Week in Review: Schools React to Newtown Shooting; Officer Hess Retires

Following Friday's tragic elementary school shooting in Newotwn, CT, Briarcliff Manor's school district superintendent brought a police officer to Todd for the day.

In Pleasantville, Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter shared details about the schools' security with community members and said local police will continue to have a presence on the campuses tomorrow.

Pleasantville Police Officer Aaron Hess, who has been inactive since the Oct. 17, 2010 shooting death of DJ Henry, has left the department on disability retirement.

Briarcliff Manors Orfino's Restaurant across the street this week.

Pleasantville High School may have its own edible garden up and running by the spring.

A menorah, marking Hanukkah, was lit in downtown Briarcliff Manor this week.

Manuela Morgado, the Mamaroneck woman accused of killing her 4-year-old son, has been indicted by a Westchester County grand jury for second-degree murder.

Con Edison is continuing to work on its system in Briarcliff Manor to repair, replace and strengthen some of the equipment affected by Sandy.

Westchester County legislators have passed legislation banning the sale, application and disposal of chemicals from natural gas drilling in Westchester County Assemblywoman Sandy Galef has launched a similar effort to bring regulations on hydrofracking by-product disposal at the state level.

Phoenix Kelly-Rappa of Pleasantville's Cuca Fresca Imports shared a recipe for a holiday party-appropriate beverage.

The Pleasantville High School Camerata spent some time bringing holiday cheer to the downtown last week.

FEMA has extended its deadline for residents to apply for assistance following Sandy.

The Ossining Town Board passed its 2013 budget this week.

The man charged with falsely reporting a robbery at a Pleasantville gas station will likely receive a probation sentence.

Briarcliff Manor Fire and Ambulance units responded to a motorcycle accident on the Taconic State Parkway on Tuesday.

The Pleasantville Fire Department hosted its annual family holiday party last weekend, which included live music by the PFD Band.

A Millwood spa employee has been charged with prostitution.

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