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Man Who Escaped Prospect Park Police Arrested In Paterson Man Who Escaped Prospect Park Police Arrested In Paterson
Man Who Escaped Prospect Park Police Arrested In Paterson PATERSON, N.J. – A man who escaped from Prospect Park police headquarters on Wednesday, Sept. 2 was arrested in Paterson on Saturday morning, reports the Record. James McKinnon, 33, was arrested at approximately 2:15 a.m. after a witness called police and told them a man was about to enter an abandoned house on Oak Street, according to the article. CLICK HERE to read the full article. 

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Events
Hillsdale Annual Town Day Offers Family-Friendly Fun, Music Hillsdale Annual Town Day Offers Family-Friendly Fun, Music
Hillsdale Annual Town Day Offers Family-Friendly Fun, Music HILLSDALE, N.J. – Hillsdale’s annual Town Day will be held Saturday from 1-5 p.m. at Stonybrook Swim Club. Enjoy games, food, swimming, face painting and music with Diamond Jim and the Gems. Hamburgers, hot dogs and soda will be available for $1 each. Entry donation is $2 for adults, $1 for children and kids under 3 are free. The Stonybrook Swim Club is at 183 Cedar Lane, Hillsdale. 

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Schools
Celebrate New School Year At Primose Elementary's Back-To-School Picnic Celebrate New School Year At Primose Elementary's Back-To-School Picnic
Celebrate New School Year At Primose Elementary's Back-To-School Picnic SOMERS, N.Y. – Primrose Elementary School is hosting a back-to-school family picnic Friday, Sept. 18 from 5-7 p.m. on the Primrose Elementary playground. Bring a picnic and celebrate the new school year with the whole family. Dessert will be available for purchase from King Kone Ice Cream Truck. The evening will include a balloon artist, face painting, games, cotton candy, popcorn and a live performance by Rockin’ With Ms. Patti. Primrose Elementary School is at 110 Primrose St., Lincolndale. 

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Herb Fair 2015 Coming To John Jay Homestead Herb Fair 2015 Coming To John Jay Homestead
Herb Fair 2015 Coming To John Jay Homestead KATONAH, N.Y. – John Jay Homestead is hosting the 2015 Herb Fair on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plants, baked goods, fresh herbs, potpourri, local honey, demonstrations, gardening aids, herbal gifts, books and more will be available. Luncheon and lovage soup may be purchased. Admission is free. The event will be held rain or shine. 

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News
US Attorney Preet Bharara Investigates Fishkill Inmate's Death US Attorney Preet Bharara Investigates Fishkill Inmate's Death
US Attorney Preet Bharara Investigates Fishkill Inmate's Death FISHKILL, N.Y. – A joint investigation between U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara and Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady is looking for answers in the death of a Fishkill prison inmate, reports Capital New York. State officials said a new superintendent who would review safety concerns in the building where Samuel Harrell died would be placed at Fishkill, according to Capital New York.  Harrell died April 21, 2015, after prison guards beat him at Fishkill Correctional Facility.  CLICK HERE to read the full story. 

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Schools
Three Hendrick Hudson HS Musicians Picked For State Conference Three Hendrick Hudson HS Musicians Picked For State Conference
Three Hendrick Hudson HS Musicians Picked For State Conference MONTROSE, N.Y. – Three Hendrick High School students have been selected to attend the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) All-State Music Conference in December in Rocheste, N.Y. Senior Cassandra Cavalieri has been selected to perform in the mixed chorus (soprano), junior Ellen Gruber was selected to perform oboe with the symphony orchestra and senior Katie Johnson was selected as an alternate alto. Cavalieri was also named an alternate bassoonist. Talented high school musicians prepare all year long to be rated on their NYSSMA solos, a process in which a student performs for …

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Family Balks At Moving Russian Composer's Remains From Westchester Family Balks At Moving Russian Composer's Remains From Westchester
Family Balks At Moving Russian Composer's Remains From Westchester VALHALLA, N.Y. – The great-great-granddaughter of Russian composer Sergei Rachmaninoff says moving his remains from Kensico Cemetery in Valhalla to Russia, as nationalistic Russians want, would be a violation of his privacy and undignified, reports the New York Times. Susan Sophia Rachmaninoff Volkonskaya Wanamaker says talk by Russia’s culture minister Vladimir Medinsky that Rachmaninoff’s remains should be exhumed and returned to Russia would be disrespectful to the composer, who was buried in Valhalla after his death March 28, 1943, in Beverly Hills, according to the report. Medinsky s…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Accused Of Driving Without Seatbelt, Suspended Registration Yorktown Man Accused Of Driving Without Seatbelt, Suspended Registration
Yorktown Man Accused Of Driving Without Seatbelt, Suspended Registration YORKTOWN, N.Y. – A Yorktown man was arrested in Shrub Oak Aug. 29 for various traffic violations, including having a suspended registration, police said. Walter N. Arenas, 53, was pulled over at approximately 10:30 a.m. on East Main Street for allegedly not wearing a seatbelt. Further investigation revealed his registration allegedly was suspended and the vehicle allegedly was not insured. Arenas was charged with suspended registration, unrestrained operator and uninsured motor vehicle. He was issued traffic summons and is due to appear Thursday, Oct. 1 in Yorktown Court. 

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Schools
White Plains Superintendent Rides Bus On First Day Of School White Plains Superintendent Rides Bus On First Day Of School
White Plains Superintendent Rides Bus On First Day Of School WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Elementary students in White Plains riding the bus on the first day of the 2015-2016 school year had the pleasure of riding with a new “student,” Superintendent Paul Fried. White Plains Public Schools returned to start the new school year Wednesday, Sept. 2. 

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Events
Bedford Fire Department Having 'Fire On The Green' Fundraiser Bedford Fire Department Having 'Fire On The Green' Fundraiser
Bedford Fire Department Having 'Fire On The Green' Fundraiser BEDFORD, N.Y. – The Bedford Fire Department is having its "Fire on the Green 2015" event from 3-8 p.m. Saturday at the Village Green in downtown Bedford Village. The day includes live music from School of Rock Music and The Eazy, food, carnival games, inflatables, live demonstrations and more. The $10 admission includes food and other events. Children 5 and under are free. 

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