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Field Library Hosts Foster Care Information Session PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Field Library will hold a foster care information session on Jan. 25 and Jan. 27. A representative from the United Way of Westchester and Putnam will provide information to any prospective parents interested in fostering a local kid. Prospective parents should call 211 for more information on fostering and pre-screening. The information session on Jan. 25 runs from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Jan. 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.uwwp.org/foster.shtml.

by Frank Mojica

01/20/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Seek Suspect In Theft From Car STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Police are seeking information regarding a theft from a motor vehicle in late December. An unknown suspect stole a duffel bag from an unlocked delivery vehicle at 87 Atlantic St. at 11:02 p.m. Dec. 28. Anyone with information regarding the suspect should contact Sgt. Sean Scanlan at the Stamford Police Department Property Crimes Unit at 203-977-5828. Informants may also make an anonymous tip by phone and inbox the Stamford Police Department Facebook page. Click here to watch a surveillance video of the theft.

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

News

Learn To Save Energy, Money At Pleasant Valley Library PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. -- Pleasant Valley Free Library will hold a workshop on saving energy Tuesday Presented by Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County, the workshop will provide tips on saving energy and lowering bills with low or no-cost conservation actions. Attendees will receive free energy efficient light bulbs. Space is limited, and registration is required by emailing plvprograms@yahoo.com. The workshop runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

Neighbors

Guidance Center of Westchester Announces Director of Development MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Guidance Center of Westchester, which has programs in Mount Vernon and New Rochelle, named Ann R. Hyatt as the director of development. “We are lucky to have a professional of such accomplishment and breadth of experience as our Director of Development," said Executive DIrector Amy Gelles. "Her understanding of fundraising vehicles and strategic advancement of our mission and program goals are a valuable addition to our executive team.” Hyatt has worked in the development field for more than 20 years, including five years as Senior vice president for Dev…

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

Lifestyle

New Book Club At Scarsdale Library Discusses Norwegian Crime Novel SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- A new book club for adults at Scarsdale Public Library will launch Jan. 23 with Anne Holt's "1222." Holt's crime novel follows a group of train passengers that become secluded in a hotel where two murders occur following a massive blizzard. The session meets at 11 a.m. Registration is required by visiting www.scarsdalelibrary.org.

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

Sports

Ramapo's Minisceongo Golf Club Sold RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo's Minisceongo Golf Club has been sold, according to The Journal News. The financial terms and new owner are undisclosed at this time, The Journal News reported. The 18-hole, 60-acre course opened in 1994. It will no longer operate as a golf club, said The Journal News. Click here to read the Journal News article.

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

News

Eastchester Switches To New Emergency Notification System EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Town of Eastchester has a new emergency notification that can send messages in various ways. Through Swift911, Eastchester can send messages through emails, texts and voice calls. The old system will be deactivated on March 1. Residents can choose the format as well as the different types of alerts they would like to receive. Types of alerts include library, recreation, senior programs, assessor and tax notices. Registrants will automatically receive emergency notification and general information such as town agendas and police alerts. They can opt in to receive…

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

Politics

Booker Receives Felician University's 2016 MLK Legacy Award RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Felician University honored U.S. Sen. Cory Booker Monday with its 2016 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award. "While it is truly humbling to be honored by Felician University today, I share this recognition with the thousands of ordinary Americans who stepped up with extraordinary courage to change the path of a nation," Booker said. "I applaud Felician for their tireless commitment to education, and look forward to continuing to work with great New Jersey institutions like theirs as we carry on Dr. King's legacy and strive towards the dream of a more equal …

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

News

Dutchess Supervisors, Mayors Association Meets In Annual Session POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Supervisors and Mayors Association held its annual reorganizational last week. “I enjoyed welcoming our newest supervisors and mayors last night, as well as several of our returning officials," said County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro. "Our Emergency Response Department provides critical information and services to our residents, and this session is crucial to educating and informing our chief elected officials on appropriate protocol during an emergency situation.” Officials reviewed N.Y. State Executive Law Article 2b, which governs the …

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

Events

Author Mary Gaitskill Reads For Soiree In The Parlor In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Novelist and essayist Mary Gaitskill will kick off Cocoon Theatre's 2016 Soiree in the Parlor Performance Series with a reading from her new novel "The Mare" on Jan. 25. Gaitskill's work has appeared in The New Yorker, Harper's Magazine, Esquire, The Best American Short Stories and The O. Henry Prize Stories. The event begins at 7 p.m. Cocoon Theatre is at 9 Vassar St.

by Frank Mojica

01/19/2016

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