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Study: Consolidation would save millions
Homeowners and businesses in 10 Westchester communities could save an estimated $47 million a year in fire insurance premiums if their fire districts consolidated, according to a study being released today by Pace University's Edwin G. Michaelian Institute for Public Policy and Management.
Hartsdale cyclist hurt in 2005, succumbs from injuries
Lorraine Valentini, a fierce competitor on top of a bike who helped share her love of cycling with many newcomers to the sport, died Tuesday at her home in Hartsdale.
Study to consolidate three Greenburgh fire departments
GREENBURGH The Town of Greenburgh will study the feasibility of consolidating the three paid fire districts in the town Fairview, Greenville and Hartsdale.
Last week, Gov. David Paterson signed legislation to streamline local government, with the ultimate aim being to reduce property taxes.
African-American Heritage Celebration marks 25th anniversary
VALHALLA - The African-American Heritage Celebration yesterday marked its 25th anniversary with a lively festival at the Kensico Dam Plaza focused on the theme of unity.
Report urges study of fire-district merger
The town has released a financial analysis that says fire protection in unincorporated areas costs significantly more than in other Westchester County communities.
Interstate robbery crew charged in Hartsdale burglary
A break-in at a Hartsdale electronics store was part of a three-state crime spree by a nine-member gang, federal authorities said yesterday.
Williams makes formal her bid for county board
GREENBURGH - A dozen local civic leaders rallied in support of former Town Clerk Alfreda Williams yesterday, as the Greenburgh Democratic Committee formally announced her as their candidate to replace Westchester County Legislator Lois Bronz in the 8th District.
Albanians celebrate heritage with music, dancing at Kensico Dam
Voice of the People for June 7, 2009
Hartsdale, N.Y.: To all those concluding that the shooting of Officer Omar Edwards officer was racially motivated: Give it a rest.
Greenburgh parolee charged with robbery
A local man on parole for robbery was arrested over the weekend for another robbery, police said, this time at a Hartsdale store.
Resident helps actors understand condition
HARTSDALE: Barbara Martin of Hartsdale is helping the actors and playwright for the soon-to-open Off-Broadway show 'Night Sky,' giving them guidance to better understand aphasia.
Support group for pregnancy loss begins
HARTSDALE: The Pathways to Care Program of Westchester Jewish Community Services is offering a new group - Heartstrings: Bereavement Support for Pregnancy Loss.
Unfair to report on teacher investigation
My son attends Woodlands Middle School and is a student of one of the teachers you mentioned in your May 14 article .
Church deserved praise for aiding food pantry
Re the May 10 front-page article, 'Food pantry gets assist of its own' : I have been involved through my own parish church in Hartsdale, bringing boxes and bags of donated food from local parishes since the onset of St.
Westchester Teenager Faces Hate Crime Charge
A Westchester County teenager faces a hate crime charge following graffiti incidents at a church in Greenburgh.
Hartsdale boy, 13, charged with hate crime in church vandalism
A 13-year-old Hartsdale boy was arrested yesterday after a police officer investigating a string of graffiti incidents at Sacred Heart Church spotted him spray-painting a church wall, town police said.
Agency marks 3 decades of supporting self-help
If you're feeling isolated, Lenore Rosenbaum can point you in a sunnier direction.
Last night on CNN I said that Bristol Palin was the wrong messenger, that she was a joke, and that teenagers weren't going to be receptive to an abstinence message delivered by Palin.