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Robber Makes Off with 18K in Hastings Robbery

Police are on the hunt for a man who robbed the Chase Bank branch at gunpoint at 565 Warburton Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson this morning, and making off with an estimated $18,000 in cash.
Cops say the holdup was first reported around 8:45 this morning. The man fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a black male, who was wearing a ski mask, goggles, and a camouflage jacket. He produced what officials believe was a rifle, although no one was injured.
Gubernatorial Candidates Hold Rallies in Westchester
With just two days to go before election day, New York's Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates held rallies in Westchester on Sunday.
Westchester to Offer Shared Police Service Training to Municipalities
In a further effort to consolidate services, Westchester County will soon begin offering a Unified In-Service Training Program for police officers from all departments in the County through ithe Westchester County Department of Public Safety. The new program is being offered at no cost as a shared service to help police departments in Westchester lower their training costs.
Currentlly, each department in Westchester must pay for a minimum of 21 hours of refresher training to all of its members. The requirement is mandated by New York State.
Village Elections on Tap in Several Westchester Communities

Elections are underway today in 16 Westchester municipalities. Voters are choosing trustees, village justices, and a new mayor in Buchanan.
Balloting is taking place in Scarsdale, Briarcliff Manor, Tarrytown, Croton-on-Hudson, Elmsford, Rye Brook, Buchanan, Pleasantville, Larchmont, Bronxville, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington, Tuckahoe, Pelham, Pelham Manor, and Sleepy Hollow.
In Buchanan, Mayor Al Donohue is facing a challenge from Sean Murray.
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