Sandy Hook school shooting: Westchester residents unite amid tragedy close to home

Originally published: December 16, 2012 8:29 PM
Updated: December 16, 2012 10:41 PM
By JOHN DYER john.dyer@cablevision.com

Photo credit: Faye Murman | Dozens attend a vigil on the Dobbs Ferry waterfront for the victims of those killed Friday in Newtown, Conn. (Dec. 16, 2012)

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Shock and confusion were the sentiments of Hudson Valley residents who gathered Sunday night in Yonkers and Dobbs Ferry for vigils to honor the 20 children and seven adults killed in the Newtown, Conn., massacre.

"Just 72 hours ago, less than an hour from where we stand, young families were gathering for dinner like every other night, doing their homework, watching some TV," said Yonkers Mayor...

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