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Lakeland High School has announced the newest members of its National Honor Society. The approximately 140 students who have been inducted into the National Honor Society were required to demonstrate achievement in the four ideals of the program: scholarship, leadership,
Read MoreA 23-year-old Cortlandt Manor resident died on Sunday after sustaining injuries stemming from an attempted armed robbery he initiated, Ossining police said. According to the Ossining Police Department, Samuel Fiakor had scheduled to meet with someone to purchase an item
Read MoreA domestic dispute turned multi-agency manhunt resulted in the arrest of a Peekskill teen Sunday night. Charges are currently pending against 19-year-old Jacob Ruffin, who was found in possession of a handgun upon his arrest, according to the Peekskill Police
Read MoreWith coronavirus cases on the rise as the holidays approach, members of the Peekskill community are coming together to raise money that will provide hot meals for first responders and other essential workers. Peekskill business owner Chappy Manzer, who has
Read MoreWith COVID fatigue setting in for most, it can be easy to forget the mass panic and fear so many felt at the start of the pandemic when face masks were at one point inaccessible. Knowing hospitals, front line workers
Read MoreAn Ossining woman was arrested last week after she shot and injured one person during a domestic dispute. New York State Police arrested Jamie Diasparra, 33, on Nov. 27 and charged her with assault in the 2nd degree, criminal possession
Read MoreFollowing months of anguish and unease, rising country star Jessica Lynn knows just how important it is to put folks in the holiday spirit this year. With so many in need of joy, hope and a distraction, Lynn said she
Read MoreA 17-year-old Peekskill male is facing murder charges after an altercation Saturday night left one dead and another injured. According to Peekskill police, the teen on Monday was charged with 2nd-degree murder for the stabbing death of 18-year-old Joaquin Salazar
Read MoreThe coronavirus pandemic has forced the Town of Yorktown to pivot and stage its holiday traditions in a different fashion. Instead of marching down Commerce Street to the applause of residents lined up on both sides, the 2020 Holiday Lights
Read MoreCommunity members are mourning the loss of a Peekskill teen who died after being stabbed during an altercation Saturday night. According to Peekskill police, resident Joaquin Salazar succumbed to his injuries soon after friends dropped him off at Hudson Valley
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