Dangers lurk in dark on Hudson River

... n barge? It was obviously too dark to go boating at night, barge lights or no barge lights. Walter Wedler Croton-on-Hudson

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Audra McDonald Buys Inwood House for (a Little More Than) a Song

... extravagant Upper East Side manse) . Moreover, Ms. McDonald's primary residence is, or at least, was in Croton-on-Hudson. The home is decidedly not your typical pied-a-terre . Perhaps Ms. McDonald intends to use it as a perch for a family member-the ...

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Baseball bat killing: Appeals court reduces charge, prompting outrage

A man who beat his girlfriend to death with a baseball bat at their Croton-on-Hudson home and was sentenced to up to life behind bars in 2009 could be freed from prison as soon as this year after an appellate court set aside a jury verdict and ordered that he be resentenced.

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Croton Deacon Removed for Sex Abuse Allegations

Parishioners of Croton-on-Hudson's Holy Name of Mary were greeted Sunday morning with a letter from New York Archbishop Timothy Michael Dolan announcing the removal of Deacon Albert Mazza.

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Croton Deacon Removed for Sex Abuse Allegations

Parishioners of Croton-on-Hudson's Holy Name of Mary were greeted Sunday morning with an unsavory letter from New York Archbishop Timothy Michael Dolan announcing the removal of Deacon Albert Mazza.

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Report: Croton-on-Hudson Deacon Dismissed Over Sex Abuse Allegations

A deacon from Croton-on-Hudson's Church of the Holy Name of Mary has been dismissed after allegations of sexual abuse of minors from years ago recently came to light, Catholic officials said in a story in The Journal News.

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Croton Deacon Removed for Sex Abuse Allegations

Parishioners of Croton-on-Hudson's Holy Name of Mary were greeted Sunday morning with an unsavory letter from New York Archbishop Timothy Michael Dolan announcing the removal of Deacon Albert Mazza.

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Ida G. Giammetto, 88, Of Croton-on-Hudson

Giammetto was born July 29, 1925, in New York City, to Carmelo and Angelina Mastropolo.

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Cops: 2 out of 14 Stores Sell Alcohol to Teen

... at the following businesses: Authorities say the clerk at Cortlandt Wines and Spirits, a 64-year-old Croton-on-Hudson woman, and the clerk at Lou's Corner Store, a 39-year-old Peekskill woman, sold alcohol to the 19-year-old. Each is facing a ...

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NY Deacon Removed from Church Following Abuse Allegations

... over allegations that he abused minors. Albert Mazza was removed from the Holy Name of Mary Parish in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., after an investigation by police revealed that there was evidence he had allegedly abused minors, according to a statement ...

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N.Y. deacon removed following abuse allegations

... abuse allegations. Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in a letter read Sunday in the Holy Name of Mary Parish in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., that Deacon Albert Mazza was removed after law enforcement referred allegations he'd abused minors years ago. Mazza has ...

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5 things to do this week

... Jack O'Lantern Blaze is a perfect marriage of season, venue and artistry, as more than 5,000 carvings fill Croton-on-Hudson's Van Cortlandt Manor. The event runs 25 days this year -- Oct. 5 to Nov. 11. Oct. 5-6, 11-14, 17-20, 24-31. Nov 1-3, 8-11. ...

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NY deacon removed following abuse allegations

... abuse allegations. Cardinal Timothy Dolan said in a letter read Sunday in the Holy Name of Mary Parish in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., that Deacon Albert Mazza was removed after law enforcement referred allegations he'd abused minors years ago. Mazza has ...

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Church Removes Deacon Over Abuse Allegations

Deacon Albert J. Mazza of the Holy Name of Mary parish in Croton-on-Hudson is shown in this photo.

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Deacon in Croton relieved of duties due to sex abuse allegations

... The Westchester District Attorney's office confirmed officials had investigated the allegations along with Croton-on-Hudson police, but said prosecutors could not bring a criminal case because the statute of limitations had expired. The district ...

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Deacon At Westchester Church Removed Amid Sex Abuse Claims

... ago. Timothy Cardinal Dolan announced Sunday that he has issued a letter to parishioners of the church, in Croton-on-Hudson, informing them of the dismissal of Deacon Albert Mazza. The Rev. Edward Weber, direct of priest personnel for the New York ...

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Restaurants we love: Sala on Hudson in Croton-on-Hudson

Sala on Hudson, just off Route 9A in Croton-on-Hudson, is a Spanish jewel with some of the best food around -- and such an appealing menu, you'll want to make every night tapas night.

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Two Establishments Charged In Cortlandt, Yorktown Underage Drinking Detail

... Post Road in Croton, and Lou's Corner Store at 100 Fredrick Street, Cortlandt. Dorothy E. Concia, 64, from Croton-on-Hudson, who is an employee at Cortlandt Wines and Spirits, and the establishment were both charged with being in violation of the ...

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Cortlandt Troopers: Clerks at 2 Local Stores Sold Alcohol to Teen

... at the following businesses: Authorities say the clerk at Cortlandt Wines and Spirits, a 64-year-old Croton-on-Hudson woman, and the clerk at Lou's Corner Store, a 39-year-old Peekskill woman, sold alcohol to the 19-year-old. Each is facing a ...

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What To Do In Cortlandt This Weekend

... pe and have fun doing it! $15. Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building Community Room, 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson.

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Croton Pastor Gives Talk on His Deployment to Afghanistan

... Surely his experience writing and giving sermons as the pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Croton-on-Hudson helps. When Stephens returned to his parish in July, his congregation, as well as community, expressed interest in hearing more about ...

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Area Artists to Honor Rye Scenery for Silent Auction

Artists from across the Hudson Valley-including Croton-on-Hudson's Susan Jeffers and Putnam Valley's Amanda Epstein-will descend on Rye this weekend to do what they do best, paint, in a celebration of Rye's beauty and to raise funds for the Rye Arts Center, the host of the event.

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Monitor: Westchester Continues to Make 'Some' Progress on Affordable Housing Settlement

... to be resolved in the court, hopefully, before the end of the month." Johnson issued a report stating that Croton-on-Hudson, Lewisboro, the Town of Ossining, Pound Ridge, Town of Mamaroneck, Pelham Manor and Harrison still had zoning that could be ...

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What To Do In Cortlandt This Week

... walk at a local birding hotspot. $5 per adult suggested donation. Croton Point Park, Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson. Hendrick Hudson Free Library Meeting of the Board of Trustees: 8 p.m. Regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees, open ...

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Comedy for Peace; Old Dutch Church Fest

... p more a relationship that is more "love-based." - Posted by The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers on Ossining-Croton-on-Hudson Patch Become a follower of your favorite Patch blog! Click on "get email updates" on the blog's homepage.

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What To Do Around Cortlandt This Weekend

... and have fun doing it! $15. Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building Community Room, 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson Fieldhome's 9th Annual Fall Festival: 12:00 a.m. There will be Arts & Crafts, a Car Show, Pumpkin Patch, Homemade Bake Sale, ...

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Westchester is 'Falltastic', New Seasonal-Themed Attractions and...

Leaf peeping, harvest festivals and Halloween events for all ages are just some of the ways to enjoy the autumn season in Westchester County, the first stop in the Hudson Valley.

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Milton Frederick Banton, 65, Of Ossining, Owned Construction Business

... by his parents. Calling hours are from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St., Croton-On-Hudson. There will be a memorial service from 6:30-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

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Jimmy Kimmel Wedding Ring Purchased At Costco

... Ferrera. The "Private Practice" star wed fellow Broadway star Swenson on Oct. 6, 2012 at their home in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The couple have been dating since 2007. The "So You Think You Can Dance" host tied the knot with the comedian in a ...

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Yonkers' Inaugural Film Festival To Release Acceptance List

... submissions also come from towns in Westchester county such as Mamaroneck, New Rochelle, Yonkers and Croton-on-Hudson. William Dickerson, of Yonkers, is premiering his feature film "The Mirror" and will be at the festival with the movie's co-stars. ...

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What To Do In Cortlandt This Week

... to dance with awareness and safety. $15. Dance on Hudson, St. Augustine's Parish Hall, 6 Old Post Road N., Croton-on-Hudson. Kids yoga: 4-5 p.m. Through the use of visual imagery, meditation, yoga postures/asanas, games and creative activities, you ...

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Zoe Saldana Rocks White Shorts, Hides Wedding Ring Amid Reports Of Summer Nuptials

... Ferrera. The "Private Practice" star wed fellow Broadway star Swenson on Oct. 6, 2012 at their home in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The couple have been dating since 2007. The "So You Think You Can Dance" host tied the knot with the comedian in a ...

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Open Houses In Cortlandt This Weekend

... houses on the market this weekend. The houses on display include a four-bedroom house at 12 Georgia Lane in Croton-on-Hudson listed for $799,000 and a three-bedroom house at 529 Westbrook Drive in Cortlandt Manor, listed for $310,000 .

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Yom Kippur Services Roundup

... e Community Synagogue Congregation Sons of Israel (Briarcliff Manor) Temple Israel of Northern Westchester (Croton-on-Hudson) Hebrew Congregation of Somers

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What To Do Around Cortlandt This Weekend

... adult and children's choirs and Temple band. Free. Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Road, Croton-on-Hudson. Kicked Into Shape Boot Camp: 9:15 a.m. Join Jennifer Jiles, an ex-Rockette at Radio City Music Hall, get kicked into shape ...

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Westchester's Halloween Season Opens With Jack O'Lantern Blaze

... 5, opening night for one of the tri-state area's largest fall events. The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson will feature more than 5,000 illuminated, individually hand-carved jack o' lanterns. Blaze artists will be carving on site ...

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What To Do In Cortlandt This Week

... and have fun doing it. $15. Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building Community Room, 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson. Vinyasa Yoga- general level: 9.30 a.m. Join Alexa Oth lcsw, RYT in an energizing practice that keeps you focused on centering ...

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Patrick Stewart Marries Sunny Ozell

... Ferrera. The "Private Practice" star wed fellow Broadway star Swenson on Oct. 6, 2012 at their home in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The couple have been dating since 2007. The "So You Think You Can Dance" host tied the knot with the comedian in a ...

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Local Woman Tapped for Honor Talks 9/11 Memorial

The 9/11 Remembrance Memorial at Croton Landing that folks around Buchanan, Cortlandt and Croton-on-Hudson envisioned years ago is halfway to completion.

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Open Houses In Cortlandt This Weekend

... on the market this weekend. The houses on display include a four-bedroom house on 1212 Albany Post Road in Croton-on-Hudson listed at $1,399,000 and a two-bedroom house on 142 North St. in Cortlandt Manor listed at $326,000 .

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What To Do Around Cortlandt This Weekend

... shape and have fun doing it. $15. Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building Community Room, 1 Van Wyck St., Croton-on-Hudson.

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Le Petite Spa Announces New Organic Body Care Line from the Hudson Valley

Sep. 5, 2013 - CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Le Petite Spa, an organic vegan day spa, is introducing a new Certified Organic body care line from right here in the Hudson Valley.

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The 5774 Rosh Hashanah Guide: Local Synagogue Services

... e Community Synagogue Congregation Sons of Israel (Briarcliff Manor) Temple Israel of Northern Westchester (Croton-on-Hudson) Hebrew Congregation of Somers

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Kate Bosworth Wedding Dress: Watch Her Try On The Gown For The First Time

... Ferrera. The "Private Practice" star wed fellow Broadway star Swenson on Oct. 6, 2012 at their home in Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The couple have been dating since 2007. The "So You Think You Can Dance" host tied the knot with the comedian in a ...

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Croton, Peekskill Roads To Close For Toughman Triathalon Sunday

... should use Pleasantville Road to access Route 117 west to get to Route 9A/100 South. Local traffic in Croton-on-Hudson should use Route 9A or Route 9 to travel north. For points south, use Route 9A south to Route 129 to Quaker Bridge Road south to ...

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What To Do In Cortlandt This Week

Here's a look at some events happening around Cortlandt, Buchanan and Croton-On-Hudson this week.

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Smart spending: Back-to-school shopping 101

... ($12.95. Chelsea Dry Goods, Hastings-on-Hudson), or a fun, neon-colored, cat-shaped pen (Sunshine & Clover, Croton-on-Hudson). / Tania Savayan/The Journal News Be on the lookout for items that can do double-duty, such as this reversible messenger ...

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