Ossining Celebrates Winter Solstice By Making Music
Ossining celebrated the Winter Solstice by hosting a Make Music Day on Dec. 21. Free live music was performed throughout the village. The event was organized by Make Music Ossining Briarcliff.
Month: December 2016
Annecchiarico, Baldwin down Ossining
... scored 35 points as the Baldwin girls basketball team knocked off four-time defending state Class AA champion Ossining, 83-73, in the first round of the Slam Dunk Challenge at Westchester County Center Wednesday. Ossining had not lost to a New York ...
Spotlighting Miriam Risko: Ossining Daily Voice Community Advisor
Miriam Risko had deep roots in the Ossining community as a resident and business owner, so it's only natural she'd be a Daily Voice community advisor for Ossining. Risko is co-owner of Mike Risko Music School and Store in Ossining, which has been in business since 1995.
Wea ve Wrapped Up Our Affordable Housing Obligation. Time for HUD to…
... to support over 400 non-settlement affordable housing units, which are located in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, Ossining Village and White Plains. The county's Industrial Development Agency has also provided millions of dollars in financial incentives ...
Westchester Exceeds HUD Mandate With 790th Affordable Housing Unit
... 400 non-HUD settlement affordable housing units, which are located in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle, the village of Ossining and White Plains. The county's Industrial Development Agency has provided millions of dollars in financial incentives to ...
Spotlighting Catherine Cioffi: Daily Voice Community Advisor
Ossining resident Catherine Cioffi, a former reporter and now director of public relations at Mercy College, is one of Daily Voice's community advisors for its Ossining, Chappaqua and Rivertowns sites. Since Cioffi joined Mercy, media hits for the college have increased 600 percent and Mercy's social media presence has increased 100 percent.
Metro-North Engineer Who Fell Asleep In Fatal Crash Gets Lifetime Pension
... Dec. 1, 2013 on its way to Manhattan, killing four, injuring 61 and paralyzing Metro-North mechanic Sammy Rivera of Ossining, traveling with his son, according to multiple media reports. Rivera lost his $85,000-a-year salary in April and lives in a ...
Newest Ossining Museum Program Takes To The Streets
Ossining residents and local historians recently cut the ceremonial ribbon on The Museum in the Streets, according to a statement from the village. The ceremony, which included an inaugural museum walking tour, was led by former Ossining mayor and active Historic Preservation Commission member Miguel Hernandez, according to the statement.
Quadruple Homicide Case Draws Attention To Ossining Gadfly Clay Tiffany
The four alleged victims in the quadruple homicide allegedly committed by Nicholas Tartaglione: clockwise from top left: Miguel Sosa-Luna, Martin Santos-Luna, Urbano Morales-Santiago and Hector Guitierrez. OSSINING, N.Y. -- Clay Tiffany, a longtime Ossining gadfly who died last year, is back in the spotlight as his claims of police brutality from a former Briarcliff police officer accused of killing four people have resurfaced.
Dozens flee flames at Ossining condo complex
Nearly 50 people are now homeless for the holidays after a fast-moving fire ripped through their condo complex in Ossining. Fire officials say flames broke out at Kemeys Cove around 4 p.m. on Wednesday Crews arrived to find massive flames shooting through the roof and high into the sky.
Ossining Eatery Hopes To Bring Community Together
For Scott Ryan, the opening of his new Ossining restaurant, 6 Degrees Of Separation Restaurant and Brewery was a surreal experience. The restaurant, at 35 Main St. is the culmination of a long in the works project by Ryan, an Ossining resident, who teaches science at Ardsley Middle School.
Ossining High School Principal Joshua Mandel Announces Retirement
Principal Joshua Mandel announced he is retiring at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year, according to a letter from Schools Superintendent Ray Sanchez. "There is much to be said about Josh and the extraordinary work that he has accomplished over the years in Ossining," Sanchez said.
Briarcliff School Mourns Champion Of Special Needs Children
... as an assistant secretary of the treasury at the turn of the 20th century.) It was restored in 1983 by the Greater Ossining Arts Community Theater, and a year later, its stage was graced by Harris in a solo performance of "Currier Bell, Esquire," a ...
Ossining High School Principal Announces Retirement
Principal Joshua Mandel announced he is retiring at the conclusion of the 2016-2017 school year, according to a letter from Superintendent Ray Sanchez. "There is much to be said about Josh and the extraordinary work that he has accomplished over the years in Ossining," Sanchez said.
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Village Of Ossining Welcomes Newly-Graduated Police Officers
Some of the newest graduates of the Westchester County Police Academy applaud of their fellow officers on Friday during ceremonies at SUNY Purchase. Christopher N. Pascale was one of the 45 newest police officers to complete training at the Westchester County Police Academy.
Ossining Student Katelyn Love Honored For Strides In Communication
In her final year at the Pines Bridge Transitions program of Putnam-Northern Westchester BOCES for students with developmental challenges, Love has made great strides in communicating, grocery shopping for others in the program and developing her cooking skills. For that progress, she was named a Student of Distinction at the school board's meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 14, in Ossining, her home district.
Roland Park winning despite its youth
... Memorial Classic in Alexandria, Virginia on Dec. 3, Roland Park upset the No. 5 team in USA Today's Super 25, Ossining, N.Y. That showed how good the Reds could be. The next night, they got clobbered by the No. 1 team in the country, Paul VI (Va.). ...
Main Break Leads To Dozens Experiencing Reduced Water In Ossining
Some Ossining residents may experience slightly discolored water and reduced pressure on Wednesday afternoon following a water main break on Quaker Bridge Road. At approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning, crews from the Ossining Department of Public Works and Police Department responded to a water main break that will affect dozens of residences for several hours.
Water Main Break Leads To Dozens Experiencing Reduced Water In Ossining
Some Ossining residents may experience slightly discolored water and reduced pressure on Wednesday afternoon following a water main break on Quaker Bridge Road. At approximately 11 a.m. on Wednesday morning, crews from the Ossining Department of Public Works and Police Department responded to a water main break that will affect dozens of residences for several hours.
Ossining Board Calls For Driver’s Licenses For All New York Residents
The Ossining Village Board thinks all New York residents should be eligible for a driver's license, regardless of immigration status. The board unanimously approved a resolution calling for the state to pass legislation allowing illegal immigrants to have driver's licenses.
Westchester Coyote Run-Ins Increase Interest In ‘Wild Dogs’
... tend to shy away from humans, unless sick, such as the rabid coyote that bit two people and had to be put down in Ossining recently. Wolves, as a large predator hated by ranchers and deer hunters, disappeared from New York state around 1900 due to ...
Film About Northern Westchester OD Victim Justin Veatch Draws Interest
... uniquely approaches a subject often kept quiet in many suburban communities," said Suzie Ross, co-founder of the Ossining Documentary and Discussion Series, in the statement. "Our screening attracted a full representation of our community from ...
Pirates Downed At Rutgers On Tuesday Night
... with the contest going back-and-forth throughout the fourth. With 3:00 remaining and the score level at 43-all, (Ossining, N.Y.) for a lay-in that put the Pirates ahead 45-43. Both squads traded timeouts and empty possessions following the basket, ...
Sing Sing Prison Museum Receives $500,000 Grant
A $500,000 grant has been awarded to Historic Hudson River Towns, the lead agency on the Sing Sing Prison Museum. The Empire State Development grant is for continued work on developing a museum at Ossining Correctional Facility, according to an announcement by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo at a meeting of the Regional Economic Development Councils of New York State.
Coming In Out Of The Cold: Ossining Opens Emergency Winter Shelter
An Ossining coalition will be providing homeless folks with a safe and warm place to stay overnight and a bite to eat this winter. Several local interfaith groups partnered last year on a three-week pilot program.
Community Asked To Help Children Thrive by Embracing ‘Ossining Basics’
Talk, sing, point, count and group. These are the five principles of "Ossining Basics" which are tools young kids need for school readiness, according to the Ossining School District.
Community Asked To Help Children Thrive by Embracing ‘Ossining Basics’
Talk, sing, point, count and group. These are the five principles of "Ossining Basics" which are tools young kids need for school readiness, according to the Ossining School District.
Samuels Nabs Freshman Of The Week, Smith Honored
(Ossining, N.Y.) has been named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, the conference announced on Monday (Dec. 12). In addition, sophomore guard (Gardenia, Calif.) earned her second weekly honor roll nod this year. Samuels becomes the third different Pirate ...
Samuels Nabs Freshman Of The Week, Smith Honored
(Ossining, N.Y.) has been named BIG EAST Freshman of the Week, the conference announced on Monday (Dec. 12). In addition, sophomore guard (Gardenia, Calif.) earned her second weekly honor roll nod this year. Samuels becomes the third different Pirate ...
Holiday Drives Top Briarcliff Village Manager’s Report
... interactions are rare, fears about the wild dog have risen following reports of a rabid coyote biting two people in Ossining last month and attacks on family pets in New Castle this past spring. Zegarelli advised residents to maintain safe distances ...
Holiday Drives Top Briarcliff Village Manager’s Report
... interactions are rare, fears about the wild dog have risen following reports of a rabid coyote biting two people in Ossining last month and attacks on family pets in New Castle this past spring. Zegarelli advised residents to maintain safe distances ...
Snow, Wintry Mix Could Cause Hazardous Conditions In Ossining
A low pressure system moving through the area could bring a wintry mix that could cause hazardous driving conditions to much of the Hudson Valley late Sunday afternoon with some areas seeing accumulating snow. Temperatures will be cold enough for the precipitation to begin as snow in most spots, but it's expected to transition to the wintry mix and rain overnight into Monday morning south of I-84 as temperatures rise.
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Ossining Announces No Tax Rate Increase For 2017
Village of Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity announced there will be a zero percent tax rate increase on the 2017 village budget. It is the first time in 25 years that Ossining has passed a budget with no tax rate increase, Gearity said.
26 Years & Counting: Ossining Resident Creates A Lawn Full Of Holiday Magic
That's where you'll find a 50,000-light display complete with a light tunnel and a full-size Santa's workshop. The lawn decor is done by 61-year Andre Platt, a lifelong Ossining resident, who has created a Christmas extravaganza on his front and backyards for 26 years.
Pirates Surge Past LIU Brooklyn On Kids Day
... performance of the season en route to a 77-59 victory over LIU Brooklyn (1-7) on Wednesday at Walsh Gymnasium. (Ossining, N.Y.) poured in a career-high 18 in front of 1,265 fans on Kids Day at Walsh. The Pirates exploded out of the gate, scoring a ...
Train With Smoke Inside Arrives At Croton Station Just Before Car Crash
... using a pressurized water extinguisher by firefighters." Just minutes later, fire crews joined Croton EMS and the Ossining EMS Paramedic to the intersection of South Riverside Avenue and Maple Street where there was a two-car collision. First ...
Ossining Moving Forward With Downtown Roundabout
A modern roundabout may soon manage traffic flow at a busy downtown Ossining intersection, the Village Board decided in November. Though not a formal resolution, the Board voted 3-2 in favor of instructing the Village Engineer to move forward with a roundabout design over an updated conventional signal for the intersection upgrade.
The New York Times’ review of New York prisons shows deep racial biases
An inmate, left, meets with guests before a graduation ceremony for the Osborne Foundation's FamilyWorks program at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining, N.Y., Oct. 19, 2016. In part because it is less than an hour from New York City, Sing Sing has far more opportunities for family visits and educational programs; the state uses it as a reward for inmates with good records at other prisons.