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Obituaries
Anthony J. Ciaramella, 98, Of White Plains Anthony J. Ciaramella, 98, Of White Plains
Anthony J. Ciaramella, 98, Of White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Anthony J. Ciaramella, a longtime White Plains resident, died Tuesday. He was 98.Born Nov. 7, 1916, in Philadelphia, Ciaramella served in the U.S. Army during World War II and later worked as a barber. On Oct. 23, 1966, he married his wife, Ann Mondello, The couple would remain together for nearly 50 years. Ciaramella was predeceased by his brothers, Jack Ciaramella and Arduino Ciaramell, and his sister, Rosa Porrino. He is survived by his wife, his brother Silvio Ciaramella and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are scheduled for 4-8 p.m. Friday at McMahon, L…

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Schools
Joel Klein To Step Down As East Ramapo Superintendent Joel Klein To Step Down As East Ramapo Superintendent
Joel Klein To Step Down As East Ramapo Superintendent SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- East Ramapo Central School District Superintendent of Schools Joel Klein announced his resignation Wednesday, according to reports.Klein, who was unpopular with a vast and vocal portion of the largely politically divided school district, will step down effective Oct. 31, News 12 reported. News 12 cited a district representative as saying an "exciting" announcement would be made at the next school board meeting. According to the district calendar, the next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. State officials appointed state monitors to oversee the distri…

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Police & Fire
Man, 23, Charged With Leaving Scene Of Yorktown Accident Man, 23, Charged With Leaving Scene Of Yorktown Accident
Man, 23, Charged With Leaving Scene Of Yorktown Accident YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A 23-year-old Cortlandt man is facing a misdemeanor charge after a car crash on Hill Boulevard.William R. O'Rielly was arrested Sept. 15 after officers investigating the crash at 3505 Hill Boulevard found that he been behind driving one of the vehicles without a license, police said. The 23-year-old, whose driving privileges had previously been suspended by the Department of Motor Vehicles, is accused of driving away from the scene of the 6 p.m. crash. No serious injuries were reported. Police said they arrested O'Rielly at his home, 11 Pine Road, Cortlandt, about …

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Politics
Sen. Terrence Murphy Delivers Legislative Update To Yorktown Sen. Terrence Murphy Delivers Legislative Update To Yorktown
Sen. Terrence Murphy Delivers Legislative Update To Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Republican State Senator Terrence Murphy began what he's calling a "legislative update tour" on Tuesday to speak directly to voters about the legislative session that ended in June.According to a release issued by his office, Murphy opened the speaking series in his hometown of Yorktown, where he served as a local councilman from 2010 until earlier this year. "My roots are here in Yorktown and continue to grow here in Yorktown. I have not forgotten my hometown ..., " he said. According to the statement, Murphy focused on three main points during his 20-…

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Schools
Elmsford Voters Approve $8.6 Million Schools Bond Elmsford Voters Approve $8.6 Million Schools Bond
Elmsford Voters Approve $8.6 Million Schools Bond ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- An $8.6 million schools infrastructure bond has been approved by voters in the Elmsford School District by a tally of 222-130, district officials said.In a statement after the votes had been counted Tuesday night, Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ricca, made the news public via a statement on the district's website. "On behalf of the Elmsford School District Board of Education, we would like to take a moment to thank you for all of your help and support throughout the planning and presentation processes," Ricca said, calling the vote "historic." The $8.…

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Politics
17 Labor Unions Endorse Ganim's Bid For Bridgeport Mayor 17 Labor Unions Endorse Ganim's Bid For Bridgeport Mayor
17 Labor Unions Endorse Ganim's Bid For Bridgeport Mayor BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The campaign of former mayor and current Democratic candidate Joe Ganim received a boost Wednesday when he was endorsed by a coalition of 17 trade unions.In a statement issued by the candidate's campaign, Fairfield County Building Construction Trades Council Union President Pete Carroll offers a full endorsement of Ganim. "Joe has earned our support due to his positive positions on a number of key issues meaningful to the trades," Carroll said, citing as evidence the candidate's "desire to create good jobs for more citizens in the Bridgeport area," an…

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Events
Folk Singer Jonathan Edwards To Play Daryl's House Club In Pawling Folk Singer Jonathan Edwards To Play Daryl's House Club In Pawling
Folk Singer Jonathan Edwards To Play Daryl's House Club In Pawling PAWLING, N.Y. -- Veteran folk singer Jonathan Edwards is set to perform at Daryl's House Club in support of his new album Tomorrow's Child, according to dutchesstourism.com. Edwards' new album, his 15th since 1971, features guest appearances by a number of music legends, including Alison Krauss, Shawn Colvin, Vince Gill and more, the site reports. Tickets for the 8 p.m. Saturday show at Daryl's House Club, 130 Route 22, are $25 to $35 and can be purchased at darylshouseclub.com. Edwards' new album is available at his website, which also features a full list of his upcoming tour dates.

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News
They Stopped, They Dropped, They Rolled in Mount Pleasant They Stopped, They Dropped, They Rolled in Mount Pleasant
They Stopped, They Dropped, They Rolled in Mount Pleasant MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Elementary school students learned about fire safety Tuesday during a special event for National Fire Prevention Week.According to a post on the Mount Pleasant School District's Facebook page, Hawthorne and Thornwood firefighters took time out to teach students from Hawthorne Elementary School about fire safety. Students learned what to do in emergency fire situations, how to keep homes safe and about the importance of smoke detectors.

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Police & Fire
New Rochelle Marks Fire Prevention Month, Urges Smoke Detector Awareness New Rochelle Marks Fire Prevention Month, Urges Smoke Detector Awareness
New Rochelle Marks Fire Prevention Month, Urges Smoke Detector Awareness NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Officials are using National Fire Prevention Month to bring increased attention to a life-saving matter, the importance of working smoke detectors.Encouraging all homeowners to make sure their smoke detectors are working, the New Rochelle Fire Department issued a statement regarding Fire Prevention Month (October) and Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 4-10). Noting this year's theme of "Hear the Beep Where You Sleep," New Rochelle Fire Chief Louis DiMeglio said the need for each bedroom to have a working smoke detector cannot be understated. "This campaign is a…

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Real Estate
Westchester Homes To Be Featured On 'The Property Brothers' Westchester Homes To Be Featured On 'The Property Brothers'
Westchester Homes To Be Featured On 'The Property Brothers' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- As "The Property Brothers" readies to open its fifth season Wednesday, lohud.com is reporting on two Westchester County homes that will be featured in their own episodes.The season, which was filmed from April through August at various locations in Westchester, Connecticut and New York City, features hosts Jonathan and Drew Scott, according to the story. Though there have been reports of several homes being included in the HGTV show's season, the two most recent are in Eastchester and Rye Brook, the story said. Both homes are colonials. The Eastchester …

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