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Top Stories- They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down.Commissioner Jessica Tisch has reassigned at least 29 officers. Some worked under Jeffrey Maddrey, a high-ranking official who was accused of demanding sex from a subordinate in exchange for overtime.
- Woman Dies After Being Set on Fire in Subway Car, Police SayThe police said a man was taken into custody. The victim had been seated in a subway car at the Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station on Sunday morning when a man approached and set her on fire.
- Top Uniformed N.Y.P.D. Officer Resigns After Abuse AllegationsJeffrey Maddrey demanded sexual favors, according to subordinates, and the federal authorities are investigating. He had previously been accused of harassment on the job.
- Campus Groups Try to Make Room for Middle-Ground Opinions on the Middle EastSome college students and faculty members are seeking space for nuanced perspectives on the Israel-Hamas war on deeply divided campuses.
- Ron Eliran, Israeli ”Ambassador of Song,” Has a Bar Mitzvah at 90In 1947, Ron Eliran’s 13th birthday in the British Mandate for Palestine was canceled when authorities called a curfew. Now, 77 years later, he has officially become a man.
- ‘Before We Got to the Park, Kali Mentioned the Northern Lights’Regret over missing a rare occurrence, a nostalgic stroll and more reader tales of New York City in this week’s Metropolitan Diary.
- New York Is Putting Trash in Bins. Some People Have a Problem With That.Citywide rules now require more buildings to place trash bags inside containers for pickup. Many New Yorkers are thrilled to see fewer rats, but some are discovering new headaches.
- Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York City Join ProtestThe workers’ union hopes that adding employees at the Staten Island warehouse to a protest started by delivery drivers will increase pressure on Amazon.
- Hochul Weighs Legislation Limiting A.I. and More Than 100 Other BillsA bill passed by the New York State Legislature to regulate the state’s use of artificial intelligence is among more than 100 that await Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision.
- Ann Rockefeller Roberts, Champion of Native Americans, Dies at 90The eldest daughter of Nelson Rockefeller, she founded a nonprofit to support Indigenous culture and helped fill two institutions with artifacts.
- They Made Over $100,000 in Overtime. Now the N.Y.P.D. Is Cracking Down.
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Author Archives: Land Steward
A Night at the Movies: Mountain Patrol
January 24th, 7pm at the Armstrong Education Center, 1361 Old Post Road, Pound Ridge. Â Following on the heels of our Wild Suburbia workshop, this movie celebrates the indomitable spirit of a Tibetan group fighting to save the wildlife of their … Continue reading
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Workshop: Wild Suburbia Project
On Saturday, January 11th from 10am-noon at the Armstrong Education Center, join your neighbors for an important workshop on The Wild Suburbia Project and how you can get involved in this backyard field exploration and study. PRLC land steward staff joins Chris … Continue reading
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Guided Hike with Pound Ridge Land Conservancy
Guided Hike in Celebration of the New Year, January 4th 1pm-3pm at the Halle Ravine Preserve.  For those eager to get outside and experience the wonder of a winter frozen landscape, Krista Munger, PRLC’s staff land steward will lead us … Continue reading
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Volunteer Work Session
Volunteer at PRLC’s first field volunteer session of the new year on Saturday, January 4th from 10-12noon to learn about protecting trees and middle-story shrubs from Asiatic Bittersweet Vines. We’ll learn hands-on how to manage our backyard native landscapes including meadows, wetlands and … Continue reading
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Pound Ridge Land Conservancy’s Open House and Green Energy Tour
Please join us November 17, 2013 (2-4pm) at the Armstrong Education Center for wine and cheese and a tour of the upgraded and expanded off-the-grid energy systems of our land steward’s residence. We will also take a short hike through … Continue reading
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Nature Photography Workshop
Join professional photographer Dan Goldman and the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy on Saturday, November 2 for a Fall Photography Workshop. The workshop is free and has something for everyone. Meet at 10am at the Armstrong Education Center, 1361 Old Post … Continue reading
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Guided Walk and Talk: Fall Foliage and Tree Identification
October 19, 2013. Enjoy a moderate hike during our grandest season and learn to identify trees by their bark and changing leaf colors.  Please register by calling the Pound Ridge Land Conservancy’s land steward/educator at 914-205-3533 or by emailing land.steward.educator@gmail.com. Meet at … Continue reading
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Community Volunteer Work Session
October 5, 10am-noon. Come join PRLC volunteers to learn about “Fall Cleanup.†Using concepts of permaculture, we will emphasize re-use of materials and the mimicking of natural cycles. Topics covered include composting, garden maintenance, lawn care, tree care, and home … Continue reading
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Guided Walks, Building Stone Walls & Hudson River Valley with PR Land Conservatory
Guided Walks and Talks Series September 21, 2013 10am-noon Guided Walks and Talks Series: Join PRLC Land Steward/Educator Krista Munger in Search of Mushrooms at one of our Preserves (location to be announced). Please register by calling 914-205-3533 or emailing land.steward.educator@gmail.com. … Continue reading
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Workshop on Permaculture – Your Working Landscape
Put your backyard to work for you by enhancing it with the concepts of permaculture. This is a fancy new word for an old way of doing things– by mimicking nature. At the Armstrong Education Center, we can teach you … Continue reading
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