Penner wins school-level 2014 National Geographic Geography Bee Competition

January 29, 2014 - The results are in and Katelin Penner, an eighth grade student is the winner of 2014 National Geographic Geography Bee at Farragut Middle School.

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Jobs in and Around Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson

There are a number of positions open in or near Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson.

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Hastings Group Helps Feed Neighbors 'Family-To-Family'

When Pam Koner learned of a food pantry at the James Harmon Community Center in Hastings-on-Hudson in 2010, it sparked her interest and lead to the founding of Family-to-Family, which helps provide food assistance to those in need.

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Norovirus Upsetting Stomachs In Westchester

"I got it Christmas Eve," Garcin said. "It's pretty bad. One to two days throwing up, constant nausea.

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Monday: Chance of Snow, Sub-Zero Temperatures

The National Weather Service says there is an 30 percent chance of Snow in Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson for Monday, Jan. 27. Temperatures are expected to reach as low as 2 degrees below zero, with wind chills.

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Westchester Football Fans Prep For First Super Bowl Played In Region

Man caves, living rooms, sports bars and college dorms around Westchester will fill with avid and passing football fans Sunday, Feb. 2 for Super Bowl XLVIII, which will be played at MetLife Stadium in nearby East Rutherford, N.J., marking the first time the annual extravaganza will be played in the tristate region.

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Mary Sirotak was 'Mary Sunshine' to many in Brooklyn

There are many Brooklyn residents who volunteer their time for the betterment of their community, but Mary Sirotak, who died recently at the age of 95, did so much for the quality of life in Brooklyn that it's hard to believe she was a resident for only 54 years.

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Hastings Democratic Caucus To Nominate Candidates

The Hastings-on-Hudson Democratic Party invites all registered party members to its caucus to be held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Hastings Public Library. The party committee has endorsed incumbents Marjorie Apel and Nicola Armacost for Village Trustee in the upcoming March 18 elections.

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Snowy Saturday in Rivertowns

The National Weather Service says there is an 80 percent chance of Snow in Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson for Saturday, Jan. 25. Temperatures are expected to reach as low as 2 degrees below zero, with wind chills.

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White Plains Hospital Hosts Legends At Legendary Capitol Theater

White Plains Hospital is hosting a major benefit concert featuring performances by legendary Jazz saxophonist Brandon Marsalis and winner of the first season of "The Voice," vocalist Javier Colon next mont.

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Adele Hordan, 79, Former Bronxville Resident

... n Bronxville on Tuesday, and a Mass was held on Wednesday at St. Joseph's. Interment followed at Mt. Hope Hastings on Hudson.

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Hipsturbia

Listen to Robert Emmerich introduce The Big Apple , a hit song from 1937. Music written by Bob and performed by Tommy Dorsey's Clambake Seven with Bob on piano.

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Celia Rivenbark: Deer control: Plan B

Bambi is kind of a slut. How else do you explain having to hire specially trained dart teams to shoot deer with tranquilizers and then give them a year's worth of birth control before they wake up? This makes more sense than you might think.

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A Frozen Hudson Along Rivertowns

The severe cold weather throughout the Rivertowns this week has the Hudson River looking more like the shores of Antarctica.

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Morning Commute: No Snow, Below Zero Temperatures

The National Weather Service says there will be scattered flurries after noon on Thursday, but no snow before that.

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Oh, deer! Birth control in the forest

How do you explain having to hire specially trained dart teams to shoot deer with tranquilizers and then give them a year's worth of birth control before they wake up? This makes more sense than you might think.

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'Girl Rising' Film to 'Help a Girl Get an Education'

By Patch Editor Plamena Pesheva Fiona Wisehart, of South Salem, will present the film 'Girl Rising, a movement and a film' at the Katonah Village Library on Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. as part of a fundraiser she created to help a friend from Pakistan gain asylum in this country.

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Two-hour Delay for Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings Schools

Due to Tuesday night's inclement weather , Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson school districts have issued a two-hour delay for Wednesday, Jan. 22. Should information and conditions necessitate school closings in any of the districts, notification will take place by 6 a.m. on Wednesday morning.

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Schools, colleges early dismissal, closings: list

They include: Public School Districts Ardsley: 2 hour delay Hastings-on-Hudson: 2 hour delay Pelham: 2 hour delay Scarsdale: 2 hour delay Private Schools Information has not been received for this county.

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Jobs in and Around Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson

There are a number of positions open in or near Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson.

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Many Westchester schools close early

Some districts closed altogether this morning, but most opted for early dismissals so children could get home before the storm gets worse.

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Up to 10 Inches of Snow, Below Zero Temperatures

The National Weather Service says snow accumulation could be as much as 10 inches in Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson by Wednesday, Jan. 22. Temperatures as expected to reach as low as 13 degrees below zero, with wind chills.

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The End

On Sunday evening, on the sidewalk in front of 285 Kent, a club and concert venue housed in a former warehouse on the East River waterfront in Williamsburg, a seventeen-year-old high-school student from Hastings-on-Hudson named Juliana was pleading with a security guard to let her into the sold-out show inside.

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Many Westchester schools closing early

Some districts closed altogether this morning, but most opted for early dismissals so children could get home before the storm gets worse.

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Owners of NYC Institution Prime Burger Open 'The Prime' in Hastings-on-Hudson

Hamburger lovers and vegetarians alike lamented the closing of Prime Burger in midtown in 2012, after proprietors John and Michael DiMiceli abruptly learned that their decades-old diner didn't configure into the new owner's retail plans for the building .

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Early Dismissals Set for Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings Schools

Due to the forecast calling for heavy snow to begin in the early afternoon the Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson Schools are all planning for early dismissals Tuesday, Jan. 21. Dobbs Ferry Schools dismissal times: High School & Middle School - 11 a.m. Springhurst K-1 and 2 - 10:44 a.m. Springhurst 3, 4, and 5 11:15 a.m. Irvington ... (more)

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Some schools schedule early dismissals

A storm that could drop as much as 10 inches of snow across parts of the Lower Hudson Valley from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday has prompted some area school districts to schedule the early dismissal of classes Tuesday.

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With count of Staten Island deer planned, one management option could be Bambi birth control

The first question when it comes to the borough's deer population -- just how many of them are there -- is about to get an answer.

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Celia Rivenbark: Deer me

Bambi is kind of a slut. How else do you explain having to hire specially trained dart teams to shoot deer with tranquilizers and then give them a year's worth of birth control before they wake up? This makes more sense than you might think.

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What's Closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?

This year, the observance of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 20. According to the Office of Personnel Management , by federal law, it is a public holiday for federal employees-with the exception of those in the District of Columbia, Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland, and Arlington and ... (more)

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MLK Breakfast; Irvington Fields; St. Christopher's Super Bowl

Irvington Field and Facilities Discussion Continues A Special Board of Education Work Session to discuss facility and field enhancements will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Campus Presentation Room.

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Hastings site to get $250M PCBs cleanup

It took about 50 years for the Anaconda Wire & Cable Co. to grow, prosper and then decline along the waterfront in Hastings-on-Hudson.

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As Essex County scales back deer hunt, conservationists grow vocal in defense of hunt

Essex County set a goal to cull a total 52 deer at South Mountain Reservation in January and at Hilltop Reservation next month .

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Martial Arts Connection in Briarcliff, Ardsley Tops This Week's News

Were you so busy this week that you missed some top news in and around Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson? Don't worry, we're here to make sure you don't miss it twice.

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Investigation continues in Hastings stabbing

Westchester County Police continue to investigate a stabbing in Hastings-on-Hudson on Thursday night.

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Official: N.Y. scheme made 'mockery' of 9/11

Retired New York City police and firefighters who filed fraudulent disability claims dating back to the 2001 terrorist attacks made "a mockery of the lives lost that day,'' the Social Security Administration's inspector general said in papers filed with a congressional panel.

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Local Eatery Cited by Health Inspectors

New China Restaurant in Hastings-on-Hudson is one of more than 100 food service establishments cited for "critical violations" during the most recent recorded inspection by health inspectors.

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The Short List: Top things to know today

Check back later for any updates to this story. Woman stabbed in Hastings A woman was taken to Westchester Medical Center after being stabbed in Hastings-on-Hudson, and as many as three possible suspects are being sought, police said.

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Riverdale native flies through eventful life

As World War II was coming to an end, the little boys who lived in the apartment building at 3900 Greystone Avenue, across the street from Fieldston School and Brust Park, were fighting a war of their own.

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It's Pothole Season in the Rivertowns

The tug of war between warmer days and well below freezing temperatures throughout winter has officially commenced pothole season in Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson.

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Disability scheme makes 'mockery' of 9/11 deaths, official says

Retired New York City police and firefighters who filed fraudulent disability claims dating back to the 2001 terrorist attacks made "a mockery of the lives lost that day,'' the Social Security Administration's inspector general will tell congressional lawmakers today.

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Official: Disability scheme 'made a mockery' of 9/11 deaths

Retired New York City police officers and firefighters who filed fraudulent disability claims dating back to the 2001 terrorist attacks made 'a mockery of the lives lost that day,' the Social Security Administration's inspector general will tell congressional lawmakers Thursday.

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Patti D. Zarkin, 58, Of New Rochelle

... n Kol Ami, 252 Soundview Ave., White Plains, with interment to follow the service at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Hastings on Hudson.

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Hastings-on-Hudson Rock Duo Set to Play in Dobbs Ferry

See their Facebook page here . For more information, please contact Cedar Street Grill at 914-674-0706.

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Hastings Safety Council To Discuss Mount Hope Boulevard Pedestrian Safety

The Hastings-on-Hudson Safety Council will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, Jan. 16, at 7 p.m. in the conference room of the municipal building. The committee will discuss the safety of children and other pedestrians on Mount Hope Boulevard between Cochrane and the Farragut School complex.

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Jobs in and Around Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson

There are a number of positions open in or near Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/jobs-in-and-around-irvington-dobbs-ferry-and-hastingsonhudson_9c233e5b

'Girl Rising' Film to 'Help a Girl Get an Education'

Written by Plamena Pesheva Fiona Wisehart, of South Salem, will present the film 'Girl Rising, a movement and a film' at the Katonah Village Library on Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. as part of a fundraiser she created to help a friend from Pakistan gain asylum in this country.

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Water Main Work Slows Traffic On Dobbs Ferry's Route 9

Route 9 and Cedar Street in Dobbs Ferry will experience some traffic delays in and out of the village this week.

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Water Main Work Slows Traffic On Route 9

Motorists on Route 9 Broadway, one of the busiest local roads in southern Westchester, will experience some traffic delays this week as water man repair is underway in downtown Dobbs Ferry.

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'Girl Rising' Film to 'Help a Girl Get an Education'

Fiona Wisehart, of South Salem, will present the film 'Girl Rising, a movement and a film' at the Katonah Village Library on Friday, Jan. 24 as part of a fundraiser she created to help a friend from Pakistan gain asylum in this country.

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Local GoFundMe Campaign Fighting 'War on Drones'

Hastings-on-Hudson resident Nick Mottern is fighting the war on drones - but he is asking for your help to do so.

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Juanita Moody, 62, Lifetime Yonkers Resident

... the service will immediately follow the viewing at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at Mount Hope Cemetery Hastings on Hudson. Repass will be held at Christian Love Tabernacle following the burial.

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Hastings Facility Upgrade Plan Discussion; Film Noir in Greenburgh

Included on the agenda is a comment period related to the field facility project discussions from Jan. 4. Before that meeting, the district held a community forum in which dozens of residents attended in December .

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/5-things/p/hastings-facility-upgrade-plan-discussion-film-noir-in-greenburgh

Use fences, not bullets, to rid Teatown land of deer

Re "Teatown reservation plans sharpshooters to kill up to 75 deer," Jan. 8 article: Deer are beautiful gentle animals.

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'A Buried Plot on Legacy Road: A Novel' Now Available for Kindle, Nook, iPad and other e-Readers

Jan. 13, 2014 - HASTINGS ON HUDSON, N.Y. -- One haunted house. Two dysfunctional families.

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Hundreds Mourn 'Upbeat' 9-Year-Old Killed by Taxi

Relatives, friends and neighbors assembled Monday at Riverside Memorial Chapel to remember Cooper Stock, a 9-year-old known for his humor, his ability to light up a room, his good nature and maturity beyond his years.

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Hastings Field Talks Continue; Barleyville to Play in Dobbs Ferry

Barleyville Performs at Cedar Street Grill in Dobbs Ferry Duo Rik Mercaldi and John Neidhart of "Barleyville" will share a mix of rock/pop and folk/blues with the Cedar Street Grill guests on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Both are residents of Hastings-on-Hudson.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/hastings-field-talks-continue-barleyville-to-play-in-dobbs-ferry

Hastings Middle Schoolers Start On Road To National Geography Bee

Students who answered all seven questions correctly will compete in the school finals on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 3:15 p.m. in the school's Multi-Purpose Room.

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Dobbs Ferry Bakery's TV Appearance Tops This Week's News

Were you so busy finding ways to keep warm this week that you missed some top news in and around Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson? Don't worry, we're here to make sure you don't miss it twice.

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Notable Neighbor: Clark Moore of Hastings-on-Hudson crafts literature -- and cocktails

By night, Clark Moore can be found mixing craft cocktails behind the bar at Harper's in Dobbs Ferry.

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Snowy Roads Causing Accidents in Rivertowns

Is the snow accumulation more than you expected this morning? Road conditions seem to have caught drivers by surprise, as there have reported accidents in Hastings-on-Hudson and Greenburgh on the Saw Mill River Parkway and Sprain Brook Parkway.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/snowy-roads-causing-accidents-in-rivertowns

N.Y. Education Department postpones release of student data to inBloom

The state Education Department is postponing the release of identifiable student data to inBloom until April at the earliest due to delays in piecing together its new portal system, a spokesman confirmed Thursday.

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Artificial Turf Among Options for Irvington School District Fields

After 15 months of investigating the non-native fill material discovered during routine soil sampling on both Mezaros and East fields, the Irvington Union Free School District hopes to have a plan for both by March.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/schools/p/artificial-turf-among-options-for-irvington-school-district-fields

Hastings Chiropractor Joins Wellness Foundation Initiative

Dr. Caitlin Pietrosanto's early experience with debilitating migraine headaches motivated a career in the chiropractic arts that now includes her work with The Foundation for Wellness Education.

http://rivertowns.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/hastings-chiropractor-joins-wellness-foundation-initiative

Democratic Legislators Respond To Gov. Cuomo's State Of State Address

Four Democratic members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators commended Gov. Andrew Cuomo's State of the State address and his pledge to further tax relief for New York's residents and business owners in a press release.

http://rivertowns.dailyvoice.com/news/democratic-legislators-respond-gov-cuomos-state-state-address

State Education Department postpones release of student data to inBloom

The state Education Department is postponing the release of identifiable student data to inBloom until April at the earliest because of delays in piecing together its new portal system, a spokesman confirmed today.

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No reason to link killing to Christmas

Why was it deemed necessary to write that day's headline story "Man arrested in Christmas killing"? While a murder may have occurred on Dec. 25, was it necessary to show such disrespect to headline the story as a "Christmas killing"? What did Christmas have to do with the murder? Why the omission of Christmas "Day"? To deliberately or carelessly ... (more)

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Education Department delays student data release

ALBANY The state Education Department is postponing the release of identifiable student data to inBloom until April at the earliest because of delays in piecing together its new portal system, a spokesman confirmed Thursday.

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/article/20140109/NEWS01/301090038/1008/RSS04

Education Department delays student data release

ALBANY The state Education Department is postponing the release of identifiable student data to inBloom until April at the earliest because of delays in piecing together its new portal system, a spokesman confirmed Thursday.

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State Education Department postpones release of student data to inBloom

The state Education Department is postponing the release of identifiable student data to inBloom until April at the earliest because of delays in piecing together its new portal system, a spokesman confirmed Thursday.

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Democratic Legislators Commend Governor Cuomo On His "Enduring Vision of a Better New York"

Four Democratic members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators -Majority Leader Catherine Borgia , Alfreda Williams , MaryJane Shimsky and Ken Jenkins -commended Governor Andrew M. Cuomo for his pledge to further tax relief for New York's residents and business owners while also continuing to bolster the state's economy, as detailed in his ... (more)

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American-made produces success for retailers

The nearly 6-month-old store Domestic Dry Goods Co., in the updated Rye Ridge Shopping Center, is more than a new attractive retail spot selling home accessories and gifts.

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Community Workshop in Hastings; Pen and Ink Drawings in Irvington

For more information, click here . 2. Life Lines: Pen and Ink Drawings by William F. Stifel : "Life Lines," pen and ink drawings by William F. Stifel, will be on exhibit at the Irvington Public Library from Monday, Jan. 6 through Jan. 31. Gallery hours are the following: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays and ... (more)

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Teatown plans to have sharpshooters kill deer; trees, plants need restoration

Sharpshooters could kill up to 75 deer at Teatown Lake Reservation this winter in order to help restore its forest.

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Jobs in and Around Irvington, Dobbs Ferry and Hastings-on-Hudson

There are a number of positions open in or near Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/business-news/p/jobs-in-and-around-irvington-dobbs-ferry-and-hastingsonhudson_6f1adea3

Westchester Battles Windy, Below-Zero Freeze

Lisa Pistorino's chill-factor -10 wardrobe included two pairs of gloves, tights, sweat pants, two scarves, a hooded sweat shirt and down coat as she headed out to work Tuesday morning in Hastings-on-Hudson.

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Westchester Battles Windy, Below-Zero Freeze

Lisa Pistorino's chill-factor -10 wardrobe included two pairs of gloves, tights, sweat pants, two scarves, a hooded sweat shirt and down coat as she headed out to work Tuesday morning in Hastings-on-Hudson.

http://newrochelle.dailyvoice.com/news/westchester-battles-windy-below-zero-freeze

Hastings-on-Hudson Resident Looks to 'Stop Drone War'

Hastings-on-Hudson resident Nick Mottern is fighting the war on drones - but he is asking for your help to do so.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/goodnews/p/hastingsonhudson-resident-looks-to-stop-drone-war

NY says company will clean PCBs from lower Hudson

Atlantic Richfield Co. has agreed to clean up PCB-contaminated soils and Hudson River sediment in Westchester County in a project New York conservation officials estimate will cost more than $250 million.

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NY says company will clean PCBs from lower Hudson

Atlantic Richfield Co. has agreed to clean up PCB-contaminated soils and Hudson River sediment in Westchester County in a project New York conservation officials estimate will cost more than $250 million.

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Irvington Schools Special Meeting; What is the 'Polar Vortex'?

Superintendent Kristopher Harrison will provide a presentation to update the board and public on the scope of work required for East Field, along with possible improvement options for Meszaros Field and district facilities.

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Artic Blast: Rivertowns Weather Timelines for Reaching '17 Below

Just after some Monday rain washed away last week's snow in the Rivertowns, freezing temperatures might soon turn that rain to ice.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/artic-blast-rivertowns-weather-timelines-for-reaching-17-below

Police: Internet-Ordered Masseuse Reports Sexual Harassment

A Dobbs Ferry man is being charged with criminal mischief, unlawful imprisonment and forcible touching after misinterpreting the services included by a masseuse he ordered online, police said.

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Irvington Schools' Field Presentation; 'Life Lines' Art Exhibit

Field of improvement The Irvington Board of Education will hold a special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 7 in the Campus Presentation Room to discuss next steps regarding the district's athletic fields and facilities.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/irvington-schools-field-presentation-life-lines-art-exhibit

Westchester Real Estate, Inc., Backs Luncheon For Bridge Fund

Westchester Real Estate, Inc. participated in a fund-raising luncheon in New York City to support The Bridge Fund of Westchester, a local non-profit, in its mission to prevent homelessness.

http://greenburgh.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/westchester-real-estate-inc-backs-luncheon-bridge-fund

'Hercules' Snowstorm Tops Rivertowns News This Week

With all the New Year's celebrating, and a snowstorm, you were bound to miss some top news this week in and around Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson.

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Hastings Waterfront Infrastructure Committee Holds Public Meeting

The Hastings-on-Hudson Waterfront Infrastructure Committee will hold a public meeting at 7:15 p.m, Wednesday, Jan. 8, at the James Harmon Community Center.

http://rivertowns.dailyvoice.com/news/hastings-waterfront-infrastructure-committee-holds-public-meeting

Westchester Travel Remains Slow, Hazardous As Winter Storm Passes

Westchester County motorists and other commuters are finding the going slow, frigid and hazardous Friday morning as a fast-moving snowstorm swept offshore , leaving blowing and drifting snow and dangerous sub-zero wind chills behind.

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Board: Astorino lags on funded fixes

The Westchester County Board of Legislators is criticizing County Executive Rob Astorino for not moving fast enough to complete projects funded with the $225.5 million in bonds it approved.

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NY man gets 7-14 in 2010 death of wife in Pa.

A New York man has been sentenced to spend 7 to 14 years behind bars for the shotgun death of his wife at their second home in northeastern Pennsylvania in 2010.

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NY man gets 7-14 in 2010 death of wife in Pa.

A New York man has been sentenced to spend 7 to 14 years behind bars for the shotgun death of his wife at their second home in northeastern Pennsylvania in 2010.

http://www.publicopiniononline.com/state/ci_24834466/ny-man-gets-7-14-2010-death-wife

Hercules Hub: Winter Storm News in Rivertowns

Rivertowns Patch will post updates to this "hub" article throughout Thursday and Friday, including how things are going in town and links to all separate articles published on the site.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/hercules-hub-winter-storm-news-in-rivertowns

'Hercules': 4 to 8 Inches of Snow Expected by Friday in Rivertowns

We've gotten an overnight taste of what's to come with a dusting. By Thursday afternoon, the winter storm dubbed "Hercules" by the Weather Channel will bring snow in a "blowing snow" fashion as the National Weather Service calls it.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/hercules-4-to-8-inches-of-snow-expected-by-friday-in-rivertowns

Chris Smither Visits Dobbs Ferry; Jazz in Greenburgh

Winter Storm Set for Thursday Night A winter storm warning is in effect in Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson, as the National Weather Service is predicting up to more than 8 inches of snow between Thursday night and Friday.

http://tarrytown.patch.com/groups/weekend-planner/p/chris-smither-visits-dobbs-ferry-jazz-in-greenburgh

'Hazardous Weather' to Christen 2014 in Rivertowns

The National Weather Service forecast for this week includes a "Harzardous Weather Outlook," with temperatures dipping into the single digits and a likelihood of snow in the first days of 2014 in Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Hastings-on-Hudson.

http://rivertowns.patch.com/groups/around-town/p/hazardous-weather-to-christen-2014-in-rivertowns