White Plains Roundup: December 2013

Tuesday, December 31, 2013

White Plains Man Arraigned On Grand Larceny, Fraud Charges

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. A White Plains man was charged with 10 felonies Tuesday after he was accused of stealing and cashing checks over a period of eight months.

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White Plains Man Charged with Stealing, Cashing $22K in Checks from Business

John Stewart, 47, of White Plains, was arraigned on a 10 count indictment Tuesday for allegedly stealing $21,985 from Q & A Reporting Services in White Plains.

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Astorino: Take Advantage of 'Safe Ride' New Year's Program

... free and safe rides home for Westchester County residents of legal drinking age who are celebrating in downtown White Plains. Revelers can take advantage of "New Year. Safe Ride." between 11 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 and 3 a.m. Monday, Jan. 1. The car ...

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Related Beal Buys Five-Building Portfolio In Boston's Post Office Square

... planned Quincy Center redevelopment project, in which it had been partnering with developer Street-Works of White Plains, N.Y. The Block on Congress acquisition is part of the Related Real Estate Recovery Fund, which closed in January 2012 after ...

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Ethics Waiver Allows Outgoing Westchester Legislator To Get $190,000 Job

The Westchester Board of Legislators voted to allow Bill Ryan, the departing White Plains legislator, to leave his post immediately to take a new position with the Westchester Medical Center, according to LoHud.com.

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What's Open/Closed In White Plains For New Year's Day

Wednesday, Jan. 1, is a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in White Plains on New Year's Day.

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Police: White Plains Man had Coke, Marijuana During Traffic Stop

State police arrested a White Plains man in Rockland County Monday afternoon after he was allegedly found with two grams of cocaine and four grams of marijuana during a traffic stop in Rockland County.

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White Plains man charged with writing about $22G in bad checks

A White Plains man was arraigned Tuesday on charges accusing him of writing $21,985 in bad checks.

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Bitcoin gaining wider acceptance

... "It looks like something nice to invest in," said Duhaney, a computer programmer who lives in suburban White Plains, N.Y. "Right now, it's taking off." It's a bet speculators like Duhaney are increasingly making, helping briefly to push up Bitcoin's ...

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Job Openings in White Plains for Dec. 31: Mortgage Loan Specialist;...

Here are a number of positions that are currently open in White Plains. Just click on the title of the job to learn more.

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Heineken Safe Ride Available in White Plains Tonight; Deadline for Basic STAR is Today

... Today is the deadline to register for the Basic STAR property tax exemption. Homeowners can register here . The White Plains Public Library is scheduled to close at 1 p.m. today . The City of White Plains, in cooperation with the White Plains ...

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White Plains Plans New Yeara s Eve Fireworks This Evening. Street Closures in Effect

Mayor Thomas M. Roach announced Monday that the City of White Plains, in cooperation with the White Plains Business Improvement District , will ring in the New Year downtown at the City of White Plains New Year's Eve Family Spectacular.

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It Was An Eventful 2013 In Westchester County

... Westchester have spoken today and I like what they said," Astorino told his supporters at the Crowne Plaza in White Plains as he began his victory speech. In March, New Rochelle's Khalil Edney scored an improbable buzzer-beater against Mount Vernon. ...

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Restoring funds, hope

... and some of the state's top spinal researchers -- including those from the Burke Rehabilitation Center in White Plains -- are banding together in hopes of getting the money back. "It's heartbreaking - totally unjust to use these funds for anything ...

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Cambridge insurance company sells to McGraw Wentworth's parent company

Cambridge Property & Casualty , a Livonia-based insurance agency, has been acquired by White Plains, N.Y.-based Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC , for an undisclosed amount.

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Monday, December 30, 2013

Dylan Matthews: Abolish The Tsa. Many of the problems with air...

... arrival point is really key. On Friday, I had the pleasure of flying on Cape Air from Lebanon, N.H., to White Plains, N.Y. Cape Air is a commuter airline, and as this flight was on a plane with a total of eight passengers (plus the pilot), and ...

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Enjoy your 'right' to drink, responsibly

... during this holiday season. May everyone have a safe, but also enjoyable, New Year in 2014. Richard E. Eiwen White Plains

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Dylan Matthews: Abolish The Tsa. Many of the problems with air...

Chappaqua Readies For Safe New Year's Celebration

Downtown White Plains will be the center of local New Year's revelry and the county's towns and villages are prepared to help keep the celebration and aftermath safe for residents and visitors.

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Out with the old, in with the cold

... season," Boston said. And Friday is expected to be frigid, dawning at 9 degrees. With a high of 16 degrees in White Plains, it is expected to be the coldest day there since Jan. 16, 2009, Boston said. Public works leaders said several storms in a ...

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Hit the road for New Year's Eve safely

The "New Year. Safe Ride." program, a partnership between Heineken, the city and the White Plains Business Improvement District, provides more than 30 cars to take revelers home to anywhere within the county limits.

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Westchester's ethics waiver allows Ryan to take $190G med center job

... in January. Seven legislators were absent. The vote will allow Ryan, an eight-term Democratic legislator from White Plains, to become the medical center's new intergovernmental relations director. The position is new and will consolidate ...

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Holidays keep the bins overflowing for local garbage crews

... wrapping paper to cardboard boxes, paper is the top item that piles up at curbsides, local officials say. In White Plains, a special pickup on Saturday generated 45 tons of paper products, said Joseph "Bud" Nicoletti, public works commissioner. On a ...

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Harvey Boys Basketball Team Drops Pair In Tappan Zee Tourney

... n, return to regular season competition Monday, Jan. 6, on the road against the New York School for the Deaf in White Plains.

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National Cooperative Bank Arranges $39 Million in New Loans During...

... and a $500,000 line of credit for Sulgrave Owners Corp., a 76-unit co-op located at 121-131 North Broadway in White Plains, NY; NCB Senior Vice President Mindy Goldstein arranged more than $21 in new loans during November, including the largest loan ...

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Get rid of the TSA

... arrival point is really key. On Friday, I had the pleasure of flying on Cape Air from Lebanon, NH to White Plains, NY. Cape Air is a commuter airline, and as this flight was on a plane with a total of eight passengers (plus the pilot), and ...

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Bring in the New Year with White Plains; Open House at the County Office Building Wednesday

MONDAY: The White Plains Library is hosting Holiday Jeopardy today at 3 p.m. Contestants ages 7 and older are invited to join a team and play a "holiday" themed trivia game based on the popular TV show, have fun and win prizes.

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2 walk away from chopper crash at Westchester County Airport

... FAA is investigating the incident, the spokeswoman said. The helicopter was built in 2001 and is owned by the White Plains-based Wings Air LLC. The company, which was formed in 2002 by former investment banker and aviation enthusiast Javier Diaz, ...

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Louise S. King, 93, Of Rye Brook

... ouise. Calling hours are Tuesday, Dec. 31 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, 2 Maple Ave., White Plains. The funeral service will begin at 12 p.m. Entombment will follow the service at Union Field Cemetery in Flushing.

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William Francis Price, 83, Of Hartsdale

... Margaret Mary Delia Price of the Bronx; sons, James Kelly Price of the Bronx, and Brian Patrick Price of White Plains; two granddaughters; brothers, Joseph M. Price of Montrose and Patrick Fergus Price of San Francisco, Calif.; and sister, Kathleen ...

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Barbaralee Newquist, 88, Longtime Scarsdale Resident

Newquist was a resident of White Plains, she had resided in Scarsdale from 1940 to 1994.

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Ring in the New Year During the Day? Absolutely

... Camp: Les Miserables Workshop at the WPPAC: Aligned with their December production of Les MisA©rables - the White Plains Performing Arts Center has announced a winter camp for students in grades 4 - 12. During this two-day workshop on Dec. 30 and ...

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The Short List: Top things to know today

... Legislators is scheduled to vote Monday morning to grant a special waiver for outgoing Legislator Bill Ryan, D-White Plains, to take a job with the company that runs Westchester Medical Center. Putnam lawmaker wants Levy to resign Putnam County ...

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Port Chester Readies For Safe New Year's Celebration

Downtown White Plains will be the center of local New Year's revelry and the county's towns and villages are prepared to help keep the celebration and aftermath safe for residents and visitors.

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Scarsdale Resident Francine Vale Launches Novel

Scarsdale resident Francine Vale will introduce "Song of the Heart: Walking the Path of Light," part one of what she calls a 500-page autobiographical novel, at Taleggio's Restaurant in White Plains on Thursday, Jan. 2, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The book spans 20 years beginning with the main character, Elizabeth's, life in the Bronx and her ... (more)

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Pearl River Defeats Dobbs Ferry in Slam Dunk Showcase

Kevin Degnan scored 21 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Pearl River in an 82-51 victory over Dobbs Ferry in the Slam Dunk Tournament Showcase Game Sunday at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Boys basketball: Mike DeMello leads White Plains to Slam Dunk title

You'd be hard pressed to find someone with a greater appreciation for the Slam Dunk Tournament than White Plains' Mike DeMello.

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Phil Reisman: Ryan waiver vote a Weasel Zone classic

... at 9 a.m. Monday for the express purpose of granting an ethics waiver for Legislator Bill Ryan, a Democrat from White Plains who is leaving office after 16 years to take a $190,000-a-year post with the Westchester County Health Care Corporation. The ...

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Girls basketball: North Rockland's Olivia Burden comes to play in loss to Archbishop Molloy

... many points on Sunday as it did its two previous appearances at the County Center -- 50-28 and 41-29 losses to White Plains in 2005-06 and 2007-08, respectively. "Just to get that experience is great," Burden said. "(Long Island Lutheran and ...

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Westchester lawmakers to vote on waiver for Ryan to take hospital job

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is scheduled to vote Monday morning to grant a special waiver for outgoing Legislator Bill Ryan, D-White Plains, to take a job with the company that runs Westchester Medical Center.

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Carl Paladino and the Buffalo Board of Educationa "The Billion Dollar Budget District

... Carl Paladino (who lost to Andrew Cuomo in the race for Governor in 2010. December 29, 2013: This year the White Plains City School District may be flirting with bursting the $200 Million barrier in the 2014-15 school budget. The following memo was ...

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White Plains Celebrates Kwanzaa Monday

The Kwanzaa Collaborative, a group of White Plains organizations and businesses, will hold a Kwanzaa celebration at the Thomas H. Slater Center, 2 Fisher Court, White Plains on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The program includes traditional drumming by Kofi, Sankofa dance and drum ensemble and performances by YWCA GEMS, White Plains Youth Bureau, H.I.P.

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County Board Set to Release Ryan from Future Employment Restrictions in Special Meeting Monday.

Monday morning the County Board of Legislators will hold a special meeting to exempt outgoing District 5 Legislator Bill Ryan of White Plains from the Code of Ethics Requirement restricting legislators from accepting employment with county agencies or departments they had been involved with while in office for a at least a year.

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White Plains, Cops Say Chamberlain Was At Fault In Shooting Death

Lawyers for the City of White Plains and White Plains police are saying that Kenneth Chamberlain, Sr., was at fault in his death after he was shot and killed by police, according to LoHud.com.

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Obituary: Col. Gerald C. Stewart, 71

... his family. He was the husband of Annette C. (Nardella) Stewart, to whom he was married for 50 years. Born in White Plains, NY, May 30, 1942, he was the son of the late Peter Frances and Mary (Moriarty) Stewart. He is survived by his brother Frances ...

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Westchester County Board of Legislators: Special Meeting Scheduled

... egislators office's in the Michaelian Office Building 148 Martine Ave 8th floorboard of Legislators Chambers in White Plains.

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Barbaralee Newquist, 88, Former Member of Manursing Island Club

... Newquist, a Westchester resident since 1940, died on December 27, 2013. She was 88 years old. A resident of White Plains, she had resided in Scarsdale from 1940 to 1994. She was active in Scarsdale real estate from 1953 - 1965 and still held her NYS ...

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Catalytic Converter Theft Case Tops White Plains News This Week

Port Chester Police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter off of a White Plains woman's vehicle while she was parked in a grocery store parking lot.

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Saturday, December 28, 2013

Students with heads in cloud can boost learning

Richard Yapchanyk teaches a math lesson to students at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., with the assistance of an online textbook, joining a national trend.

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Pilot, student survive helicopter crash in New York state

The accident occurred about 8:40 a.m. EST at Westchester County Airport near White Plains, the New York Daily News reported.

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Students with heads in cloud can boost learning

Richard Yapchanyk teaches a math lesson to students at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., with the assistance of an online textbook, joining a national trend.

via White Plains Newswire http://www.sfgate.com/education/article/Students-with-heads-in-cloud-can-boost-learning-5099179.php

Justin Tucker adds to his growing reputation

... Tony Taylor in 2007 caught his eye. "I saw he had 54 and thought, 'Damn, I'm not going to beat that,'" the White Plains freshman said. "So I just came out and concentrated. I was knocking down shots and playing like Jordan Tucker would." As the ...

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New York State Police investigate Putnam D.A.'s office

... Capt. William McNamara said his office met earlier this year at the attorney general's regional office in White Plains, where they were interviewed about the DeStefano case, shared documents and also raised other concerns about Levy, including his ...

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Assemblyan Buchwald Visits John A. Coleman School

WHITE PLAINS, NY-On Thursday, Dec. 12, State Assemblyman David Buchwald visited the White Plains campus of the John A. Coleman School and the Children's Rehabilitation Center .

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Shipping centers busy, but with few late-delivery issues

... of packages shipped by UPS and FedEx were late this Christmas season, including locally. But consumers in White Plains on Saturday said that they had largely avoided the headaches of a late deliveries, they said, by shipping early and often. ...

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Astorino to Host Inaugural Open House on New Year's Day

Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino is inviting the public to an open house reception on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the 9th floor of the Michaelian Office Building, located at 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains.

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Astorino to Host Inaugural Open House on New Year's Day

Written by Rasheed Oluwa Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino is inviting the public to an open house reception on Wednesday, Jan. 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the 9th floor of the Michaelian Office Building, located at 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains.

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Helicopter crashes at Westchester County Airport

It belongs to Wings Air Helicopters in White Plains. The company offers charter tours, flight training and helicopters for aerial photography and filming.

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San Juan Capistrano Trade Show Company Buys out Competitor

... Onex bought out locally based Nielsen Expositions earlier this year - bought George Little Management LLC of White Plains, N.Y. for $335 million, according to California Apparel News . "This acquisition expands upon our position as a leading ...

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Bitcoin gaining wider acceptance

Hold the date

... Admission $10 adults and $5 children 7-12, children under 7 free. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Ave., White Plains. www.countycenter.biz, www.reptileexpo.com or 845-526-4845. The Goonies Quote-along at Alamo Drafthouse Jan. 11 at 7 p.m. ...

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Armonk Library Offers Health Navigation Services, Activities

The North Castle Public Library now has a healthcare navigator in both the Armonk and North White Plains branches to assist residents in accessing health insurance coverage.

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Every neighborhood has its surprises

... will become an herb farm." Paul Guzzone, Pomona * "You don't have to drive to live here!" Starnes & Shah, White Plains * "There are a lot of hidden gems. One of the highlights is the Pearl River Public Library. We are really a community center." ...

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Slam Dunk boys: Iona Prep defeats Spring Valley again

... drew the bulk of Iona Prep's defensive attention. The Gaels, who won 72-66 when the teams met on Dec. 15 at White Plains, kept the two burgeoning Division I prospects away from the rim often enough to slow the Tigers considerably. "Our scouting ...

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Friday, December 27, 2013

Joseph Cassidy sworn in as Tompkins County judge

... with about 40 of his friends and family attending the ceremony. Cassidy said he's headed to judge training in White Plains starting Jan. 6. His first day of hearing cases as judge will be Jan. 10. "I'm not nervous, but anxious," Cassidy said ...

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Kenneth Chamberlain death: City, officers, respond to lawsuit, maintain he was at fault

He brought it on himself. That's what lawyers for White Plains and three city cops say in response to a $21 million federal lawsuit brought by the family of 68-year-old Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., who was shot and killed by police at his apartment on Nov. 19, 2011.

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A rendering of the Empire Stores at Brooklyn Bridge Park

... The LPC declined to comment to the New York Observer. The Cayre family's Midtown Equities, along with the White Plains-based investment firm Rockwood Capital and Brooklyn-based developer HK Organization, are redeveloping the warehouse building in ...

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Judge Palermo takes on new role of full-time Watertown magistrate

... n, Ithaca, Jamestown, Kingston, Lockport, Middletown, New Rochelle, Norwich, Oneida, Rome, Saratoga Springs and White Plains.

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Newcastle Cabbie Black Ale

... available yet, consumers can text to enter for the chance to win free cab rides home for a year. Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y. Telephone: 914/681-4100 Internet: www.heinekenusa.com Distribution: National

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Politifact: Obama gives Lie of the Year

... ive years, it's time to start referring to the Democratic Party as the Socialist Party. Richard Panetta North White Plains

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Girls basketball: Albertus Magnus edges Lourdes in Slam Dunk tourney

... io_LoHud Best of the rest: Jessica Tucci scored a career-high 22 points for Sleepy Hollow in a 53-30 win over White Plains in the showcase game of the Slam Dunk Tournament. Tucci was named MVP of the game.

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Assemblyman David Buchwald Visits John A. Coleman School and Children's Rehabiliation Center

Dec. 26, 2013 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- On Thursday, December 12, 2013, State Assemblyman David Buchwald visited the White Plains campus of the John A. Coleman School and the Children's Rehabilitation Center .

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Mixed messages: Tiny Briarcliff park hosts dispute over creche, menorah

... they turned him down, prompting a new suit against the village that he filed Monday in U.S. District Court in White Plains, where he demanded that it comply with the original agreement. That agreement required, among other things, that a Christmas ...

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Gannett to add USA Today to local papers, including Cincinnati Enquirer

... 14 pages of USA Today content each day to 35 newspapers in its largest markets, including The Journal News in White Plains, N.Y., The Tennessean in Nashville and The Cincinnati Enquirer. That means readers, along with their local news, will get a ...

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Port Chester Police Investigating Reported Catalytic Converter Theft

Port Chester Police are investigating the theft of a catalytic converter off of a White Plains woman's vehicle while she was parked in a grocery store parking lot, according to Patch.com.

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Best Bets

... schedule of games. Friday, Saturday and Sunday. $5 each day. Westchester County Center, 198 Central Avenue, White Plains. 914-995-4050, countycenter.biz. If you enjoy riding around looking at holiday lights, singing Christmas carols, drinking hot ...

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Photo Of The Year: George Potanovic, Jr.

... for IBM Corporation in Marketing Communications, as Director of Media at the New York School for the Deaf in White Plains and as an adjunct professor at the Rockland Community College. He works as a professional commercial photographer and graphic ...

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Rye, White Plains Maintaining Healthy Financial Position Cities

The cities of Rye and White Plains in Westchester County continue to maintain healthy financial positions because of stable tax bases, low poverty and conservative budgeting, according to reports issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

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County Executive Astorino To Host New Year's Day Open House

County Executive Rob Astorino is set to kick off the new year with a special open house reception on Jan. 1. Members of the public are invited to the reception on from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 on the ninth floor of the Michaelian Office Building located at 148 Martine Avenue in White Plains.

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Yonkers cardiologist faces new charge

... patient symptoms. Dr. Rohan Wijetilaka, 64, of Manhattan pleaded not guilty Monday in federal court in White Plains to wire and health care fraud and two counts of narcotics distribution, court records show. According to the second indictment, ...

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Lowey serves food to needy families in White Plains

A local lawmaker has joined in the season of charity. Congresswoman Nita Lowey, photographed above, spent her Christmas Eve morning serving food to needy individuals and families at the Grace Church Soup kitchen in White Plains.

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Rosemount adds children's theater group to arts offerings

... my theater juices flowing again," she said. Cashman was a theater teacher at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., and was responsible for starting the acting careers of Alan Alda and Jon Voight, she said. Kamarainen began Young ...

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Northbound Hutchinson Parkway Closed After Accident, Car Fire

A stretch of the northbound Hutchinson River Parkway on the border of White Plains and Scarsdale is closed following an accident and vehicle fire reported at 2:07 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Yorktown police blotter: Shoplifting arrest leads to drug bust; DWAI after crash, more

... released without bail and is due back in court on Jan. 21. Christina B. Spain, 47, of 1 City Place, #1408 in White Plains, was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor; second- third- and fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled ...

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Cambridge insurance company sells to McGraw Wentworth's parent company

Cambridge Property & Casualty , a Livonia-based insurance agency, has been acquired by White Plains, N.Y.-based Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC , for an undisclosed amount.

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Virginia Wrenne Henchy, 86, Of White Plains, Retired Omnicom Group Employee

... Scarsdale where she attended IHM and graduated from Scarsdale High School. The rest of her life she resided in White Plains. In 1949 she received her B.S. degree from Good Counsel College. Upon graduation she joined BBDO advertising agency in an ...

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Alice Lois Tinnin, 95, Longtime Elmsford And Former Greenburgh Resident

Calling hours are Friday, Dec. 27 from 10 to 11 a.m. immediately followed by Funeral at 11 a.m. all at Union Baptist Church, 31 Manhattan Ave., White Plains, NY 10607.

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Lee Coffin MacDonald, 61, Former Thornwood Resident

MacDonald was born Feb. 1, 1952, to Hugh Neil and Emily MacDonald in White Plains, N.Y. He worked for the Gannett Chain-The Reporter Dispatch /USA Today, and Disney.

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Virginia Wrenne Henchy, 86, Former Scarsdale Resident

... Scarsdale where she attended IHM and graduated from Scarsdale High School. The rest of her life she resided in White Plains. In 1949 she received her B.S. degree from Good Counsel College. Upon graduation she joined BBDO advertising agency in an ...

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A Look Back: 2013 Was An Exciting Year For White Plains

It has been an exciting year for White Plains, which was recently ranked one of the most exciting small cities in the U.S. at No.

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Find A Job In White Plains

Find A Job In Yorktown

... man has been charged with second-degree burglary in connection with an incident on Elide Road in Katonah. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Registration is now open for the Westchester County Coed Volleyball Tournament as it returns to the County Center on ...

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A Look Back: Top News For 2013 In Mamaroneck, Larchmont

... ith the Life Saving Award at the village of Mamaroneck annual inspection on Oct. 2. Rabbi Alfredo Borodowski, a White Plains resident and the spiritual leader of Congregation Sulam Yaakov in Larchmont, was charged with impersonating an officer .

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What's Open/Closed On Christmas in White Plains

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in White Plains on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, a federal holiday.

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Patients Receive Bunion Treatment In White Plains For Pain Free Feet

WHITE PLAINS, NY, December 24, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Patients in White Plains with a bunion may experience pain when wearing shoes that are too tight or while walking or running.

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Monday, December 23, 2013

The Babe Ruth Rookie Baseball Card I Wish I Had Bought

The owner, a dealer at a local card show in White Plains, New York , which I wrote about in my last Forbes blog, was beaming with pride showing it to me.

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Benjamin Steakhouse Westchester Open for Christmas

Dec. 23, 2013 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Benjamin Steakhouse Westchester will be open for a delicious Christmas lunch and dinner on Wednesday, December 25th.

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Recalling brothers' war service

Our family of nine siblings grew up in White Plains, and my seven brothers all ended up serving their country in the military, five of them in World War II -- Stanley, Pat, Morris, Dominic and Joseph Fusco -- and two in the Korean War -- Frank and Rocco Fusco.

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Disabled girl who died had nearly $2.1 million estate

... investigation. Probate records show that she had a nearly $2.1 million trust fund established for her care. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A severely disabled 8-year-old girl found dead in June 2012 in an apartment in Yonkers, N.Y., after years of reported ...

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Disabled girl who died had nearly $2.1 million estate

... investigation. Probate records show that she had a nearly $2.1 million trust fund established for her care. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A severely disabled 8-year-old girl found dead in June 2012 in an apartment in Yonkers, N.Y., after years of reported ...

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White Plains Ranked 21st Most Exciting Small City in the U.S.

Business Insider recently ranked the most exciting small cities in the U.S. and White Plains came in at No.

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Patricia J. Voight, 72, Worked As Bookkeeper In White Plains

Voight was born March 10, 1941, in Mount Vernon. She was employed as a bookkeeper in New Rochelle, White Plains and Scarsdale.

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Patricia J. Voight, 72, Worked As Bookkeeper In New Rochelle

Voight was born March 10, 1941, in Mount Vernon. She was employed as a bookkeeper in New Rochelle, White Plains and Scarsdale.

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Theresa Lucille Compitello, 91, Of West Harrison

Compitello was born March 30, 1922, in White Plains, to Pasquale and Saveria Votano Meduri.

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Cops eye social media policies

... common are examples of law enforcement using social media to its advantage. A number of departments including White Plains police, the Rockland County Sheriff's Office and the Westchester County Police Academy have Facebook pages, and many more have ...

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10 things to know today

... and could boost sales of the iPhone in China. Nearly all the texts used at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., are part of a digital bookshelf kept on an Internet cloud. The AP's Tamara Lush visits the Robertsons' hometown of West ...

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Xylem Wins $2.7M Contract To Develop Storm Water Drainage System For New Jersey Coastline

... local solutions to the world's most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 annual revenues of $3.8B and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem was named to the Dow Jones ...

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10 Things to Know for Monday

... 8. STUDENTS' BACKPACKS A WHOLE LOT LIGHTER Nearly all the texts used at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., are part of a digital bookshelf kept on an Internet cloud. 9. FOLKS IN LOUISIANA TOWN STAND BY 'DUCK DYNASTY' CLAN The ...

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CMS in N.Y. to Terminate Sale to Customers Due to Regulatory Delays

... yields for their savings suggest that the flood tide of deposits could finally be ebbing. CMS Bancorp (CMSB) in White Plains, N.Y., plans to terminate its sale to Customers Bancorp (CUBI) in Wyomissing, Pa. The $258 million-asset CMS said late ...

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Carol Tomaselli, 85, Volunteer At St. Agnes Hospital In White Plains

Tomaselli was born Nov.20, 1928, to Frank and Rose Viscomi in White Plains. She was a volunteer at St.Agnes Hospital in White Plains for many years.

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NY State Comptroller Says Rye "Healthy Financially"

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has issued a report saying Rye City and nearby White Plains are "Faring Better Than Most Cities".

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New Rochelle Reflects On Year Of Fiscal Improvement, Public Dissent

... to shop." "Those of us that grew up here know that New Rochelle used to be a strong downtown area shopping like White Plains. That's all gone. People are talking about it all the time," he said. The Echo Bay project was and continues to be a ...

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A model for streamlining psychotherapy in the RDoC era: the example of 'Engage'

Correspondence: Dr GS Alexopoulos, Weill Cornell Institute of Geriatric Psychiatry, Weill Cornell Medical College, 21 Bloomingdale Road, White Plains, NY 10605, USA.

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10 Things to Know for Monday

Winter brings wild weather, 'Obamacare' named 2013's biggest story, supporters back 'Duck Dynasty' clan

... and could boost sales of the iPhone in China. Nearly all the texts used at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., are part of a digital bookshelf kept on an Internet cloud. The Cowboys' 24-23 victory sets up a winner-take-all, ...

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10 Things to Know for Monday

Archbishop Stepinac High converts to digital textbooks

At Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., the backpacks got a whole lot lighter this year because nearly every book - from freshman biology to senior calculus - is now digital, accessible on students' laptops and tablets.

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10 Things to Know for Monday

... and could boost sales of the iPhone in China. Nearly all the texts used at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y., are part of a digital bookshelf kept on an Internet cloud. The AP's Tamara Lush visits the Robertsons' hometown of ...

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Sunday, December 22, 2013

10 Things to Know for Monday

NY school all-in on trend of all-digital textbooks

... textbooks, and iTunes U, an educational app for students and teachers. (Photo by Mario Tama/Getty Images) WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - At Archbishop Stepinac High School, the backpacks got a whole lot lighter this year because nearly every book - from ...

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Upstate N.Y. cops eye social media policies

... common are examples of law enforcement using social media to its advantage. A number of departments including White Plains police, the Rockland County Sheriff's Office and the Westchester County Police Academy have Facebook pages, and many more have ...

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NY school goes all-in on digital textbooks

... photo, a student at Archbishop Stepinac High School finds his literature, Latin and other textbooks online in White Plains, N.Y. The school, joining a national trend, has dumped all its heavy and expensive printed textbooks and put the material ...

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NY school all-in on trend of all-digital textbooks

In this Dec. 13, 2013 photo, a student at Archbishop Stepinac High School finds his literature, Latin and other textbooks online in White Plains, N.Y. The school, joining a national trend, has dumped all its heavy and expensive printed textbooks and put the material online.

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NY school all-in on trend of all-digital textbooks

In this Dec. 13, 2013 photo, a student at Archbishop Stepinac High School finds his literature, Latin and other textbooks online in White Plains, N.Y. The school, joining a national trend, has dumped all its heavy and expensive printed textbooks and put the material online.

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Open House at County Government at Robert Astorino Inauguration on New Years Day

Wednesday, January 1 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the 9th floor of the Michaelian Office Building located at 148 Martine Avenue, White Plains .

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Gannett to add USA Today to local papers, including Cincinnati Enquirer

Notre Dame Academy tops Our Lady of Good Counsel 51-31 in girls' basketball

The Gators used a stifling defense to earn a 51-31 road victory over Our Lady of Good Counsel in White Plains, NY.

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Boys basketball: White Plains' growth on display

If there was ever an example of the difference one year can make for a team, look no further than White Plains' boys basketball squad.

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Wrestling: Fox Lane meets its match at Carlucci event

... lead on us, which was huge because we had some of our strongest wrestlers coming up." Port Chester defeated White Plains to take seventh, while Yorktown edged Eastchester to place ninth. Eastchester's Rob Lalli picked up his 100th career win. ...

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Saturday, December 21, 2013

Emerald Expositions Acquires Antique Jewelry Fairs

... Little Management LLC for $335 million, according to a joint statement from the two companies. GLM, based in White Plains, NY, owns and operates approximately 25 tradeshows and expositions in five markets, including seven luxury antique fairs. They ...

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DiNapoli: White Plains and Rye Faring Better Than Most Cities

ALBANY, N.Y. , Dec. 20 -- The New York State Comptroller issued the following news release: The cities of White Plains and Rye in Westchester County continue to maintain healthy financial positions due to stable tax bases, low poverty and conservative budgeting, according to reports issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli .

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Meghan M. Sager

Meghan was born May 9, 1997 in White Plains, NY, the daughter of Brian K. and Theresa M. Sager.

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Notable Neighbor: Photographer Shayok Mukhopadhyay showcases the people of Port Chester

... people. It makes us important." The inspiration for the project came two years ago when Mukhopadhyay, 30, of White Plains, came across a man on the streets of Port Chester donning a Statue of Liberty costume to advertise his tax business. The man, ...

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Open Houses In Scarsdale This Weekend

The Eastchester boys' varsity basketball team has been invited to play in the 2013 Slam Dunk Holiday Tournament at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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Ring In 2014 In Westchester With Fine Dining

... make reservations. Here are four restaurants that are holding New Year's Eve celebrations: 42 The Restaurant in White Plains is celebrating the new year with a cocktail and dance party. $210 gets you three unlimited buffets, two DJ's, open bar and a ...

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Eastchester Eagles To Compete In The Slam Dunk Holiday Tournament

The Eastchester boys' varsity basketball team has been invited to play in the 2013 Slam Dunk Holiday Tournament at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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Bitcoin gaining wider acceptance

Greenburgh Housing Authority Gathering Gifts For Local Children

... ething for Christmas. You can drop off your items during business hours at the housing office, at 9 Maple St in White Plains.

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Elder Law Attorney Enea Urges Seniors To Plan For Their Future

Elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, managing partner at White Plains-based Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, addressed the implications of the rising costs of dementia for Westchester County, advising seniors to take a proactive role in planning for the future.

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JLCW Seeks To Gain Volunteers At Semi Annual Event

... 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23 and 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 24, women from Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains dedicated to volunteer work are invited to attend the semi-annual recruiting events. "The JLCW is an organization of women ...

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Dailey Precast worker injured in 20-foot fall

... ndition. The William E. Dailey Precast plant in Shaftsbury is operated by Peckham Industries Inc., based out of White Plains, N.Y. Dailey Precast General Manager Eric Schaffrick could not be reached for comment.

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Friday, December 20, 2013

Ex-White Plains High soccer player sues district, coach over injury

... the second half, she blacked out, her lawyer, Daniel Kalish, said. Basile, 20, is now suing Mejia and the White Plains City School District in connection with that blackout and probable concussion, which Kalish said continues to cause her fatigue, ...

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West Point cadet accused of emailing child porn placed on leave

... to access the pornography, according to the federal complaint filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in White Plains. He also used his Yahoo! email account to exchange with other users multiple videos of prepubescent boys engaging in sexually ...

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CMS Bancorp Announces Merger Agreement With Customers Bancorp Will Not Be Extended

... and will be available at www.sec.gov . CMS Bancorp, Inc. is a savings and loan holding company headquartered in White Plains, New York with total consolidated assets of approximately $258 million at September 30, 2013. CMS Bancorp's principal ...

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Cuomo signs special-ed, animal-abuse, judge bills

... full-time judge positions in cities including Rochester, Buffalo, Binghamton, Ithaca, Yonkers, New Rochelle and White Plains. The judges, some of whom will be converted from part-time, will cut down on caseloads that have piled up on the city level, ...

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Army cadet accused of distributing child porn put on leave

... Hester on Thursday on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. He appeared in federal court in White Plains, N.Y., and was released on a $50,000 bond. The statement issued Friday says West Point is cooperating with prosecutors. It ...

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Cambridge insurance company sells to McGraw Wentworth's parent company

Cambridge Property & Casualty , a Livonia-based insurance agency, has been acquired by White Plains, N.Y.-based Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC , for an undisclosed amount.

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Cadet charged in NY child porn case put on leave

... Hester on Thursday on charges of possessing and distributing child pornography. He appeared in federal court in White Plains, N.Y., and was released on a $50,000 bond. The statement issued Friday says West Point is cooperating with prosecutors. It ...

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Xylem Wins $2.7M Contract To Develop Storm Water Drainage System For New Jersey Coastline

Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. Releases Its December 2013...

WHITE PLAINS, NY , Dec. 20, 2013 -- Fifth Street Senior Floating Rate Corp. released its December 2013 newsletter today.

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Matthew A. Gasparini, 88, Former Port Chester Resident

... he lived in Port Chester from 1925 to 2011. He worked as an insurance agent for Prudential Insurance Company in White Plains. He was with the company for 20 years before retiring in 1983. Locally, he was a parishioner of Corpus Christi Church. ...

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White Plains Council Adopts Environmental Findings For FASNY Development

The modified environmental findings statement for the French American School of New York development was adopted by White Plains council in a 6-1 vote on Thursday, Dec 19. Though this does not mean the project has been approved, it is a step closer to approval for the development.

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Running A Marathon Will Not Be The Hardest Thing I Ever Do

... are down, seeing the light can inspire us to incite positive change. Thanks for your support and for listening! WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The United States Secret Service and the Westchester County Police Department are teaming up to escort a special ...

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Westchester Target Shoppers React To Credit Card Scam

... of three Target locations in Westchester County. The other two are in Mount Kisco on North Bedford Road and in White Plains on City Place. Target confirmed Thursday that someone had gained unauthorized access to the card information of customers who ...

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White Plains Man Faces Sentencing In Sweepstakes Scam

A White Plains man who pleaded guilty to bilking an 89-year-old Albany County woman out of nearly $8,000 will be sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to Patch.com.

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... Ruperto Calle , has polycystic kidney disease, which they have been aware of since shortly after they met at a White Plains bus stop in July 1996, she said. "We knew the progression of the disease, we knew eventually he would need a kidney, but they ...

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Thursday, December 19, 2013

Jordan Tucker sparks White Plains to win

... tip, Jordan Tucker made this abundantly clear: His second varsity game would be better than his first. The White Plains freshman not only sank his first 3-pointer, he hit four more, scoring 17 of his 19 points in the first half. Senior Mike DeMello ...

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White Plains OKs French-American School's environmental report

... intends to combine its Scarsdale, Mamaroneck and Larchmont schools into a single prekindergartenthrough-12 White Plains campus. The project also would create an 83-acre passive park and nature preserve officials say will be open to the public at no ...

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Target shoppers on alert after massive data breach

Alexandra Liz used her debit card last weekend to pick up some household goods at Target in White Plains -- and now she's having buyer's remorse.

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West Point cadet accused of possessing, distributing child porn

... agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said in a complaint filed Thursday in federal court in White Plains. When Homeland Security Investigations agents questioned him in his West Point dorm room Wednesday, Hester allegedly admitted ...

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Mamaroneck stuns White Plains on John Wojciechowski's OT goal

... The puck eventually found the sophomore forward with 1:58 to play in overtime, and he lifted it over the leg of White Plains goalie Chris Stangarone, giving Mamaroneck an uplifting 5-4 win on Thursday at Ebersole Ice Rink. It was a fast and ...

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West Point cadet accused of emailing child porn

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - A West Point cadet was arrested on campus Thursday and charged with distributing child pornography via email.

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Fifth Street Finance Corp. Releases Its December 2013 Newsletter:...

WHITE PLAINS, NY , Dec. 19, 2013 -- Fifth Street Finance Corp. released its December 2013 newsletter today.

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West Point cadet from Indiana accused of emailing child porn

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Federal prosecutors in New York say a West Point cadet has been arrested on child pornography charges.

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Westchester Native Zuckerberg To Sell $2.3 Billion In Facebook Shares

... shares will reduce his voting power from 58.8 percent to 56.1 percent, Forbes reported. Zuckerberg was born in White Plains and grew up in Dobbs Ferry. He also attended Ardsley High School before transferring to Philips Exeter Academy in New ...

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Jennie Findra, 92, Longtime Tarrytown Resident

Findra was born in White Plains; daughter of Erasmo and Pauline Siino Rappa. She was a graduate of White Plains High School.

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He's having a ball: Sam Pines, White Plains

Of course, for Pines, the man who dreamed up the World Pong Tour , that glass is a red Solo cup, with enough water in it to keep it from sliding as he tries to bounce a ping-pong ball into it.

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Holiday Buying Looks Promising: County November Sales Boom Up 10.4%...

The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com The Westchester County economy on the retail side was up sharply by 10.4% in November, showing a $3 Million increase in November sales tax receipts.

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Xylem wins $2.7 million contract to develop storm water drainage system for New Jersey coastline

... local solutions to the world's most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem was named to the Dow Jones ...

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Xylem wins $2.7 million contract to develop storm water drainage system for New Jersey coastline

... local solutions to the world's most challenging water and wastewater problems. Xylem is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with 2012 revenues of $3.8 billion and approximately 12,900 employees worldwide. Xylem was named to the Dow Jones ...

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Alberta Clare Buchanan, 88, Of White Plains

... from Fordham University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business. After her marriage she moved to White Plains where she was active in St. John the Evangelist Parish and School, as well as the Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School. ...

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Pastor Honored in White Plains, NY

PRESS RELEASE Diocese of the Armenian Church of America 630 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10016 Contact: Karine Abalyanj Tel: 212-686-0710 Fax: 212--779-3558 Email: prl@armeniandiocese.org Web: http://www.armenianchurch.org/ The occasion was billed as a "triple celebration" for the Armenian community of White Plains, N.Y. It marked 40 years since the ... (more)

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Best Bets

This year, Westchester Ballet Company promises to awe its audiences with "special stage effects" at its production at the Westchester County Center in White Plains.

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Alleged Racist Facebook Post By Pleasantville Cop Prompts Outcry

... incidents of racism that have plagued the county in recent years. He cited the case of Kenneth Chamberlain in White Plains and the Danroy Henry shooting in Pleasantville as prior examples. "Westchester is developing a history of continuous racial ...

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Northern Westchester Hospital Is Certified Training Site For Da Vinci Robot

... Westchester Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The Lewisboro Daily Voice. Contact us to learn more. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester Community College recently named John F. M. Flynn, a former vice president and dean of academic ...

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The People, etc., respondent, v. Ramiro Alonzo Mejia, appellant.

Christine Moccia, Chappaqua, N.Y., for appellant.Janet DiFiore, District Attorney, White Plains, N.Y. , for respondent.

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Andrew Thomas, appellant, v. LLC

Andrew Thomas, appellant, v. Daniel C. Benton, et al., defendants third-party plaintiffs, Pound Ridge Equipment Rental, Inc., defendant-respondent, Erection & Welding Contractors, LLC, defendant second third-party plaintiff-respondent; a Henderson & Brennan, White Plains, N.Y. , for appellant.Safranek, Cohen & Krolian, White Plains, N.Y. , for ... (more)

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in Re: Westchester County Correction Officers Benevolent Association

Robert F. Meehan, County Attorney, White Plains, N.Y. , for appellants.Koehler & Isaacs, LLP, New York, N.Y. , for respondent.

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in Re: Miguel Bustamante

... for appellant in Proceeding Nos. 1 and 2 andfor petitioner-appellant in Proceeding No. 3.Neal D. Futerfas, White Plains, N.Y., for respondent. In two related family offense proceedings pursuant to Family Court Act article 8 and a related custody ...

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Bloom Fka v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Fa Fa FSB

... Kearney Dee Hutsler, Interested Parties. Peter D. St. Phillip, Jr., Lowey Dannenberg Cohen & Hart, P.C., White Plains, N.Y. (Joseph S. Tusa, Tusa P.C., Lake Success, NY, on the brief), for Appellant.Joseph Brooks, Counsel (Colleen J. Boles, ...

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Northeast Community Bancorp, Inc. Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend

... ull-service branches in New York and four full-service branches in Massachusetts and loan production offices in White Plains, New York and Danvers, Massachusetts.

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Rye Police Aid In Arrest Of Burglary Suspects

Klodian Gjeka, 19, was arrested in Harrison after police said he was fleeing the scene of a White Plains burglary.

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KISS Ace Frehley's home damaged in fire

... N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013. The stone structure was heavily damaged in the blaze. The Journal-News of White Plains, N.Y. reports that the house is owned by former KISS guitarist Ace Freheley. (AP Photo/The Journal News, Tania Savayan) (Tania ...

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White Plains Council Calls Special Meeting About Ridgeway Property

A special meeting of the White Plains Common Council will consoder the future of the former Ridgeway Country Club property.

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What's Really in Turmeric Supplements and Spices? You May Not Want to Know

White Plains, New York, December 16, 2013 - Supplements containing the herb turmeric or its key constituent, curcumin, are popular treatments for inflammatory diseases.

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Youth Group Plans Toy Giveaway And Holiday Dinner For Westchester County

Batty's Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social services for at-risk youth, is holding its annual Toy Giveaway on Dec. 24 at the Thomas Slater Center in White Plains.

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Bitcoin gaining wider acceptance

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Carjacking revives terrible memories for '94 victim

... Nanuet Mall 20 years ago. Falcone was killed. / Frank Becerra Jr., The (Westchester County, N.Y.) Journal News WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- News of Sunday's mall carjacking in New Jersey touched off a rush of paralyzing memories for Scott Nappi. He cried ...

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Virginia conservative offers solution to bureaucratic nightmare regarding concealed weapons

... database was eventually taken down. After an outcry from gun owners and gun rights groups, The Journal News of White Plains, N.Y., removed its own online map posted last year of concealed weapons permit holders that included specific names and ...

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... Ruperto Calle, has polycystic kidney disease, which they have been aware of since shortly after they met at a White Plains bus stop in July 1996, she said. "We knew the progression of the disease, we knew eventually he would need a kidney, but they ...

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Gannett to add USA Today to local papers, including Cincinnati Enquirer

Police Search for 2 Males Who Attempted a House Break-In On...

The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com Police Search for 2 Males Who Attempted a House Break-In On Devonshire Dr. Investigation Going on in Rosedale Ave, Devonshire Drive Area.

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Alternate travel announced for Hudson Line commuters

... station going back over to Cold Spring and to Garrison." In other service, buses are being provided between White Plains and Tarrytown station for customers wishing to travel in and out of Grand Central. Customers were recommended to make ...

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ITT Elects Rebecca A. McDonald to Its Board of Directors

... solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in a total of approximately 125 countries. The company generated ...

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The gift of life: Norwalk wife donates kidney to ailing husband

Cambridge insurance company sells to McGraw Wentworth's parent company

Cambridge Property & Casualty , a Livonia-based insurance agency, has been acquired by White Plains, N.Y.-based Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC , for an undisclosed amount.

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Jangl, a New Lead Generation Marketplace, Launches; Aims to Bring New ...

... into purchased lead data and the ability to control pricing, while reaching a critical mass of buyers. Based in White Plains NY, Jangl is owned and operated by RevPoint Media LLC. Visit www.Jangl.com for more information.

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Greenwich Lines Up As Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $586 Million

... it, $586 million now? Of course I'm playing," said Gary Frank as he bought his tickets at the 7-Eleven store in White Plains, N.Y. "I play scratch offs and lottery all the time. I already have a few Mega tickets." In the game, five numbers are drawn ...

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You Can Help These Neighbors

... Official New Address is 197 S. Main Street, Nanuet 10954," said Stephanie Siroco. 3. A college student from White Plains is has a GoFundMe campaign for spring break-so she can spend the time in Louisiana volunteering for the ongoing Katrina ...

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Newburgh gang member sentenced in White Plains for fatal shooting

... of Middletown reports that 24-year-old Antwan Robinson was sentenced last week in federal court in White Plains to 19 years and 10 months in prison. Federal authorities say Robinson was acting on orders from leaders of the Bloods gang in Newburgh ...

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Harvey L. Bender, 68, Of White Plains, Music Teacher And Conductor

... as a police officer with the North Salem Police Department and volunteered as an auxiliary police officer in White Plains. Bender is survived by his sister, Dr. Barbara Bender; aunt and uncle, Naomi and William Schlossberg; many cousins; extended ...

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Brazilian tribe tells Coca-Cola: Buy supplies away from our ancestral land

... said, citing a recent report by aid agency Oxfam. But in a statement sent to AFP from its US headquarters in White Plains, New York, Bunge said it "operates its sugar and bioenergy business in accordance with all Brazilian laws, (and) with Bunge's ...

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Harvey L. Bender, 68, Police Officer With The North Salem Police Department

... as a police officer with the North Salem Police Department and volunteered as an auxiliary police officer in White Plains. Bender is survived by his sister, Dr. Barbara Bender; aunt and uncle, Naomi and William Schlossberg; many cousins; extended ...

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Somers Makes Play For $600M Mega Millions

... course I'm playing," said Gary Frank as he bought his tickets at the 7-Eleven store near Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. "I play scratch offs and lottery all the time. I already have a few Mega tickets." Like Frank, daily lottery players are the ...

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Government Operations Meeting Today With Sustainable Playland Inc.

... Government Operations Community Meeting will be held in the Committee Room at 148 Martine Avenue, 8th floor in White Plains, NY The construction of an indoor facility of approximately 95,000 square feet to house an indoor sport courts and turf ...

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Snow in Today's Forecast; DAE Hold Open House for 3D Printer

The White Plains Library is hosting its Teen Review Book Club today at 5 p.m. There is open enrollment and teens can join anytime to review books before they are published.

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Mamaroneck Makes Play For $600M Mega Millions

... course I'm playing," said Gary Frank as he bought his tickets at the 7-Eleven store near Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. "I play scratch offs and lottery all the time. I already have a few Mega tickets." Like Frank, daily lottery players are the ...

via White Plains Newswire http://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/news/westchester-makes-play-600m-mega-millions

White Plains Mayor Roach Presents 25-Year Service Awards

Roach recognized 17 City of White Plains employees were at the common council meeting on Dec. 2 for achieving the 25-year milestone.

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Find A Job In White Plains

Recent data from the National Center for Education reveals that New York State teachers have the highest average annual salary in the country, according to The Washington Post.

via White Plains Newswire http://whiteplains.dailyvoice.com/business/find-job-white-plains-76

Monday's stars of the day/Tuesday's must-see event

... boys basketball: Stoud scored 17 points in a 49-47 victory in overtime against Horace Greeley. Phil Variano, White Plains ice hockey: Variano scored four goals in a 10-2 victory over Carmel. Wrestling: Division I final four at North Rockland High ...

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Hockey: Phil Variano scores four to lead White Plains past Carmel

Mike Gamby scored a short-handed goal, and Carmel was right there in the neighborhood with White Plains on Monday at Ebersole Ice Rink, trailing by one early in the second period.

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Monday, December 16, 2013

Media Advisory: Santa and White Plains Fire Department to Visit John A. Coleman School on 12/18/13

Dec. 16, 2013 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- WHEN: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. WHERE: John A. Coleman School 317 North Street White Plains, NY 10605 WHAT: Santa will arrive, along with Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer and other friends, at the John A. Coleman School's White Plains campus this Wednesday.

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Coca-Cola dragged into Brazil's land feud

... said, citing a recent report by aid agency Oxfam. But in a statement sent to AFP from its US headquarters in White Plains, New York, Bunge said it "operates its sugar and bioenergy business in accordance with all Brazilian laws, (and) with Bunge's ...

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Loehmann's set to file assets to liquidators

... from Chapter 11 in February 2011 primarily owned by distressed debt specialist Whippoorwill Associates Inc. of White Plains, New York. Its prior owner was Dubai World Corp.'s Istithmar. Whippoorwill was not immediately available for comment. ...

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Coca-Cola dragged into Brazil's land feud

... said, citing a recent report by aid agency Oxfam. But in a statement sent to AFP from its US headquarters in White Plains, New York, Bunge said it "operates its sugar and bioenergy business in accordance with all Brazilian laws, (and) with Bunge's ...

via White Plains Newswire http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/business/world/a/20361919/coca-cola-dragged-into-brazils-land-feud/

Dr. Pici, Medical Director at Children's Rehabiliation Center, Inducted into Senior Hall of Fame

... one of five Special Recognition Honorees. Dr. Pici led the way to begin the Children's Rehabilitation Center in White Plains, which provides medically complex children with comprehensive care and rehabilitation services. She was one of the first to ...

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Helen Hess to perform at Trinity Lutheran Church

... of Chicago will perform at the Christmas Concert at Trinity Lutheran Church December 23, 2013 at 7:30. She is a White Plains High School graduate and Trinity Lutheran member. She holds a bachelor's degree from Boston Conservatory and master's degree ...

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Loehmann's files for bankruptcy, plans sale to liquidators

... from Chapter 11 in February 2011 primarily owned by distressed debt specialist Whippoorwill Associates Inc. of White Plains, New York. Its prior owner was Dubai World Corp.'s Istithmar. Loehmann's said it is "critical" that asset sales begin by ...

via White Plains Newswire http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/16/us-loehmanns-bankruptcy-idUSBRE9BF0YD20131216?feedType=RSS&feedName=businessNews

County Committees Approve Conifer Items

... that this would be done tonight. The full board is scheduled to meet 7 p.m. at the county office building in White Plains, according to its website. However, no agenda has been posted as of initial publication of this story. Four items regarding the ...

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Loehmann's files for bankruptcy, plans sale to liquidators

... Chapter 11 in February, 2011, primarily owned by distressed debt specialist Whippoorwill Associates Inc. of White Plains, N.Y. Its prior owner was Dubai World Corp.'s Istithmar. Loehmann's said it is "critical" that asset sales begin by Jan. 7, ...

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Lisa Michael Poncato, 57, Of White Plains

... neral Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Saint John the Evangelist Church, 148 Hamilton Ave., White Plains. Interment at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 10 W. Stevens Ave., Hawthorne.

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UPDATE 1-Loehmann's files for bankruptcy, plans sale to liquidators

... from Chapter 11 in February 2011 primarily owned by distressed debt specialist Whippoorwill Associates Inc. of White Plains, New York. Its prior owner was Dubai World Corp.'s Istithmar. Loehmann's said it is "critical" that asset sales begin by Jan. ...

via White Plains Newswire http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/12/16/loehmanns-bankruptcy-idUSL2N0JV10Y20131216?feedType=RSS&feedName=marketsNews

Get Excited for 2014 in Westchester County

... and costumes, traditional choreography and extraordinary stage effects at the Westchester County Center in White Plains. Show times are Saturday, December 21 at 12:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and Sunday December 22 at 2:00 p.m. Ticket costs are $20 for ...

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