Cornwall's Dillon places fourth at state tennis tournament

... Kane, 6-0, 6-2, the fifth seed, in a consolation match Saturday morning and won by forfeit over Mike Selin of Dobbs Ferry in the fourth-place match. "It feels so nice to go with a win as opposed to a loss," said Dillon, who was seeded eighth in the ...

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Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Now Streaming Online with Swagit Productions, LLC

... include local events and information. In addition, coverage on local specialty programs such as, the Hastings/Dobbs Ferry Shared Services Feasible Study and the Hastings Waterfront Cleanup will be available to Village residents. Hastings-on-Hudson ...

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Joan P. McInerney, 85, Longtime Dobbs Ferry Resident

McInerney was born March 20, 1929, in the Bronx, and resided in Dobbs Ferry for 57 years.

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Village of Hastings-on-Hudson Now Streaming Online with Swagit Productions, LLC

... include local events and information. In addition, coverage on local specialty programs such as, the Hastings/Dobbs Ferry Shared Services Feasible Study and the Hastings Waterfront Cleanup will be available to Village residents. Hastings-on-Hudson ...

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Works of 'genius' to be sold

... Lamb was a Stanford-trained engineer and theater-arts major who fought in World War II, acted in and led the Dobbs Ferry Players. He turned to furniture design, selling to clients that included jazz great Stan Getz. In 1972, he bought the Livingston ...

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Not enough pay

Apparently, Broward College pays between $1,850 and $2,130 to adjunct faculty to teach a three-credit class as reported in the May 28 article Thirty five years ago, I was an adjunct professor of American history at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and I was paid $1,500 for a three-credit course.

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Dobbs Ferry's Springhurst A 'No Place For Hate' School

... music teacher and Harmonaires' Choral Director George Swietlicki. The book and lyrics were written by Dobbs Ferry parents Laurence Holzman and Felicia Needleman. As a member of the Dignity Act's Task Force and Professional Development Committee, ADL ...

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Former Dobbs Ferry Deli Owner Opens Cafe In Ossining

Joe Sanzo, owner of G&L Deli in Dobbs Ferry for more than a decade and a native of the village, has moved the family restaurant business north to open a new bistro, the Delibagel Cafe in Ossining, where he now lives.

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Lucile Ralston Gray, 87, Longtime Greenwich Resident

... Ralston and John Gould Ralston. She graduated from the Girls Latin School of Chicago and The Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. She was active in the Greenwich Garden Club, president of the New York Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College ...

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Mercy College Valedictorian From Dobbs Ferry Tops Rivertowns News This Week

RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. Here are some of the stories that topped the news in Dobbs Ferry, Hastings and Ardsley this week: The arrest of Mount Pleasant Police Chief Brian Fanelli on charges of possession of child pornography promoted a probe that resulted in 71 arrests.

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Dobbs Ferry's Mercy College To Screen 'Band of Sisters'

The screening is scheduled to start with an opening reception at 6 p.m. at Mercy Hall Rotunda.

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Group care for foster kids: Critics seek a phaseout

Anthony Robinson, 18, pets Yoda at the kennel where he helps train service dogs at Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Robinson, who over two years blossomed into a successful athlete and student, now lives in a group home in New York City, but commutes back to Children's Village to finish his high-school education.

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Changing the Focus

Associated Press Kevin Victor, 18, prepares a wrap April 24 at a cafe in The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Victor, who is planning to study criminal justice at Monroe College, lives in a cottage at The Children's Village and participates in the culinary arts program.

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Dobbs Ferry School Board Welcomes Input On Capital Work

Dobbs Ferry Schools Superintendent Lisa Brady, in an invitation on the district website, invited residents to a capital projects Board of Education work session scheduled for Thursday, May 22, at 7 p.m. "The Board of Education will begin to consider a capital project to improve the facilities at our schools," Brady's note read.

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King centerfielder Idalis Figueroa races to the infield to snag a.... photo: 6331537 slideshow 847

King centerfielder Idalis Figueroa races to the infield to snag a hit away from a Masters School (Dobbs Ferry, NY) player during FAA playoff action in Stamford, Conn. on Tuesday, May 20, 2014. King won the game, 22-2.

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Dobbs Ferry Voters Approve $41 Million School Budget

Dobbs Ferry residents voted Tuesday to approve a proposed $41 million budget to fund the school distrcit for the 2014-2015 school year.

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Dobbs Ferry's Eustaquio Is Mercy College Valedictorian

... this week when Mercy College announced the 2014 graduate as the class valedictorian. Eustaquio, who now lives in Dobbs Ferry, plans on a becoming an emergency room doctor while her sister, Jill Eustaquio, is also graduating with her summa cum laude ...

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Memorial Day Parades In The Rivertowns Set For Sunday and Monday

Rivertowns residents and visitors will have the opportunity to celebrate Memorial Day this weekend with parades in Ardsley, Hastings-on-Hudson and Dobbs Ferry.

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Cheers for Monday, May 19, 2014

... posed by climate change. The city and county join the City of Watervliet in Albany County and Cortlandt and Dobbs Ferry in Westchester County. Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens said the Climate Smart program helps communities ...

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Money Fix: Part 2 on student loans: private vs. federal

... they are disbursed," explains Joseph Trentacoste, student services assistant vice president at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry. Private loans often have variable rates. Even if you get a variable rate around 5 percent, rates can increase over the life ...

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Explosion, Fire At Hastings Condo Complex Tops Rivertowns News This Week

RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. Here are some of the stories that topped the news in Dobbs Ferry, Hastings and Ardsley this week: An explosion caused a partial collapse of one of the buildings at Turnberry Drive at the St. John's Condominiums off Old Jackson Avenueat in Hastings.

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Nation/world briefs: May 18

... presented to the Baltimore-based organization's members at its national convention in Las Vegas in July. DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. (AP) -- In many ways, Children's Village resembles an idyllic college campus, with its abundant open spaces, handsome ...

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Group care for foster kids: Critics seek phase-out

In this Thursday, April 24, 2014 photo, Anthony Robinson, 18, works with a dog named Dozer at the kennel where he helps train service dogs in a program at The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. A shift of mission by the company, which was founded in 1851, reflects a growing consensus within the child-welfare field that institutional settings ... (more)

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Frankie Williams Charity Classic

... are Isaiah Whitehead (Lincoln/ Seton Hall), Khadeen Carrington (Bishop Loughlin/ Seton Hall), Eric Paschall (Dobbs Ferry/STM/ Fordham), Kevin Degnan (Pearl River/ Fairfield), Shavar Newkirk (Cardinal Hayes/ St. Joe's), Terry Larrier (Phelps School/ ...

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... Kohomban and his team have steadily shifted the focus of Children's Village, which was founded in 1851. The Dobbs Ferry campus now has fewer than 100 beds set aside for foster children, down from 275 in 2004. Over the same period, the charity's ...

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Hudson River Museum Hosts 'Art Of Video Games' History Exhibit

... Atari to PlayStation 4. "I remember the first Pong and how amazing we thought it was," said Beth Westrate, a Dobbs Ferry mom who brought her two young daughters to the exhibit. "Our children pick up the technology so quickly and have so much more ...

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Foster care: US moves to phase out group care for foster kids

Angel B., 15, sits under a board displaying past and present residents of Williams Cottage at the Children's Village foster care facility campus in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. on April 24. In many ways, Children's Village resembles an idyllic college campus, with its abundant open spaces, handsome buildings, brand-new activities center and Olympic-size pool.

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Group care for foster kids: Critics seek phase-out

In this Thursday, April 24, 2014 photo, Anthony Robinson, 18, works with a dog named Dozer at the kennel where he helps train service dogs in a program at The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. A shift of mission by the company, which was founded in 1851, reflects a growing consensus within the child-welfare field that institutional settings ... (more)

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Group care for foster kids: Critics seek phase-out

... Abigail Murat supervises the residents completing chores in the Williams Cottage at The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. At the Children's Village campus, the young residents are governed by various rules, including mandatory chores, but they ...

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Group care for foster kids: Critics seek phase-out

In this Thursday, April 24, 2014 photo, Anthony Robinson, 18, works with a dog named Dozer at the kennel where he helps train service dogs in a program at The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. A shift of mission by the company, which was founded in 1851, reflects a growing consensus within the child-welfare field that institutional settings ... (more)

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Group care for foster kids: Critics seek phase-out

In this Thursday, April 24, 2014 photo, Anthony Robinson, 18, works with a dog named Dozer at the kennel where he helps train service dogs in a program at The Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. A shift of mission by the company, which was founded in 1851, reflects a growing consensus within the child-welfare field that institutional settings ... (more)

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Visiting Hours are May 16 for Robert Callahan

... Air force and served during the Vietnam War. On October 24, 1981 Robert married Jeanne Shanz at their home in Dobbs Ferry, NY with friends and family supporting them. He worked for IBM as a business controls manager for 30 years before retiring in ...

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Thomas H. Culhane teaches people to build fuel sources - powered by garbage

... a member of the National Geographic Emerging Explorer program and a visiting professor at Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., has spent the past five years extolling the merits of locally sourced biogas technology. Based in Germany, with one job in ...

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Rose N. Inverarity, 84, Healthcare Coordinator For Kelly Kare In Bronxville

... pe Cemetery. Donations in Inverarity's memory may be made to Cabrini of Westchester Nursing Home , 115 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. 10522.

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Genealogy Query - SUAZO

... Hospital in June between 94-95, I dont have the date. She was placed into adoption thru Childrens Village,Dobbs Ferry/ Westchester NY. I don't know anything about her she was born healthy and adopted to a supposed nice family but I didnt even get to ...

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Dobbs Ferry Mercy College's 12th President Takes Office

Timothy L. Hall officially began his new role as the 12th president of Dobbs Ferry's Mercy College on Tuesday, May 13. Stewart has resumed her position as Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Mercy College which she held prior to assuming the Interim Presidency.

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Obituary: John Y. Angelo, 91, of Lake Hiawatha

... Center in the Bronx, NY. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he grew up in Nutley and lived in Lake Hiawatha and later in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.. Angelo served in the U.S. Army during World War II, serving in both the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions and the 325th ...

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How Many Fire Depts Do We Need?

... in addition to volunteer fire departments spread around the villages that dot Greenburgh, like Ardsley and Dobbs Ferry. Fire chiefs in the paid departments in Greenburgh each earn more money than the chief of the New York City Fire Department and ...

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JCC on the Hudson's 85th Anniversary Community Celebration Packs June 2 with Adult Activities

... will continue to be centerpieces of the event, which will take place at the Elmwood Country Club, 850 Dobbs Ferry Road in White Plains. This year's dinner theme, "Generation to Generation," represents the strength of the partnership created by the ...

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Dobbs Ferry Professor Chosen For Seminar Tops Week's News In Rivertown

RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. Here are some of the stories that topped the news in Dobbs Ferry, Hastings and Ardsley last week: Dobbs Ferry Professor Jude Aguwa has been selected from nationwide to participate in a seminar on the teaching of interfaith understanding.

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Task Force Hosts Sustainable Dobbs Event

The village's Energy Task Force will host Sustainable Dobbs for residents and business owners at the newly renovated high school dining commons Saturday, May 10, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dobbs Ferry recently achieved state recognition for its Climate Smart initiatives.

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APSU awarding 1,132 degrees Friday

... President Tim Hall's hand. Some even gave him a hug. Hall is leaving to become president of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Tennessee state Rep. Joe Pitts, who often refers to himself as "a proud 1980 graduate of Austin Peay State University," ...

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Dobbs Ferry Task Force Hosts Sustainable Dobbs Event

The village's Energy Task Force will host Sustainable Dobbs for residents and business owners at the newly renovated high school dining commons Saturday, May 10, from 1-4:30 p.m. Dobbs Ferry recently achieved state recognition for its Climate Smart initiatives.

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Warburton Avenue Bridge Lane Closure Scheduled

... buses will stop in the Village of Hastings. Motorists, many of whom travel north and south from Yonkers through Dobbs Ferry, Irvington and Tarrytown, are advised to seek alternate routes. Numerous variable message signs are being used to alert ...

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Jonathan Noel Ishii, 57

... Ishii; and his nieces, Erika, Adena and Emma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Ada Ishii of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and a brother, Chris Ishii of Pasadena, California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Photographic processing ...

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Dobbs Ferry Professor Aguwa Heads To Interfaith Understanding Seminar

Jude Aguwa, professor of humanities and religion, has been selected from a nationwide pool of nominees to participate in a faculty seminar on the teaching of interfaith understanding, Mercy College has announced.

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Jonathan N. Ishii

... Ishii; and his nieces, Erika, Adena and Emma. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chris and Ada Ishii of Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and a brother, Chris Ishii of Pasadena, Calif. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in photographic processing and ...

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Tarrytown Arts Camp to Offer Architecture for Kids

... of architects and designers - all while having a great time! The camp will be led by educators from the Dobbs Ferry-based ArchForKids, which provides engaging learning experiences grounded in architecture and design. ArchForKids partners with ...

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Keith Thigpen's Guilty Plea In Murder Tops Rivertowns News This Week

RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. Here are some of the stories that topped the news in Dobbs Ferry, Hastings and Ardsley this week: NYPD Officer Brendan Cronin faces first degree assault charges after he was accused of shooting a New Rochelle man in Pelham.

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Pace Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Earth Month By Planting Cooper Beech Tree

... 50 years even better than the last 50 years. With everyone pulling together I know we can realize our vision." DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Dobbs Ferry's Energy Task Force, which recently achieved state recognition for its climate smart initiatives, will ...

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Dobbs Ferry Energy Task Force To Host Energy Sustainability Event

Dobbs Ferry's Energy Task Force, which recently achieved state recognition for its climate smart initiatives, will host "Sustainable Dobbs" for residents and business owners at the newly renovated high school dining commons on Saturday, May 10 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. The event will share an inspiring glimpse into what has been done in the village to ... (more)

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Dobbs Ferry's Michael J. Foley, Stock Broker, Dies At 68

Michael J. Foley of Dobbs Ferry died Sunday, April 20, at age 68 with his family gathered around him from complications from Parkinson's disease, which he fought for 10 years.

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Dobbs Ferry Among Best Places To Live In New York

... or more from the 2010 U.S. census. The site then ranked the 87 qualifying areas on the following criteria: Dobbs Ferry placed in the top five of three categories: quality of life (third), unemployment (fourth) and weather quality (fifth). The town ...

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Dobbs Ferry Cleanup Day Set For Sunday, May 4

The village's fifth annual Community Cleanup Day is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, beginning at noon with village students leading the project sponsored by the Recreation Department.

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