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Greenburgh OKs Site Plan For Bigger Trader Joe's Greenburgh OKs Site Plan For Bigger Trader Joe's
Greenburgh OKs Site Plan For Bigger Trader Joe's GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Greenburgh is going to get a bigger Trader Joe’s, says Supervisor Paul Feiner. The Town Board, which was considering an application by Hampshire Management, Tuesday voted to approve an amended site plan that would allow developers to expand the supermarket by 4,000 square feet. Trader Joe’s is in the Westchester Square shopping center on Central Park Avenue in the hamlet of Hartsdale. The shopping center is sandwiched between North Washington Avenue and Dalewood Drive. Trader Joe's bills itself as a "neighborhood grocery store with amazing food and drink from around…

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Happy Birthday To Bedford's Michael Douglas Happy Birthday To Bedford's Michael Douglas
Happy Birthday To Bedford's Michael Douglas BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Bedford’s Michael Douglas. Douglas, a stage and screen actor and film producer, turns 71 on Sunday. He was born in New Brunswick, N.J., on Sept. 25, 1944, to actors Kirk Douglas and Diana Dill. He studied drama at the University of California. Douglas’ career covers a wide range of both independent and blockbuster films. He has received a number of honors, including the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award and the AFI Life Achievement Award. Douglas received three Emmy Award nominations for his role in the ABC crime series, “The Streets of San Francisco.…

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Sports
Yorktown Schools Show Off Renovated Tennis Courts Yorktown Schools Show Off Renovated Tennis Courts
Yorktown Schools Show Off Renovated Tennis Courts YORKTOWN, N.Y. – The tennis courts at Yorktown High School are back in use after getting some grand slam upgrades over the summer. Gone are the cracks and the worn-out lines. The four courts even got some new web fencing with ventilation windows. Money for the renovations came from the 2015-2016 general operating budget. The girls varsity tennis season has begun and their coach, Roger Dayer, says he has high hopes for a very successful season. Girls tennis captain Anisha Duvvi said she thinks the new courts will "energize and inspire" her and her teammates. “We are lucky to ha…

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Real Estate
William Raveis Adds Executives In Westchester, Fairfield Expansion William Raveis Adds Executives In Westchester, Fairfield Expansion
William Raveis Adds Executives In Westchester, Fairfield Expansion William Raveis will be bolstering its presence in Westchester and lower Fairfield counties by adding two new executives to its staff, the family run real estate business has announced. Ravies has appointed Amy Kane and Jason Wilson, both of whom had worked with the Sotheby’s International Realty Network. “Amy and Jason bring an impressive history of being top performers at marquis real estate brands to William Raveis, along with a deep knowledge of the region,” said Chris Raveis, president of residential sales at William Raveis. “They chose to stake their future with us. We are confident th…

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Schools
Briarcliff High School English Teacher Named 'Educator Of Excellence' Briarcliff High School English Teacher Named 'Educator Of Excellence'
Briarcliff High School English Teacher Named 'Educator Of Excellence' BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- One Briarcliff Manor teacher’s ability to inspire a love of reading and writing in children has earned her an A+. Samantha Fishman, who teaches English at Briarcliff High School, was named a “2016 Educator of Excellence” by the New York State English Council. According to Jamie Mandel, coordinator of the school’s English Department, Fishman “is a voracious reader who infuses her lessons with her appreciation of The New York Times.” The supportive atmosphere Fishman creates in her classroom helps her students become more well-read, thoughtful and critically aware, …

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Police & Fire
Danbury Robbery Victim Now Charged In Purse-Snatching Danbury Robbery Victim Now Charged In Purse-Snatching
Danbury Robbery Victim Now Charged In Purse-Snatching DANBURY, Conn. -- A man who told police he had been beaten up by a “street thug” for his expensive sunglasses is now in trouble with the law himself, according to a report by the Danbury News-Times. Lucas Viganor, 23, is facing charges of third-degree larceny in connection with the theft of a purse from a car parked on Main Street, police told the News-Times. Police are accusing Viganor of using the victim’s credit cards to buy thousands of dollars worth of items from a local pharmacy, the News-Times reported. Two days earlier, the city resident had reported to police he had been attacked …

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Come Meet Roy At the Putnam Humane Society In Carmel Come Meet Roy At the Putnam Humane Society In Carmel
Come Meet Roy At the Putnam Humane Society In Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. -- Roy, a 4-year-old Lab mix, is up for adoption at the Putnam Humane Society’s shelter in Carmel. A bit on the shy side with new people, the pooch warms up once he gets to know them, shelter officials said. Roy would do best in a home with adults, they said. Once he gets comfortable, he’s a “joy to be around,” they added. The shelter is open seven days a week. Dogs can be visited from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; cats can be seen from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. daily. The shelter is at 68 Old Route 6. It can be reached by calling (845) 225-7777. To visit its website, click here.

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Pet Pit Bull Sadie Missing From Garrison Home Pet Pit Bull Sadie Missing From Garrison Home
Pet Pit Bull Sadie Missing From Garrison Home GARRISON, N.Y. -- A Garrison woman is reaching out to the public for help in finding her pet pit bull, Sadie. According to a post on Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley, Sadie disappeared from her home on Route 9 around 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. The young brown-and-white dog weighs about 35 to 40 pounds. Her owner says she is very shy and should not be approached. If you spot Sadie, please give her owner, Deb, a call at (845) 494-8135..

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Events
Celebrate Somers On Community Day At Towne Center Celebrate Somers On Community Day At Towne Center
Celebrate Somers On Community Day At Towne Center SOMERS, N.Y. -- Local merchants and businesses will showcase their wares and services at Somers’ annual Community Day on Saturday. The free event, sponsored by the town’s Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Somers Towne Center at 325 Route 100. There will be food vendors, games, kids’ activities, freebies and entertainment. Local leaders, business owners, friends and neighbors will all get the chance to mingle at the event. To reach the Chamber of Commerce, call (914) 276-3904, or email it at somerschamber@outlook.com.

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Poughkeepsie Owners Seek Their Lost Dog, Princess Poughkeepsie Owners Seek Their Lost Dog, Princess
Poughkeepsie Owners Seek Their Lost Dog, Princess POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Princess, a 9-year-old Shih Tzu, has been gone missing in Poughkeepsie, according to the website, lostmydoggie.com. The black-and-white pooch weighs about 10 to 19 pounds, the website said. To contact the owners if you find Princess, click here http://www.lostmydoggie.com/details.cfm?petid=146401 or call 1-877-818-0060.

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