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State Senate Candidates Speaking At Dutchess Breakfast State Senate Candidates Speaking At Dutchess Breakfast
State Senate Candidates Speaking At Dutchess Breakfast POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Want to learn more about the candidates running for New York State Senate to represent the 41st District? The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce's September Contact Breakfast, on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 a.m., will feature a forum with both candidates. The 41st District includes Dutchess and Putnam counties. Republican incumbent Sue Serino and her Democratic challenger, Terry Gipson, will each speak before answering questions. The breakfast is at Poughkeepsie Grand Hotel and Conference Center, 40 Civic Center Plaza. If you have a question for the candida…
Seventh Annual Italian Feast, Carnival Kicks Off In Tappan Seventh Annual Italian Feast, Carnival Kicks Off In Tappan
Seventh Annual Italian Feast, Carnival Kicks Off In Tappan TAPPAN, N.Y. -- The Blauvelt Sons of Italy are bringing their Italian Feast & Carnival Back to Rockland County Sept. 15-18, at the Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan. Bring your appetite, for the event will feature a wide range of Italian fare, including pasta, zeppoles, clams, pizza, sausage and peppers, gelato, and more. There will also be a variety of vendor and gift booths, rides and games for all ages, and games of chance for adults. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12. Here's a portion of the event schedule: Thursday, Sept. 15, will feature bingo night and…
Weston Author Remembers Diving With Jacques Cousteau Weston Author Remembers Diving With Jacques Cousteau
Weston Author Remembers Diving With Jacques Cousteau WESTPORT, Conn. -- Weston native Richard Hyman will tell tales of life with Jacques Cousteau on Monday, Sept. 19, at the Westport Public Library. Hyman's book "Frogmen" will be available for purchase and signing at the program, which is free and open to the public. The book is Hyman's account of his diving adventures with Cousteau and the crew of the Calypso in Canada, Mexico, Belize and Martinique, and his dives on the Civil War's USS Monitor shipwreck. Hyman studied environmental engineering, non-fiction writing and business at Yale, Georgetown and Fairfield Universities. He…
PHOTOS: Ramapo Pool Focuses On Doggie Paddle PHOTOS: Ramapo Pool Focuses On Doggie Paddle
Photos: Ramapo Pool Focuses On Doggie Paddle RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo's Spook Rock Pool hosted a doggie pool party on Sunday, Sept. 11, to benefit the Hudson Valley Humane Society and other local organizations. "Many dogs and their owners enjoyed the 13th annual K-9 Pool Party," the Ramapo Police Department noted in a Tuesday Facebook post. The annual event closes out the Ramapo pool season.
Do You Know This Dog Found In Mamaroneck? Do You Know This Dog Found In Mamaroneck?
Do You Know This Dog Found In Mamaroneck? MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- On Tuesday, someone found this small dog in Mamaroneck's Warren Avenue Park.The dog was wearing a collar but has no tags. It's now in the care of the Humane Society of Westchester, in New Rochelle. If you have information about the dog -- or if it's yours -- contact the Humane Society at 914-632-2925.
Concordia Art Gallery Names Bronxville's Vranka As Director Concordia Art Gallery Names Bronxville's Vranka As Director
Concordia Art Gallery Names Bronxville's Vranka As Director BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Concordia College-New York has named Bronxville resident Elizabeth Vranka as its new executive director for the OSilas Gallery and Art Studio, on Concordia's Bronxville campus.Vranka has been a member of the gallery's advisory board since 2013 and has served as its chair since spring 2015. She stepped into her new role last week. Vranka will be responsible for increasing the gallery's profile in southern Westchester, working with the advisory board to continue to bring high-quality exhibits, developing programming and special events related to the exhibits, and growing th…
Pleasantville Panthers Go Bald For A Cause Pleasantville Panthers Go Bald For A Cause
Pleasantville Panthers Go Bald For A Cause PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- After winning their game against Blind Brook this past Saturday, members of the Pleasantville varsity football team had their heads shaved, in a fundraising project to support pediatric cancer research. Players went either completely bald or styled their hair into mohawks, to raise money for St. Baldrick's Society, in memory of Coach Tony Becerra's brother, Pete. Through pledges and direct donations, they raised over $10,000 -- more than double their goal for the project.  Every year since Becerra became head coach, the team, along with parents and coaches, chooses a…
New Rochelle School Board Awards Tenure To 35 New Rochelle School Board Awards Tenure To 35
New Rochelle School Board Awards Tenure To 35 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- At a ceremony at last Tuesday's City School District of New Rochelle Board of Education meeting, 35 faculty and administrators were awarded tenure. The supervisors of the candidates spoke highly of each: One teacher brings a sense of community into her classroom, another creates an aura of kindness, another brings his artistic soul to math, one principal is a community leader, and another is noted for his student outcomes. Here are those who were awarded tenure, listed by school: John Barnes, Albert Leonard Middle School principal. Marion Costa, Albert Leonard Middle…
Animals Strut Their Stuff On The 'Catwalk' At Paws Crossed Grand Opening Animals Strut Their Stuff On The 'Catwalk' At Paws Crossed Grand Opening
Animals Strut Their Stuff On The 'Catwalk' At Paws Crossed Grand Opening ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The catwalk will be going to the dogs on Saturday, Sept. 17, with the grand opening of Paws Crossed Animal Rescue, in Elmsford. Paws Crossed is a new no-kill rescue, located at the former site of Pets Alive Westchester, which closed its doors last year. Rebecca Solomon of News 12 Westchester will emcee the event's Doggie Fashion Show, where adoptable dogs from the shelter will strut their stuff in their finest attire -- and hopefully find their forever homes. "We could not be any more excited and honored having Rebecca join us for this very important day," sa…
Ossining Food Pantry Celebrates 28 Years With Annual Celebration Ossining Food Pantry Celebrates 28 Years With Annual Celebration
Ossining Food Pantry Celebrates 28 Years With Annual Celebration OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Food Pantry is holding its 28th annual celebration event on Sunday, Sept. 25, at the Shattemuc Yacht Club. Proceeds from this annual fundraising event will go toward the purchase of food to help feed the needy in the greater Ossining area. "For 28 years, the Food Pantry has helped feed our neighbors in need," said Karin Chaudhari, board member and co-chair of the Celebration committee. "On Sept. 25, with the beautiful Hudson River as a backdrop, we will come together to raise additional funds for food programs and to celebrate our loyal donors …
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