John H. Byington, 85, Of Port Chester

PORT CHESTER, N.Y. John H. Byington, a lifelong resident of Port Chester, died Saturday, Feb. 21. He was 85. Byington is survived by his wife, Irene Byington; son, John and wife Laurie; daughte,r Lorraine Jankowski and husband Michael; brother, Walter; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.



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Port Chester Students Celebrate Black History Month With Heartfelt Poetry

Port Chester High School students shared their pain, joy, heartaches and worries Thursday during the 10th annual Phillis Wheatley Poetry Slam. The competition gets larger and more competitive every year and is held in February to recognize Black History Month, according to Mattie Gooden, advisor to the school's African-American Club.



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