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Westchester Eagle Scout Needs Your Help On Saturday To Honor Veterans
The remarkable young man mapped thousands of veterans' graves. A few more helping hands could help pull off something really special.

Jeff Edwards is a Society of Professional Journalists award-winning investigative reporter. He has told the stories of the bluebirds of Napa Valley, struggling standup comics in Philadelphia, day laborers in Indianapolis, a certain bluegrass festival in Telluride, heroin addiction in Tacoma and being tricked into eating a puffin in Iceland. His work has appeared in an array of far-flung publications including Salon, The Philadelphia Weekly, The Indianapolis Star, The Reykjavik Grapevine, Relix Magazine, Icon Magazine, Dayton Impact and The Tacoma Reporter.
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The remarkable young man mapped thousands of veterans' graves. A few more helping hands could help pull off something really special.

The burning SUV's close proximity to gas station structures presented an extra challenge for Rye firefighters.
Antisemitic, racist and homophobic graffiti was found at Yorktown's Jack DeVito Veterans Memorial Track & Field and the Patriot Skate Park.
The 114,000-square-foot store will have 19 departments, including furniture, décor, outdoor living and home improvement, the company says.
The suspect's storage unit contained a 5-ft kilo press, kilo stamps, coke, fentanyl, cutting agents, packaging, acetone & scales, cops said.
The 62-year-old Mount Vernon man allegedly engaged in acts of sexual conduct against a child less than 13, including oral sexual conduct.
After Memorial Day, the beaches will be open weekends and holidays only until Sunday, June 22, when the summer schedule goes into effect.
"What happens when a premier assisted living community becomes home to renowned artists, musicians, and cultural icons?"
A 2014 Ram ProMaster traveling south, crossed the center median, and collided into a 2024 Honda Accord traveling north, according to NYSP.
The driver, a 26-year-old Ossining man, was released to a responsible adult, and is due to appear in the Yorktown Justice Court on Thursday.
History buffs can join an encampment setup, drill with model muskets, meet animals, and learn to make cheese, butter, bread and candles.
The 38-year-old Croton-on-Hudson resident tossed a commercial display mortar, which is illegal to possess in New York, according to police.
Dr. Demario A. Strickland is currently serving as the interim superintendent for the Rochester City School District.
The northbound lanes of the Taconic State Parkway in the area remained closed as the investigation continued late into Wednesday night.
The victim was a male in his twenties, according to the MTA. The agency said that his identity is pending.
The suspects tied to burglaries across the Hudson Valley, were already being watched when police say they hit a home in New Castle.
The grand opening celebrations for the "independent music, arts, and culture-focused bookstore" are slated for this Saturday.
An accused conman from Queens was nabbed with cooperation between police from Croton-on-Hudson, Carmel, Ossining and Westchester County.
The suspect was arraigned in the Town of Somers Court and remanded to the Westchester County Jail, according to police.
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