Annual Dinner Benefits North Salem Foundation For Learning

An annual dinner to benefit the North Salem Foundation for Learning takes place Jan. 27 at Vox Bar and Restaurant in North Salem. Proceeds from this year's event will go to the North Salem High School international club and the foundation, which provides scholarships and funds educational opportunities not part of a typical school budget.
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Groups Support Law Granting Tax Incentives For Conservation

... land to protect important natural, scenic and historic resources. Bedford Audubon Society, Mianus River Gorge, North Salem Open Land Foundation, Pound Ridge Land Conservancy, Somers Land Trust, Teuton Lake Reservation, and Westchester Land Trust ...
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Heavy Rain, Fog Headed To North Salem

Area residents can shed the heavy coats but should carry their umbrellas through Thursday and expect hampered visibility over the next few days due to patchy fog in some areas. On Tuesday, the chance of rain is 100 percent with light winds and the temperature reaching as high as 59 degrees.
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North Salem School Awarded $3K From People's United Comm. Foundation

The People's United Community Foundation, the philanthropic arm of People's United Bank, announced that it has awarded $3,000 to Westchester Exceptional Children's School in North Salem. Westchester Exceptional Children's School is a nonprofit, New York State-approved special education day facility serving students from 36 school districts in nine counties.
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United Nations: Syrian peace process endorsed

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and Unites States Secretary of State, John Kerry speak before a meeting of the International Syria Support Group at a hotel in New York, Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Nations meeting Friday in New York and the U.N. will essentially be negotiating a Russian plan for a "political transition," based on the Syrian government's consent and with no clear reference to President Bashar Assad's departure.
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UN endorses peace process for Syria, but no mention of Assad

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and Unites States Secretary of State, John Kerry speak before a meeting of the International Syria Support Group at a hotel in New York, Friday, Dec. 18, 2015.
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Key countries meet to push forward Syrian peace process

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, and Unites States Secretary of State, John Kerry speak before a meeting of the International Syria Support Group at a hotel in New York, Friday, Dec. 18, 2015. Nations meeting Friday in New York and the U.N. will essentially be negotiating a Russian plan for a "political transition," based on the Syrian government's consent and with no clear reference to President Bashar Assad's departure.
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World powers meet in New York for Syria talks

Foreign ministers from around the Middle East and Europe are meeting in New York City for talks to bring the Syrian government and armed opposition to the negotiating table. Friday's meeting comes amid strong disagreement between supporters of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and backers of the opposition on which groups should be included in any talks.
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Sharply Colder Temperatures In Store For North Salem

After a run of unseasonably warm conditions, Westchester County residents will have to deal with sharply colder over the weekend. Showers will exit the region on Thursday night, making way for partly sunny skies and a high temperature of 47 on Friday with temperatures falling throughout the day.
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Iran: 'No agreement' seen in key issues before Syria talks

In this Nov. 29, 2015, file photo, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif listens to a question during a news conference with his Greek counterpart Nikos Kotzias in Tehran, Iran. Zarif said Thursday, Dec. 17 there "seems to be no agreement" on two key issues just hours before the latest international conference on Syria is held Friday morning in New York.
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North Salem Post Office Adds Touch Of Local History

New Postmaster John Macina, Jr., is making a routine trip to the Post Office a more interesting and informative experience. "North Salem is such a tight-knit community that I want the post office to reflect that friendly character," Macina said.
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Man Who Died In Armed Standoff Near North Salem ID'd

Monday's armed standoff in Southeast between police and a man who barricaded himself inside his home ended with his apparent suicide with a firearm, the Putnam County Sheriff's office announced. The man has been identified as George Bateman, a 60-year-old resident of Nichols Road, which is located off of Route 121, near North Salem.
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Man Who Died Amid Armed Standoff Near Westchester Border ID'd

Monday's armed standoff in Southeast between police and a man who barricaded himself inside his home ended with his apparent suicide with a firearm, the Putnam County Sheriff's office announced. The man has been identified as George Bateman, a 60-year-old resident of Nichols Road, which is located off of Route 121, near North Salem.
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Journalists behind bars: 2015 report highlights China, Egypt

In this photo April 11, 2013 file photo, Jason Rezaian, an Iranian-American correspondent for the Washington Post, smiles as he attends a presidential campaign of President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran, Iran. Rezaian is one of the 19 journalists that the Committee to Protect Journalists listed as being behind bars in Iran, an Islamic republic under Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rouhani.
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Journalists behind bars: 2015 report highlights China, Egypt

Rezaian i... . FILE - In this Thursday, May 14, 2015 file photo, Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known by his nickname Shawkan, appears before a judge for the first time after spending more than 600 days ... .
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Journalists behind bars: 2015 report highlights China, Egypt

Rezaian i... . FILE - In this Thursday, May 14, 2015 file photo, Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abou Zeid, known by his nickname Shawkan, appears before a judge for the first time after spending more than 600 days ... .
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Journalists behind bars: 2015 report highlights China, Egypt

Thailand's king has made a rare, brief appearance on television amid concerns about his ailing health. King Bhumibol Adulyade If you have been waiting to make a donation to the annual Toys for Tots campaign here at 22News, you are running out of time! FILE - In this photo April 11, 2013 file photo, Jason Rezaian, an Iranian-American correspondent for the Washington Post, smiles as he attends a presidential campaign of President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran, Iran.
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Man Dead After Standoff Near Westchester Border, Report Says

An hours-long standoff that started when a Southeast man barricaded himself inside his house around noontime on Monday may have ended with the man taking his own life, according to News 12, citing sources. The house is located on Nichols Road and is near Route 121 and the border of North Salem.
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Southeast Standoff: Man Barricades Himself In House Near Westchester Border

A Southeast man has barricaded himself inside his house and has fired shots, the Putnam County Sheriff's office confirmed Monday. The house is located on Nichols Road and is near Route 121 and the border of North Salem.
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59 Mills Road, North Salem, NY 10560

Fabled Mills Rd in North Salem. Horse Country but close to transportation. Breathtaking views of the Titicus Reservoir.
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Two Horses Recovered After Leaving Farm Near North Salem

John Morton had an unusual Tuesday morning when he spent time tending to a pair of white horses that escaped from nearby Ryder Farm. Morton told Daily Voice that his wife found the horses off of Star Ridge Road, in the yard of a residence located around the border with North Salem.
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Wake Held For Couple Killed In North Salem Plane Crash

A wake was held for the couple killed in a November plane crash in Northern Westchester on Wednesday at the Kane Funeral Home in Ridgefield. The couple -- Val and Taew Horsa of South Salem -- died Nov. 19 when the plane piloted by Val crashed into the Titicus Reservoir in North Salem.
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Wake Held For Couple Killed In Westchester Plane Crash

A wake was held for the couple killed in a November plane crash in Northern Westchester on Wednesday at the Kane Funeral Home in Ridgefield. The couple -- Val and Taew Horsa of South Salem -- died Nov. 19 when the plane piloted by Val crashed into the Titicus Reservoir in North Salem.
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Man Charged With DWI In I-684 Stop

... the description of the offending vehicle and conducted a traffic stop by Route 22 and Hardscrabble Road in North Salem. Following an investigation, Yunga Vivar was charged with felony DWI when a criminal history check revealed that he was convicted ...
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Danbury Man Charged With Drunken Driving After Crash On I-684

New York State Police from the Somers barracks arrested Pedro X. Yunga Vivar, of Danbury and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, a class D felony on Monday.According to police, troopers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run collision that occurred on Interstate 684. Troopers located a vehicle matching the description of the offending vehicle and conducted a traffic stop by Route 22 and Hardscrabble Road in North Salem.
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Cops: Danbury drunk driver had two DWI convictions

A Danbury man charged with driving while intoxicated following a hit-and-run crash Monday had two DWI convictions, New York State Police said. Pedro Yunga Vivar , 31, was pulled over on Route 22 in North Salem, N.Y., minutes after police said he crashed into another car on Interstate 684 and fled the scene.
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NY Hit-and-Run Leads to Felony DWI Charge for Danbury Man

Pedro X. Yunga Vivar, of Danbury, Connecticut, faces a charge of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, a Class D Felony, in North Salem. New York State Police were dispatched Dec. 7 to investigate a hit and run auto collision on Interstate 684.
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Hit-and-Run Leads to Felony DWI Charge for CT Man

Pedro X. Yunga Vivar, of Danbury, Connecticut, faces a charge of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, a Class D Felony, in North Salem. They located a vehicle matching the description of the vehicle involved by State Route 22 and Hardscrabble Road, and stopped it.
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Hit-and-Run Leads to Felony DWI Charge for Danbury Man

Pedro X. Yunga Vivar, of Danbury, Connecticut, faces a charge of Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, a Class D Felony, in North Salem. State Police were dispatched Dec. 7 to investigate a hit and run auto collision on Interstate 684.
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Detectives probe whether murders in New York and Georgia could be related

... Georgia. On November 9, Lois Colley, 83, was found bludgeoned to death in the laundry room of her home in North Salem, New York. She was the wife of McDonald's franchise owner Eugene Colley, who is said to be worth at least $100million. Russell ...
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Ga. double murder probe turns to N.Y. for clues

... May 16, 2014. She was found weighted down with cinder blocks. Lois Colley, 83, was found dead in her home in North Salem, N.Y., on Nov. 9. She was the wife of millionaire McDonald's franchise owner Eugene Colley. The double murder of the Dermonds is ...
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Officials confirm identities of plane crash victims

The New York Department of Environmental Protection and State Police aviation units continued search for a missing small plane that crashed into the Titicus Reservoir, in North Salem, NY, during its approach to Danbury Municipal Airport, in Danbury, Conn, on Nov. 19. The New York Department of Environmental Protection and State Police aviation units continued search for a missing small plane that crashed into the Titicus Reservoir, in North Salem, NY, during its approach to ... more The New York Department of Environmental Protection and State Police aviation units continued search for a missing small plane that crashed into the Titicus Reservoir, in North Salem, NY, during its approach to Danbury Municipal Airport, in Danbury, Conn, on Nov. 19. The New York Department of Environmental Protection and State Police aviation units continued search for a missing small plane that crashed into ... (more)
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Delays Abound On Slick Area Roadways

... p.m. accident on westbound I-84 caused delays near the Connecticut-New York border at Route 121 (Exit 21) in North Salem. An earlier crash on the southbound Bronx River Parkway in Scarsdale at Exit 10 (Harney Road/Swarthmore Road) caused delays to ...
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Delays Abound On Slick Area Roadways

... p.m. accident on westbound I-84 is causing delays near the Connecticut-New York border at Route 121 (Exit 21) in North Salem. A 7:15 a.m. crash on the southbound Bronx River Parkway in Scarsdale at Exit 10 (Harney Road/Swarthmore Road) is causing ...
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NTSB Releases Report on Fatal North Salem Plane Crash

The National Transportation Safety Board has issued a preliminary report on the fatal plane crash in North Salem, N.Y. that carried Danbury restaurateurs Val and Taew Horsa. While the Westchester Medical Examiner's Office has not identified those on board, the couple's son Ridgefield resident Eric Horsa told the Journal News, his parents were on board.
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NTSB releases preliminary report on plane crash as family plans

Val Horsa, shown in here with his wife, and Taew Robinson, is believed to be the pilot of a small Cessna plane that went missing Thursday as it was headed to Danbury Airport. New York State authorities spent hours Thursday and Friday searching for the plane in a reservoir in North Salem, where debris from a plane have been located.
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NTSB releases preliminary report on plane crash as family plans memorial service

Val Horsa, shown in here with his wife, and Taew Robinson, is believed to be the pilot of a small Cessna plane that went missing Thursday as it was headed to Danbury Airport. New York State authorities spent hours Thursday and Friday searching for the plane in a reservoir in North Salem, where debris from a plane have been located.
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NTSB releases preliminary report on plane crash as family plans memorial service

Val Horsa, shown in here with his wife, and Taew Robinson, is believed to be the pilot of a small Cessna plane that went missing Thursday as it was headed to Danbury Airport. New York State authorities spent hours Thursday and Friday searching for the plane in a reservoir in North Salem, where debris from a plane have been located.
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1965 crash still a vivid memory

Bob Zupcoe, of Newtown points to a barn where he parked while responding to the crash of Eastern Airline plane in North Salem, NY, on December 4th, 1965. Zupcoe, who is also a pilot, responded with the Miry Brook Fire Department to the crash.
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Calling Hours Wednesday for Val and Taew Horsa

The family of South Salem couple Val and Taew Horsa will receive callers Wednesday, Dec. 9, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home, 25 Catoonah St., Ridgefield, according to the couple's obituary in The Ridgefield Press. The two, who owned the Bangkok Thai Restaurant in Danbury, died on Nov. 19 in a plane crash in Titicus Reservoir in North Salem.
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Share Your Giving Story On Giving Tuesday, North Salem

Relieve your overeating and spending guilt by turning your attention to those less fortunate Dec. 1 with the national celebration of #GivingTuesday. Now in its fourth year, #GivingTuesday encourages a new holiday tradition focused around kindness that takes place the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
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