlantic Coast Conference powerhouse University of Virginia.  The seven Gaels made their commitments official on Nov. 12, the second day of the NCAA’s early signing period. Join…

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