The College of New Rochelle Announces Student Serviam Award Recipients

... 2014, four CNR students were presented with Serviam Awards for outstanding community service: Claudia Benitez, (White Plains, NY) School of Arts & Sciences, Marie Stephanie Gomez (New Rochelle, NY), School of Nursing, Sherlyn Johnson (Brooklyn, NY), ...

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30 PM and Later on the Internet

See WHITE PLAINS WEEK on VERIZON FIOS COUNTYWIDE AT CHANNEL 45 or in White Plains on Cablevision Channel 76 7:30 PM WITH GEORGE LATIMER as Guest, interviewed on the issues. John Bailey, left, and Peter Katz interview Terence Guerriere, candidate for Common Council in Tuesday's election for the 2015 year to fill Benjamin Boykin's seat.

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Georgia Ezell Rogers, 82, Longtime White Plains Resident

Rogers is survived by her children, Cheryl Rogers of N.Y., Ida Rogers of Hawaii, Winnie Rogers-Jones of Conn., Sylvia Simmons of White Plains, Brenda McNeal of Texas, Gregory Rogers of N.Y., Patricia Rogers of Ga., Rhonda Brown of Pa., and Beverly Rogers of N.Y. She was predeceased by her parents; and son, Louis E. Rogers Jr. A memorial service and celebration of her life will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 from 11 to 2 p.m. at the Thomas H. Slater Center, located at 2 Fisher Court, White Plains, NY 10601.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around White Plains

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Armonk and White Plains area.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Armonk

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Armonk and White Plains area.

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Rye's Parker to Astorino: "(Playland) boardwalk is still in shambles"

... nice the Ice Casino has re-opened, Parker said damage from Superstorm Sandy still remians and is being ignored. White Plains, NY - Westchester Legislator Catherine Parker (D-Rye) strongly urged County Executive Rob Astorino and his Administration to ...

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Real Estate Is a Family Affair for Bronxville's Houlihan Clan

... cousin Jim Houlihan, who runs Houlihan Parnes, a real estate investment and service company headquartered in White Plains. "It's a wonderful experience and joy to be able to work with so many family members," Joe Houlihan said. "The camaraderie ...

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in Re: Bgi

... on the brief), Krislov & Associates, Ltd., Chicago, IL, and Jay Teitelbaum, Teitelbaum & Baskin, LLP, White Plains, NY, for Appellants. Bruce D. Buechler (Andrew D. Behlmann, on the brief), Lowenstein Sandler LLP, Roseland, NJ, for Appellees. In ...

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ITTa s Bornemann SLH-4G Twin-Screw Pump Receives Ehedg El Aseptic Certificate

... on partnering with them to find solutions to their unique challenges. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2013 ...

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Legislator Shimsky Calls for Expanded Bus Service for Edgemont Residents

... government working together to improve the quality of life here in Westchester." Legislator Ben Boykin (D-White Plains) said: "Using public transportation removes cars from our roadways and increases public safety. The extra bus from Edgemont will ...

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HGAR Announces Award Winners for 2014

The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors announces its award winners for 2014, featuring Realtor of the Year, Carol Christiansen, and Affiliate of the Year, Richard O'Donnell, Property Tax Consultant PRLog - Oct. 30, 2014 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- At its recent Annual Meeting, the Hudson Gateway Association of REALTORS honored Carol Christiansen of Cafe Realty in Katonah as its REALTOR of the Year for 2014. Richard O'Donnell, Property Tax Consultant in Scarsdale, was named as Affiliate Member of the Year.

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Bunge Seeks Deals in Grain Milling and Oil Processing, CEO Says

Bunge Ltd. is looking for "bolt- on" deals in grain milling and oil processing to expand its food and ingredients business. The company is looking for wheat, corn and rice mills in the Americas and oil-refining, blending and packaging plants that process soybeans, canola and other crops in Asia, Soren Schroder, the chief executive officer of White Plains, New York- based Bunge, said in a telephone interview today.

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Haunted Roadtrip Down Buckhout Lane, White Plains

White Plains- Here's a story about a Haunted Halloween Roadtrip down Buckhout Road in White Plains taken by two NY Daily News reporters. "Legends of cannibalistic albinos, serial killers, haunted hobos, and a ghostly lady in white surround a narrow, sleepy road in Westchester County.

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Money Magazine Ranks White Plains As One Of Top 50 Places To Live In US

Last month, Money Magazine revealed their list of the top 500 places to live in the US , with several local communities making the rank, including New York's Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Ramapo, and New Jersey's Wayne and Clifton. There are three, however, that made the top 50: White Plains appeared at No.

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President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force

Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Check out this story on WFAA.com: http://usat.ly/1tEzdJj President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force One at Westchester County Airport Aug. 29, 2014 in Harrison. President Obama attended two fundraisers in Westchester and returned Saturday for a wedding in Pocantico Hills.

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President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force

Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Check out this story on WBIR.com: http://usat.ly/1tEzdJj President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force One at Westchester County Airport Aug. 29, 2014 in Harrison. President Obama attended two fundraisers in Westchester and returned Saturday for a wedding in Pocantico Hills.

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President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force

Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Check out this story on sctimes.com: http://usat.ly/1tEzdJj President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force One at Westchester County Airport Aug. 29, 2014 in Harrison. President Obama attended two fundraisers in Westchester and returned Saturday for a wedding in Pocantico Hills.

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Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say

... attended two fundraisers in Westchester and returned Saturday for a wedding in Pocantico Hills. (File Photo) WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the ...

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James K. Harragan, 80, Former Pelham Resident, Army Veteran

... Huguenot Yacht Club, former president of The Greens Homeowners Association, and a member of the Old Guard of White Plains. Harragan is survived by his wife, Winifred; daughter, Sue; son-in-law, Steve Demarest; grandchildren of Park City, Utah; ...

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Hudson Gateway Association Of Realtors Honors Members

... Real Estate Inc., Eastchester. Ragette is the winner of the Albert P. Schatz Legislative Advocacy award. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors honored Carol Christiansen of Caf Realty in Katonah as its Realtor of the Year ...

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Bunge Agribusiness Sales Fall 8.2%

... he decline in commodity prices resulted in slow farmer selling. One of the largest grain handlers in the world, White Plains, N.Y.-based Bunge buys, sells, stores and transports oilseeds and grains world-wide, among other businesses.

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Get Involved With United Way Of Westchester, Putnam To Make A Difference

... track. Together, we have now pledged to recruit 100 new mentors and tutors, start a new after-school program in White Plains, measure results and meet several times a year to discuss successes. Kudos should be given to Boys and Girls Club of ...

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Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say

Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Love triangle led to Obama visit threat, feds say WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Jealousy apparently drove a Yonkers man to suggest his former roommate was plotting to kill President Obama during the president's late-August visit to Westchester County, according to Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1tEzdJj President Barack Obama waves before boarding Air Force One at Westchester County Airport Aug. 29, 2014 in Harrison. President Obama attended two fundraisers in Westchester and returned Saturday for a wedding in Pocantico Hills.

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New Magistrate Judge

... McCarthy was inducted Tuesday during a ceremony in U.S. District Court in Manhattan. McCarthy, who will sit in White Plains, had been the executive vice president and general counsel of the New York Power Authority before being selected to serve the ...

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Eastchester Realtors Honored By Hudson Gateway Association

... Real Estate Inc., Eastchester. Ragette is the winner of the Albert P. Schatz Legislative Advocacy award. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors honored Carol Christiansen of Caf Realty in Katonah as its Realtor of the Year ...

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Obama tangled in assassination-attempt love triangle

President Obama was drawn into a New York love triangle after a jealous Yonkers man made a bogus 911 call to report that his romantic rival planned to assassinate the Commander in Chief, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. Juan Medina, 30, was charged in a White Plains federal complaint with making false statements related to an anonymous Aug. 29 phone call accusing his former roommate of planning to travel with AR-14 and AK-47 firearms to Westchester County later that day to kill the visiting president.

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Foreclosure Filings Level Off as Judgments Soar

... quarters of 2013. Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO), a non-profit housing agency with offices in White Plains and Mount Vernon, conducts Mortgage Default Orientation sessions most Wednesdays in their White Plains Office. Trained counselors ...

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Deadline Extended To Friday For ArtsWestchester Contest

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. ArtsWestchester announced today that it has extended the deadline for its "50 for 50" artist nominations. The organization received more than 150 nominations for the initiative that will recognize 50 artists during its 50th anniversary year in 2015.

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October 30, 2014 - Eleven utilities are winners in APPA Annual Report ...

... Award of Merit - Nashville Electric Service in Tennessee Award of Merit - New York Power Authority in White Plains, New York Class B - entrants with gross revenues of $200 million-$399,999,999 Print Award of Excellence - Lincoln Electric System in ...

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Two College of New Rochelle Student-Athletes Recognized with Serviam Award

... the College's mission of education for service. This year's Serviam Awards were given to Claudia Benitez (White Plains, NY/White Plains) of the School of Arts & Sciences and Marie Gomez (New Rochelle, NY/New Rochelle), School of Nursing, members of ...

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The College of New Rochelle Hosts Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day

The College of New Rochelle hosted Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day, a day of workshops and group problem solving activities to inspire girls' interest in mathematics for approximately 50 young women from Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in White Plains, and The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula in the Bronx on Friday, October 10. The College has hosted this event, sponsored by Con Edison, annually since 2008. The day's events included morning workshops on cryptography, blood splatter analysis, adventures in chemistry, and graph theory.

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ITTa s Goulds Pumps, PRO Services and ProCasta Brands Demonstrated at...

... on partnering with them to find solutions to their unique challenges. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2013 ...

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White Plains' French-American School Of NY Submits Revised Plans For School

The French-American School of New York submitted revised plans for a proposed school to the White Plains mayor and common council on Monday, Oct. 20. "FASNY certainly believes that it has done everything asked of it in good faith to meet the challenges of its school and the public review process," school officials said in the letter.

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A Letter from Michael Zarin to the Mayor and Common Council

Editor's Note: The following is the full text of a letter from Michael Zarin, attorney for The French American School of New York to the Mayor of White Plains and Common Council, that accompanied the documents submitted updating and revising the school site plan and Special Permit/Hathaway Lane closure proposal for the grounds of the former Ridgeway Country Club. The letter, furnished to WPCNR by The French American School amplifies the materian submitted Friday and makes some legal observations about court decisions of the past on siting schools in communities related to zoning.

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FASNY Submits Letter to White Plains Officials Outlining Revisions to Plan

The French-American School of New York has submitted a letter together with several revised Site Plan drawings and other documentation including a revised Transportation Management Plan, Conservancy Area Master Plan and Construction Management Plan, Hathaway Lane Discontinuance Petition and the updated 3D Modeling as requested by the White Plains Mayor and Common Council.

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Astorino Announces Senior Law Day at Count Center

County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced that the 15th annual Senior Law Day will take place on Oct. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Center in White Plains. The free event will feature 17 workshops on elder law topics, plus free 15-minute, one-on-one consultations with some of the county's leading legal, financial and geriatric care experts.

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Linda A. Bafaro, 64, Worked For The Standard Insurance In White Plains

Bafaro was born in the Bronx, to Joseph and Etta Bafaro. She worked as a customer service representative for The Standard Insurance in White Plains.

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College Of New Rochelle Program Encourages Girls' Interest In Math

The College of New Rochelle hosted Sonia Kovalevsky Math Day, a day of workshops and group problem solving activities on Friday, Oct. 10, to inspire girls' interest in mathematics. Approximately 50 young women from Academy of Our Lady of Good Counsel in White Plains and The Academy of Mount Saint Ursula in the Bronx participated.

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Westchester Knicks Invite Fans To NBA D-League Draft Party In White Plains

The Westchester Knicks, the official NBA Development League affiliate of the New York Knickerbockers, invite fans to a NBA D-League Draft Party at Buffalo Wild Wings in downtown White Plains on Saturday, Nov. 1. Westchester Knicks General Manager Allan Houston and Head Coach Kevin Whitted will announce the results of the 2014 NBA D-League Draft to fans in person. The party will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings on 1 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains.

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Nurse admits fault in death of veteran

Nurse admits fault in death of veteran The nurse pleaded guilty to failing to properly care for a Korean War veteran. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/1u5drk3 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - A nurse who tended to an 84-year-old Korean War veteran who died last year pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of failing to care for him properly, the New York State attorney general said.

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Some still waiting for help 2 years after Sandy

... Whitney inspect outside of the heavily damaged Village Hall for Grand View-On-Hudson on Oct. 28, 2014. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - After Superstorm Sandy ripped through New York two years ago, billions of federal dollars were allocated to help the recovery ...

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Kibble Cover

Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, released a summary of its Pet Food in the U.S., 11 th Edition report. Author George Puro of the Puro Research Group, a market research firm in White Plains, N.Y., expects the U.S. pet food industry to grow by 16 percent and top $33 billion by 2018.

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Astorino Announces Senior Law Day Set For Tomorrow

County Executive Robert P. Astorino has announced that the 15th annual Senior Law Day will take place tomorrow, Oct. 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the County Center in White Plains. The free event will feature 17 workshops on elder law topics, plus free 15-minute, one-on-one consultations with some of the county's leading legal, financial and geriatric care experts.

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Citrin Cooperman Appoints Co-Managing Partners

... York City by Crain's New York Business. The firm has 625 partners and staff, with locations in New York, N.Y.; White Plains, N.Y.; Norwalk, Conn.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Livingston, N.J.; and Plainview, N.Y. SourceMedia's Partner Insights program ...

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Manhattanville School of Business Announces Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management

... Dorf & Nelson LLP; Alisa Kesten, executive director, Volunteer New York!; Maria Imperial, executive director, White Plains and Central Westchester YWCA; Terry Kirchner, executive director, Westchester Library System; Blanca Lopez, director of ...

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Cambria Suites on Main Street Now Open a "Photo of the Night

The Cambria Suites Hotel on Main Street in White Plains is now open, according to the Reservations Desk, as the lights of interior chandeliers and several occupied rooms showed Monday night in White Plains.

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Red Cross Honors Pet Food Pantry for Feeding Disaster VICTIMSa Pets....

... to feed them. The combination celebration and fundraiser was held at Vintage Restaurant on Main Street in White Plains, above, and featured a buffet dinner, silent auction, and raffle. The event was attended by the organization's Board members, ...

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Nothing has Changed in Document Dump, Independent FASNY Plan Analysts Say

... So could you ask each City Department responding to answer the following question. . "Based on your years in White Plains. . .what is your personal opinion on how FASNY's Revised Site Plan with mitigation efforts already attempted. . .fits into the ...

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Liveblogging the American Revolution: The Battle of White Plains: October 28, 1776

Howe remained at Scarsdale until the morning of October 28, when his forces marched toward White Plains, with British troops on the right under General Henry Clinton, and primarily Hessian troops on the left under General von Heister. While Washington was inspecting the terrain to determine where it was best to station his troops, messengers alerted him that the British were advancing.

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Tuesday tiddlywinks

... comes this link to the welcome news that Patent & Trademark Agency LLC --a company that this Kat's friends at White Plains NY-based IP firm Leason Ellis LLP accused of perpetrating a trade mark registration services scam -- is to shut down, ...

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Tuckahoe's Olde Stone Mill Hosts Gilda's Club Westchester Fundraiser

The Olde Stone Mill will be hosting a benefit to raise money for breast cancer patients and survivors on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 6:30 p.m. Steven Maglio, an acclaimed singer of standards, will be performing music by Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Dean Martin. Michael Powers of Arthur Murray School of Dancing in White Plains will be conducting dance demonstrations.

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Yonkers Seton Foundation Holds Inaugural Fall Festival In White Plains

Fall Festival honoree Sr. Carol A. Barnes, S.C. along with Sr. Elizabeth Butler, S.C., Sr. Miriam Kevin Phillips, S.C. and Sr. Mary Kay Finneran, S.C. Deputy Fire Chief Rich Houlihan , along with members of the White Plains Fire Department, serving up bowls of their homemade chili to Fall Festival attendees. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The St. Elizabeth Seton Children's Foundation hosted its Inaugural Fall Festival a major fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 26, at the John A. Coleman School and Children's Rehabilitation Center in White Plains.

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Yonkers Seton Foundation Holds Inaugural Fall Festival In White Plains

From left: Brian Harrington, Adrienne Arkontaky, Pat Tursi, Sr. Carol A. Barnes, S.C.,Maria Pici, M.D. and Maureen Tomkiel. Fall Festival honoree Sr. Carol A. Barnes, S.C. along with Sr. Elizabeth Butler, S.C., Sr. Miriam Kevin Phillips, S.C. and Sr. Mary Kay Finneran, S.C. Deputy Fire Chief Rich Houlihan , along with members of the White Plains Fire Department, serving up bowls of their homemade chili to Fall Festival attendees.

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Wallauer's Stores Unveil Benjamin Moore's 2015 Color Of The Year

... spectrum of hues to play with and experiment to find what's right for any home." Wallauer's headquarters is in White Plains. It also has stores in Carmel, Ossining, Port Chester, Bedford Hills, Yonkers, Mahopac, Yorktown Heights, Scarsdale and ...

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Pitt-Bradford Spectrum series to host visiting artist exhibition

... Geibel will discuss and present some of his work; a reception will follow. Geibel, who currently resides in White Plains, N.Y., tries to create objects that reference the private parts of peoples' lives. According to his website, Geibel confronts ...

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Talk of the Sound Primer on Compliance with Americans with...

When the City School District of New Rochelle agreed to enter into a Consent Decree after the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in White Plains, NY, Talk of the Sound embarked on its own study of the District's compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act . The results were disturbing.

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Liz Gaspari supports Lyme Disease Fundraiser and helps raise Awareness

... thanks her doctor, Dr. Eiras for her continued support and treatment to her patients. PRLog - Oct. 27, 2014 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- This past weekend, Liz Gaspari attended the 9th Annual Great Imitator Fundraiser hosted by Dr. John Drulle of the ...

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Rose Longo, 92, Of Thornwood, Retired Bookkeeper, Hawthorne Lumber

Longo was born Jan. 6, 1922, to Santo and Loretta Picinelli in White Plains. She was a retired bookkeeper with Hawthorne Lumber.

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Pending sales of u.S. Existing homes rise less than forecast

... "We see few signs now of further momentum," Ian Shepherdson, chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics Inc. in White Plains, New York, said in a research note. "We are hopeful, however, that the dip in mortgage rates in recent weeks, coupled with ...

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Lindsey Run 5K kicks off at SUNY Purchase

The family of a White Plains college student murdered nearly a decade ago joined hundreds of people on a run with the goal of making college campuses safer.

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Pending Home Sales in U.S. Increase Less Than Forecast

... see few signs now of further momentum," Ian Shepherdson , chief economist at Pantheon Macroeconomics Inc. in White Plains , New York , said in a research note. "We are hopeful, however, that the dip in mortgage rates in recent weeks, coupled with ...

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Meet Me for Holiday Cheer in Westchester

... westchesterknicks.com or in person at the Westchester County Center box office located at 198 Central Avenue in White Plains. The Westchester Knicks will make their regular season debut at the Westchester County Center on Wednesday, November 19, ...

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Meet Me for Holiday Cheer in Westchester

New York Knickerbockers Legend John Starks shows the Westchester Knicks schedule at The Westchester County Center in White Plains, which starts November 19. The holidays are just around the corner and there's no better way to get into the spirit with family and friends than with a visit to Westchester County. Whether looking for family-oriented activities, music concerts, a romantic dinner, exciting hotel packages or places to get a kick start to holiday shopping, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Westchester, the heart of the Hudson Valley.

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Itt Showcases Comprehensive Portfolio of Customized Packaging Solutions at Pack Expo 2014

... ITT is a leader in serving customers in various end markets. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2013 revenues of ...

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Anne Elizabeth Pesce, 78, Formerly Of White Plains

Pesce is survived by her children, Roseanne Paniccia, Lucy Rodriguez, Diane Chickering and James Earle Pesce; and six grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Thomas; and son, Thomas.

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Anthony R. Zuzolo Sr., 74, Of White Plains, Computer Programmer

Zuzolo was born March 1, 1940, in White Plains, to Angelo and Elvira Zuzolo. As a graduate of NYU he obtained a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Arts '63, a Masters of Engineering '65 and President of Kappa Sigma Fraternity.

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Ronald J. Martino Sr., 77, Of Hartsdale, United States Marines Veteran

... Wednesday, Oct. 29 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the McMahon, Lyon & Hartnett Funeral Home Inc. , 491 Mamaroneck Ave., White Plains. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30 at Sacred Heart Church in Hartsdale. Entombment to ...

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Alma Atkins-Johnson, 90, Of White Plains

Atkins-Johnson was born March 14, 1924, in Chapel Hill, N.C., to Robert H. Atkins and Hattie Williams- Atkins. She was a resident of Norwalk, Conn., for several years before moving to White Plains.

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Latino U Event To Honor New Canaan's Dunbar Consultants

Latino U College Access will hold its second annual fall benefit and fundraiser on Thursday, Oct. 30, at the CV Rich Mansion in White Plains to further its mission to help make college dreams a reality for deserving Westchester County students who will be the first generation in their families to attend college. In keeping with the theme of "Visiones: A Celebration of Art, Culture and Dreams," an art exhibition has been curated by Group Mitzli, and music will be performed by Talisman Jazz & Flamenco.

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Hudson Valley Hospital Center Celebrates 125 Years

... by noted Hudson Valley Chefs. The chefs include Anthony Goncalves of 42, The Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains; Ethan Kostbar of Moderne Barn in Armonk; David DiBari of the Cookery in Dobbs Ferry; and Eric Gabrynowicz of Restaurant ...

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United States Fire Insurance Company v. Raia

... PETER B. SKELOS, J.P., MARK C. DILLON, L. PRISCILLA HALL, and SHERI S. ROMAN, JJ. Babchik & Young, LLP, White Plains, N.Y. (Jack Babchik and Marisa C. Wooldridge of counsel), for appellant. The Anthony Pope Law Firm, P.C., New York, N.Y. (Steven ...

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in Re: Sage G.

... J. MILLER, JJ. Daniel L. Pagano, Yorktown Heights, N.Y., for appellant. Robert F. Meehan, County Attorney, White Plains, N.Y. (James Castro-Blanco and Linda M. Trentacoste of counsel), for respondent. In a proceeding pursuant to Family Court Act ...

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Greenburgh Police Probe Of Attempted Bank Robbery Tops Week's News

Here are some of the stories that topped the news in Greenburgh, Edgemont, and Hartsdale last week: A 19-year-old White Plains woman who survived a jump onto the Sprain Brook Parkway from an overpass on Tuesday, is being treated at Westchester Medical Center .

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Blog For Parents By Eastchester Mom Tops Week's News

A pair of Westchester County mothers created a portal for fellow parents in the area looking to connect with their peers, EmmaWestchester.com, a blog that's already made a splash among local moms . A multivehicle accident has been reported at the Vernon Hills Shopping Center on White Plains Road in Scarsdale Tuesday afternoon .

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Chappaqua Women Tennis Team's USTA Title Win Tops News Last Week

... home more than $630,000 in less than five years from overtime pay, according to LoHud.com. A 19-year-old White Plains woman who survived a jump onto the Sprain Brook Parkway from an overpass on Tuesday is being treated at Westchester Medical Center.

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Appointment Of Special Counsel For Ward Vote Tops Week's News In Armonk

... varsity program to give a Division I commitment, deciding on national power Syracuse University. A 19-year-old White Plains woman who survived a jump onto the Sprain Brook Parkway from an overpass on Tuesday, is being treated at Westchester Medical ...

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Police Agreement Between Town And Village Of Ossining Week's News

... field, but this week they were the kind that brought kudos and glory, not discomfort or pain. A 19-year-old White Plains woman who survived a jump onto the Sprain Brook Parkway from an overpass on Tuesday, is being treated at Westchester Medical ...

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Another Protest Against Sale Of White Plains School Tops News Last Week

About 150 parents, students and faculty from Good Counsel Academy held another protest outside the campus Monday, decrying the expected sale of the school's property at 52 N. Broadway in White Plains. A 19-year-old White Plains woman who survived a jump onto the Sprain Brook Parkway from an overpass on Tuesday is being treated at Westchester Medical Center.

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Mount Pleasant School Bond Affecting Taxpayers Tops News Last Week

Here are some of the stories that topped the news in Mount Pleasant and Valhalla last week: The Mount Pleasant School District is asking taxpayers to fund major renovations in the district, especially at the Westlake High/Middle campus which hasn't seen significant upgrades since the facilities were built in the 1960s and 1970s. A 19-year-old White Plains woman who survived a jump onto the Sprain Brook Parkway from an overpass on Tuesday is being treated at Westchester Medical Center.

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Controversial Westchester Publisher Stays In Jail

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Westchester strip club owner and newspaper publisher Selim "Sam" Zherka remains in jail awaiting trial on federal fraud charges, according to LoHud.com. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel denied Zherka's attorneys' request to release him on $2.5 million bail, referring to Zherka's alleged "contempt for the legal system" and extensive assets that make him a potential flight risk, according to LoHud.

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French American School of New York Hearing that Never Ends Postponed Again, fulfilling WPCNR Prophecy

According to the city of White Plains website, the October 28 continued hearings on the Special Permit Application for the French American School of New York to build a school campus on the former Ridgeway Country Club has been postponed to give the Common Council time to review a load of new submissions by FASNY that arrived Friday. No indication yet when the hearings will resume.

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A Tale Of Asian Gangs Unleashed In 'Green Dragons' Film

... to pay your debt. Or you're going to work your debt off," says Chong, now the public safety commissioner for White Plains, N.Y. One of the film's last scenes focuses on a snakehead, or human smuggler. Played by Eugenia Yuan, she explains why she ...

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Brother Jimmy's Commemorates 25th Anniversary

Brother Jimmy's, New York City's born and bred Southern-themed icon, announced today it will be commemorating its 25th Anniversary with a 25-day campaign, starting November 1st. Brother Jimmy's celebrates its evolution from a single, simple Southern bar with authentic food to a well-recognized brand consistently delivering genuine Southern hospitality at 11 locations in New York City, New Brunswick, NJ, White Plains, NY, San Juan, Puerto Rico and Miami.

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Greenburgh Hosts First Roundtable For Local Business Networking

... stressed the importance of keeping Greenburgh unique, but competitive with surrounding communities like White Plains and Yonkers. Representatives from Energize NY Finance also spoke at the meeting about programs for Westchester homeowners would save ...

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Armonk

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the White Plains and Armonk area.

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Tigers, Bernies Face Off In 'The Battle Of White Plains'

Lisa McGuinn, avid supporter and mother of Brody McGuinn who plays for the White Plains Tigers, shares a summary of the team's match against the Bernies. The Westchester United Football League has two teams within the city of White Plains, and over the past few years the crosstown rivalry between the Tigers and the Bernies has become as big as the Super Bowl itself.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around White Plains

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the White Plains and Armonk area.

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Off Beat: Soccer league red cards ref over comp fraud charge

A Major League Soccer referee has been kicked to the sidelines by his employer for allegedly committing alleged workers compensation fraud. The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation arrested 33-year-old Jose C. Rivero of White Plains, New York, on Oct. 8, according to a statement from the New York State Police.

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NeoTech Aqua Solutions, Inc. Invites You To Join Us At The...

NeoTech Aqua Solutions, Inc. Invites You To Join Us At The International Ultraviolet Association's Americas Regional Conference In White Plains, NY At Booth # 4 From October 26th-28th, 2014 NeoTech Aqua Solutions Inc., the leader in high-efficiency UV systems for disinfection, Advanced Oxidation Processes, and TOC Reduction in water and water reuse will be participating at the IUVA America's Regional Conference in White Plains, NY from October 26-28th, 2014. Visitors are invited to meet with NeoTech Aqua's technical and sales personnel at Booth # 4 during exhibit hours to learn more about NeoTech Aqua's latest product developments.

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Controversial Westchester Publisher Remains In Jail

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. Westchester strip club owner and newspaper publisher Selim "Sam" Zherka remains in jail awaiting trial on federal fraud charges, according to LoHud.com. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel denied Zherka's attorneys' request to release him on $2.5 million bail, referring to Zherka's alleged "contempt for the legal system" and extensive assets that make him a potential flight risk, according to LoHud.

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White House Honors County Resident Teresita Wisell of Westchester Community College

The White House has honored White Plains resident Teresita Wisell, a Westchester Community College administrator, for her role as a "Champion of Change" for promoting citizenship in the workplace. Wisell was recognized at a ceremony at the White House yesterday.

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Statewide Abstract, Largest Family Owned Title Agency with offices in ...

... tinued. Statewide Abstract ( http://www.statewidea.com ) has offices in Westchester at 202 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, NY and in Manhattan at Rockefeller Plaza. They can be reached at 914-683-5900 or 212-742-2880.

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Germicidal Ultraviolet-C Disinfection Poised to Reduce HAIs and Halt the Spread of Ebola Virus

... environment." A one-day IUVA workshop exploring UV-C for infection prevention is being held Oct. 28, 2014, in White Plains, N.Y. IUVA's mission is to advance the science, engineering and applications of ultraviolet water disinfection and air ...

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White Plains NY Real Estate Market Update October 2014

The White Plains NY Real Estate Market continued to see strong sales through Septmber with 16 single family homes closing. Much of this is residual from the busy summer months and the numbers are down from 19 in September 2013.

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October 21, 1776 Report to the New-York Convention Regarding the Battle of Pelham

The New-York Convention was assembled to devise means for the most effective resistance to Great Britain in the American Revolution. Representatives from counties throughout the State met frequently to receive reports, give instructions, arrange funding and communicate with other States.

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Elizabeth Seton Center Brings Fall Festival To White Plains

St. Elizabeth Seton Children's Foundation will host its inaugural fall festival on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. at John A. Coleman School and Children's Rehabilitation Center in White Plains. This free event promises to be a fun afternoon filled with fall-themed games, festive food and arts and crafts, as well as live music, a dance-a-thon and even a petting zoo.

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Frank's Nursery To Be Auctioned Off In Greenburgh

The former site of Franks Nursery will be publicly auctioned off on Nov. 18 and deadline for bids is Nov. 5. The property, at 715 Dobbs Ferry Road in White Plains, features 6.89 acres and is zoned to include development of single family residences and assisted living facilities.

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WCC Administrator From White Plains Honored At White House

White Plains resident Teresita Wisell, a Westchester Community College administrator, was honored at a White House ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 22, for her role as a "Champion of Change" for promoting citizenship in the workplace. "It is such an honor for me to receive this White House Champion of Change Award on behalf of the work that we do at Westchester Community College to support citizenship education of our employees, students and their families," Wisell said.

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Jury awards $40M in false prosecution case

A jury in Westchester County on Thursday awarded $40 million to a man who spent over 16 years in prison for a murder he did not commit, although lawyers said the award will be limited to $10 million under the terms of a pre-trial agreement. The White Plains jury found in favor of Jeffrey Deskovic, 40, who had sued a former Putnam County detective and Putnam County, among others.

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Hull Construction Fined For Masters School Safety Lapse

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. A construction firm working at the prestigious Masters School was recently fined $3,273 for a safety lapse, according to The Journal News. Hull Construction and Restoration, headquartered in White Plains, did not meet all the requirements for scaffolding and must promptly correct that issue, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, The Journal News reported.

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LSU Legends forum to discuss education

"Education Reform in Louisiana: Progress or Regress" is the topic for the LSU Legends Forum scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday in 225 Peabody Hall at LSU. Panelists are Herman Brister Sr. and Ron Johnson, of East Baton Rouge Parish schools; Kenneth Fasching-Varner and Roland Mitchell, of the LSU School of Education; Derrius Montgomery, of Stand for Children Louisiana and A.P. Tureaud Jr., retired from of White Plains, New York, public schools.

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Lawyer: Jury awards $40M in false prosecution case

A jury in Westchester County has awarded $40 million to a man who spent over 16 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. The White Plains jury reached the verdict Thursday for Jeffrey Deskovic .

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Eastchester Mom Debuts Fashion, Lifestyle Blog For Parents

RYE BROOK, N.Y. A pair of Westchester County mothers have created a portal for fellow parents in the area looking to connect with their peers, EmmaWestchester.com , a blog that's already made a splash among local moms. Eastchester resident Erin Baker and White Plains native Shawna Lubner recently launched their parenting blog, which will provide mothers with the latest trends in fashion and everyday life.

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White Plains Common Council Candidates Differ On Parking, FASNY

A pair of candidates for White Plains Common Council agree on many topics, but differ on two: parking and whether the French American School of New York should be allowed to develop the Ridgeway Country Club site. Democratic incumbent Nadine Hunt-Robinson and Republican challenger Terence Guerriere squared off Wednesday Oct. 22 during a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of White Plains.

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Dillon, Latimer Square Off In Lively State Senate Forum

State Sen. George Latimer, a Democrat from Rye, and Republican challenger Joseph Dillon of Yonkers spelled out their differences Wednesday Oct. 22 during a candidates' forum at the White Plains Public Library. Dillon favors term limits; Latimer no longer opposes them.

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Slaughterhouse Dinged for River Dumping

... Europe in the 1700s. The Justice Department filed - and simultaneously settled - a lawsuit in federal court in White Plains, N.Y. on Thursday, alleging that the village's chicken processing plant and meat market have violated the Clean Water Act ...

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Eyewitness to Forum: Latimer, Hunt-Robinson Showcase well.

The following are the impressions of a person familiar with White Plains issues who observed the Candidate's Forum at the White Plains Library sponsored by the League of Women Voters and gave WPCNR their impressions, first his take on the statements of Joe Dillon and George Latimer running for the 37th District State Senate seat: Latimer accused Dillon of lying about/ distorting his record. He challenged the audience to read up on his record.

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Elaine Aiello, 74, Of White Plains

Aiello is survived by her daughter, Denise Aiello Linares of Blacksburg, Va.; son, Robert Aiello of Stamford; and three grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Pasquale Aiello.

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Austin N. And Gloria V. Avery, Both 86, Former White Plains Residents

Austin N. and Gloria V. Avery, formerly of White Plains, died Oct. 1 and 19 respectively. They were both 86. Austin was born May 14, 1928, in the Bronx, to Hazel and James Avery.

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Hudson Valley Hospital's 125th Anniversary Ball Raises $225,000

... by noted Hudson Valley Chefs. These included Anthony Goncalves of 42, The Restaurant at the Ritz Carlton in White Plains; Ethan Kostbar of Moderne Barn in Armonk; David DiBari of the Cookery in Dobbs Ferry and Eric Gabrynowicz of Restaurant North in ...

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$2.1 Million Foreclosure Auction Scheduled for Polly Park Road Home in Rye

A home on Polly Park Road in Rye, apparently in arrears to the tune of $2.1 million, faces a foreclosure auction next month, according to The Journal News . The auction is scheduled for Nov. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Supreme Courthouse in White Plains, writes Ernie Garcia, following a mortgage default by owner Barbara Bzura Sable.

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White Plains Hospital Forum Focuses On Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

White Plains Hospital is partnering with the Lustgarten Foundation to host a Pancreatic Cancer Symposium on Friday, Nov. 21, to promote awareness and early detection of the disease. The Second Annual Pancreatic Cancer Symposium will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club, 80 Maple Ave. in White Plains.

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Woman can keep ring because beau never proposed: judge

... because it was "given as a gift and not in contemplation of marriage," according to an Oct. 14 ruling. Torres' White Plains-based attorney, Jasmine Hernandez, said her client was "stunned and disappointed" by the ruling because he though he was ...

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New Interpretation Of 'Sweeney Todd' At White Plains Performing Arts Center

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. The classic play, "Sweeney Todd," is told in a new way, albeit with the same music and lyrics, at the White Plains Performing Arts Center . For those not familiar with this musical thriller, "Sweeney Todd" tells the story of an unjustly exiled barber who returns to 19th century London seeking vengeance against the judge who robbed him of his family.

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White Plains Hospital Forum Focuses On Pancreatic Cancer Awareness

White Plains Hospital is partnering with the Lustgarten Foundation to host a Pancreatic Cancer Symposium on Friday, Nov. 21, to promote awareness and early detection of the disease. The Second Annual Pancreatic Cancer Symposium will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Gilda's Club, 80 Maple Ave. in White Plains.

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Wppac Launches New Staged Reading Series with the Cocktail Party Tonight

The White Plains Performing Arts Center play reading series that features the Tony Award-winners for "Best Play" since the award's creation in 1948 continues with this months' reading of T.S. Eliot 's The Cocktail Party tonight, October 23 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each.

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New York man charged with sexual assault of 13-year-old Garfield girl

A New York man was arrested and charged with sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child after police learned he had sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old female from Garfield. Police arrested Wilmer Lara, 20, of White Plains, N.Y., as a result of an investigation conducted by members of the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office Special Victims Unit and the Garfield Police Department.

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"The Educated Collector: Limiting Risk When Purchasing Fine Art" at...

... Art." The event takes place Thursday evening, October 23rd at 7 pm, at ArtsWestchester, 31 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains. The event is free and open to the public. In this lecture, Mr. Lever will discuss, among other issues, auction house and ...

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Heineken, MLS enter long-term partnership

Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., entered into a long-term partnership agreement with Major League Soccer that would make the Heineken brand the official beer of MLS. The partnership will commence in January 2015.

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Slow-Moving Storm Will Bring Heavy Rain To White Plains

A coastal storm is set to bring steady rain into Westchester County from Wednesday night through Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Rain will continue to be a factor throughout Thursday with a high temperature in the mid-50s. Chance of rain is 80 percent.

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Accidents Tie Up Traffic For Evening Commuters In Westchester

An accident on westbound I-287, reported at 5:40 p.m., has resulted in stop-and-go traffic between Westchester Avenue in White Plains and Route 100A .

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Stepinac's Jack Dailey Honored For Saving An Elderly Neighbor, Baby

Jack Dailey, a senior at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, was recently honored with the coveted Honor Medal and Crossed Palms award in a recent ceremony of the New York City Boy Scouts and the National Court of Honor for saving an elderly neighbor and toddler from an apartment fire. According to an Oct. 21 New York Daily News article the drama began on Thursday, Jan. 30, when the 17-year old Boy Scout with Troop 240 in the Riverdale section of the Bronx smelled smoke in a neighbor's apartment upon returning home.

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Frank's Nursery Property Auction Set for Nov. 18 in Greenburgh

... by the town. We're holding a public auction---selling off the property on November 18th. 715 Dobbs Ferry Road, White Plains, NY (just West of the Dobbs Ferry Rd exit on the Sprain Brook Parkway) Zoned R-30/R-40. Uses include (but are not limited to) ...

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Nurses endorse in Senate, Assembly

New York State Nurses Association, a union representing RNs and other health care workers, is out with a roster of Hudson Valley endorsements - the are backing Democrats in both Assembly and Senate districts. Registered nurses and health care professionals throughout the Hudson Valley today announced their support of 12 state legislative candidates running for office in the November general election at a press conference outside of the Westchester County Courthouse in downtown White Plains.

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Fifth Street Pulls IPO Citing Shaky Markets, CEO Won't Become A Billionaire Today

... 43, founded Fifth Street in 1998. He remains its chief executive. Tannenbaum led the company's move from White Plains, N.Y. to its current Greenwich headquarters earlier this year. He owns the space and collects $2 million in rent annually, ...

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GUESTROOM 2010 Returns to IH/MandRS with Technologies Highlighting Hotel Room of the Near Future

... hospitality technology event, offered in 2014 before housing and registration for 2015 opens later this year. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (September 7, 2007) - GUESTROOM 2010 will return to the 92nd Annual International Hotel/Motel and Restaurant ShowA ...

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Seavest's Kent Ambulatory Services Pavilion Achieves LEED Gold

... resources; indoor environmental quality; and innovation in design. The 62,724 square foot facility, owned by White Plains-based Seavest Healthcare Properties' Fund III, was evaluated using the LEED for Core & Shell system. "The LEED Gold ...

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Medical Board Denies Sex Offender A Hearing

... boy. Police said Berken discussed various sex acts on numerous occasions and attempted to meet the "boy" in White Plains, where investigators arrested him. He was sentenced on a first-degree charge of attempting to disseminate indecent material to a ...

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Ex-Greenwich Doctor Who's a Registered Sex Offender Denied Hearing to Reinstate Medical License

... in 2010, was denied the hearing on Tuesday, according to Greenwich Time. Berken was arrested in January 2009 in White Plains, NY after he was caught having online "chats" with an undercover investigator posing as a 15-year-old boy, after he arranged ...

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Reasons Why White Plains Sales Tax Receipts Continue Soft

Alex Philippidis , former Co-Host of White Plains Week and national internet reporter, expert on Westchester County business trends, reacts to First Quarter Sales Tax Receipts Results in White Plains "Howdy from White Plains, NY, where all those summer street festivals didn't raise sales tax collections; indeed they were down 1.14% from a year ago, while NY's Westchester County as a whole rose 2.49% year-over-year, FB follower John Bailey reports.

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Elmsford Re-Dedicates Its Updated Emergency Operations Center

... of the best prepared municipalities in the county" among places like the Town of North Castle, Pound Ridge and White Plains. The final touches were put on the EOC earlier this week. The EOC is a conference room located in the police department, at ...

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Bronxville Schools Compete To End Hunger In Westchester

... from hunger. Once the food drive concludes on Friday, Nov. 14, volunteers from Al's Moving and Storage in White Plains will take the food donations to the Food Bank For Westchester in Elmsford. According to Move for Hunger Executive Director Adam ...

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El Centro Honors White Plains' Stepinac High School

Archbishop Stepinac High School - the all-boys, college prep secondary school in White Plains - was honored by El Centro Hispano during the not-for-profit's recent 40th Gala Anniversary. Stepinac was cited at the sold-out ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains, for spearheading two new educational initiatives to help El Centro Hispano prepare Hispanic youth to succeed, one of the organization's primary goals.

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Protests to save Good Counsel Academy get bigger

Demonstrations to keep Good Counsel Academy from closing have gotten bigger, as more than 100 parents and students rallied outside the school Tuesday afternoon. The Sisters of the Divine Compassion, who own the 16-acre property in White Plains, recently hired a real estate firm to sell the campus.

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League of Women Voters Candidates Forum Wednesday Evening 7 PM White Plains Library

The White Plains League will sponsor its annual Candidates Forum on Wednesday, October 22nd at 7:00pm at the White Plains Public Library, 100 Martine Avenue. This year the forum is being co-sponsored by the White Plains Public Library, The White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations and the NAACP/Greenburgh/White Plains.

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County Offers Free Home Inspection For Lead In Parts Of White Plains

... at 914-813-5000 if they live in these ZIP codes: 10701 and 10705 in Yonkers; 10801 in New Rochelle; 10606 in White Plains and 10550 in Mount Vernon. From the time children are 6 months old until they reach age 6, all children should be assessed ...

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Woman, 19, Hospitalized After Jump Onto Sprain Brook Parkway

A 19-year-old White Plains woman who survived a jump onto the Sprain Brook Parkway from an overpass on Tuesday, is being treated at Westchester Medical Center. Trooper Melissa D. McMorris, public information officer for the New York State Police, said State Police responded to the incident at 11:55 a.m. Troopers, who were assisted by the Westchester County Police, determined that the woman had jumped from the Hospital Road overpass onto the Sprain Brook Parkway in Hawthorne.

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Stepinac High School Honored by El Centro Hispano At 40th Gala Celebration

PRLog - Oct. 21, 2014 - ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Archbishop Stepinac High School- the all-boys, secondary, college prep school in White Plains, NY- was honored by El Centro Hispano during the not-for-profit' s recent 40th Gala Anniversary held at a sold-out ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, White Plains. Stepinac was cited for spearheading two new educational initiatives to help El Centro Hispano prepare Hispanic youth to succeed, one of the organization' s primary goals.

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24OctHoning Your Deposition Skills NYC - Fall 2014

... under both New York and Federal court practice. Mirna M. Santiago, Of Counsel , White Fleischner & Fino, White Plains, NY (Local Chair) * Paul S. Devine, Partner , Goldberg Segalla, Garden City, NY * Robert J. Permutt, Assistant General Counsel , ...

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Westchester Knicks Tickets Go On Sale Wednesday

Single-game tickets will go on sale for the Westchester Knicks' inaugural season on Wednesday, Oct. 22, at 9 a.m. Fans can purchase tickets, which start at $10, through Ticketmaster via westchesterknicks.com or in person at the Westchester County Center box office at 198 Central Ave., White Plains. The Westchester Knicks will make their regular-season debut at the Westchester County Center on Wednesday, Nov. 19, against the Canton Charge.

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"I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage"

... Books Readers Digest Funny Family Jokes: Something for Everyone from Age 9 to 99 By Editors at Reader's Digest White Plains, NY: The Reader's Digest Association 2014 Pg. ?: "I. come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage." ERMA BOMBECK ...

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Bombardier Launches Six Additional Customer Response Team Trucks and...

... in: Columbus, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Miami, Florida; San Francisco Bay Area, California; Washington DC; and White Plains, New York. The new trucks will be manned by two technicians - one avionics technician and one maintenance technician supported by ...

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ITT's Enidine Brand Highlights Energy Absorption and Vibration...

... ITT is a leader in serving customers in industrial end markets. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2013 revenues ...

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ITTa s Enidine Brand Highlights Energy Absorption and Vibration...

... ITT is a leader in serving customers in industrial end markets. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2013 revenues ...

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ITT Chief Executive Officer and President Denise Ramos to Present at...

... on partnering with them to find solutions to their unique challenges. Founded in 1920, ITT is headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., with employees in more than 35 countries. The company has sales in approximately 125 countries and generated 2013 ...

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Meet The Candidates At White Plains LWV Forum

The League of Women Voters of White Plains will sponsor its annual candidates forum at the White Plains Public Library on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. This year the forum is being co-sponsored by the White Plains Public Library, The White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations and the NAACP/Greenburgh/White Plains. Issues such as redistricting, education, immigration, economic development and the French-American School of New York project are of interest to voters this year.

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Heineken phases out original Strongbow Hard Cider recipe with new flavors

White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, which acquired import rights to the Strongbow Hard Cider brand in January 2013, is phasing out the original Strongbow Hard Cider recipe and replacing it with new Strongbow Gold Apple Hard Cider and Strongbow Honey & Apple Hard Cider. The new ciders will begin appearing at on- and off-premise accounts this month, says Alejandra de Obeso, Strongbow brand director.

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One charged after shots fired in W-B

... his passenger identified the suspect as the man carrying the firearm, according to police. Sakai Hardy, 21, of White Plains, New York, was charged with carrying a firearm without a license and disorderly conduct. The shooter has not been found, ...

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Fashion Show Helps White Plains Hospital Cancer Program

A fashion show to support the cancer program at White Plains Hospital was recently held at Bloomingdale's in White Plains. The Night of Fashion: Walk of Hope Cancer Survivor and Caregiver Fashion Show was presented by White Plains Hospital and emceed by the fashion editors of Westchester Magazine on Wednesday, Oct. 15. Survivors and caregiverswalked down the runway in the latest fall fashions, designed by Calvin Klein, Kenneth Cole, Vince Camuto, Karen Kane and Sanctuary.

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RREditorial 101714

... includes Eastchester, Harrison, Mamaroneck, North Castle, the city and town of Rye and parts of New Rochelle, White Plains and Yonkers. In Mr. Latimer's long career, he served as a councilman in the city of Rye as a Westchester County legislator and ...

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Good Counsel Witnesses Another Protest Against Sale Of White Plains School

About 150 parents, students and faculty from Good Counsel Academy held another protest outside the campus Monday, decrying the expected sale of the school's property at 52 N. Broadway in White Plains. News of the proposed closing of the Catholic school came after Good Counsel nuns retained a real estate firm to try to market the property due to many of the nuns getting older.

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Conspiracy Gives Way to Pleas on Bribery Charges

... 1, to locate Individual 1, and to harm Individual 1 and others associated with Individual 1." Lustyik, of White Plains, N.Y., worked on the bureau's counterintelligence squad. Ahmed was an acquaintance of Thaler, Lustyik's childhood friend. The ...

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Judge sets execution date for Delaware killer

... an appeal in July. The 43-year-old Cooke was convicted of the 2005 murder of 20-year-old Lindsey Bonistall of White Plains, New York. The Delaware Supreme Court overturned Cooke's first conviction in 2007 because his public defenders, without ...

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Judge sets execution date for Delaware killer

... an appeal in July. The 43-year-old Cooke was convicted of the 2005 murder of 20-year-old Lindsey Bonistall of White Plains, New York. The Delaware Supreme Court overturned Cooke's first conviction in 2007 because his public defenders, without ...

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Protesters fight Good Counsel Academy closing

The faculty of the Good Counsel Academy, along with parents and students, rallied this morning in White Plains in an effort to save their school.

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Judge Sets Execution Date for Delaware Killer

... an appeal in July. The 43-year-old Cooke was convicted of the 2005 murder of 20-year-old Lindsey Bonistall of White Plains, N.Y. Prosecutors said Cooke broke into Bonistall's off-campus apartment in Newark, Del., and raped and strangled her. Court ...

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Judge Sets Execution Date For Delaware Killer

... gets under way. The 43-year-old Cooke was convicted of the 2005 murder of 20-year-old Lindsey Bonistall of White Plains, New York. The Delaware Supreme Court overturned Cooke's first conviction in 2007 because his public defenders, without Cooke's ...

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Police: Shots fired in Wilkes-Barre

... his passenger identified the suspect as the man carrying the firearm, according to police. Sakai Hardy, 21, of White Plains, New York, was charged with carrying a firearm without a license and disorderly conduct. The shooter has not been found, ...

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Protesters fight Good Counsel Academy closing

The faculty of the Good Counsel Academy, along with parents and students, rallied this morning in an effort to save their school. Instead of participating in the school's "Day of Compassion," dozens protested outside of the school in White Plains this morning.

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Median Single Family Home Price Rises Five Percent In Greenburgh

... from Douglas Elliman and J ulia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty are also available online. Homes in the White Plains area had a sluggish second quarter. In White Plains, there were 80 single family home sales, down 2 percent from 2013. ...

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Median Single Family Home Price Falls Five Percent In White Plains

... from Douglas Elliman and J ulia B. Fee Sotheby's International Realty are also available online. Homes in the White Plains area had a sluggish second quarter. In White Plains, there were 80 single family home sales, down 2 percent from 2013. ...

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Sweat For A Cure At White Plains Hospital's Cancer Vs. Dancer

White Plains Hospital, along with Crunch, is sponsoring Dancer vs. Cancer to sweat for a cure on Sunday, Oct. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Crunch,1 N. Broadway, White Plains. Participants are encouraged to wear pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month.

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Good Counsel Academy to hold silent protest

On Monday morning, Good Counsel Academy supporters are planning to hold a silent protest outside of the school in White Plains. On Monday morning, Good Counsel Academy supporters are planning to hold a silent protest outside of the school in White Plains.

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W-B Police: Shots fired near Sherman Street

Police apprehended and charged a man from White Plains, N.Y., after a short foot chase while responding to reports of shots fired in the area of South Sherman and South Streets around 6:20 p.m. Sunday night. According to police, the victim said he was driving a motor vehicle when two black males "flipped him off."

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City Sales Tax Receipts Stagnant after First Quarter. County up 2.49% After 9 Months

Despite a series of promotional events in September, a jazz week, back to school sales, early halloween sales, and even Christmas displays already up and the usual business back to normal routine, White Plains sales tax receipts are down 1.14% from the last year fiscal pace. The city received $143,741.47 less in sales tax receipts in September, for a total of $12,505,970.91 the first three months of the city fiscal year compared to $12,649,712.38 the first quarter of last year.

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New Boutique Residential Rental Projects In White Plains Top Week's News

White Plains is getting three new high-end boutique residential rental projects in the city's downtown, which is seeing an upswing in young people and families moving to the suburbs from New York City. Westchester Community College filed more than 600 lawsuits between January and October of 2014 in an effort to collect unpaid tuition , according to LoHud.com.

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2 CT men plead guilty in bribery scheme

Two Connecticut men have pleaded guilty in federal court in White Plains, New York, to bribery and fraud charges in a case in which a former FBI agent is also charged. They were charged in the bribery plot along with Robert Lustyik, a former FBI agent in White Plains.

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Westchester County Department of Health Observes National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

... at 914-813-5000 if they live in these zip codes: 10701 and 10705 in Yonkers; 10801 in New Rochelle; 10606 in White Plains; and 10550 in Mount Vernon. This service is available because the county receives additional state grant funding because of its ...

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FBI agent took bribes in exchange for internal law enforcement documents

The Department of Justice announced that on October 17, 2014 two Connecticut men pleaded guilty to bribery charges , admitting that they participated in a scheme to obtain confidential, internal law enforcement documents and information from a former Special Agent with the FBI in White Plains, New York. Johannes Thaler, 51 and Rizve Ahmed, aka "Caesar," 35, admitted to bribing Robert Lustyik, who was at the time serving as a Special Agent with the FBI's counterintelligence squad.

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2 Connecticut men plead guilty in bribery scheme

Two Connecticut men have pleaded guilty in federal court in White Plains, New York, to bribery and fraud charges in a case in which a former FBI agent is also charged. They were charged in the bribery plot along with Robert Lustyik, a former FBI agent in White Plains.

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The Happy Rink Opens Today: Public Session this afternoon.Enroll in...

The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com The Ebersole Ice Rink Figure Skating School and White Plains Figure Skating Club, as well as the popular open public ice session begins today at Ebersole Ice Rink in White Plains. For information on times, call 914-422-1348, or contact the Department of Recreation and Parks at 422-1336 Monday or check out the city website, cityofwhiteplains.com In this portfolio, below, WPCNR goes down the ice of memory lane, showing some of the young ladies who learned to figure skate at Ebersole Rink and enjoyed great comaderie and friendships in the many programs Kierstin Fuerst and her Skating School provide.

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Westchester Chefs Participate In Food Bank Fundraiser

The Food Bank for Westchester's 24th Annual Celebration of "An Evening in Good Taste" To End Childhood Hunger was held on Thursday, Oct. 16, at 1133 Westchester Avenue in White Plains. The event featured more than 20 local chefs, 100 volunteers and some 700 guests, all infused with the goal to end childhood hunger in the area.

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Player Notebook: Kylan Guerra

When you first see Kylan Guerra , a 5-foot-11, 153-pound guard from Archbishop Stepanic High School (White Plains, N.Y.), on the hardwood, he leaves quite an impression.

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Two Connecticut Men Plead Guilty to Bribery Scheme Involving FBI Agent in New York

Two Connecticut men pleaded guilty today to bribery charges, admitting that they participated in a scheme to obtain confidential, internal law enforcement documents and information from a former FBI Special Agent in White Plains, New York. Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department's Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara of the Southern District of New York, and Justice Department Inspector General Michael D. Horowitz made the announcement.

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Garfield man charged in child-sex case

A 20-year-old man has been charged with sexual assault after police investigated a report by parents that he had sex with their 13-year-old daughter, authorities said Friday. Wilmer Lara, of White Plains, N.Y., was arrested on Wednesday after the girl's parents told police they had learned that he had sexual intercourse with their daughter on more than one occasion, Bergen County Prosecutor John L. Molinelli said in a release.

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Wppac to Launch New Staged Reading Series with the Cocktail Party, 10/23

The White Plains Performing Arts Center play reading series that features the Tony Award-winners for "Best Play" since the award's creation in 1948 continues with this months' reading of T.S. Eliot's The Cocktail Party on Thursday, October 23 at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each.

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Clinicians: 'Ebola Anxiety Syndrome' Causing Public To Worry

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The images saturate the airwaves: an overseas epidemic and the very visible effort to prevent a domestic outbreak, leading to what some clinicians call "Ebola anxiety syndrome" in many who don't even have Ebola, CBS 2's Lou Young reported. Dr. Erik Larson helps run the ER at White Plains Hospital.

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Photo Flash: First Look at Kitchen Theatre's Lonely Planet

... Kitchen, and everyone is happy to have him back. Gregory last graced the Kitchen's stage last season in From White Plains. Lonely Planet will mark Gregory's 14th production with Kitchen Theatre Company, including such memorable productions as ...

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Seasonal flavors are hot across the dairy aisle

... flavors in time for the fall/winter season - pumpkin spice and apple cinnamon read more . Dannon , White Plains, N.Y., added seasonal options in its Oikos Greek yogurt line with a pumpkin pie flavor on shelves until December, followed by a ...

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Heineken to Become 'Official Beer of Major League Soccer'

... to further elevate its global status as a world-class beer and provider of fan engagement. Heineken USA Inc., White Plains, N.Y., is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV. It imports Heineken, Heineken Light, Desperados, Amstel Light and ...

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White Plains Tigers Roll To Third Straight Win

Lisa McGuinn, avid supporter and mother of Brody McGuinn who plays for the White Plains Tigers, shares a summary of the team's third consecutive win. As the October rain let up and darkness descended on Loucks Stadium at White Plains High School, the tone was ominously set for a tough, "grind-'em-out" football game between the Tigers of White Plains and the Putnam Valley Tigers.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around White Plains

According to gasbuddy.com , the lowest gas was found at Gas Track in White Plains at Central Park Avenue and Aqueduct Road for $3.29. Gulf in White Plains at Hamilton Avenue and Cottage Place has gas for $3.33.

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Pro Bono Partnership Raised $1.36 Million at Its Gala

PRLog - Oct. 17, 2014 - WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Pro Bono Partnership raised $1.36 million at its Gala on October 15 at Cipriani 42nd Street in Manhattan. The Partnership provides free business legal assistance to hundreds of nonprofit organizations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

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9 Events at Hebrew College, Newton MA, this fall

... associate professor of rabbinics at Hebrew College, and Rabbi Gordon Tucker, rabbi at Temple Israel Center in White Plains, N.Y., for a discussion of the origins of and future directions in Jewish law. The event is a celebration of Rabbi Kanarek's ...

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Centro Hispano Gala Celebrates 40TH Anniv. Hispanics in Westchester...

... a sold-out Gala with 480 distinguished guests and supporters tomorrow, October 18 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in White Plains. Isabel Villar , Founder of the organization said the Hispanic population she founded the organization to serve, has grown ...

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William T. Keon, Jr., Former White Plains Resident, 91

He was born on Oct. 19, 1922 in New York City and eventually moved to the White Plains/Hartsdale area. He married the former Jane E. Balletto of White Plains.

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North Castle Ward Vote Scheduled For Nov. 13 After County Board's Rejection

... Town Attorney Roland Baroni, unless the person who brought petitions for voting chooses to withdraw them. North White Plains resident Tony Futia repeatedly has refused to withdraw his petition and wait to hold a ward vote as part of the 2015 general ...

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Filmmaker From Hartsdale Lands Screening At Yonkers Fest

... I really was hoping to die in here." By day, Desiato works at Pace University Law School's admissions office in White Plains. His website, http://ift.tt/1c5wqfV includes Desiato's biography as well as a link to his first film, "My Comic ...

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White Plains Lawyer Sees Bright Light At Yonkers Film Fest

... I really was hoping to die in here." By day, Desiato works at Pace University Law School's admissions office in White Plains. His website, http://ift.tt/1c5wqfV includes Desiato's biography as well as a link to his first film, "My Comic ...

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Desiato's 'Comic Book' Films Had Scarsdale Roots

... I really was hoping to die in here." By day, Desiato works at Pace University Law School's admissions office in White Plains. His website, http://ift.tt/1c5wqfV includes Desiato's biography as well as a link to his first film, "My Comic ...

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Rye Brook's Forever Families Through Adoption Hosts Gala Fundraiser

... Bakes in Port Chester, and Acuario's in Port Chester. The wine was provided by Aries Wine and Spirits in White Plains. All Star Beverages in Yonkers and BrewSA in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ kept the cold beer flowing while music for the evening was provided by ...

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Haunted Westchester Attractions

... the Playland Fountain Plaza on nights of the event. * The Haunt at Rocky Ledge , now in its fifth year in North White Plains. Here, two haunted houses are filled with ghouls and goblins jumping out of shadows. There's also a haunted cornfield. The ...

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8 Easy Getaways If You Need A Break From The City

... where the brick and pavement meet the mountains and lakes, for regular time-outs. Our first stop is often White Plains. Now, we know what you're thinking. That's not upstate. But, it is smack dab in the middle of some of our favorite Hudson Valley ...

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Flooding, Accidents Cause Thursday Morning Delays

... a.m., has resulted in stop-and-go traffic. The right lane of the southbound Bronx River Parkway was flooded in White Plains between Chatterton Avenue and Main Street. There was gridlock on southbound I-95 near the Westchester border where a ...

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Junior League of Central Westchester Hosts 28th Annual Holiday Boutique Nov. 6

With the holidays quickly approaching, come and enjoy a fun-filled day featuring the best of Westchester. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Junior League of Central Westchester's 28th Annual Holiday Boutique to be held on Thursday, November 6th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and 5:00 pm-10:00 pm at the beautiful Fenway Golf Club located at 384 Old Mamaroneck Road in White Plains, NY.

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Junior League of Central Westchester Hosts 28th Annual Holiday Boutique Nov. 6

The following announcement is from the Junior League of Central Westchester, which serves the communities of Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains: With the holidays quickly approaching, come and enjoy a fun-filled day featuring the best of Westchester. Get a jump start on your holiday shopping at the Junior League of Central Westchester's 28th Annual Holiday Boutique to be held on Thursday, November 6th from 9:00 am-3:00 pm and 5:00 pm-10:00 pm at the beautiful Fenway Golf Club located at 384 Old Mamaroneck Road in White Plains, NY.

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New York Mayor's Office Appoints Caress Kennedy of AlliedBarton...

... She joined AlliedBarton in September 2011, after 10 years with Global Employment Solutions. Born and raised in White Plains, NY, she holds a BA from Fordham University and an MBA from Pace University. She is currently on the Board for the NYPD ...

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