Leno Suit Suicide Oct 24, 2008
Dennis Ricca, 55, shot himself in the head with his registered 9 mm pistol last Friday while sitting in a pickup truck outside his Greenwood Lake retreat in upstate Orange County, a law-enforcement source said. The tragedy came a day after The Post and other media reported the Oct. 14 suit by the family of late Macy's heir John Straus. (Fox News)
The miracle weightloss thatoftenisnt Aug 19, 2008
A stroll through the mall near her home in Greenwood Lake, New York, was enough to leave her sweat-slick and gasping for air. She was anxious to say good-bye to sleep apnea and , ready to take control. (MSNBC -- Health)
Meeting Bonds, Maris and The Babe Jul 17, 2008
He said the legendary slugger would come to Greenwood Lake, New York, during the off season and would visit with his family. Cornacchia's father, Joseph, who just turned 76, would play wintertime games with "The Babe" as a child, and even built a snowman with him. (CNN -- US)
Pinstripes a perfect fit for Jeter Jul 14, 2008
The sightings extend to the communities around Greenwood Lake, a resort area on the New York-New Jersey border. It's no secret, especially among females in the neighborhood, that if you show up at Christmas Eve Mass at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church, you're likely to have a Jeter sighting. (USA Today -- Sports)
Call It Rent Uncontrolled May 17, 2008
No telephone number could be found for his Greenwood Lake home. If convicted, he faces up to 50 years in prison. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
At home: 1920 lighthouse illuminates Oscar Blandi's style May 15, 2008
Here comes the sun room: Floor-to-ceiling windows overlook the lighthouse and Greenwood Lake ... By Olivia Barker, USA TODAY GREENWOOD LAKE, N.Y. There are those lucky enough to have a view of a lighthouse ... Only 50 miles northwest of Blandi's Upper East Side apartment and eponymous salon, Greenwood Lake plunges 60 feet at its deepest and stretches 7 miles, straddling the New York-New Jersey border. (USA Today -- Life)
Sajak: Political Talk TV has Made Itself Irrelevant Mar 8, 2008
Roy Franks, Greenwood Lake, NYMar 07, 2008 @ 09:30 AMThe problem: How can we trust the print media. Unfortunately Americans believe that anything in print, including the internet, is TRUE. My dad once asked me, "has a story in the newspaper about something you were personally involved in ever been 100% accurate?" The answer is no, but we go on to believe every other story we read. (Human Events Online)
School Closings & Delays Feb 1, 2008
ORANGE COUNTY The following are closed: Pine Bush Cornwall Greenwood Lake Monroe-Woodbury Minnesink Valley Warwick Valley Wallkill Tuxedo Goshen. The following have a two hour delay: Middletown. (WNBC.com, NY)
New York Man Charged With Possessing Explosive Materials Jan 31, 2008
Yung W. Tang, 38, a citizen of China who lives in Greenwood Lake, N.Y., was charged with transporting explosive materials without a license and possession of an improvised explosive device not registered to him in national records. Federal authorities were investigating why Tang had the materials. (WNBC.com, NY)
Zitos War Pass takes Champagne Oct 7, 2007
Zitos other Champagne winners are The Groom is Red in 1998, Greenwood Lake in 99, A P Valentine in 2000 and Birdstone in 2003. War Pass returned $11. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Lipsky takes over at Middle School Aug 24, 2007
"For me what I tend to do on the first week is go from class to class to talk to them a little bit," said Lipsky, who will be enjoying his second stint as a middle school principal after a three-year run at Greenwood Lake Middle School in Monroe. "It's been a lot of reading, trying to go through the handbooks for teachers and students," explained Lipsky. (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
Xlibris Releases Lessons -- New Book Tells An Inspiring Story of Taking Your Chances On a Dream Jul 14, 2007
GREENWOOD LAKE, N.Y., July 13, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- A young gang member and a high school dropout faces the dilemma of quitting his gang to develop his writing talent ... Dennis lives in Greenwood Lake, New York with his wife Marcella and their beloved Border Collie, Sam, whose name appears in this book. (Primezone Releases)
Video: I Pledge Allegiance . . . Jul 5, 2007
The American Dream Comes True for 1,000 Immigrants Sworn in as U.S. Citizens at Walt Disney World Resort, July 4 Gala July 4th Ceremonies Included Performances by Gloria Estefan, Lee Greenwood LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. July 4 /PRNewswire/ -- To streaking jets and daytime fireworks, more than 1,000 immigrants from dozens of countries realized their dream of becoming United States citizens Wednesday during a gala Fourth of July swearing-in at Walt Disney World Resort. (PR Newswire)
Dog starved to death, found frozen Apr 14, 2007
The 33-year-old from Greenwood Lake was arraigned in Warwick Town Court on a misdemeanor charge of failure to provide sustenance to an animal ... Readers were understandably angered by a story in Saturday's Times Herald-Record about a Greenwood Lake woman named Maryann Adams who is accused of starving her St. Bernard-collie mix to death. (Pet-Abuse.com)
The bass master of SecaucusYoung fisherman uses love of sport to help the environment Mar 25, 2007
"He took me everywhere. Lake Hopatcong and Greenwood Lake are probably my favorite New Jersey fishing spots. Not many people can catch fish on those lakes, because so many people fish on them. But I've caught quite a few. I'm good at high-pressure lakes." ... "I've fished off of Jeter's estate on Greenwood Lake, but if I was with Mike, I'd say, 'Who are you?' " Jeff said. (Union City Reporter, NJ)
Lake Hopatcong funding woes - Boating, fishing fees eyed for cash-strapped lake: 'Alternative funding' became forum's focus Feb 5, 2007
Thursday night, two members of the Greenwood Lake Commission attended the meeting, and Clancy said they discussed ways that the Lake Hopatcong Commission, like the Greenwood Lake Commission, could collect fees from recreational lake users. "I would like to see us (the lake community) embrace usage fees, and the Knee Deep Club would support that, provided that it comes with some matching funds from the state," he said. (Madison Eagle, NJ)
Obituaries - 1/20/2007 Jan 20, 2007
sons and daughters-in-law Michael Monaco of Greenwood Lake, N.Y., Patricia Monaco of Vernon, N.J., and Timothy and Suzanne Monaco of Bend, Ore. daughter and son-in-law Andrea and Ralph Staiano of Maywood, N.J.; sister and brother-in-law Theresa and Leonard Cericola of Endicott; and five grandchildren. (North County Times)
B'nai Torah Breaks Ground To Rebuild Synagogue Destroyed In Fire Jan 8, 2007
Bonnie Kessler, president of the small Greenwood Lake congregation, led the group as they gathered for the groundbreaking. The congregation also displayed an architect's sketch of the planned synagogue. (WNBC.com, NY)
