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Jay Waitkus

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Ridgewood Residents Invited To Participate In Oral History Project RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- In an effort to help preserve the village’s history for future generations, the Ridgewood Public Library has launched an oral history project. The library is recording people’s stories, making them available at the library’s website and maintaining them in its local archive. The project is funded from a grant through the Bergen County Historical and Cultural Affairs Department. Those interested in being interviewed can contact Local History Librarian Sarah Kiefer by phone at 201-670- 5600, ext. 135, or by email at HeritageCenter@ridgewoodlibrary.org.

06/06/2016

Schools

Preliminary Report Shows Teaneck Schools' Water Has Elevated Levels Of Lead TEANECK, N.J. -- Nearly three months after initiating a study of the lead levels in water sources throughout its venues, Teaneck Public Schools has received a preliminary report indicating elevated levels of lead in some areas of all of its schools and at the Eugene Field Administration Building. The testing initiative began early in March, in response to reports that lead had been found in drinking water throughout the state. Out of concern for the safety of students and staff, the district decided to test all sources of drinking and cooking water in its schools. The Teaneck Board of E…

06/06/2016

Schools

State Chooses Five Dutchess High Schools Among 'Reward' Designees DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The New York State Education Department has designated John Jay, New Paltz, Red Hook, Rhinebeck and Spackenkill high schools among its 2016-17 "Reward Schools" selections. Criteria is based on several factors, including a graduation rate of more than 80 percent. To see the complete list, click here.

06/05/2016

Police & Fire

Woman Charged In Theft From BJ's In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 77-year-old resident of Peekskill on a larceny charge following an incident at BJ’s Wholesale Club. Police received a call from the store at 3303 Crompond Road, reporting a shoplifter in custody on Thursday, May 26, at 2:48 p.m., according to officials. Police responded, and Ena Giler was arrested for allegedly trying to leave the store without attempting to pay for assorted groceries and household items valued at $157.91, police report. Giler was charged with petty larceny, a misdemeanor, according to officials. Following process…

06/05/2016

Police & Fire

Ulster Police Charge Man With Menacing In Dispute Involving Knife ULSTER, N.Y. -- Ulster police have arrested a 58-year-old Kingston man on a menacing charge, authorities said. Patrols responded to a local motel for an incident involving a knife at 10:23 p.m. Tuesday, police report. An investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Daniel W. Maher, displayed a knife directed toward another party involved in the incident, according to officials. There were no injuries to anyone involved in the dispute, police report. Maher was arrested and charged with second-degree menacing, a misdemeanor; he was processed and arraigned in the village of Saugert…

06/05/2016

Police & Fire

Yorktown Police Charge Peekskill Man With Driving With Suspended License YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have charged a 29-year-old resident of Peekskill with unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. The arrest came about after an officer responded to the corner of Lexington and Morris Lane for a reported motor vehicle accident on Tuesday at about 6:22 p.m., police report. During the investigation, police discovered that one of the drivers, identified as Gino R. Corradina, was allegedly operating a vehicle with a suspended driver’s license, according to officials. Corradina was arrested and charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehi…

06/05/2016

Events

Carlstadt Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program With Concert CARLSTADT, N.J. -- The Carlstadt Library is holding its Summer Reading Kick-Off for adults, teens and children on Wednesday, June 22, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Village Green Park. The family-friendly event will include a button-making workshop, crafts for the kids and a concert by the Kootz. The concert starts at 7 p.m.

06/05/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Charge Spring Valley Man With DWI RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a 40-year-old Spring Valley resident on a DWI charge. Police received a call about a vehicle in the area of Plum Road and Orchard Hill Drive Friday evening, according to officials. The caller reported the driver of the vehicle was yelling at pedestrians as they were walking, police report. The vehicle was located by a responding officer, and the driver was found to be intoxicated, according to officials. The man was arrested and arraigned in Ramapo Justice Court; he is due back in court later this month, police report. The Ramapo Police Departmen…

06/04/2016

Police & Fire

Yorktown Man Charged With Contempt For Violating Order Of Protection YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested an 84-year-old resident of the town on a criminal contempt charge. An officer was dispatched to a parking lot on Lee Road to investigate a report of a violation of a temporary order of protection on Thursday, May 26, at approximately 5 p.m., officials report. Following an investigation at the scene, it was alleged that the suspect, identified as Alexander Taranko, personally communicated with a protected party in violation of a duly served order of protection issued by the Westchester County Family Court, according to police. Taranko…

06/04/2016

Events

Police Announce Road Closures For Nanuet Street Fair CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Clarkstown police are reporting road closures on Sunday due to the Nanuet Chamber of Commerce’s Third Annual Nanuet Street Fair, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. South Middletown Road will be closed to all traffic from the entrance of Stop & Shop down to Prospect Street, beginning at 7 a.m. There will be no parking on Main Street, and First Street will be closed between North Middletown Road and College Avenue, except for residents living on First Street. Police request area residents make alternate travel plans during this time frame.

06/04/2016

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