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Trump accepts GOP nomination in Cleveland
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Trump accepts GOP nomination in Cleveland

[wzslider] [dropcap]R[/dropcap]epublicans from across the nation descended on the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, from July 18 to July 21, to take part in the official nomination of Donald Trump’s candidacy for president. In just 13 months, Trump went from announcing his candidacy, which came as a surprise to most […]

An amended agreement between the county and Standard Amusements is expected to exceed a proposed March 31 signing date after extensive criticism by the county Board of Legislators. File photo
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Rye threatens lawsuit over Playland control

[dropcap]A[/dropcap] legal battle between Westchester County and Rye could be imminent after city officials threatened to sue for a say in the future of Playland. In a letter to County Attorney Robert Meehan dated July 18, Michael Gerrard, who was retained by the city of Rye, asserted that Rye, not […]

Police arrested six suspects beginning on June 24 in connection to two Harrison residents that reportedly overdosed on heroin. Among the suspects was Jeffrey “Flee” McCaskill, pictured, a prominent Bronx drug dealer. Photos courtesy Harrison Police Department
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Harrison PD link heroin deaths to Bronx dealer

Police made a mark in their ongoing battle against heroin in the town/village of Harrison, as six individuals have been arrested for selling and possessing the drug that contributed to the recent deaths of two unidentified Harrison residents, ages 26 and 29, at the end of June. In the aftermath […]

Harrison police arrested resident Kacey Torpey on July 13 in connection to an ongoing narcotics investigation that was launched last month following the deaths of two Harrison residents. Photo courtesy Harrison Police Department
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Harrison police make new arrest in drug probe

Harrison police have made another arrest in connection with an ongoing narcotics investigation that launched in June and involved the death of two unidentified Harrison residents. The Harrison Police Department arrested resident Kacey Torpey, 33, on July 13, following the arrests of Rachael Brissett, 17, of Harrison, and Alexandra Derose, […]

With endorsements from both the Independence and Conservative parties, Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican, will now carry four ballot lines in her November state Senate race. File photo
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Killian campaign secures Independence line

[dropcap]R[/dropcap]ye City Councilwoman Julie Killian’s campaign for the New York state Senate has received the backing of both the Independence and Conservative parties. With endorsements from both the Independence and Conservative parties, Rye City Councilwoman Julie Killian, a Republican, will now carry four ballot lines in her November state Senate […]