Author Archives: Faith Ann Butcher

Tax Cap Could Lead to 20 Jobs Eliminated in Carmel Schools

If the Carmel Central School District is to remain within the confines of the new, state-imposed tax cap, 20 teaching, support staff and school resource officer positions will potentially have to be eliminated from the district’s 2012- 2013 spending plan … finish reading Tax Cap Could Lead to 20 Jobs Eliminated in Carmel Schools

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Westchester and Putnam Towns Lag Behind MS4 Mandates

With no money coming in to cover the costs of required projects, the third year of the five-year stormwater management plan for the East of Hudson communities has been a difficult one. “We are waiting on money from the DEP … finish reading Westchester and Putnam Towns Lag Behind MS4 Mandates

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Business of the Week: Greek American Grill, Baldwin Place

When something is in your blood, there is no denying it. So it goes for Thomas, Michael and Christina Spyropoulos, who collectively joined efforts to open the Greek American Grill in Baldwin Place. Located at 63 Route 6 just west … finish reading Business of the Week: Greek American Grill, Baldwin Place

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Yorktown Author Releases ‘Peachwood Lake’

In her follow up effort to the popular novel “Dust,” author Susan Berliner has released the thriller “Peachwood Lake.” Berliner, who lives in Yorktown Heights, summarizes the book as “a ferocious fish terrorizes a small Connecticut town while a 13-year-old … finish reading Yorktown Author Releases ‘Peachwood Lake’

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Gia to Perform at Grand Prix New York’s Winter Bowl

By Breanne Post Although local musician Tiffany Giardina had national success as Gia, she still is willing to come back to her roots. Giardina will perform at Winter Bowl, a charity event held at Grand Prix New York in Mount … finish reading Gia to Perform at Grand Prix New York’s Winter Bowl

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Yorktown Dentist Offers Tips for Healthy Children’s Teeth

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month and Yorktown’s Valley Pediatric Dentistry, P.C. , which is located in Jefferson Valley, is providing families with important information on how to maintain good oral health. “Good oral hygiene is very important – … finish reading Yorktown Dentist Offers Tips for Healthy Children’s Teeth

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Katz Considers Primary Run Against Ball for NYS Senate

Once political allies, a widening rift between state Assemblyman Steve Katz (R- Yorktown) and state Senator Greg Ball (R-Patterson) has come to a head, with news that they may face one another in a Republican primary race for the 40th … finish reading Katz Considers Primary Run Against Ball for NYS Senate

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Yorktown Supervisor’s Son Arrested for Theft and Drugs

The 19 year-old son of Yorktown Town Supervisor Michael Grace was arrested on Tuesday night for allegedly stealing a car as well as drug-related charges. According to the New York State Police at Cortlandt, Henry Grace stole a 2005 Pontiac … finish reading Yorktown Supervisor’s Son Arrested for Theft and Drugs

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