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Spring Valley trustees sack mayor's top aide as three abstain from approving contract
SPRING VALLEY ‒ Mayor Alan Simon has lost his top aide after the Board of Trustees refused to extend the retired village police officer's contract. While the five-member board voted 2-0 on Tuesday night to extend Reggie Anderson as the mayor's aide, three abstentions killed Anderson's job. Three positive votes were needed to...
HISTORIC: Gathering of Monsey Rabbonim Establishes Vaad for Monsey Fire District
In a groundbreaking event, leading Monsey rabbonim came together to establish a Vaad for the Monsey Fire District, providing crucial guidance for dispatchers on Shabbos operations. This unprecedented gathering took place at on Wednesday morning, where nearly 20 new dispatchers received shiurim in Hilchos Shabbos from renowned rabbinical leaders. The...
Bergen County gas station attendant charged, accused of overcharging customers
A Park Ridge gas station attendant at Delta Gas was charged and accused of repeatedly overcharging customers, police said on Tuesday. Police alleged the unidentified attendant at the Kinderkamack Road Delta would manually charge more money when customers would use credit cards. When called out on the discrepancy by drivers, the attendant pretended it was a mistake and gave back the money, police said.
Longtime Firefighter, Marine, Navy Veteran From Westchester Dies: 'An Icon'
A beloved firefighter and veteran from Westchester is being remembered for his lifetime of service to others and his legendary clam-shucking skills. Rye Brook resident Raymond Nethercott, the most senior member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Washington Engine & Hose Co. #4, die…
Local transportation business with ties to Monroe indicted
On July 3, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrests and indictments of Daler Yuldashev and Damir Yuldashev, their company DYD Universe, Inc. (DYD), and Nigina Iskandarova for allegedly being involved in a scheme that stole over $2.3 million from Medicaid and paid illegal kickbacks to Medicaid recipients. Daler and Damir Yuldashev operated DYD as a medical transportation provider and allegedly used it to overcharge Medicaid millions of dollars in fees by billing for fake trips and adding fake tolls to the rides they provided. Along with Iskandarova, they also allegedly paid kickbacks to Medicaid recipients to recruit more customers.
First African American Westchester County Legislator Dies: Was 'Revered Figure'
Westchester is mourning the loss of its first African American County Legislator known as an iconic figure who fought for civil rights and equality for all. Former Westchester County Legislator and Yonker resident Herman Keith died on Saturday, June 22 after a long illness due to complica…
Westchester inspectors trying to keep watery gas from damaging your car
NEW YORK -- CBS New York told you last week about multiple vehicles suffering significant damage after filling up at a gas station in Queens after water somehow got into the underground storage tanks.The city's Department of Consumer and Worker Protection said it sent an inspector to test the gasoline again Tuesday to make sure the issue has been resolved.Protecting you from that is very much on the radar of other local consumer protection officials.Westchester County officials are on the caseTanks that hold the fuel that flows through the pumps and into your vehicle are buried underground at more than...
Library closed on July 4th due to Independence Day.
The Field Library in Peekskill, NY, will be closed on Thursday, July 4th for Independence Day. The library will reopen on Friday, July 5th with its regular hours. AI Technology was used to summarize content in this article. LocalSource AI does not generate any information on its own. All facts stated in the article are direct from the content course.
Peekskill not-for-profits welcome to apply for CDBG funding.
Not-for-profit organizations in the City of Peekskill, New York are encouraged to attend the Common Council meeting on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm. They will have the opportunity to present their project applications for the Westchester Urban County Consortium Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program for the 2025-2027 Funding Cycle.
Public HEaring Set for Section 8 Housing Program
YORKTOWN, N.Y. — A public hearing has been set for the Housing Choice Voucher Program’s five-year plan for Thursday, Aug. 8. The voucher program’s mission is to serve the needs of varying low-income families in the Public Housing Agency’s jurisdiction while also listing the goals and objectives to be used in measuring its success.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Eligibility for a housing voucher is based on the total gross annual income and family size. According to the Yorktown Section 8 Office, the family’s income cannot exceed 50 percent of the average income of the county or...
Rockland's feud with Hochul leaves seat on MTA board vacant for more than a year
Rockland County’s feud with Gov. Kathy Hochul over mass transit policy has left county taxpayers without a representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board for more than a year. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and his preferred candidate for the seat, Neil Cosgrove, say the governor has shown disrespect...
Palisades Center Heats Up Summer with Exciting Concert Series
West Nyack, NY – The summer season has officially arrived, and the Palisades Center is celebrating with an exhilarating Summer Concert Series. Starting every Friday and Saturday throughout July, Level Four near Palisades Climb Adventure will be the epicenter of fantastic music performances, all free and open to the public.
Diana Well-Positioned to Continue Accomplishing Her Husband’s Goals
The important vote small towns have is always the local elections. Every vote cast funnels up to the county, city, state and federal level, but the first vote impacts us on the town level where we have local power. We know the candidates; they know the voters. Donna Diana is...
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