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Somers affordable housing project gets $2 million
A 72-unit affordable senior citizen housing project dubbed the Mews at Baldwin Place got a needed financial boost with a nearly $2 million award from the Housing Trust Fund.
Suburbs See a Challenge as Residents Grow Older
THE trash talk on the boccie court at the Hamilton Township Senior Center was heating up.
Somers librarian and storyteller wins county-wide award
SOMERS - Jean Reidy, a longtime librarian and storyteller, is thrilled to be recognized for her love of reading, especially children&#';s books.
Ball's latest poll irks rivals in state Senate race
Shifting his attention from Congress to the state Senate, Assemblyman Greg Ball is touting a poll that shows him leading his possible opponents in 2010.
Troopers: Carmel man stole credit, debit cards from gym patrons
A Putnam County man faces several charges related to the use of stolen credit and debit cards, state police said.
Putnam Valley Lions Club wraps up 2009
As 2009 comes to a close, the Putnam Valley Lions Club's yearly accomplishments have truly exceeded their own expectations.
Ex-IBMer from Somers chairs regional energy effort
SOMERS - Herb Oringel heard his wife's warning loud and clear. "She said, 'You're not going to sit around here watching ball games,' " Oringel said of his wife, Sandy, after he retired from a 44-year career at IBM.
SOMERS - There wasn't much actual tea on hand, but there was certainly plenty of anger brewing.
Tax revolt tea party planned for Somers
Local residents plan to rally Saturday to protest rising and new taxes in these tough and uncertain economic times.
Health mandates have consequences
Re "Hall promotes health-care reform from Somers kitchen," Nov. 10 article: The Journal News credulously reports on Rep.
Troopers charge 14 with drunken driving in Westchester, Putnam
Troopers charged 14 motorists with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs after recent traffic stops and investigations in Westchester and Putnam counties, state police said today.
Yorktown doc writes book about medical mistakes
Dr. Richard Klein recently earned a black belt in tae kwon do. His next sparring partner may be wearing a white lab coat.
Database lists local schools' spending
Ardsley spends $24,625 per pupil in its schools, slightly less than the downstate average and 85th among the districts in the area.
Only 2 on Somers payroll top $100G
SOMERS - No one in town earned more in 2008 than longtime engineer Guy Gagne, but his compensation would hardly stand out in many communities.
Minister's 'focus on peace' lauded by U.N.
SOMERS - Heritage Hills resident Deborah Moldow is hoping the Spirit of the United Nations Award she just got will help her peace efforts.
Rainy Season Made for Great Fruits But Lackluster Vegetables at One Somers Farm
Bob Stuart, who has run his family's farm, Stuart's Farm, in Granite Springs since 1972, says the overabundance of rain for nearly four months this year made for an extremely trying growing season.
Idea has cyclists ready to rumble
Cycling advocates are scrambling to prevent the state from expanding its use of rumble strips etched alongside roads to rouse dozing drivers - but the Department of Transportation says it has not yet formed any such policy.
Another NY Mom Arrested For DUI With Kids In Car
Share + Nov 6, 2009 7:59 pm US/Eastern SOMERS, N.Y. It almost seems like an epidemic.
Spano loss surprises voters; Astorino backers cite taxes
James Borck has a simple philosophy for Election Day: He always votes against incumbents.
Accidents on and near I-684 keep state police busy today.
SOMERS - State police are on the scene at three separate motor vehicles accidents, all with possible injuries.