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New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
Fix Released For Massive Outages Impacting New York Residents
New Yorkers are waking up to potentially massive tech issues and absolute chaos. We've learned of a potential quick fix. Businesses around the world are being affected by a cybersecurity outage. The cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike confirmed the global glitch due to a failed update. CrowdStrike says it's now in the...
German Fest 2024 takes place this weekend
PUTNAM VALLEY – Get out your lederhosen and your feathered hat! German Fest 2024 is being held this weekend in Putnam Valley. The German-American Social Club has once again organized the event planned for 11 Kramers Pond Road under a giant party tent rain or shine. Entertainment will be...
Zoom interview with Michael Balboni, former NY Homeland Security czar
Former New York state Homeland Security czar Michael Balboni discusses the global IT outage and the risks associated with it. Balboni says some companies are at a greater risk because not all software and technology investments are the same.
AOC blasts colleagues who are "too scared" to publicly say what they think about Biden
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., took to Instagram live Thursday evening to make a a fervid argument in favor of President Joe Biden staying on top of the Democratic ticket, Business Insider reported. In a nearly hour-long session, the progressive lawmaker expressed her support for Biden despite the party’s dissonance over...
Westchester rocks: Catch a Taylor Swift tribute, Ladysmith Black Mambazo and more
You don’t have to hightail it out of Westchester to catch a great summer concert. Joe Bonamassa will scorch through bluesy guitar solos for two August nights at Port Chester’s Capitol Theatre. Acts such as Toad the Wet Sprocket, the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, and Dweezil Zappa —...
Biden administration calls for lawyers to help asylum seekers pro bono amid massive backlog
The White House has made an open call for the legal community to provide assistance with immigration and asylum cases, as the backlog of cases remains at historical records. "The administration is announcing a call to action for members of the legal community, including law firms, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders to make commitments of pro bono support for those who are unrepresented in immigration proceedings," the White House said in a statement on Wednesday.
In his own words: New York man with ALS, given 2-5 years to live, wants right to die
Editor’s note: This story is part of a series of stories exploring New York’s controversial proposed Medical Aid in Dying Act. At stake is how the law defines what is permissible as people face heart-wrenching decisions about how to spend their final days. Are you a Staten Islander who supports or opposes medical aid in dying? Do you have a terminal illness? Email Lauren Lovallo at llovallo@siadvance.com.
Abstract Westchester Home Designed By Esteemed Architect Listed For $2.9M
A Westchester home with a less-than-conventional design from an architect who graduated from an esteemed art school could be yours for several million dollars. The property, which dates back to 1937 and is located at 29 Penny Lane in Scarsdale, is now listed for $2.998 million by Christie's In…
Choshen Mishpat Isn’t Just for Rabbonim
Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad is starting a new course ‘Choshen Mishpat Renaissance’ to study the practical aspects of the Alter Rebbe’s Choshen Mishpat over the course of three years. Kollel L’Rabbonei Chabad, a community of experienced and aspiring Rabbonim, is excited to announce a new series on...
Northern Westchester Hospital Golf Classic Fundraiser Supports Children's Mental Health Program
Northern Westchester Hospital held their annual golf classic fundraiser July 9, at the championship GlenArbor golf course in Bedford Hills. Approximately 140 golfers participated and raised $215,000. The golf outing will benefit the hospital’s building of a new comprehensive mental health services program for children and adolescents. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, across the country there is a growing number of mental health related issues among children and adolescents with 1 in 5 children having a mental, emotional or behavioral disorder.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The program, which is...
New York Fire Warning: Using the Wrong Chargers Proven to Be Extremely Dangerous
Two home fire incidents in the lower Hudson Valley have resulted in the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services sharing some important information as a warning to all New Yorkers. Home Fires in Westchester County. On Thursday, July 18, the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services (Westchester County DES) shared...
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