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Matzo Factory Comes To Orangetown ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Streit's Matzo factory has departed Manhattan's Lower East Side for Orangetown, according to Bowery Boogie. The new factory will be located on 171 Route 303 near Kings Highway, and production will relocate to Orangetown after the 2016 Passover rush. according to Bowery Boogie. The former factory was purchased by Cogswell Realty and will become the site of luxury condos, Bowery Boogie said. Click here to read the Bowery Boogie article.

by Frank Mojica

02/05/2016

Events

Piermont Historical Society Looks At Life In The 1920s PIERMONT, N.Y. -- The PaperMill Speakeasy will recreate the vibe of the 1920s for the premiere of "Piermont's Paper Mill — Stories of the Factory" at The View on the Hudson Restaurant on Thursday, March 10. "Piermont's Paper Mill" is a film that features interviews describing life in the era. The film is narrated by Grammy Award-winner Tom Chapin. The PaperMill Speakeasy will feature cocktail hour followed by a full buffet dinner with unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks, as well as dancing and music from the Old No. 7 Band. A cash bar will also be available. Attire ins…

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

News

Rockland County Unemployment Rate Among Lowest In State ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rockland County reported the lowest unemployment among all seven counties of the Mid-Hudson Valley region, according to a report by the New York State Department of Labor. With an unemployment rate of 3.8 percent for December 2015, Rockland County was among the lowest in the state. The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 4.8%. Click here to read the full report.

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

News

Sturgeon Population Recovering In Hudson ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The Atlantic sturgeon is showing signs for population recovery after a recent joint federal and state survey, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. "Juvenile Atlantic sturgeon are at the highest level recorded in the Hudson River in the last 10 years. These survey results are an encouraging sign for the recovery of Atlantic sturgeon," said Basil Seggos, acting commissioner of New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. "We are cautiously optimistic that, with our continued vigilance and efforts to protect th…

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

News

Four Dutchess Pets Find Homes At SPCA Adoption DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two dogs and two cats from the Dutchess County SPCA found forever homes on Saturday. The two dogs, Scorcha and Weaver, appeared elated to have found homes. Cats Citrus and Lily Belle will both have other four-legged companions at their new homes. For more information on adopting a furry companion, visit www.dcspca.org.

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

Events

'Hairspray' Takes Spotlight At Shelton's Center Stage Theatre SHELTON, Conn. — Shelton High School graduates Justin Zenchuk and Katie Sedlock will star in "Hairspray" opening Feb. 5 at Shelton's Center Stage Theatre. Zenchuk will play Edna Turnblad, a role portrayed by John Travolta in the 2007 film and Divine in the 1988 original. Sedlock will play Edna's daughter, Tracy, who was played by Nikki Blonsky in the remake and Ricki Lake in the original film. The musical "Hairspray" celebrates the early 1960s in a story about a girl with a big voice and likewise hair who becomes a teen celebrity in Baltimore. Performances will take pl…

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

Neighbors

Danbury Woman Part Of '42nd Street' Cast Coming To Palace In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Danbury native Kelly Gleason will appear in the Tony Award-winning musical "42nd Street" at Stamford's Palace Theatre on Feb. 5 and 6. “I remember showing my dance teacher the playbill ... and said, ‘This is what I want to do,'" Gleason said about seeing "42nd Street" for the first time. This first Broadway show left a considerable impression on Gleason, 20, who learned ballet as a young girl and later explored acting, singing and various dance styles. Gleason earned her spot in the ensemble after trying out against hundreds of other auditioner…

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Events

Mercy College Offers Free Tax Preparation DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Mercy College will offer free tax preparation by appointment for qualifying taxpayers on weekends. To qualify for the volunteer income tax assistance program, participants must meet certain income thresholds established by the Internal Revenue Service. Appointments are available on Saturdays from Feb. 6 through April 9 and Sundays from Feb. 14 through March 13. Saturday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To determine eligibility, contact the United Way 2-1-1 Help Line and follow these steps: 1. Dial “211” 2. Press menu opt…

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

Events

Wilton Library’s Walls Awash With Color During Group Show Opening WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Library will host the art exhibition "February Awakenings – Five Artists" starting Feb. 5. The exhibition features the following artists from Wilton and Westport: Shannon Cruickshank, Elizabeth Emerson, Trish Nelson, Karen Siegel and Margaret Vickers. A majority of the works will be available for purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the library. The opening ceremony is from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 5. "February Awakenings" continues through Feb. 27 at the library.

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

Lifestyle

Norwalk Senior Center Program Works To Boost Brain Health NORWALK, Conn. -- Home Care Assistance has partnered with Norwalk Senior Center to provide a program designed to enhance brain health. “We’ve enjoyed working with the Norwalk Senior Center throughout 2015 with this program and look forward to expanding the Mind Fit Series in 2016 to be even better,” said Larry Gilmore, at Norwalk-based Home Care Assistance. “Feedback from series attendees has been overwhelming positive with individuals reporting that they not only thoroughly enjoyed doing the activities but also felt the activities positively challenged their minds.” The six-part Mind Fi…

by Frank Mojica

02/04/2016

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