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Military Reenactments Arrive Sunday At Garrison's Boscobel GARRISON, N.Y. -- It's not too late to squeeze in a bit more education this summer. Boscobel House and Gardens is hosting "Living History: Military Reenactment Day" -- "an outdoor experience that promises muskets, memories and more!" -- Sunday. Boscobel and the Living History Education Foundation are partnering to bring "an all-day encampment of soldiers honoring its ties to such legendary historic wars as the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War and World War II," organizers said. "Reenactors will demonstrate military camp life including i…

by Rachel Martin

08/26/2016

Events

Ramsey Play Readers Take On 'Man Who Came To Dinner' RAMSEY, N.J. -- The new group Ramsey Play Readers will perform a group script reading of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" on Sunday, Sept. 11, at the Ramsey Public Library.The three-act comedic play by George Kaufman and Moss Hart was staged on both Broadway and London's West End. A 1942 film adaption featured Bette Davis, Ann Sheridan and Jimmy Durante. The plot includes a dinner guest who manages to stay rather a bit longer than intended -- and meddles in everything. Bosley Crowther of the New York Times, in his review of the film, said Here, in the space of an hour and fifty-tw…

by Rachel Martin

08/25/2016

Schools

Valhalla Schools Launches New Online Sports Registration VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla Union Free School District launched a new online sports registration program in late July. The district said it eases the registration process and replaces the hard-copy forms previously required for a student to participate on an athletic team. The new registration platform offers the convenience of registering online for sports teams through FamilyID, according to the district. FamilyID is a secure registration platform that provides families with an easy, user-friendly way to register for our athletic programs, and helps us be more administratively efficien…

by Valhalla Union Free School District

08/25/2016

Schools

White Plains Teachers Selected As Microsoft Innovator Educator Experts WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Two teachers in the White Plains City School District have been recognized by Microsoft for their use of technology in education and named Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts. Lauren Berrios is a district-wide visual spatial enrichment teacher, and Lisa Fillat is a district-wide math enrichment teacher. They join the nearly 5,000 other educators in the MIE Expert program worldwide. Every year, Microsoft selects innovative educators to share ideas, try new approaches and learn from each other as a global community dedicated to improving student outcomes through techno…

by Rachel Martin

08/25/2016

Events

Tarrytown Continues 'Third Friday' Celebrations TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Tarrytown held its most recent "Third Friday" celebration on Aug. 19, continuing a tradition that has now spanned 13 years. Third Friday has been taking place in Tarrytown since September of 2003, with the support and efforts of many community members. Conceived of and launched by Jenifer Ross, the event has grown into a Tarrytown tradition. The recent incarnation included a scavenger hunt, music by Rocket Sauce, face-painting by Heather Huston of Fantabulous Faces and a puppet show by Jill Liflander of Jilly Puppets. Carlo Pellegrini, of Westchester Circus Arts…

by Rachel Martin

08/25/2016

News

Meet Jackson, Hi Tor Pet Of The Week POMONA, N.Y. -- Jackson is a 10-year-old male terrier mix currently in the care of Hi Tor Animal Care Center, Rockland County's animal shelter, but he'd like a more permanent home. Jackson is "a low-key kind of guy who just wants to hang out and relax," the shelter notes. He's calm and easy to walk. He's also housebroken and knows his basic obedience. The shelter adds that he'd probably be best with a quiet home, with adults and as the only pet. Call 845-354-7900 or email info@hitor.org for more information. The shelter is located at 65 Firemen's Memorial Dr., in Pomona. It's ope…

by Rachel Martin

08/25/2016

News

Letter: Thanks For Installing Municipal Parking Signs In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed, original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, e-mail yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Kudos to our Highway Superintendent Dave Paganelli and Town Board for getting our municipal parking signs installed. For some time, the Yorktown Small Business Association has been advocating for our local small businesses and the need to identify our municipal parking areas in the town. Recently, new signs have been installed in Yorktown Heights on Underhill Avenue, Kear Street and in Mohegan Lake on Route 6. Ide…

by Bob Giordano

08/25/2016

News

Dogs, Cats And Ferrets Can Get Free Rabies Shots In Milan Saturday MILAN, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health is hosting free rabies vaccination clinic on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Milan Town Hall. The clinic is in partnership with the Dutchess County SPCA, for dogs, cats and domestic ferrets who are at least 3 months old. Proof of residency is required for the free vaccinations, though non-residents can also use the clinic, at a cost of $10 per pet. "This pet rabies vaccination clinic will offer residents, especially those in the northern region of Dutchess County, an opportunity to have their dogs, cats and fe…

by Rachel Martin

08/25/2016

News

Have You Seen Chandler Around Cortlandt Manor? CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Chandler, a four-year-old female cat, is missing in Cortlandt Manor.She been missing from her Southgate Drive home since Saturday, Aug. 20. The indoor cat is a small brown tabby. Her owners say she's small for her age and a bit skittish around strangers. If you have any information about Chandler, call 845-476-6827.

by Rachel Martin

08/25/2016

Schools

St. Christopher's In Dobbs Ferry Stages Own Version Of Olympics DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- With only a few days left in the Rio Olympics, about 70 St. Christopher's residents in Dobbs Ferry came together on Aug. 18 to participate in a competition of their own.St. Christopher's Inc. -- a local organization dedicated to helping children with special needs and their families by delivering a seamless continuum of care -- is using the Olympics as a learning opportunity to teach the importance of exercise, goal-setting, sportsmanship, and diversity and acceptance. "This event was designed to help our children learn how to live a healthy, active lifestyle and to…

by Rachel Martin

08/25/2016

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