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Wedding Favors Lead To Small Business For Ossining Residents Wedding Favors Lead To Small Business For Ossining Residents
Wedding Favors Lead To Small Business For Ossining Residents OSSINING, N.Y. -- A Westchester couple was determined to provide their wedding guests memorable wedding favors -- and that determination has translated into a small business. Warren and Brandalyn Williams finally decided on hand-blended spices they tested in their own kitchen, and that decision has paid off. In the months following, the recipients demanded more. Not long after their wedding, the couple began WillYUM Spice, which now has a line of spices including McKay's Curry, Turmeric, Smoked Mesquite Salt, Red Pepper Flakes, Pepper's Essence and Jalapeno Seasoning Salt. The couple says th…

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Events
Dumont, Bergenfield Join Forces For A Shredfest Dumont, Bergenfield Join Forces For A Shredfest
Dumont, Bergenfield Join Forces For A Shredfest BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Dumont and Bergenfield are teaming up for a joint shredding event on Saturday, Aug. 20. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., folks can bring their paper to the Bergenfield Department of Public Works parking lot, at 198 North Washington Ave. From 2-5 p.m., the shredding site will be at the Dumont Department of Public Works, 1 Aladdin Ave. Bergenfield and Dumont residents are welcome to use either location.

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Events
Enjoy 'Love In Any Language' At East Fishkill Library Enjoy 'Love In Any Language' At East Fishkill Library
Enjoy 'Love In Any Language' At East Fishkill Library EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The public is welcome to the free concert "Love in any Language -- Amour, Amour, Amour" this Sunday, Aug. 14, at the East Fishkill Community Library.Concert vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye will "share their love of culture and language in this beautifully expressed concert," organizers note. "Join us for a delightful afternoon of international love songs performed in some of the world's most beautiful languages -- French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish." The love songs will all have English translations. You …

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Schools
Two Dutchess High Schools Rank Among Top 500 In Nation Two Dutchess High Schools Rank Among Top 500 In Nation
Two Dutchess High Schools Rank Among Top 500 In Nation DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two high schools in Dutchess County made Newsweek's list of top 500 high schools this year.Schools are ranked using both achievement information, like standardized test results, and also "college readiness indicators," like the number of counselors, SAT and ACT participation and performance, and advanced classes participation and performance. Red Hook Senior High School came in at No. 350. It had a 97.5 percent graduation rate, with 87.9 percent of its students college-bound. Its college readiness score was 75.4 percent. Rhinebeck High School was ranked …

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Lifestyle
It's Hot Out, And Redding Will Have Cooling Centers For The Weekend It's Hot Out, And Redding Will Have Cooling Centers For The Weekend
It's Hot Out, And Redding Will Have Cooling Centers For The Weekend REDDING, Conn. -- With the high temperatures predicted for the weekend, the Redding Health Department has announced two locations that will be open for cooling purposes. The Mark Twain Library will be open Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, the Redding Community Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Everyone is at risk for heat-related illness, but older adults, young kids and people with chronic conditions are at higher risk. Watch this video from the CDC for more information about dealing …

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Neighbors
New Rochelle Students Win Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade Scholarships New Rochelle Students Win Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade Scholarships
New Rochelle Students Win Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade Scholarships NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Two New Rochelle High School graduates -- Anya DiSalvo and Haley Fullerton -- are the recipients of this year's Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade Scholarship.The Sound Shore St. Patrick's Day Parade Scholarship Committee honored its winners at Molly Spillane's in Mamaroneck. DiSalvo will be attending Columbia University and Fullerton will be attending Davidson College. Each was presented with a one-time $2,500 scholarship -- along with proclamations, certificates and congratulations from state Sen. George Latimer, state Assemblyman Steve Otis, County Legislator Cath…

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News
Have You Seen Maxx In The Brewster Area? Have You Seen Maxx In The Brewster Area?
Have You Seen Maxx In The Brewster Area? BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Maxx, a two-year-old male dog, is missing from the North Salem/Brewster area.This dog, which its owners describe as "very sweet," was last seen on Coventry Lane. He has both a regular collar and his electric-fence collar on. The family had rescued Maxx from a high-kill shelter earlier this summer. If you see him or have any information, call 914-522-4258.

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Lifestyle
From Watercolor To Matisse: New Milford Center Offers Fall Classes From Watercolor To Matisse: New Milford Center Offers Fall Classes
From Watercolor To Matisse: New Milford Center Offers Fall Classes NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- The Art Center of Northern New Jersey is offering a wide variety of art classes in its fall session, and registration is now open. Classes begin Sept. 6. For class schedules, info on new classes, workshops, dates for exhibits and special programs, take a look at the full fall brochure, here. Here are some of the adult-class options: Watercolor, Beginner to Advanced Beginner -- This 10-week class begins Monday, Sept. 12, runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and costs $315. The class will cover color theory, value, how to mix paint and basic watercolor techniques. Painti…

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News
Ossining Offers Property Tax 'Phase-In' For Homes With High Assessments Ossining Offers Property Tax 'Phase-In' For Homes With High Assessments
Ossining Offers Property Tax 'Phase-In' For Homes With High Assessments OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining residents may be eligible for a property-tax "phase-in," if their new tax, due to the town-wide revaluation, has risen substantially. Applications for the exemption are due by Sept. 15. The phase-in refers to a gradual billing of the new tax amount over the course of two years, paying 33 percent of the increase in year one, 66 percent in year two and the full amount in year three. These are the eligibility requirements under the Ossining law: The tax increase from 2015 to 2016 must be at least 25 percent higher; The property is a single, two or three-f…

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Putnam CTC Uses Outdoor Signs As Prevention Tool Putnam CTC Uses Outdoor Signs As Prevention Tool
Putnam CTC Uses Outdoor Signs As Prevention Tool CARMEL, N.Y. -- While stopped at a light on Route 52 in Carmel, a mother of two teens noticed a message running on the digital board in front of the Carmel Fire House. It says "Family Meals -- A Great Time to Connect." It made her think for a moment about that fact and "that is exactly what these prevention messages are supposed to do," says Bruce Kelly, coalition coordinator for the Putnam Communities that Care Coalition. Communication is the key to a healthy relationship with your children, Kelly says, and this message will hopefully spur conversations which can help f…

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