Most Unique Mascot Competition; FEMA Registration Deadline Extended; Somers Petition

1. Petition Against Release of Convicted Murderer

Current and former residents of Somers are asked to sign a petition against the release of a man who killed a Somers woman and brutally beat her husband in their home three decades ago. Click here for more details. 

2. Somers HS in Running for Most Unique Mascot Competition?

Does Somers High School have the most unique mascot? USA Today has a contest to decide America's most unique mascot and Somers High School is among 255 schools throughout the country – and one of five high school in New York State – in the running for the most unique mascot competition. Click here more more details and to vote for Somers High School. Voting ends March 5.

3. Yorktown School Budget Discussion

The Yorktown school board of education's budget work session is on Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Mildred E. Strange Middle School cafeteria. Topics will include administration, transportation, debt service and revenue.

4. FEMA Registration Deadline Extended

The Federal Emergency Management Agency, at the request of the State of New York, has approved a 30-day extension for Superstorm Sandy survivors to register for federal disaster assistance.

The new registration deadline in New York is March 29, 2013, which is also the deadline to complete and return low-interest SBA disaster loan applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Click here for more details.

5. State Officials Present Plans Bear Mountain Parkway Safety Improvements

The state Department of Transportation held a public information session in Cortlandt town hall last week on it’s planned safety improvements for the Bear Mountain Parkway. Read more here.

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