Ossining News Archives

There is no substitute for experience and leadership when serving on the Westchester County Board of Legislators.

Gov. David Paterson indicated Thursday he wants state lawmakers to pass legislation that would link property taxes to household incomes as a way to lower New Yorkers' bills.

TUCKAHOE - Ever since he was seven years old, Fred Cioffi dreamed of becoming a police officer like his father, retired Ossining police Detective Fred Cioffi.

I have worked with Catherine Borgia on several projects-the Village of Ossining's Comprehensive Plan, the Sing Sing Museum and Ossining's Micro Fund.

In honor of National Hospice Month in November, Phelps Hospice, a service of Phelps Memorial Hospital Center, will present its second annual jazz concert, "Lost and Found," on Sunday, November 8 from 3-5 pm at the Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Avenue in Ossining.

For those Mad Men fans who toss and turn at night, consumed by questions like "Was there really a furor over an unsightly water tower in Ossining, New York, in 1963?," the answer is yes, and the Times has a neat little article about the guy who finds that stuff out for the show.

White Plains 3, Ossining 0: At White Plains, Thema Frangias had seven aces, 10 digs, and 23 assists in a 25-22, 25-19, 25-17 win.

Croton Harmon 3, Ossining 1: At Croton Harmon, Kerry Horan led the Tigers with 18 kills, seven digs and five blocks in the 25-22, 22-25, 25-20, 25-22 win.

OSSINING - A 22-year-old village man was accused of smashing a man in the face with a beer bottle then picking up the broken glass and slicing the victim's lip, police said.

YORKTOWN - An Ossining woman faces larceny and child-endangerment charges after she shoplifted almost $500 worth of merchandise from the Sears department store in the Jefferson Valley Mall while in the company of her 7-year-old daughter, police said today.

CROTON-ON-HUDSON - Sue Downes was on a routine mission in Afghanistan when a hidden bomb exploded nearby, killing two fellow American soldiers in her Humvee and causing the loss of both her legs.

John Cheever, brilliant chronicler of American suburbia led a tortured double life filled with sexual guilt, alcoholism and self-loathing. On the eve of a major new biography, Rachel Cooke travels to his beloved home in upstate New York, and meets his daughter, son and 90-year-old widow John Cheever at home in Ossining, New York, 1979.

M&M Productions presents the Pulitzer Prize winning play "Rabbit Hole" at the Ossining Library at 7:30 p.m. The play, by David Lindsay-Abaire, is centered on the impact of the accidental killing of a small child.

Eight jurists in the Hudson Valley are vying for four seats on the state Supreme Court in the 9th Judicial District, which covers Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess counties.

An attorney is expected to be appointed town justice at the Ossining Town Board meeting Tuesday night, officials said.

Lucy found a new home thanks to the SPCA of Westchester. Karen Reilly, CPDT, CGC Evaluator and Volunteer Dog Trainer at the SPCA of Westchester , was kind enough to spare some time from her busy schedule to share her thoughts about adopting a small dog from this historic shelter .

Thousands of students and teachers from 60 schools on both sides of the Hudson River will be out in force today on a coordinated educational exercise.

NEW YORK - Brooke Astor's 85-year-old son was convicted Thursday of grand larceny and of exploiting his philanthropist mother by helping himself to her nearly $200 million fortune.

Consolidation and cost savings were key topics of debate among the candidates running for election in Ossining.

Watch live today as Ossining town and village, Mamaroneck village and Pound Ridge candidates speak during endorsement interviews with The Journal News/LoHud.com Editorial Board.

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World-renowned commentator and author Ghada Karmi will be coming to Westchester County as part of her upcoming North America Tour.

In this Aug. 8, 2008 file photo, a high-efficiency natural gas furnace, hot water heater and air conditioning system is installed at a home in Ossining, N.Y. People who heat their homes with natural gas should spend about $105 less this winter than last season.

Olympic Diner owner says wrong-way driver did not work for him. By Marcela Rojas * mrojas@lohud.com * October 5, 2009 Olympic Diner owner Michael Skirianos appears glum as he sits at his dining room table in his Mahopac home, a tumbler of ice water in one hand and a cigarette in another.

Candidates in most contested elections for mayor, supervisor, council member and trustee in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam counties are invited to discuss the issues and their campaigns in endorsement interviews with The Journal News Editorial Board.

SOMERS - An Ossining woman was charged with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated after a trooper pulled her over early this morning for driving erratically on Route 100, state police said.

John Jay 3, Harrison 0: At John Jay, Tess Lowth had 13 kills in a 25-17, 25-17, 25-19 win.