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Police & Fire
Man Accused of Firing Rifle Outside White Lake Home Man Accused of Firing Rifle Outside White Lake Home
Man Accused of Firing Rifle Outside White Lake Home WHITE LAKE, N.Y. -- A 30-year-old man accused of firing a rifle outside of a home on Thanksgiving has been arrested, according to twcnews.com. According to the report, Ryan Diventi is facing at least one felony charge in connection with the alleged incident in Sullivan County. Diventi is believed to have fired several shots from the rifle about 8:30 p.m. Thursday while in the home's driveway, according to the report. He was arrested later at a road check point on Route 115 in Bethel, N.Y. No injuries were reported. Police later learned that Diventi may have threatened police or other first …

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Police & Fire
Rye Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gourmet Deli Rye Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gourmet Deli
Rye Firefighters Battle Blaze At Gourmet Deli RYE, N.Y. -- Firefighters responded to a blaze at a gourmet deli Friday that officials described as not "normal," according to News12 Westchester. The fire in the June and Ho deli at 66 Purchase Street, was reported in the afternoon, according to the report. Officials from the Rye Fire Department told the news channel that the flames had gotten into the walls and spread to the building's second floor by the time firefighters arrived. Read more at News 12 Westchester.

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Events
Putnam Hospital Center Holding Cancer-Support Meeting In December Putnam Hospital Center Holding Cancer-Support Meeting In December
Putnam Hospital Center Holding Cancer-Support Meeting In December Support Connections, Inc. will host support group sessions for women with breast, ovarian and gynecological cancers at two Health Quest facilities in December.The first is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Putnam Hospital Center, 670 Stoneleigh Ave., Carmel, at 7 p.m. The second event is scheduled for the following evening, also at 7 p.m., at Vassar Brothers Medical Center, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie. Pre-registration is required for both events. For more information, or to register, call 914-962-6402 of 1-800-532-4290.

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News
Human Remains Recovered In Titicus Reservoir After Plane Crash Human Remains Recovered In Titicus Reservoir After Plane Crash
Human Remains Recovered In Titicus Reservoir After Plane Crash NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Human remains were found Friday by divers scouring the reservoir in which a small plane crash crashed just over a week ago, according to lohud.com. The remains are believed to be those of Val Horsa and his wife, Taew, according to the report, but the Westchester County Medical Examiner's Office has yet to positively identify the victims. One official told the newspaper that the remains could be identified as soon as Monday. Horsa and his wife, South Salem residents who own the Bangkok Restaurant in Danbury for more than 30 years, are believed to have been traveling in t…

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Sports
Lourdes Football Team Falls In First-Ever State Title Game Lourdes Football Team Falls In First-Ever State Title Game
Lourdes Football Team Falls In First-Ever State Title Game SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- In their first ever appearance in the state's championship game, Our Lady of Lourdes High School's varsity football team was defeated Friday at the Carrier Dome. Lourdes lost 49-46 to South Park High School from Buffalo, N.Y., Read a full story on the game at twcnews.com.

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Events
Putnam Health Department Offers Free HIV Testing On World AIDS Day Putnam Health Department Offers Free HIV Testing On World AIDS Day
Putnam Health Department Offers Free HIV Testing On World AIDS Day BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Putnam County Department of Health will be offering free, rapid HIV testing and counseling on Tuesday, Dec. 1 in order to mark World AIDS Day.The test takes just 20 minutes and no appointment is necessary. Tuesday's tests will be offered at 1 Geneva Road, Brewster, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. On Friday, Dec. 4, Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, will be holding a Teen Health Day for people between the ages of 13-24. The event, to be held at the Carmel Firehouse, 94 Gleneida Ave., Carmel, lasts from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. According to organizers, those attending Teen Healthy Day…

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Business
Black Friday Tips Include Being Leery Of Low Prices Black Friday Tips Include Being Leery Of Low Prices
Black Friday Tips Include Being Leery Of Low Prices The items are stocked. The deals are set. As the kickoff to the 2015 holiday shopping season nears, having a Black Friday plan is a must.Luckily, with the help of Consumer Reports, we've got you covered. The magazine, which has reviewed everything from washer and dryers to the family sedan, has a number of tips to ensure a successful and efficient Black Friday. Be prepared. There are deals happening right now. According to the magazine, following the print ads, online banners and checking websites like DealNews.com and theblackfriday.com can pay major dividends. Don't focus on Friday alone…

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News
East Ramapo Students Give Out Thanksgiving Meals East Ramapo Students Give Out Thanksgiving Meals
East Ramapo Students Give Out Thanksgiving Meals SPRING VALLEY - Students from Ramapo High School and Pomona Middle School joined other community groups Wednesday to pass out Thanksgiving turkeys and other holiday foods, according to News12 Hudson Valley. Much of the food was provided by Nyack's Soup Angels, a nonprofit group that supplied 1,400 meals for donation, according to the report. The food was given out from the Cultural Arts Center in Spring Valley. According to News 12, the center also gave away about 150 turkeys on Monday. Read the full story at News 12 Hudson Valley.

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NYS Officials Warn Of Identity Theft, Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scams NYS Officials Warn Of Identity Theft, Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scams
NYS Officials Warn Of Identity Theft, Black Friday, Cyber Monday Scams New York state officials warned Tuesday that shoppers ought to be on guard against identity theft and online scams during Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the remainder of the holiday shopping season."This time of giving is, unfortunately, viewed as a prime opportunity for cyber thieves and scammers to take advantage of unsuspecting shoppers,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “I encourage all New Yorkers to remain vigilant and exercise caution while shopping this holiday season in order to avoid becoming a victim of these unscrupulous practices.”  Black Friday and Cyber Monday mark the official ki…

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Sports
Yonkers Resident On Team That Places 2nd At USTA Championship Yonkers Resident On Team That Places 2nd At USTA Championship
Yonkers Resident On Team That Places 2nd At Usta Championship SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A Hawthorne-based team of athletes has placed second place in the United States Tennis Association's (USTA) 40 and over 9.0 Mixed League National Championships.The team is composed of Cesar Gonzalez, Yonkers; Peter Snell, South Salem; Kimelle McCarthy Monroe, Conn.; Olga Harvey, Port Chester; Victoria Madonna, Hurley, N.Y.; Kevin Madonna, Hurley; and Joseph Cramer, Darien, Conn. The team, representing the USTA's Eastern Section, made it to the championship matches, losing to a team from Columbus, Ga. 2-1. The Westchester County team had previously advanced by winning thei…

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