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Tuesday, October 8, 2013
PHOTOS: Yorktown High School Homecoming Weekend
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Wine and Puppies at Guiding Eyes
Of Yorktown News
Guiding Eyes for the Blind, a national guide dog school based in Yorktown, hosted its fourth annual wine tasting benefit over the weekend at its headquarters and training center off Granite Springs Road.
The Oct. 6 event was organized by Amy Dixon, the self-labeled “Blind Somalier.” A Certified Wine Specialist, Dixon is studying to become a Master of Wine, of which there are only 212 in the world. She has traveled the vineyards of Portugal, Italy, France and Germany, and is now working alongside Elvis, her first guide dog from the nonprofit organization.
Affiliated Police Associations supports re-election of Yorktown Supervisor Michael Grace
Supervisor Michael Grace has been endorsed by the Affiliated Police Associations (APA) of Westchester in his bid for re-election this November. The APA consists of 58 Police Benevolent Associations serving Westchester County.
“I am very honored and proud that the Affiliated Police Associations have come out in favor of my candidacy,” Grace said. “Over the past two years, I have worked well with both the Yorktown Police Department and the PBA of Yorktown.”
Grace touted his record of establishing emergency protocols since he entered office in 2012, which includes the creation of the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT). He said the endorsement is noteworthy because his opponent, Nick Bianco, is a retired Yonkers police officer.
“I am very honored and proud that the Affiliated Police Associations have come out in favor of my candidacy,” Grace said. “Over the past two years, I have worked well with both the Yorktown Police Department and the PBA of Yorktown.”
Grace touted his record of establishing emergency protocols since he entered office in 2012, which includes the creation of the Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT). He said the endorsement is noteworthy because his opponent, Nick Bianco, is a retired Yonkers police officer.
Yorktown wins on homecoming in girls soccer
By Mike Sabini
For Yorktown News
After Yorktown played visiting Croton-Harmon to a 0-0 halftime tie, the Huskers busted out for three second-half goals in a 3-0 triumph in its homecoming girls soccer contest.
“We had many opportunities in the first half,” Yorktown coach Rich Armstrong said. “We couldn’t finish. We had a couple of shots right in front of the goal. We just didn’t connect on them.”
Lakeland field hockey continues to dominate; crushes Yorktown
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When it comes to playing a rival, you can rest assure that the Lakeland Hornets will always get up for theirs.
That proved to be the case when Lakeland’s field hockey squad won at Yorktown 8-0 on Oct. 1.
“We just came out with such intensity and really wanted to beat Yorktown because they are a local rival,” Lakeland’s Dana Bozek said.
Victims, survivors honored at Support-A-Walk
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The services of Support Connection were epitomized Sunday as more than 8,000 people came out to FDR Park in support of those affected by breast and ovarian cancer.
The 19th Annual Support-A-Walk brought out a mix of survivors, patients currently undergoing treatment, or those that simply wanted to remember a lost loved one.
Yorktown weighs full-day kindergarten
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Full-day kindergarten is a top priority for the Yorktown Central School District and district officials hope to implement the program in time for the 2014-15 school year, Superintendent Dr. Ralph Napolitano announced at Monday’s School Board meeting.
Lakeland upsets John Jay in football
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The last year-and-a-half the Lakeland football team has played as entertaining a brand of ball as any team in Section 1.
Unfortunately, it had little to show for it, losing six games in the final minute during that time.
Yorktown football rolls to win on homecoming day
For Yorktown News
Yorktown High School had it all when their Huskers hosted Horace Greeley on the gridiron: it was a big game in the Class A playoff race, its all-section running back was returning from injury, it’s 1993 and 1994 state champions were being honored and it was a fall-summer weather afternoon to boot on homecoming day.
Lakeland soccer wins sixth straight game
By Will Fischer
For Yorktown News
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team showed its dominance this past week, continuing its winning ways. With three wins, the Hornets boosted their record to 9-2 and have won six in a row.
For Yorktown News
The Lakeland boys’ soccer team showed its dominance this past week, continuing its winning ways. With three wins, the Hornets boosted their record to 9-2 and have won six in a row.
Ben Franklin opens new playground
By Brian Marschhauser
Of Yorktown News
A “cut the ribbon!” chant broke out on the grounds of Ben Franklin Elementary School shortly before 10 a.m. Tuesday as students celebrated the official opening of their new $100,000 playground.
Sen. Greg Ball, who helped secure a $75,000 state grant to make the project possible, was more than happy to oblige.
Athlete Spotlight: Elusive Lakeland junior passionate about football
Lakeland junior Anthony Capozzi is a halfback/defensive back on the varsity football team. He also plays lacrosse.
By Rob DiAntonio
Of Yorktown News
How old were you when you first started playing football and how did you get into it?
I started playing football when I was 9 years old and I got into it just from having catches with my dad in the backyard.
What do you think are your strengths as a football player and how would you describe your style as a running back?
My strengths as a football player are my quickness and speed but my passion and heart is to win. My style of running back would be elusive with great vision.
By Rob DiAntonio
Of Yorktown News
How old were you when you first started playing football and how did you get into it?
I started playing football when I was 9 years old and I got into it just from having catches with my dad in the backyard.
What do you think are your strengths as a football player and how would you describe your style as a running back?
My strengths as a football player are my quickness and speed but my passion and heart is to win. My style of running back would be elusive with great vision.
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