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Jay Waitkus

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Police & Fire

Peekskill Home Health Care Agency Owner Pleads Guilty To Wage Theft PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The owner of a home health care agency in Peekskill has entered a guilty plea for failing to pay wages to at least 67 employees, engaging in a scheme to induce workers to work despite not being paid, falsifying business records and defrauding the state unemployment insurance contribution system, according to New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. Arthur Anyah, owner of Mical Home Health Care Agency, pleaded guilty Thursday to the top counts in an indictment that included class E felony counts of scheme to defraud, first-degree falsifying business records and first-de…

07/17/2016

Events

Bogota Continues 'Meet The Mayor' Program BOGOTA, N.Y. -- Bogota’s weekly “Meet the Mayor” events take place each Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. in the office of Mayor Chris Keleman. The meetings are open to any Bogota resident who wants to ask Keleman a question about Bogota, or to discuss any matter to help improve the quality of life in the borough. Those who wish to have an informal conversation with the mayor are also welcome to attend. Meetings are held on a first come basis. For more information, call 201-342-1736. The mayor’s office is located in Bogota Borough Hall, 375 Larch Ave.

07/17/2016

Police & Fire

Police Investigating Double Shooting In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers police detectives are investigating an incident that left two men shot and another with facial injuries Saturday morning. Numerous patrol units responded to 31 School St. to a report of a male who had been shot at approximately 3 a.m., according to officials. Upon arrival, officers observed a large group of people in the street, and subsequently located a 21-year-old man from Yonkers who had sustained a gunshot wound to the abdomen, police report. The man was transported to a local trauma center by Empress Ambulance, and was last reported to be in critical condit…

07/17/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Charge Hillcrest Business Owner With Counterfeiting RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police detectives have charged a 48-year-old woman with counterfeiting. The suspect, a Hillcrest business owner, was arrested on Thursday at approximately 9 a.m., according to officials. The arrest was a result of an investigation involving counterfeit handbags and accessories; the defendant was charged with two counts of trademark counterfeiting in the second degree, police report. Ramapo police investigated eight reported motor vehicle accidents on Thursday. The sites of the accidents included: Executive Boulevard in Montebello; Old Route 202A in Pomona; East Hi…

07/16/2016

Politics

Stamford Rep. Kolenberg Honored With Constituent Service Award STAMFORD, Conn. -- City Rep. Steve Kolenberg (R-16) was presented with the inaugural Constituent Service Award by the Republican Town Committee on Wednesday. The award, which is slated to be given annually, was designed to honor Republican elected officials who show a strong commitment to serving the people of Stamford. “When Steve ran for the Board of Representatives three years ago, his slogan was ‘Service for the 16th,’” said RTC Chairman Fritz Blau. “He’s made good on all of his promises, whether it’s been filling potholes or fighting for local businesses. Steve’s commitment to his co…

07/16/2016

Politics

Fairfielders Sign Student Privacy Bill FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-Fairfield) and Fairfield resident Jenn Jacobsen recently participated in the ceremonial bill signing of a law to protect student privacy by imposing restrictions on the use and sharing of student data. PA 16-189, An Act Concerning Student Data Privacy, restricts how student information may be used by contractors, consultants and operators of websites, online services and mobile applications for schools. The law, which will go into effect Oct. 1, requires companies to specify how they will secure student data and prohibits them from …

07/16/2016

Schools

Rockland Community College Receives $250K For Fieldhouse Renovations SUFFERN, N.Y. -- State Sen. Bill Larkin, R-C-I, 39th District, has secured a $250,000 state and municipal funding grant to help make needed renovations and improvements to Rockland Community College’s Eugene Levy Fieldhouse, located on RCC’s Suffern campus. The grant funding will go toward fully renovating the locker rooms to enhance the safety, functionality and aesthetics of the facility, as well as adding additional restrooms and facilities for families. Tzipora Reitman, RCC’s director of communications, said the renovations are expected to take about two months from start to finish. Th…

07/15/2016

Police & Fire

Man, Woman Charged With Attempted Pearl River Burglary ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police have charged a 24-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman with attempted burglary.The arrest came after police responded to a report of two individuals attempting to break into a property on Middletown Road in Pearl River on Monday, about 1:38 a.m., according to police. The suspects, identified as Christopher L. Torralbas of Pearl River and Valerie A. Helvestine of Middletown, were apprehended at the scene, police report. Torralbas and Helvestine were transported to Orangetown Police Headquarters for processing; they have been charged with attempted burgla…

07/15/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Charge Canadian Woman With Dwai RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a 60-year-old Canadian woman on a drug charge. The arrest occurred when a traffic safety officer conducting radar speed enforcement stopped a vehicle on College Road in the Viola section of the town at approximately 3 p.m. on Wednesday, police report. The driver exhibited signs of impairment to the officer, and standardized field sobriety tests were performed at the scene, according to officials. Upon completion of the tests, the driver was arrested and charged with driving while ability impaired by drugs, police report. It is believed that th…

07/15/2016

Events

Danbury Library Hosting Lecture On Nutrition And Aging DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Library will host a presentation on how nutritional needs change as people age on Monday, July 18, from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. The event will feature Nancy Salem, coordinator of the diabetes education program at Danbury Hospital, who will address how lifestyle and diet affects the aging process, along with how calorie and nutrient needs change as people grow older. She will also provide tips on ways to feel younger as we age. The lecture is free-of-charge and open to the public. Registration is required. For more information or to sign up, call 203-797-4527, o…

07/15/2016

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