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Former Fire Captain From Westchester Dies At 47 Former Fire Captain From Westchester Dies At 47
Former Fire Captain From Westchester Dies At 47 A former volunteer firefighter in Westchester County who eventually became a captain of his department has died.  Mamaroneck resident Eugene Doherty died on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the age of 47, according to his obituary.  Born in Londonderry, Northern Ireland in 1975 before later moving to Westchester County, Doherty had a passion for being involved in his community and served as a volunteer fireman for the Village of Mamaroneck Engine 40, “Mamaro," his obituary said.  When not volunteering, he worked as a carpenter for many years and was also very involved with the triat…

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by Ben Crnic
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'Critically-Needed': New Rye YMCA Nursery School To Open In Westchester County 'Critically-Needed': New Rye YMCA Nursery School To Open In Westchester County
'Critically-Needed': New Rye YMCA Nursery School To Open In Westchester County A Westchester County YMCA has announced a new nursery school that is planned to open next year. The new school, which will serve children and toddlers aged 18 months to 5 years, will open in mid-January 2023 in Mamaroneck at the St. John's Lutheran Church at 122 Fenimore Rd., according to Rye YMCA spokesperson Lisa Tidball.  The new program will offer both morning and afternoon sessions with three, four, and five-day options. Children who attend will learn foundational skills, as well as how to develop healthy relationships, and will participate in activities including music, lite…

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by Ben Crnic
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Former Rye YMCA Employee Admits To Stealing $190K From Employer Former Rye YMCA Employee Admits To Stealing $190K From Employer
Former Rye YMCA Employee Admits To Stealing $190K From Employer A former employee at YMCA organizations in Westchester and Fairfield counties may avoid prison time after admitting to stealing nearly $200,000 from her employer. Lee Ann Borg, 31, a former employee of the Rye and Greenwich YMCA pleaded guilty in Westchester County Court to stealing $195,157.58 from the Rye YMCA when she was employed. Borg admitted to making personal purchases with her Rye YMCA corporate credit card. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. said that as a former senior program manager at the YMCA, Borg was authorized to make purchases for the organization’…

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by Zak Failla
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Rye YMCA To Recoup Allegedly Stolen $190K, Officials Hope Rye YMCA To Recoup Allegedly Stolen $190K, Officials Hope
Rye YMCA To Recoup Allegedly Stolen $190K, Officials Hope Officials at the Rye YMCA are expecting to be fully reimbursed after a former employee allegedly stole nearly $200,000 from the organization. On Tuesday, Feb. 26, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that Lee Ann Borg, a former employee of the Rye and Greenwich YMCA has been arraigned on a charge of grand larceny following her arrest on Tuesday morning for allegedly stealing more than $190,000 using a YMCA corporate credit card. According to the indictment, Borg made personal purchases with her Rye YMCA corporate credit card. Westchester County District Attor…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Rye Y Celebrates Volunteers, Mission At Magic & Merriment Annual Benefit Rye Y Celebrates Volunteers, Mission At Magic & Merriment Annual Benefit
Rye Y Celebrates Volunteers, Mission At Magic & Merriment Annual Benefit The Rye YMCA celebrated the spirit of volunteerism at its well-attended Magic and Merriment Benefit on May 18.  The event, held at Shenorock Shore Club, featured entertainment by “Stand-Up Magician” Derek Hughes and a salute to three outstanding volunteers. Rye residents Laura Kelleher and Douglas DeStaebler were each honored with the Gold Spirit Award, the Rye Y’s highest award for its volunteers.  Maureen Gomez, also a Rye resident, was honored with the Y’s Community Service Award. A member of the board of directors for seven years, DeStaebler served on the Executive Committee for six y…

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by Jon Craig
Sports
Rye Swimmers Win Westchester/Fairfield League Title, Place At States Rye Swimmers Win Westchester/Fairfield League Title, Place At States
Rye Swimmers Win Westchester/Fairfield League Title, Place At States The Rye Y Wave Ryeders capped off a winning season on March 18, placing 4th overall out of 40 swim teams at the YMCA State Championships in Buffalo.  The Rye team racked up its highest point total ever at the State meet and brought home several individual and team awards. Individual state champions are: Talya Appelbaum, Nate Baumstark, Maeve Bruton, Audrey Li and Megan Tiedemann.  Team members Maeve Bruton, Ayana Ite, Kayla Lombardo, Victoria Mordaunt and Megan Tiedemann won the first place championship for the 10 and under girls free and medley relays.  The Wave Ryeders placed first in t…

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by Jon Craig