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Twin success
Brothers lock onto American Dream
By BOB ROZYCKI

Anger, desperation, bull-headedness, determination, persistence … times two.

The elements needed in pursuing the American dream, according to Adam and Eric Xavier.

And if you’re trying to turn the motorcycle-security industry on its head, add physics and metallurgy.

Top Stories

Business, energy reps favor renewal for IP license
By ALEX PHILIPPIDIS

State energy-industry leaders joined business representatives in calling for renewal of licenses for the Indian Point nuclear plants, as well as for laws designed to speed up approval of new power-generating facilities.

Transit officials outline options for 287 corridor
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

By the year 2015, the local business community’s dream of a Rockland-Westchester public transportation system may be a reality

Tilcon to spend $40M to muffle quarry noise
By BRYAN F. YURCAN

Keeping things quiet can get expensive.

Tilcon New York Inc. has pledged $40 million to mitigate noise and pollution concerns at its West Nyack Quarry raised by the town of Clarkstown government and some of its residents.

State of Dutchess County:
County executive discusses affordable housing, education
BY KATHY KAHN

“Green” was the theme of Dutchess County Executive William Steinhaus’ 2007 State of the County address.

Meetings begin for Coach bus plan
BY KATHY KAHN

The Coach bus company, based in New Jersey, is planning to build a 113,000-square-foot facility in Tetz Industrial Park in Chester.

Bank chairman retired, but still investing in humanity
By KATHY KAHN

Howard Terwilliger fought the Nazis in World War II and like many young American soldiers, met the love of his life in war-ravaged England. They married and discovered they were going to be parents before Terwilliger got shipped back to the States.

Flying high
Celebrating the legacy of those who broke the military’s color barrier
BY KATHY KAHN

The legendary World War II flying aces (www.tuskegeeairmen.org), America’s first black military airmen, did more than just fight for their then-segregated country: the 332nd Fighter Group was a courageous force that gained the respect of white airmen, who often asked for “Red Tails” as combat mission escorts. (The designation came from the bright red tails of the Tuskegee Airmen’s planes.)

New commercial development lacking in Putnam, agents say
By BOB CHUVALA

Putnam County’s commercial real estate market isn’t generating a lot of enthusiasm among real estate agents.