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15-ton rubber duck goes up at Playland Beach after delay prompts ‘Where’s the duck?’ chants
"Where's the duck! Where's the duck! Where's the duck!," Somers, N.Y., resident Claire McLean led a disappointed crowd in chanting as they waited to see what is dubbed the "world's largest rubber duck" on Friday morning. McLean had traveled with her grandson over an hour to Playland Beach in Rye,...
Haverstraw Man Nabbed For Pair Of Commercial Burglaries, Police Say
Rockland County resident Brawian Olivero Duran, age 22, of Haverstraw, was arrested on Thursday, Aug. 15. According to Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould, Duran was charged with the following:. Two counts of burglary. Petty larceny. Possession of burglar tools. He was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. This is...
Somers Red Storm Brings Home League Title
SOMERS, N.Y. - The 13U Somers Red Storm baseball team capped off their 2024 summer season by winning the Greater Hudson Valley Baseball League Division 2 Championship at Rogers Park in Danbury, CT. As the #1 seed, Somers had home field advantage against the #2 seeded Fairfield County Captains. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Right out of the gate, Somers’ offense was clicking, recording 13 hits on the day and scoring 10 runs. Braden Valderrama (2 for 3) drove in Somers’ first run on a double in the first inning which was then followed by...
Queensbury’s Brigid Duffy leading U.S. Women’s Lacrosse into World Lacrosse U20 Championship
For the last two years, Queensbury native Brigid Duffy has shined for Army West Point women's lacrosse on a national stage. Now, she'll be putting her talents on display...on the world stage.
Monroe County Executive Adam Bello Announces Applications Now Available For $6 Million In Arpa Grants For Non-profits Affected By The Pandemic
Eligible organizations must be located in Qualified Census Tracts. Online application portal now open; submission deadline September 13, 2024. View Full Press Release (PDF) Spanish Language Version (PDF) Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced that non-profit organizations in Qualified Census Tracts can now apply for direct operating aid grants...
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.
Byram Hills Ranked No. 1 Public High School in Westchester
Receiving well-deserved recognition, Byram Hills High School was ranked as the number one public high school in Westchester County in Westchester Magazine’s March 2024 issue. The Inside Press asked me to explore the “why” behind the ranking. It is particularly noteworthy as Westchester is home to some of the best high schools in the country. Factors considered included college readiness, average class size, student-to-teacher ratio, SAT scores, the number of counselors, the number of AP courses, and more.
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…
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.
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