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Pelham, Bronxville Junior Leagues Sponsor 'A Place At The Table' Screening Pelham, Bronxville Junior Leagues Sponsor 'A Place At The Table' Screening
Pelham, Bronxville Junior Leagues Sponsor 'A Place At The Table' Screening PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Junior Leagues of Bronxville and Pelham will screen the hunger documentary "A Place at the Table" at The Picture House on Monday, March 7.  A panel discussion on food insecurity with Roberta Apuzzo, executive director at Community Services Associates, Mount Vernon; Tony Laud, executive director at West Help USA, Mount Vernon; Carole Troum, executive director of Hope Community Services, New Rochelle; and Kristi Jacobson, director of "A Place at the Table: and founder of Catalyst Films will follow the screening. The documentary shows the economic, social and…

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Mount Vernon Stages Black History Month Challenge Mount Vernon Stages Black History Month Challenge
Mount Vernon Stages Black History Month Challenge MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Armory will host the ninth annual Black History Month Challenge celebrating famous authors Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, Ta-Nehisi Coates and Toni Morrison on Wednesday. The challenge will feature questions related to all aspects of past and recent black history in a quiz show format.  Participating teams are composed of members of school-based clubs and after-school programs from junior and high schools in Mount Vernon. The Mount Vernon Armory is at 144 N. Fifth Ave.  The event runs from 3-6 p.m.

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Woodglen Second-Graders Research Continents Woodglen Second-Graders Research Continents
Woodglen Second-Graders Research Continents CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Ms. Brinkman's second grade class at Woodglen Elementary School has been working on a research project about continents in recent weeks.  The students learned skills such as finding the important facts in text, taking notes and how to analyze information after collection.  Their research on topics such as population, economics, flora and fauna came from information text and reference books as well as videos and websites during class and at home under parental supervision.  The class learned to sing "We Are the World," and will perform the song this week for Sp…

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Stratford Library Names Sheri Szymanski New Director Stratford Library Names Sheri Szymanski New Director
Stratford Library Names Sheri Szymanski New Director STRATFORD, Conn. -- Sheri Szymanski has been appointed the new director at the Stratford Library. “We’re very fortunate to have a person of Sheri’s expertise on staff at the Stratford Library”, said Stratford Library Board President Judith Hampel. “We look forward to working with her as the Stratford Library continues to grow and provide the most current and reliable services to its patrons.” Szymanski is replacing Barbara Blosveren, who retired this month after nine years as director.  Before replacing Blosveren, Szymanski worked as assistant director beginning in 2007. As assistant direc…

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Teaneck Creek Conservancy Schedules New Programs Teaneck Creek Conservancy Schedules New Programs
Teaneck Creek Conservancy Schedules New Programs TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Creek Conservancy has scheduled some new programs for March and beyond. Holy Name Medical Center will present a public class on "The Power of Sleep" at the Conservancy from 7-8 p.m. March 10. Register for the free class by calling 201-833-3336.  Water ROCKS, an art program for children and adults focusing on the vital resource will take place from 1-3 p.m. March 19. Call 201-836-2403 to register. The program is free, but space is limited.  The annual SpringFest will return from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15. SpringFest will focus on water and wellness and …

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Sports
Lyndhurst, North Arlington Bowlers Take Top Spots At State Tourney Lyndhurst, North Arlington Bowlers Take Top Spots At State Tourney
Lyndhurst, North Arlington Bowlers Take Top Spots At State Tourney LYNDHURST, N.J. -- Bowlers from Lyndhurst and North Arlington recently placed sixth and ninth, respectively, in their groups at the state tournament in North Brunswick, according to NorthJersey.com. Lyndhurst finished in sixth place with a score of 2,775 in Group 2, while North Arlington won ninth place with a score of 2,556 in Group 1, NorthJersey.com reported. Lyndhurst's Ryan Donohue was one of the top area bowlers in the state finals, with a series of 694, NorthJersey.com reported. Tyla D'Andrea and James Podolski were the next highest for Lyndhurst, with 598 and 563, said NorthJersey.c…

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Briarcliff Library Screens 'Brooklyn Castle' Briarcliff Library Screens 'Brooklyn Castle'
Briarcliff Library Screens 'Brooklyn Castle' BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff Manor Public Library will screen "Brooklyn Castle" on Feb. 28.  "Brooklyn Castle" follows young chess players and how the game became a source of inspiration for academic success.  A discussion will follow the film.  The film begins at 2 p.m.  Briarcliff Manor Public Library is at 1 Library Road.

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Wilton Library Celebrates Women's History Month With Panel Talk Wilton Library Celebrates Women's History Month With Panel Talk
Wilton Library Celebrates Women's History Month With Panel Talk WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Library will hve a Women's History Month panel with leading historical fiction writers March 1. Authors Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, Heather Webb, Jennifer Robson, Jessica Brockmole and Hazel Gaynor will discuss "Fall of Poppies - Stories of Love and the Great War," an anthology set in the aftermath of World War I. In addition to the panel and Q&A, there also will be a book signing.  The event begins at 7 p.m. Click here to register online.

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Deadline Extended For New Rochelle Special Education PTA Nominations Deadline Extended For New Rochelle Special Education PTA Nominations
Deadline Extended For New Rochelle Special Education PTA Nominations NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The deadline for New Rochelle Special Education PTA "We Are One" nominations has been extended through Friday, Feb. 26.  New Rochella SEPTA is seeking nominees who have gone above and beyond to foster inclusiveness for special needs children in the community.  To nominate someone for an award, visit www.newrochellesepta.org and click the "We Are One Dinner tab."

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Fairfield University Officials Investigate 'Ghetto Party' Fairfield University Officials Investigate 'Ghetto Party'
Fairfield University Officials Investigate 'Ghetto Party' FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Officials at Fairfield University are investigating a "ghetto-themed" party held over the weekend, according to the Connecticut Post. The controversial party that raised ire and concern over social media occurred at a private beach house on Saturday, the Connecticut Post reported. According to the Bridgeport News, party-goers were asked to dress as Latinos and African-Americans and carry around "forties." Some patrons were reportedly in brown face, the Bridgeport News reported. Campus officials are interviewing students who were reportedly involved, …

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