Today's Yonkers News 10/12/2017

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Doreen Colburn Recognized as a Professional of the Year for Two... Oct 12, 2017 03:30 am ... and is responsible for training employees. She is affiliated with the Girl Scouts and the C.L.I.A. Born in Yonkers, New York, Ms. Colburn attended Seton College in Yonkers, Red Rocks Community College in Lakewood, Colorado and the University of ... Read in browser » Yonkers Drug Kingpin Gets Prison Time Following $50 Million Heroin Seizure Oct 11, 2017 03:00 pm A Westchester drug kingpin who had $50 million worth of heroin seized by the DEA is heading to prison for his role running an extensive narcotics operation. Bridget Brennan, New York City's Special Narcotics Prosecutor announced this week that 49-year-old Jose "Hippie" Mercedes Sr. of Yonkers has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison, followed by five years post-release supervision for possession of more than 150 pounds of heroin. Read in browser » Man With Ties To Westchester Added To 10 Most Wanted List In Texas Oct 11, 2017 10:54 am A man with ties to the Hudson Valley has vaulted into the Texas Department of Safety's " Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives " list. A cash reward of up to $5,000 has been issued for any information that leads to the capture of Reginald "Reggie" Vernand Campbell, who has ties to Yonkers, and is wanted as a murder suspect according to the Texas DPS. Read in browser » International Trot leads Grand Circuit action Oct 11, 2017 08:10 am Harness Racing This Week: Yonkers International Trot, Yonkers Raceway, Yonkers, N.Y.; Circle City and Madison County, Hoosier Park, Anderson, Ind.; and Courageous Lady, Northfield Park, Northfield, Ohio. Schedule of events: This week's marquee event on the Grand Circuit is the $1 million Yonkers International Trot at Empire City Casino, which will be held on Saturday at Yonkers Raceway. Read in browser » Recent Articles: Cristle Collins Judd to become 11th President of Sarah Lawrence College Astorino, Latimer Holding Three Debates, Three Forums Bank Scam Suspect Nabbed After Police Chase Ends In Westchester Crash Resolve favorite in Yonkers International Trot Newburgh police: 2 men charged in bank scam NAADA readies for invading New Zealanders this weekend Invading New Zealanders arrive this weekend Christopher Columbus Statue Restored In Yonkers Park Following Vandalism Jenna Esposito Brings Memories are Made of this to Feinstein's/54 Below New York gears up for influx from Puerto Rico Posts drawn for big day at Yonkers One of the richest harness racing events $1m Yonkers International Trot draw live Op-Ed Contributor: Tearing Down Statues of Columbus Also Tears Down My History Patricia B. Rittman