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Leafology Cannabis Company: The First Dispensary in Westchester Reopens!
This family-owned business, which offers a comprehensive range of cannabis products from vapes to edibles, concentrates, and flower, is a funky and fun gathering place where everyone is welcome. “Leafology is not your typical dispensary,” said Raphael Bassalobre, partner. “We are a family business, and every one of our team...
Former Elmsford schools superintendent resigned weeks after facing workplace claim
Less than two months after an elementary school teacher filed a claim against him, then-Elmsford schools Superintendent Ronald Gonzalez resigned from the job in November. He had served as superintendent for only eight months. While Gonzalez' resignation was reported at the time, details regarding the circumstances surrounding his departure are...
Newburgh man sentenced for illegal possession of gun
GOSHEN – A Newburgh man was sentenced on Monday to four years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision following his guilty plea in Orange County Court to a charge of criminal possession of a weapon. It was alleged that late in the evening of October 16,...
My home's assessment went up. What does that mean for my property taxes?
With the hot real estate market in Putnam County fueling a rise in real estate values, homeowners learned this week how that trend has impacted the taxable value of their homes. Putnam residents received notices indicating increases in values, averaging 6% countywide — as high as 9% in some neighborhoods...
Jury finds Ramapo man with 13 previous convictions guilty again
NEW CITY – A Rockland County Court jury Thursday found Bernard Salas of Ramapo guilty on several counts in connection with two separate incidents. This makes the 14th conviction for the 46-year-old. The latest convictions stem from incidents on July 14, 2023 and December 7, 2023. In the first...
(Update) Minnewaska State Park to close tomorrow due to moth infestation
Minnewaska State Park will be closed to the public tomorrow, Friday, May 17 due to treatments for spongy moth infestation. The park is slated to reopen on Saturday, May 18. The spongy moth is a non-native insect from France. The caterpillars are known to feed on the leaves of a large variety of trees. Oak is their preferred species, but they will feast on other trees when oak is not available to them or their numbers are in great excess.
French onion short ribs in Pleasantville is Jeanne Muchnick's Best Thing She Ate This Week
Who doesn't love comfort food? It's why the French onion short rib at Freddy's in Pleasantville, with gruyere potato gratin and onion rings — a must if you're going for that 70s vibe — is the best thing I ate this week. I have to confess I've loved...
New Canaan Police ID Harassing Phone Caller
New Canaan Police on Wednesday recognized officers who took part in resolving a harassment case. In November of 2023, Officer Jake Somma took a complaint regarding harassing phone calls, according to Police Chief John DiFederico. The phone calls had gone on for more than six months and the number was...
Clarkstown schools host legal review of transgender rule; meeting stirs own controversy
WEST NYACK – Clarkstown’s school board held a special "informational" meeting Thursday to dig into the district’s policy regarding transgender and gender non-conforming students that has become a singular focus for many in the walkup to Tuesday’s school elections. The meeting, addressing a policy that has...
Route 6 In Mahopac Reopens After Oil Spill
A stretch of a busy Hudson Valley road was temporarily closed to traffic following a crash that resulted in a large oil spill, police said. The incident happened in Putnam County on Wednesday, May 15, when a crash occurred on Route 6 in Mahopac between Crane and Washington Roads, Carmel Police announced around 12:15 p.m.
Yorktown to Hold July Special Election to Fill Board Vacancy
YORKTOWN, N.Y.— Yorktown will hold a special election on July 23 to fill a vacancy on the Town Board. The special election fills a seat left empty by supervisor and former councilman Ed Lachterman, who assumed the supervisor’s role after an April 16 special election after the sudden death of Supervisor Tom Diana in January.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “I am not a person who is in favor of saying, 'Hey, I know (so-and-so), he’s a good guy, let’s just put him on the board,'" Lachterman said. "I think the public should have their say in it. A special election is a way that our town prefers and it’s an important part of the democratic process.” On Tuesday, the Town Board voted for the late-July special election because the unfilled seat has three and a half years remaining in its term. Town Board members stated that they preferred to have the special election in the summer instead of during the presidential election in November so that Yorktown residents can focus on the local candidates without the distraction of a presidential contest. Article provided by Thompson-Bender For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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