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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1966
Page
3
The Irvington Gazette records show Malcolm M. Roy as editor and publisher from 1937 to 1960. Other listed roles include Donat M. D. Roy as publisher, Joseph Rowan, circulation manager, and Louis Bennett as mechanical superintendent.
Duncan G. Smith, longtime Irvington resident and former mayor, died last week after a life spent in service to his hometown. Born and raised in Irvington he led the city as mayor through election and re election, left to pursue business, and continued active community involvement until his illness. The Irvington community mourns his passing and honors his enduring contributions to local government and church life.
An Irvington resident writes in the Live Letter column opposing a proposed Parking Lot on No Eckar Street. The letter argues the project would increase congestion threaten children and reduce tax revenue by about 450 dollars annually while costing thousands to acquire and develop land, potentially affecting Community Center property. It calls for broader opposition from interested parties.
The East Hudson Parkway Authority announced plans for a central repair shop in Yonkers near Odell Avenue to service its fleet for 80 miles of Taconic and Westchester Parkway systems. The two structures total about 22 950 square feet and the $395 000 project will be shared by the State and Authority with bids due September 28. A public hearing on September 19 invites residents to comment on preserving Lovely Village from becoming a Parking Lot Village.
A long community digest recounts village history with notes on residents and officials. It lists appointments such as George Nilsson replacing Ralph Smith, census figures for 1960, and hospital and local business mentions. It preserves multiple decade snapshots from ten to fifty five years ago, including infrastructure, crime, and social events.
Assemblyman Suchin of Greenburgh and North Yonkers calls for statewide steps to attract more young women to nursing to relieve hospital shortages. He notes a 1964 act offers federal loan funds through schools of nursing and says his study aims to guide next year’s legislature on recruiting and education, amid Medicare and Medicaid impacts.
Hudson River planning and conservation move into phase three as the Hudson River Valley Commission is formed by the State Legislature on Governor Rockefeller’s recommendation. Frank W. McCabe of Rensselaer elected chairman as staff and director selections begin, continuing a six year program to eliminate water pollution and guide development of the valley’s natural and economic resources.
The Westchester Stamp and Coin Show will run Friday to Sunday October 21 23 at the Westchester County Center White Plains with free commemorative plate blocks for the first 100 attendees daily and prize drawings worth about 1000. The fifth edition draws 5000 visitors and features 30 coin dealers and 30 stamp dealers plus educational exhibits and two capstone catches featuring presidents Kennedy and Roosevelt.
Westport Country Playhouse presents The Best of Burlesque starring Sherry Britton from August 29 to September 3. The program traces burlesque from Prohibition era to LaGuardia era with Britton narrating and performing sketches including Floogle Street Joe the Bartender and The Torn Coat while emphasizing comedic elements and less vulgarity.
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