Words of encouragement bestowed on new Mercy graduates
WHITE PLAINS - At 6-foot-9, Leonard Spence towered over his cap-and-gown-wearing girlfriend, Shatika Smith - herself 5-foot-11 - and her family, as they stood on the steps of the Westchester County Center for her big day.

Prosecutors fight rule in new state drug laws that lets records be sealed
District attorneys across New York are criticizing a little-known provision in the state's new drug laws that lets judges seal the records of drug offenders from potential employers.

Bedford police help deliver baby boy
BEDFORD - Two town police officers helped deliver a baby boy at the Talmud Torah of Kasho community center yesterday morning.