Dr. Marion Davis
Dr. Marion Rudolph Davis, a recognized dentist, noted scholar, actor and singer, passed away on Feb. 1 at the age of 90. He was a longtime Westchester County resident. Born in Savannah, Ga. on Sept. 11, 1932, at the age
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There Are Way to Help People Struggling With Meth Addiction
Methamphetamine, or meth, is a powerful stimulant that gives the user a strong euphoric and energizing high. Methamphetamine was first developed in 1893 and was used in World War II to keep the men of the Allies and Axis forces awake.
Read MorePeople Empowered to Protect a Dog With No Voice Failed in Every Way
By Deborah Pangle The battle to save a dog chained for 10 years in Ossining ended in a denial and rejection in Westchester County Court on Jan. 23 to have her rescued from her owner and placed in a loving
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New CEO Pledges More Physicians at Optum: ‘We Understand the Frustrations’
Amidst widening backlash, Optum Tri-State’s new CEO sent a letter to patients on Monday outlining steps on how the company plans to improve service at the local healthcare giant, including adding available physicians and clinicians. From social media posts, in-person patient rants,
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Mahopac, White Plains, PV, Panas Eyeing County Center
Westlake, Briarcliff Winner Makes Final 4; Hen Hud Still Alive By Tony Pinciaro MAHOPAC was welcoming a new coach, along with three freshmen to varsity, so it was understandable that the first half of the season was expected to be
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Cortlandt Upsets Mt. Pleasant in Gut-Wrenching 4-3 Playoff Loss
By Jonthan Martirano No.11 Cortlandt Rebels (6-13-1) @ No.6 Mt. Pleasant Ice Cats (11-7-2) Friday, February 17 at Westchester Skating Academy It was the opening round for the Section 1 Hockey playoffs on Friday night between the 11th-seeded Cortlandt Rebels
Read MoreNorth Castle to Hold Forum on PFOA/PFOS Chemicals in Well Water
By Michael Gold North Castle will hold a public forum on PFOA/PFOS chemicals in town well water on Mar. 1 at Whippoorwill Theater in Armonk after concern has swelled in recent months about the safety of the town drinking water. The
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A NOVEL CONCEPT: Afghan Tales That Stir the Soul
By Michael Malone And the Mountains Echoed comes from Khaled Hosseini, whose novels are set in Afghanistan. The book offers a unique structure–ten or so tangentially connected stories that form an unconventional novel, each one featuring a character or two
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Kent Primary Kindergarten Students Hibernate for the Day
It was a cozy, fun and educational day for Ms. Tierney and Mrs. Pregno’s kindergarten students at Kent Primary School as they prepared for hibernation – but only for one day, not the full winter! As a reward for receiving
Read MoreColumn About Egregious Yorktown Tree Clearing Was Spot On
I was glad to read Lisa Woodward’s column in last week’s paper (“Clear-Cutting in Yorktown: What’s the Point of Having a Tree Ordinance?”) The clear-cutting of trees around Yorktown is indeed horrendous! There is a tree ordinance on the books
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