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Conn. Gov. Ned Lamont had thousands of trees, bushes ‘illegally’ cut behind $7.5M home — infuriating neighbors: ‘A chainsaw massacre’
Hypocrisy’s the root of the problem. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont had thousands of trees and bushes illegally chopped behind his sprawling Greenwich home — despite publicly championing a statewide effort to plant more conifers, according to angry neighbors and other sources. The wealthy 70-year-old Democrat was hit with a citation for cutting down more than 180 trees in a protected wetland area to allegedly get a better view of a pond from his $7.6 million abode, CT Insider reported Tuesday. “[It’s a] chainsaw massacre,” land use attorney John Tesei, who represents nearby property owners INCT LLC, said according to the outlet. “I’ve...
Biden to appear at Westchester fundraiser hosted by Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas
President Biden will attend a campaign fundraiser on Thursday in Westchester County hosted by Hollywood A-listers Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas. It’s the second time in less than a month that Biden, 81, will trek to New York and rub elbows with celebrities in an effort to raise cash for his re-election battle against former President Donald Trump. The invite, seen by The Post, will take place at an undisclosed address in Irvington, the same village that Zeta-Jones and Douglas call home. The celebrity power couple purchased a $4.5 million 12-acre riverfront estate in Irvington in 2019, after downsizing from their...
Phelps Garden Series Focuses on Healing and Wellness Through Nature
It may seem a bit surprising to see beautiful gardens sprouting on the campus of a major hospital center. But for the third consecutive year, Phelps Hospital and its supporters and donors are working together to bring yet another garden to the 69-acre Sleepy Hollow campus. Last Sunday, Phelps held...
Threatening Bathroom Graffiti Temporarily Closes Private Englewood School (Update)
The K-12 school was closed on Wednesday, April 24, following the discovery earlier in the week of a message that investigators said threatens to "get even." The Bergen County Prosecutor's Office was alerted and police in Englewood are working the case, assisted by the county sheriff's forensics team, which collected evidence.
New Update: President Biden's Westchester Visit To Cause 'Significant' Traffic Impacts
Before President Joe Biden's visit to Westchester, authorities are warning motorists of expected impacts to rush hour traffic. New, updated report - Biden Visit: These Westchester School Districts Announce Early DismissalsBiden will be in the county on Thursday, April 25, when he is scheduled…
Second major fire in two months at Spring Valley complex displaces nearly 50 families
A late night fire Monday destroyed several units at the Surrey Carlton apartments in Spring Valley, leaving close to 50 families displaced. Spring Valley Fire Chief Ray Canario said the fire started around 9:30 p.m. in a third-floor unit at 53 Ewing Ave. When firefighters arrived at the scene, heavy flames were...
Pasterson police seek public's help identifying man who allegedly robbed woman at gunpoint
PATERSON — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man police say robbed a woman at gunpoint on Tuesday and then tried to sexually assault her. The incident happened at about 5 a.m. near the corner of Totowa and Paterson avenues, which is two blocks from John F. Kennedy High School, according to authorities.
Marriage's End Triggers Mahwah SWAT Standoff
Fortunately, they weren't needed. The woman went to police headquarters early Tuesday afternoon, April 23, concerned over her husband's response when she said she was leaving him, responders said. A quick check determined that there are weapons in the home in the northeast section known as Cragmere near the Rockland...
NJ Instagram influencer Jay Mazini sentenced to seven years for $8 million fraud scheme
Bergen County Instagram influencer Jebara Igbara, also known as “Jay Mazini,” was sentenced on Wednesday to seven years in prison for a fraud scheme that netted $8 million, authorities announced. District Judge Frederic Block in Brooklyn sentenced Igbara, 28, of Edgewater, to 84 months in prison for wire...
NY weather update: Orange and Putnam counties under a freeze warning until Thursday morning
An updated freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 4:23 a.m. in effect until 9 a.m. for Orange and Putnam counties. The weather service states, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees." "Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage...
Third-Prize Winning Powerball Ticket Sold In Suffern
According to New York Lottery officials, the Powerball ticket for the Monday, April 22 game was sold in Rockland County at the M&M Super Shoppe at 104 Lafayette Ave., in Suffern. The winning numbers for the game were 12-16-33-39-52 and a Powerball of 1. No word yet on who the...
New Westchester coffee shop, slated to open April 26, promotes 'kindness in a cup'
Sleepy Coffee, Too, opening April 26 in Sleepy Hollow, is not your average coffee shop. Sure you'll find lattes, pastries and lots of room to sit and sip your coffee (or work remotely!) but what you'll mostly find is "kindness in a cup." That's the slogan here — and the mission — as Sleepy Coffee, Too is a non profit (501c3) business with the goal of providing training and employment for people with disabilities in an inclusive cafe workplace.
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