Port Chester Family Grieving Loss of Two Family Members Needs Donations

... and his two-year-old daughter Emily who live in Valhalla. Presta's brother Marcello is is a police officer in Port Chester. Have a news tip? Email feroze.dhanoa@patch.com. You can also post your own news, events and announcements on Patch by ...



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Open Door Dental Van Brings Services To Port Chester Students

PORT CHESTER, N.Y. The Open Door's school-based Health Center Program is rolling out a new mobile dental van to serve Port Chester students. Open Door Family Medical Centers is a federally-qualified community health organization that operates five school-based health centers in the Port Chester School District.



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New Book Credits Port Chester Resident As Mount Rushmore's Chief Carver

PORT CHESTER, N.Y. A recently released book highlights the significance of a Port Chester resident's role in constructing the Mount Rushmore National Memorial. However, you won't find it at the monument's bookstores.



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Groundbreaking held at Thread Mill

... will be affordable under state guidelines. The project also includes 9,000 square feet of commercial space. The Port Chester, N.Y., firm began work on the site earlier this fall after a 10-year effort that was hindered by the recession and ...



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Jeff Beck plots solo run ahead of make-up dates with ZZ Top

... to drop sometime next year, according to his website . April 2015 16, 17 - Huntington, NY - The Paramount 18 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre 19 - Boston, MA - Orpheum Theatre 21 - Kingston, NY - Ulster Performing Arts Center 22 - Englewood, ...



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Family Grieves Valhalla Man's Death Soon After Father's

A Port Chester family is grieving the loss of a father and son who died within two weeks of one another. An education fund has been set up for the 2-year-old daughter of Roberto Presta, 36, who died Sunday, Dec. 7, after many months battling gastric cancer.



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Corpus Christi Holy Rosary Students in Port Chester Get Festive at "Breakfast with Santa"

The students of Corpus Christi Holy Rosary from pre-k through grade 8 along with family and friends attended the school's annual "Breakfast with Santa" event on Dec. 6. At the event, students participated in activities that included face painting, coloring, raffles, music and of course breakfast where the students were entertained by a magician. Have a news tip? Email feroze.dhanoa@patch.com.



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Umphreys McGee Bringing UM Bowl To Las Vegas

... ur "quarters," aka sets, each with a different theme. The 2014 installment took place at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.



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Rally Seeking Even Justice Hosted by Port Chester and Rye NAACP

The Port Chester and Rye Branch of the NAACP, clergy and other concerned residents of Port Chester and Rye are hosting a peaceful rally to coincide with the March on Washington on Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. In a press release, the NAACP announced, "Many residents feel frustrated with recent events that give rise to the perception that justice is not evenly distributed. This will be an opportunity for residents to show solidarity in a peaceful manner."



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Port Chester Family Grieves Father, Son Who Died 2 Weeks Apart

A Port Chester family is grieving the loss of a father and son who died within two weeks of one another. An education fund has been set up for the 2-year-old daughter of Roberto Presta, 36, who died Sunday, Dec. 7, after many months battling gastric cancer.



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$25 million to expand pre-k in communities with high student needs

New York State has been awarded approximately $25 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Education to support pre-k programs in New York City, Yonkers, Uniondale, Indian River and Port Chester. In addition to being based in communities with high poverty rates, these districts serve high numbers of children who are Dual Language Learners.



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Pace University Swimmer Robert O'Gorman Named NE-10 Rookie Of The Week

... n. 15, 2015 when they will host the Adelphi Panthers. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Port Chester Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.



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Gang Member Arrested in Port Chester After FBI Raid

According to the paper, an indictment unsealed by the U.S. Attorney's office charged 13 people with various charges including murder, conspiracy to commit murder, weapons sales and racketeering dating back to 2008. Gang member Anthony "Red" Ford was arrested in Port Chester, the paper reports.



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Port Chester to Receive Federal Funding to Expand Preschool Programs

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer announced the funding that is intended as a model for expanding pre-school to all 4-year-olds from low and moderate-income families, the paper reports. Have a news tip? Email feroze.dhanoa@patch.com.



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Woman Faces Several Charges After Attempting to Stab the Victim During An Argument

... to police spokesman Lt. Kraig Gray. The suspect, identified as Veronica Lopez Sanchez, 25, of 227 Irving St., Port Chester, NY, was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, third-degree criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, threatening, reckless ...



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Woman Tries To Stab Family Member During Dispute, Greenwich Police Say

A 25-year-old Port Chester, N.Y., woman is facing charges of attempting to stab a family member with a small kitchen knife during a dispute Tuesday morning at a Pemberwick residence, Greenwich police said. Officers were called to the 17 Arther St. home shortly after 9 a.m. on a report that a woman had grabbed a knife and tried to stab another family member in the neck during a domestic dispute, police said.



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Nonprofit Group Welcomes Ossining Children's Center

The Clay Art Center in Port Chester and Ossining Children's Center are the newest members of Nonprofit Westchester, an organization that provides the local nonprofit sector with a single, unified voice for the role it plays in the economy. "Both the Clay Art Center and Ossining Children's Center are vital to our community here in Westchester County," said Joanna Straub, NPW executive director.



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Buy Patron Tickets for Port Chester Middle School's Production of "The Sound of Music"

The patron fee is $30, for which patrons will receive two reserved seats in the special patron section to the performance of their choice. Patron's will also receive a mention in the program acknowledging their donations.



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Roberto Presta, 36, Formerly Of Port Chester, Executive, Broadview Networks

Presta was born Dec. 28, 1977, to Luigi and Maria Presta Sr., in Port Chester. He worked for Broadview Networks in Rye Brook, as director of pricing and strategy.



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Come out to Port Chester's Christmas Tree Lighting this Thursday

Port Chester's Christmas Tree Lighting will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Dec. 11 at Lyon Park. Santa will arrive at 5:30 p.m. on a fire truck with free gifts for all.



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Rye Ymca Members Come Together to Benefit Sharing Shelf in Port Chester

Rye YMCA members rallied to support families throughout Westchester County during a recent children's clothing drive for The Sharing Shelf in Port Chester . Between Nov. 3 and Nov. 12, Rye Y members filled a large box in the Y's lobby with fall and winter clothing.



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Heavy Rains and Severe Winds Expected in Port Chester

A wind advisory has been issued until 7 p.m. Winds speeds of around 26 mph and gusts of up to 40 mph are expected late afternoon into the evening.The NWS has also stated that a flood watch remains in effect until later tonight with rain between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. A flood advisory is in effect today till 1:15 p.m. and a coastal flood warning is in effect until 2 p.m. Residents are advised to take precautions while driving and not drive into areas where water is covering the roadway.



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Carl D. Iacobuzio, 91, Former Port Chester Resident, WWII Veteran

Iacobuzio was born in Pietragalla, Italy, coming to the United States when he was seven and was raised in Claremont, N.H. He lived in and raised his children in Rye Brook, N.Y., and also lived in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Warren, Conn., Sharon, Conn., Naples Fla., and most recently Montclair. He worked in sales for F.R. Tripler & Co.



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Port Chester Native David Tutera Headlines At The Capitol Theater

Celebrity wedding event planner David Tutera's magic usually happens behind the scenes but at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 the Port Chester native will be front and center at The Capitol Theatre sharing his philosophy on dreaming big. The show promises to be filled with advice on all kinds of entertaining along with several different giveaways.



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Greenwich chef launches new catering company

Good food is an integral part of the very fabric of Granit Balidemaj 's life, having grown up in the kitchen at Alba's, an Italian restaurant in Port Chester, N.Y. But at the age of 24, the Greenwich resident is stepping out from the comfort of a back-of-the-house kitchen by opening his own catering company, Granit Events & Catering . "At a restaurant, when you're cooking, you're back there in the kitchen, and it's more distant," said Balidemaj.



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Two Powerhouse Nonprofits, United Way and Volunteer New York!, Come...

... Locally, volunteers are most needed in the high-risk communities of Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Peekskill, and Port Chester. One of the initiative's newest partners, Passage to Excellence Corporation, was established in 2008 to provide social, ...



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Most Recent Job Openings in and Around Port Chester: Avanti Systems, Citi and More

Avanti Systems the leading provider of integral glass partitions is seeking an experienced internal project manager to join the team. Due to rapid growth we are looking fora Company Description: Our goal is to connect businesses directly to their desired audiences in their local area through value-based branding and advertising.



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N.M.O. | Anders Osborne To Team With NMAS Duo

... with each other. So far two shows have been officially announced. N.M.O. will play The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York on February 27. According to the venue's Twitter account , tickets go on sale December 12 at Noon ET. Belly Up Aspen has ...



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Mieczyslaw Babula, 78, Former Resident Of Port Chester

... a painter for the Westchester Country Club in Rye. He was a parishioner of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Port Chester and a member of the Young Men's Society of the Polish United Club. Babula is survived by his wife, Zofia Wos Babula; son, ...



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Westy Self Storage Collects Toys For Tots In Elmsford

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Westy Self Storage announced its continued support of the Toys for Tots donation drive. The drive will run until Friday, Dec. 19, and Westy Self Storage will collect at its facilities in White Plains, Port Chester, Elmsford and Tuckahoe.



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