Morning News Brief: Phone scammers impersonate police officers

Phone scammers impersonate police officers   Scammers use technology that makes a phone's caller ID display the name "Ramapo Police Department."

TOP STORIES NY set to ban plastic bags   The law would prohibit stores to provide customers with single-use plastic bags which are non-biodegradable.   Former college controller pleads guilty to fraud   Officials say Keith Borge, the former controller of the College of New Rochelle, failed to pay the school's federal taxes.   Trump says Special Olympics funding to be restored, not cut   President Donald Trump says he is backing off his budget request to eliminate funding for the Special Olympics.   Corruption trial set to move forward for Mount Vernon mayor   A date is expected to be set today for Mayor Richard Thomas' corruption trial.   Teen to be sentenced for role in New Rochelle stabbing death   A New Rochelle teen will learn his fate today after admitting to his part in another student's death. Carl Booker, 18, pleaded guilty in December to stalking charges related to the stabbing death of 16-year-old Valaree Schwab. He was part of a group of te   Poll: National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day   Happy National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day! Do you or someone you know own a small business?   Community advisory panel to keep residents in the loop about Indian Point closure   Officials in the Village of Buchanan say they have a plan to keep residents updated on what will happen next at Indian Point as the Buchanan-based nuclear power point prepares to shut down.   Immigration scam crushes American dream for dozens   More than 40 families were swindled out of more than $300,000 in an immigration scam, according to Yonkers police.   Man behind push for new Hasidic village allegedly beaten, pulled out gun in defense   A man behind a controversial push for a new Hasidic village was allegedly beaten Thursday morning, and police say he pulled a gun to defend himself.   Ossining parents rally in final plea for more school funding   With just days before the fiscal budget is due, concerned parents in Ossining made a final plea for more money in Albany Thursday.   Cardinal Dolan visits pediatric center facing 'age out' crisis   Cardinal Timothy Dolan was in Yonkers Thursday to throw his support behind the expansion of the Elizabeth Seton Pediatric Center.

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