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December 31, 2025
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Armando J. Deiana, Longtime Mt. Vernon Resident and Police Detective, Dies at 97: Armando J. Deiana, a lifelong Mt. Vernon resident, died on December 26, 2025, at Calvary Hospital. Born in 1928, Deiana served three years in the U.S. Navy, including time in Japan and China, and was honorably discharged after being seriously wounded. He dedicated 25 years to the Mt. Vernon Police Department, rising to Detective and contributing to programs such as the Police Athletic League. Later, he spent 40 years with the U.S. Post Office, serving two decades as head of the union. (Source: Pelham Examiner on Dec 31)
November 2, 2025
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Rye Early Voting Center Concludes Operations for November Election: Early voting in Rye for the November 4, 2025 General Election ends today at the Resurrection Church’s Early Childhood Education Center, located at 88 Milton Road. The center has offered local residents a convenient site for casting their ballots ahead of Election Day. Besides this site, voters are able to use any of Westchester County’s 24 additional early voting centers. The general election will take place throughout New York State on November 4, 2025. (Source: MyRye.com on Nov 2)
October 29, 2025
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Pelham Hair Salon Owner Builds Business After Immigrating From Montenegro: Filya Ljucovic, who moved to the United States from Montenegro at age 18, has operated her own hair salon on Fifth Avenue in Pelham since 2006. After completing training at Westchester Beauty Academy and gaining experience at local salons, she established a loyal clientele in Pelham and nearby areas (Source: Pelham Examiner on Sep 17)
October 25, 2025
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Rye Early Voting Center Set for 2025 General Election: Residents of Rye will be able to participate in early voting for the November 4, 2025 General Election starting Saturday, October 25 and continuing through Sunday, November 2. The designated early voting center is Resurrection Church’s Early Childhood Education Center at 88 Milton Road, with operating hours varying by day. Alongside Rye, voters can access one of 24 additional centers throughout Westchester County. This initiative aims to increase voting accessibility for area residents. (Source: MyRye.com on Oct 25)
October 2, 2025
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Mount Vernon Police Report Airbag Thefts from Honda and Acura Vehicles: Mount Vernon police have reported several incidents involving the theft of airbags from Honda and Acura vehicles throughout the city. The department has advised residents to consider using basic anti-theft devices and has notified neighboring law enforcement agencies about the recent uptick in these (Source: Talk of the Sound on Oct 2)
October 1, 2025
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New Rochelle and Mount Vernon Police to Compete in October Basketball Game: A basketball game between New Rochelle and Mount Vernon police departments is planned for October 26, 2025, at Monroe University. The event, organized by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce and Better Way NY, will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and aims to foster community engagement. (Source: Talk of the Sound on Oct 1)