Somers News

In response to growing citizen outrage to the continued deadlock within the New York State Senate, Westchester County Legislator and Board Vice Chairman Michael B. Kaplowitz has launched an online effort to pressure the New York State Senate to reach a power-sharing agreement and get back to doing the people's business.

Troopers charged two motorists with misdemeanor driving while intoxicated in separate incidents this week, state police said today.

CARMEL - Nary a feather was harmed on the large cast-iron chicken swiped from a Carmel yard about 10 days ago and spirited into Westchester County.

If you're in the market for truffle oil or flowering tea or you demand a choice of five options when you're buying a juicer, Kitch n' Kaffe is your place.

If there is one thing Brandon Brown hates, it's wearing dress shoes. "I never liked wearing them," the 13-year-old said.

A Yorktown woman who was charged with drunken driving last night in Somers is among several motorists charged with that offense.

CARMEL - Joel Shipley's 250-pound, cast-iron chicken apparently made an appearance in Westchester County over the past weekend.

SOMERS: The fourth annual Book Launch of the Somers Rotary marked the fourth edition of 'On My Mind,' which brings together students from diverse schools to work on a common goal - writing for publication in a professionally produced book.

SOMERS - It was a night of music, laughter and excitement at the film screening.

One of two men accused of robbing Katonah Jewelers at gunpoint yesterday morning was taken into custody after he was involved in an accident in Lower Manhattan, authorities said.

One of two men who robbed the Katonah Jewelers at gunpoint late this morning is in custody after he was involved in an accident in Lower Manhattan, Bedford police said this afternoon.

One driver suffered minor injuries in a two-car accident at about noon today at Croton Falls Road and Route 202.

Cycling advocates have sued to force the state to pave over rumble strips carved into a 4.4-mile stretch of Route 100 in Yorktown and Somers - a favorite stretch for bike riders.

Troopers charged six motorists with driving while intoxicated within two hours this morning in traffic stops in Putnam and Westchester counties, state police said today.

SOMERS - A full slate of candidates is vying for Town Board seats in the fall, with taxes and quality-of-life issues at the forefront and majority control at stake.

Some of the students at John F. Kennedy Catholic High School signed a letter of protest and questioned school officials over the layoffs of six teachers that were announced this morning.

Soggy weather was keeping the commute slow across the Lower Hudson Valley at 9 a.m. today.

SOMERS: The West Hill Golf Association has chosen the Putnam National Women's Resource Center as beneficiary for its Charity Golf Outing.

Well-meaning folks keep asking Chris Nelson the same question when they walk into his clothing store in downtown Nyack.

In answer to the Tuesday front page article, 'Bankruptcy filing brings hope, regret' - Bob Rankl of Somers is critical of GM cars.