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Songs For Seeds Performs At Westchester Mall WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Songs for Seeds will hold a free concert at The Westchester Mall on Saturday “We are thrilled to bring Songs for Seeds to The Westchester,” said Dana Goodman-Fisher, owner of the Scarsdale franchise. “It’s a great opportunity for parents and children to participate in the Songs for Seeds experience. We’re very excited to be invited and introduce our fabulous band to parents and children visiting and shopping at the mall.” Songs for Seeds is an award-winning children's music program for children between 6 months and 6 years of age. The group's fall program made its Scar…

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

News

Law Park Tops Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Teardown for the Law Park pavilion's super structure will begin later this week, according to Village Manager Philip E. Zegarelli’s latest report. The village had a mobilization meeting with the demolition company over the teardown. Work will primarily include the recently-burned pavilion's super structure, major additional cleanup, enhanced safety barriers and protective measure for the remaining portions. After teardown, the next phase will be receiving bids for the rehab of the lower level pool facilities. Bids are due Feb. 16. An independent engineering company ve…

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Events

New Canaan Library Screens Food Waste Documentary 'Just Eat It' NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan Library will screen "Just Eat It" as part of its documentary film festival Friday. "Just Eat It" documents the issue of food waste and how nearly 50 percent of food gets thrown into the trash. In "Just Eat It," the filmmakers quit grocery shopping and subsist solely on foods that would be thrown away. The screening takes place at 6:30 p.m. in the Adrian Lamb Room. Click here to register for the screening. The New Canaan Library is at 151 Main St. For more information on the library's inaugural six-week documentary film fe…

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Events

Mahopac Library Screens Documentary On Industrial Hemp MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Public Library will screen "Bringing It Home" on Tuesday, Feb. 23. The documentary covers the history of industrial hemp as well as its environmental, health and economic benefits. Walk-ins are welcome, but advance registration is requested. Click here to register online. The screening will take place from 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Community Room.

by Frank Mojica

02/15/2016

Sports

Fox Lane Grad Peretz Gets His Points Across In College BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Fox Lane High School alumnus Dylan Peretz has played in 19 of the 20 games this season at the University of Rochester men's basketball team, starting in 10 of them. Now a senior, Peretz is one of the Yellowjacket's two senior captains and averages 5.2 points per game, 6.7 rebounds per game and 20.1 minutes per game. Peretz ranks first on the team in total blocks with 13 and second in total rebounds with 128. The Yellowjackets currently have a record of 14-6 and a UAA conference record of 7-2, which ties for second place in the conference.

by Frank Mojica

02/14/2016

Police & Fire

Yonkers Firefighters Battle Blaze At Apartment Building YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers Fire Department battled a blaze Friday afternoon at 114 Maple St. The Fire Department was dispatched to the building to extinguish a one-alarm fire in the top apartment that appears to have started from a long extension cord that powered an electric heater. Two families were living in the four-story, six-family building and will need to be relocated following the fire. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.

by Frank Mojica

02/13/2016

Schools

Dutchess School Districts Rank Among State's Best Two Dutchess County school districts are among the 100 best in New York, according to the education website Niche. Spackenkill Union Free School District, with four schools in the district, earned an A rating and a #78 ranking. For the Niche review of Spackenkill Union Free, click here. Red Hook Central School District, with four schools, received an A rating and a #80 ranking. For the Niche review of Red Hook Central, click here.

by Frank Mojica

02/13/2016

News

SPCA's Briarcliff Shelter Seeks Sponsors For Lonely Hearts Club BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- SPCA of Westchester is looking for people to sponsor a dog or cat from its Lonely Hearts Club for Valentine's Day. The Lonely Hearts Club consists of overlooked dogs and cats who have lived at the SPCA for more than six months. Families looking to adopt one of the club's furry companions are given special incentives, but many still need a loving home. The cost for sponsoring a cat still seeking a home is $25 for a month and $50 for a dog. The amount covers the cost of food, toys, medication and enrichment training. Click here for more information on how to spons…

by Frank Mojica

02/13/2016

Events

Adult Coloring Tops Lewisboro Library Events LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Lewisboro Library will hold various events throughout the month. The library's Adult Coloring Program takes place Tuesday at 2 p.m. The program meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Tips and tricks for iPads and iPhones will be taught Friday at 11 a.m. Participants must know their Apple ID and password. Laywer Martin Michael will present "Estate Planning: Protect Your Parents and Yourself" on Saturday, Feb. 20, at 1 p.m. The documentary "Pump" will screen Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. with a Q&A with the filmmaker via Skype afterward. "Pump" …

by Frank Mojica

02/13/2016

News

Letter To The Editor: Pudding Street Overpass Must Be A Priority PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice.com. The issue of the Pudding Street Intersection on the Taconic State Parkway has been a source of unparalleled frustration for local leaders and community members for decades. The area represents a severe safety hazard and puts the lives of drivers in danger each and every day. It is even fair to argue that those most in danger are the school children whose buses cross the intersection multiple times per day. Building an overpas…

by Sergio Recine

02/13/2016

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