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Best Lawyers Recognizes Two Attorneys at Westchester County Elder Law Firm Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP
Westchester County, N.Y. – The law firm of Enea, Scanlan & Sirignano, LLP, with offices in White Plains and Somers, N.Y., is pleased to announce that Westchester County elder law attorney Anthony J. Enea, Esq., managing partner, has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 31st edition of The Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Elder Law and Trusts & Estates. Lauren C. Enea, Esq., partner, has also been recognized in the 5th edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER An...
Westchester County police cracking down on mopeds, motorized scooters being used illegally
A new operation started with officers from multiple different agencies working together to stop the illegal use of these motorized scooters. Earlier this week, dozens of scooters were impounded that were either not registered or insured.
Bergen County teenager charged over armed robbery of River Edge gas station
A teenager has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery of a gas station in River Edge earlier this month, authorities announced. The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday that a 16-year-old from Bergen County is facing armed robbery, weapons offenses and theft charges. ...
Guns to Gardens Coming to Westchester to Help Turn Unwanted Guns Into Garden Tools
Are you tired of hearing of gun tragedies? A group called “Guns to Gardens” is coming to Westchester this fall to try and get unwanted guns off the streets and turn them into Garden tools. “Guns to Gardens” is a national movement, which works to reduce gun violence...
YouTube Star, Boxer Jake Paul Seen During Police Boat Escort On Lake In Hudson Valley
Social media was abuzz after YouTube star and professional boxer Jake Paul was sighted during both a police boat escort on a Hudson Valley lake and a private helicopter ride. The sightings happened on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 15, when Paul, an internet icon who began a boxing career in 2018, w…
School Announces Sudden Closure After Almost 30 Years In Westchester
After nearly three decades, a nursery school in Westchester has announced that it will shut its doors for good. New Beginnings Nursery School, located in Tarrytown at the Reformed Church of the Tarrytowns at 42 North Broadway (Route 9), is now closed, owner Patricia Kreamer announced…
Body of N.J. man who went missing in Vermont river waterfall recovered
The body of a 35-year-old Bergen County man who went missing Saturday while swimming in a waterfall area in Vermont river was recovered Wednesday, authorities said. Tuan Baldino, of Paramus, was reported missing at 1:34 p.m. Saturday at the Cascades section of Warren Falls in the Mad River, Vermont State Police said.
9-11 Memorial Heroes Monument gets facelift
CARMEL – Each year hundreds of local residents gather at Cornerstone Park in Carmel on September 11 to remember Putnam’s eight heroes who lost their lives on 9-11-01 at Ground Zero in addition to the others who have since passed away from September 11 related illness. On Friday...
Putnam SPCA charges several for animal neglect
BREWSTER – Members of the Putnam SPCA have spent a busy week rounding up three local residents for endangering the welfare of their four-legged family members. Chief Ken Ross said during a patrol of the Kobacker’s Market parking area in Brewster Village, detectives observed a dog inside a vehicle with windows cracked. The interior temperature of the vehicle was extreme, with weather conditions sunny and humid.
New asphalt coming to Poughkeepsie streets
POUGHKEEPSIE – The City of Poughkeepsie, using outside contractors, will begin paving nearly three miles of city streets, beginning Monday, August 19. The city will use approximately $2 million in state funding to mill and pave portions of 13 city streets with more than 2,200 tons of asphalt, according to Mayor Yvonne Flowers.
Police resolve incident of man threatening harm to himself and others
NYACK – Orangetown Police were able to bring an incident involving an emotionally disturbed person to a peaceful conclusion on Thursday morning. Police were called to a residence on Francis Avenue in the Village of Nyack at around 10:40 a.m. for an individual experiencing a crisis and who made threatening statements on social media to harm himself and others.
Popular Poughkeepsie Furniture & Mattress Store Relocates to New Location
Store hoping for better luck at area mall. Those in the Poughkeepsie area that are looking for home furnuniture have many options to choose from. The Poughkeepsie area is full of great furniture and mattress stores: Raymour & Flanigan, Bob's Discount Furniture, Davis Furniture, Millspaugh Furniture, and Sleep Number and Mattress Firm are just some that come to mind.
'Stranger Things' have happened: Actor helps Carmel man remove fallen tree from Taconic State Parkway
A Carmel man, whose trip to Niagara Falls almost hit a snag, had an encounter with a famous actor who helped him continue on his journey. Dylan Cavalliero said in a Facebook post that a fallen tree was blocking traffic northbound on the Taconic State Parkway in Dutchess County after a recent storm.
Enjoy Piano Bar with The Budman at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
Nyack, NY – Cap off your Saturday night on August 17 with an evening of lively tunes at Maureen’s Jazz Cellar. The Piano Bar with The Budman kicks off at 10:00 PM, offering a cozy and vibrant atmosphere with no cover charge. Located at 2 North Broadway in...
Town of New Paltz opposes Iroquois Pipeline expansion
NEW PALTZ – The New Paltz Town Board has voted unanimously to urge Governor Hochul to stop the expansion of what they call “the dangerous” Iroquois Pipeline. The pipeline company is awaiting a state decision on air pollution permits to expand what the town board said are “noisy, toxic compressor stations” in Dover and Athens that would increase the amount of fracked gas through the pipeline to New York City and Long Island.
Gov. Hochul Visits Yonkers to Discuss Banning Cell Phones for Students During School
L-R-Mayor Mike Spano, State Senator Shelley Mayer, Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Governor Kathy Hochul, Assemblyman Gary Pretlow, County Executive George Latimer. On Aug. 5, Governor Kathy Hochul held a roundtable with local educators and stakeholders in Westchester as part of her statewide listening tour focused on addressing smartphone use...
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