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Schools 02/27/13

Bratton Urges Collaboration At Westchester School Safety Symposium

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News 12/27/12

Poll: Should Westchester Gun Owner Names Be Public?

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Politics 12/20/12

Westchester Mayors Call On Washington For Stronger Gun Laws

by Brian Donnelly   Comments (1)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – After the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting, a group of five Westchester mayors has signed a letter to President Barack Obama and Congressional leaders outlining steps they can take to end gun violence.

White Plains Mayor Tom Roach, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, Mount Vernon Mayor Ernie Davis, Peekskill Mayor Mary Foster and Yonkers ...

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Schools 12/18/12

Scarsdale Superintendent Responds To Newtown Shooting

by Zak Failla   Comment
News 12/18/12

Poll: Tighter Gun Control After Newtown Shooting?

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News 12/17/12

How To Send Condolence Letters To Newtown

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News 12/17/12

Gun, Knife Show Won't Return To Westchester Next Year

by Brian Donnelly   Comments (9)

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County will not host the Sportsmen Firearm and Knife Show in 2013 out of respect for the lives lost in the Newtown, Conn., school shooting, County Executive Robert Astorino announced Monday.

The show has been run in a professional manner in past years but bringing it back after such a tragedy would not be “appropriate,” ...

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News 12/17/12

How You Can Help Those Affected By Sandy Hook Tragedy

by Julie Curtis   Comments (2)

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. - As Newtown, Conn. reels from an unimaginable tragedy, both local and national organizations have established means of donating support to individuals and families affected by the ...

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Neighbors 12/16/12

Obama’s Newtown Visit Draws Thousands Of Mourners

by Alissa Smith & Jes Siart   Comments (1)
News 12/16/12

Eastchester Church Unveils Memorial For Newtown School Victims

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News 12/16/12

Malloy: Gunman Used Rifle To ‘Shoot An Entrance’ Into School

by Christine Hall   Comments (5)

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Adam Lanza used his rifle to shoot his way through the locked doors of the Sandy Hook School on Friday morning.

Malloy told interviewers on the ...

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Neighbors 12/16/12

In Photos: Outpouring Of Grief For Newtown School Shooting Victims

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News 12/16/12

Newtown School Shooting Investigation Expected To Take Weeks

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Neighbors 12/16/12

Facebook Grieves For Sandy Hook Shooting Victims

by Alissa Smith   Comment

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The shooting at Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary School has shaken the nation and many have taken to Facebook and social media to express their sympathies.

With the ...

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Neighbors 12/16/12

Experts' Tips For Talking To Kids About Newtown Tragedy

by Greg Canuel    Comment

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Children hearing news about the tragedy in Newtown Friday morning is unavoidable. Here’s some advice for parents about talking to your kids about difficult situations such as this from the National Association of School Psychologists:

Make sure they know they’re safe. The association’s guide suggests ...

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News 12/16/12

Father Of Newtown Shooter Releases Statement

by Anthony Buzzeo    Comment

STAMFORD, Conn. — Stamford resident Peter Lanza, father of Newtown school shooter Adam Lanza, has released a statement about Friday’s incident.

“Our family is grieving along with all ...

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News 12/15/12

Obama To Meet With Newtown Victims' Families On Sunday

by Daily Voice Staff   Comment

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. - President Obama will meet with the Newtown school shooting victims' families Sunday evening, The White House announced Saturday evening.

The president will also meet with first responders to thank them, and speak at a private interfaith vigil for families of the victims and families from the Sandy Hook School.

None of the ...

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News 12/15/12

Lower Westchester Reacts To Newtown Shooting

by Greg Maker   Comments (1)

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Residents of the Sound Shore in Westchester are stunned from the shooting in Newtown, Conn., that killed 27 people, including 18 children.

Many people approached today didn’t want to comment on the shooting, but several residents spoke out through Facebook.

“It’s so heartbreaking,” said Mount Vernon resident ...

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News 12/15/12

Newtown Shooting: Lanzas Described As Polite, Quiet

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News 12/15/12

Gun Control Rally, Vigil Sunday In Dobbs Ferry

by Meredith Shamburger   Comments (11)

DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. – Organizers are planning a candlelight vigil and march Sunday in Dobbs Ferry in support of gun control.

The “Not One Child More” March will begin at 8 p.m. at the Waterfront Park in Dobbs Ferry, said Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner.

The march will be a call to elected officials for gun control after the shooting at ...

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