Obituary: Bruno V. Gioffre of Port Chester dies at age 74

Bruno V. Gioffre of Port Chester passed away peacefully on April 22, 2013, at the age of 74.



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Steffi Nossen Dance Foundation Hosts Annual Benefit

... Community Services, White Plains Youth, United Cerebral Palsy, St. Agatha's, Yonkers Parks and Recreation and Port Chester's Young Adult Institute among others. "Steffi Nossen was founded on the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to ...



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Letter: Gelfarb Explains Vote to Ok Hud Lawsuit

... that it will revoke $7.4 million in grants and monies for Westchester communities, including in particular Port Chester, as a result of the County's alleged failure to comply with certain provisions in the 2009 housing settlement between HUD and the ...



via Port Chester Newswire http://whiteplains.patch.com/articles/letter-gelfarb-explains-vote-to-ok-hud-lawsuit

Port Chester Store Hit with $1,200 in Phony Traveler's Checks

A Port Chester store is out $1,200 after a woman bought pre-paid credit cards with traverler's checks that turned out to be forged, according to Port Chester Police.



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Port Chester Man Arrested After Clash with Woman, Letting her Dog Loose

A Port Chester man was charged with attempted assault after a clash with a woman on Leicester Street, according to Port Chester Police.



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Volunteer Appreciation in Pelham

Go to Villa Nova E. here in Pelham, An American Bistro in Tuckahoe, The Willett House in Port Chester, Benjamin Steakhouse in Hartsdale and dozens more.



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Volunteer Appreciation in Tuckahoe

Go to An American Bistro in Tuckahoe, Villa Nova E. here in Pelham, The Willett House in Port Chester, Benjamin Steakhouse in Hartsdale and dozens more.



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Are You Auditioning For X Factor, Port Chester?

"X Factor," which turned Mamaroneck's Carly Rose Sonenclar into a star, is holding auditions Thursday at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.



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Sole Ryeders Becomes Big Hit In Supporting Charities

... event though, Sole Ryeders has branched out. Some of the events are social, such as April's "Beers & Cheers" in Port Chester. Some are kid friendly, like the "Cover The Court With Coins" at the Rye Recreation Tennis Courts on May 11. Some are ...



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Greenwich Police Seek Help Locating 14-Year-Old Girl

... black tights with floral design and possibly a red blouse. According to Greenwich Police, she may have gone to Port Chester, N.Y. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is asked to call Detective Manning at 203-622-8030 or 203-622-3364.



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Police: White Plains Man Breaks Into 2 Cars, Security Video Leads to Arrest

A White Plains man arrested last week on a theft charge is now accused of breaking into two cars at an auto repair business in Port Chester, according to Port Chester Police.



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Children's Author E.L. Konigsberg Dies at 83

... and worked for some time as a science teacher in Jacksonville, Florida. While raising her three children in Port Chester, N.Y., in the 1960s, she returned to her childhood passions of writing and painting. Konigsburg once said that whether the ...



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Sole Ryeders Becomes Big Hit In Supporting Charities

... event, Sole Ryeders has branched out. Some of the events are social, such as April's "Beers & Cheers" in Port Chester. Some are kid friendly, like the Cover The Court With Coins at the Rye Recreation Tennis Courts on May 11. Some are active, such as ...



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Restaurant Openings, Closings, Events and News in May 2013

... Reservations are strongly recommended An inexpensive and delicious meal awaits at bartaco (1 Willett Ave, Port Chester 914-937-8226; bartaco.com ) every Tuesday when all tacos are $1.50 each (normally $2.50 per) from 9 pm to close Yard House's (237 ...



via Port Chester Newswire http://www.westchestermagazine.com/Westchester-Magazine/May-2013/Westchester-Restaurant-Openings-Closings-Events-and-News-in-May-2013/

Police: Man Breaks Into 2 Cars in Port Chester, Security Video Leads to Arrest

A White Plains man arrested last week on a theft charge is now accused of breaking into two cars at an auto repair business in Port Chester, according to Port Chester Police.



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Editorial: Westchester's united front against HUD

... Westchester to spend $52 million to help build affordable units over seven years in its wealthier communities. Port Chester, for example, is due to lose $290,000 for its Housing Authority. Peekskill won't get $625,000 for various infrastructure ...



via Port Chester Newswire http://www.newsday.com/editorial-westchester-s-united-front-against-hud-1.5121353

Crowds Flock to Furthur at The Cap and Concerts at The Copa

... . They encored with a Chuck Berry cover, "Johnny B. Goode." Outside the show, throngs of fans milled around Port Chester. They had tried to set up "Shakedown Street," where fans typically gather to eat, drink and hang out before a show, in several ...



via Port Chester Newswire http://harrison.patch.com/articles/crowds-flock-to-furthur-at-the-cap-and-concerts-at-the-copa

Sandy survivors should watch for bad contractors

... of her life. He hired Edwin Mendez, of Eddie Home Improvement, a contractor who had been making repairs at the Port Chester office building where he worked. On Dec. 2, the first day of the project, Greer said, he gave Mendez a check for $1,000 to ...



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Restaurants we love: Bistro Latino in Tuckahoe

Rafael Palomino first sailed into the Westchester dining scene in 2001, making a big splash instantly with the opening of Sonora, the Port Chester outpost of his very successful Nuevo Latino restaurant on East 39th Street in Manhattan.



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Abendroth Avenue Disturbance Leads to Arrest in Port Chester

A 19-year-old Brooklyn man was charged with disorderly conduct after a disturbance on Abendroth Avenue, according to Port Chester Police.



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Parts Stolen from Car's Wheels in Port Chester

Wheel centerpieces were stolen from the rims of a car on Grace Church Street in Port Chester, according to Port Chester Police.



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Port Chester's Top Stories This Week

In case you didn't have time to check The Port Chester Daily Voice every day, here are some of the top stories from this week.



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E.L. Konigsburg, 1930 - "2013

... became full-time mother to her three children, born between 1955 and 1959. Another move brought the family to Port Chester, N.Y., in 1962 It was at this time, as her children began school, that Konigsburg was inspired to follow a more creative path, ...



via Port Chester Newswire http://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/obituaries/article/56904-e-l-konigsburg-1930-2013.html

Superstorm Sandy survivors should watch for bad contractors

... of her life. He hired Edwin Mendez, of Eddie Home Improvement, a contractor who had been making repairs at the Port Chester office building where he worked. On Dec. 2, the first day of the project, Greer said, he gave Mendez a check for $1,000 to ...



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Port Chester House Hit by Paint Balls

A Castle Landing home in Port Chester was hit by several paint balls in a late-night incident, according to Port Chester Police.



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19-Year-Old Accused of Abusing Two Port Chester Children

A 19-year-old former Port Chester resident has been charged with abusing two girls, both his relatives, in incidents that took place in December, according to Port Chester Police.



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Obituary: Frances R. Shutacawski, 102.

Frances R. Shutacawski, a former Port Chester resident, died on Tuesday, April 16, 2013.



via Port Chester Newswire http://portchester.patch.com/articles/obituary-frances-r-shutacawski-102

False Alarm: Bomb Squad Checks Suspicious Bag in Port Chester

In the wake of the bombings at the Boston Marathon this week, Port Chester Police say they've been called to check out several suspicious bags - each of them false alarms.



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Furthur Plays Port Chester's Capitol Theatre This Weekend

Furthur will continue its run of nine shows at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester with two performances this weekend.



via Port Chester Newswire http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/events/furthur-plays-port-chesters-capitol-theatre-weekend

Van Zandt realizes dream of Rascals reunion on stage

... Upon a Dream" has permanently changed him, saying that when the show first played at the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, N.Y., in December, it was "an epiphany like no other." "It was the most exciting night of my life," he said. "I'm not ...



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