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Chesapeake Bay Retriever Reported Missing In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- A Chesapeake Bay retriever by the name of Lushey has gone missing in Chappaqua. Lushey (pronounced like Loo-shee) is a friendly, playful dark brown female with a rope collar and no tags. She was last seen at the Edith Macie Center property off Chappaqua Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact Maggie Johnson via the Lost PETS of Westchester County NY page on Facebook.

by Frank Mojica

02/20/2016

Events

Rockland County Hosts Alzheimer's Volunteer Orientation NANUET, N.Y. -- Alzheimer's Association will host a volunteer orientation at Meals on Wheels in Nanuet on Feb. 23. Prospective volunteers will meet with staff and brainstorm about fundraising ideas. Refreshments will be provided. The orientation runs from 5 to 7 p.m. To RSVP, call 800-272-3900. Meals on Wheels is located at 121 W. Nyack Rd.

by Frank Mojica

02/20/2016

Police & Fire

Brewster Bulldogs Hockey Team Visits Fire Department BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Brewster Bulldogs hockey team dropped by the Brewster Fire Department for a visit Friday. The team's visit came as a reminder that Friday was First Responders Night at the Brewster Ice Arena. The Bulldogs were scheduled to play against the Berlin, N.H., Riverdrivers at 7:30 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

02/20/2016

Events

Ossining Hosts Alzheimer's Volunteer Orientation OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining will host an Alzheimer's volunteer orientation at Atria on the Hudson on Feb. 25. Interested parties can meet with staff and discuss fundraising ideas. Refreshments will be provided. The two-hour orientation begins at 5 p.m. To RSVP, call 800-272-3900. Atria on the Hudson is located at 321 N. Highland Ave.

by Frank Mojica

02/20/2016

News

Cliffside Park Library Creates 'Tween' Room CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Cliffside Park Public Library will create a new "Between" section for children ages 10-14, according to northjersey.com. The library previously only had departments for children and teens, and the "Between" section will provide appropriate reading material specifically tailored for "tweens" northjersey.com reported. Danielle Serra, the current young adult librarian, will supervise the transition, northjersey.com said. Click here to read the article at northjersey.com.

by Frank Mojica

02/20/2016

Events

David Cross Performs At Capitol Theatre PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Comedian David Cross will perform at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester on April 1. The Emmy winner and Grammy nominee launched his "Making America Great Again!" tour in January, his first since 2009. He previously released the comedy specials "Bigger and Blackerer" in 2010 and "David Cross: The Pride is Back" in 1999, which Rolling Stone named as one of the 25 best stand-up specials of all-time. IFC premiered the third season of his "Todd Margaret" series back in January. Cross' television and film credits include "Arre…

by Frank Mojica

02/20/2016

Schools

Stratford High Renovation Plan Moves Forward To Committee STRATFORD, Conn. -- Town Council members appeared ready to move forward with a proposed Stratford High School renovation plan after a workshop Thursday, according to the Stratford Star. The plan calls for the addition of a new wing west of King Street and extensive renovations to the current building, with a total cost of $125.9 million, the Stratford Star reported. The state would reimburse nearly $73 million of the cost, with the town paying the rest, said the Stratford Star. The design could be done by June with construction beginning in December, the Star reported. The Ordinance Comm…

by Frank Mojica

02/20/2016

Police & Fire

Fire Started By Unattended Bathroom Candle Damages Stamford Apartment STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford family of five was displaced after a fire in the bathroom of their apartment early Friday, according to the Stamford Advocate. An unattended candle burned to the bottom of its jar, which broke, then spread wax and then fire to a medicine cabinet, the Advocate reported. A male resident of the 88 Lockwood Ave. apartment woke to a crash before he saw the fire, closed the bathroom door and called 911, said the Stamford Advocate. No injuries were reported in the blaze, the Advocate said. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article.

by Frank Mojica

02/19/2016

Politics

Easton First Selectman Dunsby Running For State Representative EASTON, Conn. -- Easton First Selectman Adam Dunsby announced Friday he will run for the State House of Representatives. Dunsby, a Republican, plans to run for the seat in the 135th House District currently held by state Rep. John Shaban, who is not running for re-election this fall. The 135th District includes Easton, Weston and parts of Redding. Shaban plans to seek the Republican nomination to run for the U.S. House seat in the 4th Congressional District, challenging incumbent Jim Himes. Dunsby announced he has filed the paperwork to become a candidate. “My objective is to make Connec…

by Frank Mojica

02/19/2016

Events

New Rochelle Library Features Strayhorn Film, African Drumming NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle Public Library will host a film reception and Bokandeye African dance and drums performance this month. The library will screen "Billy Strayhorn: Lush Life" at 4 p.m. Sunday. Strayhorn wrote some of the world's most definitive jazz standards as Duke Ellington's longtime collaborator, and the documentary brings to life the mystery behind his complex life. A reception featuring jazz singer Glenda Davenport and the Hiroshi Yamazaki Trio performing a set of standards will follow the film screening. The 2016 African Dance and Drum Workshops will cu…

by Frank Mojica

02/19/2016

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