Westchester County

Birds Force JetBlue Flight To Make Emergency Landing

AP | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Federal Aviation Administration, White Plains-New York, Westchester County, Jetblue, West Palm Beach-Florida, Ny News, New York New, New York News

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A JetBlue aircraft bound for West Palm Beach, Fla., made an emergency landing at a suburban New York airport shortly after hitti...

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Super Allegedly Caught On Camera Sodomizing Tenant's Dog

Posted 02.21.2012

Read More: Sodomy, Superintendents, Westchester County, Ny News, Rye New York, Rye Colony, New York News, Bestiality, Dogs, New York News

A Westchester superintendent was given a week to vacate his apartment Monday after accusations that he sodomized a tenant's dog, NBC New York reports....

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Nuclear Reactor Back In Service

AP | Posted 01.19.2012

Read More: Energy, Nuclear Power Plant, Video, Entergy Nuclear, Westchester County, Nuclear Power, Entergy, Indian Point Nuclear Plant, Nuclear-Power, Indian Point, Indian Point Power Plant, New York, New York City, New York News

BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- A nuclear reactor in New York City's suburbs is back in service after an eight-day shutdown to repair a pump that was leaking slight...

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A Westchester Showdown

David A. Singer | Posted 03.20.2012

Read More: New York State Senate, Westchester County, Westchester County Board of Legislators, Suzi Oppenheimer, Westchester Senate Race, Suzi Oppenheimer Retirement, New York News

Veteran State Senator Suzi Oppenheimer of Mamaroneck has announced that she will not run for re-election for the New York State Senate seat she has held for 28 years.

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DJ Henry and the Training of Police, Part Four

Phillip Martin | Posted 01.07.2012

Read More: Tom Perez, Angella Henry, Wgbh, Dj Henry, Doj, Danroy Henry, Justice Department's Civil Rights Division, Officer Aaron Hess, Westchester County, Phillip-Martin, District Attorney Janet DiFiore, Blacks in Law Enforcement of America, Officer Christopher Ridley, Brandon Cox, Crime News

In February 2011, when a New York grand jury declined to indict anyone involved in the shooting death of DJ Henry, Henry's family called for a federal investigation.

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Westchester Family Of Four Found Dead In Home

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 12.19.2011

Read More: Amy Friedlander, Sam Friedlander, Cross River New York, New York Crime, Westchester County, Ny News, Murder-Suicide, New York News, NY Crime, New York News

CROSS RIVER, N.Y. — A family of four was found dead in their sprawling home in an affluent New York City suburb after what appeared to be a murder-s...

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A Day Trip to the Rockefeller Preserve, Just North of NYC

Lea Lane | Posted 08.27.2011

Read More: Marc Chagall, Manhattan, Woody Allen, Metro-North, Rockefeller State Park Preserve, Hudson River, Union Church of Pocantico Hills, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy, Westchester County, Pocantico Hills, Henri Matisse, David Rockefeller, New York News

Vaux and Olmsted created Central Park out of fantasy. This preserve is natural fantasy. There's even a tinge of danger. Unknown paths beckon into witchy woods. But mostly the flora and fauna offer calm.

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After 16 Yrs In Prison, Wrongfully Convicted Man Wins $6.5M Settlement

AP | Posted 06.13.2011

Read More: Dna Testing, Peekskill, White Plains-New York, Jeffrey Deskovic, New York News, Westchester County, Ny News, New York News

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A New York man who wrongfully served 16 years in prison has won a $6.5 million settlement. Jeffrey Deskovic was released from p...

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An Autographed Mark Zuckerberg Baseball Card? Like.

Jon Chattman | Posted 05.25.2011

While it's unclear whatever became of his baseball skills (Aaron Sorkin skipped it in his Social Network screenplay), one man remembers Zuckerberg's magical season in Little League.

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Westchester Democratic, Conservative, Independence, and Working Families Parties Nominate Censured Judge for Re-Election

David A. Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Bill Edwards, Westchester Conservative Party, Westchester Working Families Party, Hal Greenwald, Judicial Elections, Westchester Democratic Party, Anthony Decintio, Michelle Schauer, Edward Borrelli, Mary Clark, Westchester County, David Klein, Patricia O'Callaghan, Westchester County Family Court, Nilda Morales Horowitz, Westchester Independence Party, Raymond Belair, Family Court, New York News

If you think you can simply defer to political parties to make the choice in judicial elections for you, think again.

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Exploring the Hudson Valley: A visit to Pepsico-Kendall Sculpture Garden in Purchase

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: PepsiCo Gardens, Manhattan Getaway, Sculpture, Garden, Landscape Design, Three People on Four Benches, Purchase, Contemporary Art, Neuberger Museum, Travel, Westchester County, New York, Irene S. Levine, Edward Durrell Stone, Breaking Travel News, Hudson Valley, Donald W. Kendall, Travel News

If you're considering a weekend getaway from Manhattan to enjoy the fall foliage, drive about 45 minutes north into Westchester County and stop at t...

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Kennedy DIVORCE: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Divorcing Wife Mary Richardson Kennedy

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Celebrity Splits, Kennedy Divorce, Bobbykennedy Divorce, Westchester County, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Mary Richardson Drunk Driving, Rfk Jr, Mary Richardson Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Divorce, Mary Richardson, Robert F Kennedy Divorce, Mary Kennedy, Robert Kennedy Jr, Celebrity Divorce, New York News

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has filed for divorce from his wife of 16 years, a newspaper reported Tuesday. The Journal News, citin...

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Pearls of Wisdom for Chelsea on Her Big Day

Meredith C. Carroll | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Crate and Barrel, Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton Wedding, White House, Chelsea Clinton, Mckinsey, Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, NBC Page, Oprah Winfrey, John Belushi, Grand Central, Hillary Clinton, Versace, Westchester County, Weddings, Comedy News

No one is more surprised than me that an invitation to Chelsea Clinton's wedding has yet to appear in my mailbox. Actually, no one is surprised but me. Nevertheless, I'm still surprised.

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Coyotes Attack Girl In Front Of Westchester Home

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Coyotes, Suburbs, New York, Wild Animals, Westchester County, Child, Coyote Attack, Little Girl, Rye, Rabies, New York News

RYE, N.Y. — Police say a 6-year-old girl was scratched and bitten by a pair of coyotes who charged her as she played with friends in the front y...

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Quaint Concept: Justice for All

Lawrence McGovern | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Legal Representation, Legal Services, Hudson Valley, Abuse, Westchester County, Homelessness, Crime, Budget Cuts, Hunger in America, Evictions, Politics News

Legal service providers contend that it is not just a question of how America treats its most vulnerable citizens; justice for all makes a better America for all of its 300 million citizens.

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Transit's New Ally?

John Petro | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Congestion Pricing, Bridge Tolls, Albany, Mass Transit, Manhattan, New York State, New York City, Richard Ravitch, Student Metrocards, Mta, The Bronx, Westchester County, Senator Pedro Espada, East River Bridges, New York News

New York State Senator Pedro Espada, ardent opponent of bridge tolls in the past, has now proposed a $2 toll on the East River Bridges.

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Joseph DioGuardi, Dad To 'American Idol' Judge Kara DioGuardi, To Run For Senate

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Nita Lowey, Kristen Gillibrand, Senate, Westchester County, Senate Races, Accountant, Kara DioGuardi, Ossining, Cpa, Democrats, American Idol, Bruce Blakeman, Joe Dioguardi, New York, Republicans, New York News

ALBANY, N.Y. -- The father of "American Idol" judge Kara DioGuardi (KEHR'-uh dee-oh-GWAHR'-dee), former Republican congressman Joe DioGuardi, is set t...

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Bob Cohen Seeks a Non Partisan Approach

David A. Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, New York State Senate, Westchester County, Suzi Oppenheimer, Bob Cohen, Scarsdale, New York News

In one of the races that will determine if the GOP retakes control of the New York State Senate, Scarsdale resident Bob Cohen has been chosen to challenge Democratic veteran Suzi Oppenheimer.

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College Student Found Murdered On Westchester Campus

Huffington Post/AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Female Student Killed, Purchase New York, Manhattanville College, Manhattanville Murder, Westchester County, Manahttanville Murder, Marissa Pagli, Manhattanville College Murder, Murder at Manhattanville College, Manhattanville College Death, New York News

UPDATE: The LoHud.com is reporting that Manhattanville student Marissa Pagli is believed to have been strangled to death by her mother. The mother ...

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NY Assembly Special Election Results Bode Ill for Paterson and for Dems in State Senate

David A. Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Lauren Thoden, Governor Paterson, New York State Senate, New York Politics, David Weprin, Bob Castelli, Andrew Cuomo, Michael Montesano, Peter Harckham, Westchester County, Dean-Murray, Matt Meng, Nassau County, New York State Assembly, Robert Friedrich, Suffolk County, New York News

In Tuesday's four special elections to fill vacant New York State Assembly seats, Republicans won three of the four races, and garnered a net gain of two seats.

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Westchester County Man Charged With Fracturing Baby's Skull

wins.com | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Westchester, Man Charged With Fracturing Baby's Skull, Westchester County, Crime, New York News

A Westchester County man is charged with fracturing a baby's skull because she cried while he was watching a soccer game on TV....

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Feld vs. Gillibrand?

David A. Singer | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Rudy Giuliani, Mayor Bloomberg, Rob Astorino, Kirsten Gillibrand Senate Seat, Liz Feld, New Yorkers, Kirsten Gillibrand, Suzi Oppenheimer, Westchester County, Barack Obama, New York, Andy Spano, New York News

Liz Feld is apparently feeling her oats in considering a run against Kirsten Gillibrand for the U.S. Senate. Perhaps Feld believes that a win in Westchester can carry her to DC.

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Joe Girardi, Yankees Manager, Helps Crash Victim En Route From Series Win

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New York Yankees, 2009 World Series, Joe Girardi Car Crash, Joe Girardi Help, Westchester County, Westchester, Joe Girardi Crash Victim, Joe Girardi, New York, New York City, Joe Girardi's World Series Reaction, Girardi Crash, Joe Girardi Helps Crash Victim, New York News

EASTCHESTER, N.Y. — Yankees manager Joe Girardi capped off a victorious evening by helping a car crash victim in suburban New York. Police say ...

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Clean Marinas

Juli Charkes | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Clean Boating Act, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Green Living, Westchester County, Pollution, Water Pollution, South Carolina, Green News

With the pleasure of boating comes unacceptable amounts of environmental waste and pollution; marinas and the boating industry must implement more environmentally sound practices.

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When Red and Green Make Blue: Surviving Solo Holidays Together

Dr. Irene S. Levine | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: December 21, Holidays, Uncertainty, Church, Living News, Friends, Relationships, Madoff, Economy, Blue Christmas, Iraq, Style News, Recession, Gary Stern, Religion, Grief, Winter Solstice, Sadness, Depression, Westchester County, Healthy Living News

If you know someone who is likely to feel blue over the holidays, be sensitive and don't overdo the merriment. Figure out which friends or neighbors you can help and what you can do.

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