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Events

Learn About Wild Neighbors In Lewisboro LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Land Trust is hosting a family program on Saturday, Sept. 10. In the "Our Wild Neighbors" program, members of the land trust will take the kids on a short hike on town trails, looking for animal habitats. The morning will also include a live-animal presentation by Chris Evers and Animal Embassy, and snacks will be provided. The program is free, but registration is required, since space is limited. To register, email Bronalea@aol.com. The hike will be from 10-11:30 a.m. Meet at the Lewisboro Town Park, Route 35, in South Salem.

by Rachel Martin

08/30/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Firefighters Battle Wildfires In Idaho WESTPORT, Conn. -- As many enjoyed one of the last weekends of summer, two Westport firefighters packed their gear to join the 20-person Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew, headed to the western United States to help fight ongoing wildfires. The Westport firefighters with this perilous assignment are Michael Kronick and Robert Yost. Kronick has been deployed to the western U.S. several times, most recently to northern California in 2015. This is Yost's first such deployment. The Connecticut crew assembled in Marlborough on Saturday morning before heading to Harrisburg, Pa.,, where they met up…

by Rachel Martin

08/29/2016

News

Paving Prep Work Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Paving news topped Village Manager Philip Zegarelli's report. Paving Prep Work Phase 2 will be prepping various village streets for post-Labor Day paving work. "This specific phase is non- Con Edison gas main road re-paving," Zegarelli said. As for a Con Edison update, regarding Pleasantville Road gas mains, there is slow progress as individual installation work continues. Library and Community Center The library also has a variety of adult book discussion groups, including Contemporary Fiction by Award-Winning Authors, which is a Wednesday meeting;…

by Rachel Martin

08/29/2016

News

Westchester Parks Rake In State, National Awards WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- County Executive Rob Astorino announced that Westchester County parks have won several prestigious state and national awards for 2015 for its programs in the parks system."With 50 parks and recreational areas on over 18,000 acres of parkland, county parks serve more than 3 million visitors annually," Astorino said. "Kudos to the Parks Department staff for developing creative and innovative recreational opportunities that help to make Westchester such a great place to live." The awards are as follows: Jurassic World and Haunted Halloween Train Show…

by Rachel Martin

08/29/2016

Lifestyle

Sign Up For Fall Classes At The Picture House In Pelham PELHAM, N.Y. -- Registration is now open for fall classes at Pelham's The Picture House Regional Film Center, for students of all ages.The fall curriculum includes learning opportunities in acting, screenwriting, directing and podcasting. "We have been working hard at The Picture House to reinvent and reinvest in our education programs and we're excited to offer a number of new and diverse classes for all ages this fall," said Director of Education Francile Albright. "Our programs have been designed to grow with students and will progress from beginning to advance levels so …

by Rachel Martin

08/29/2016

Sports

Valhalla Boys Soccer Team Honored For Academics VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla High School boys varsity soccer team had a great season this past year -- and it has been recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for the players' academic achievements. The NSCAA's Team Academic Award is reserved for teams where the members maintain at least a 3.25 grade point average for the entire school year. The combined GPA of the 18 players on Valhalla's team was 3.31. This was the second year the team has earned this award. Coach Sandro Prosperino called the 2015-2016 season the team's best ever. "When you tie in the f…

by Valhalla Union Free School District

08/29/2016

Schools

Pelham School-Year Calendar Available PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Pelham Public Schools district has released the the full calendar for the 2016-17 school year. You can view and download it here. You can also view and download a single-page calendar here, that shows days off and partial days. School begins on Thursday, Sept. 8. Kindergartners have partial days Thursday and Friday, with their first full day on Monday, Sept. 12.

by Rachel Martin

08/29/2016

Events

Register Now For Glen Rock Arboretum's Kids Nature Journaling Workshops GLEN ROCK, N.J.– The Thielke Arboretum is bringing back its nature journaling program for elementary-school kids, for the fourth year. Session 1 is for kids entering K-2. It will meet Monday and Tuesday, Aug. 29-30, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. The cost is $40 and includes materials. Session 2 is for rising third- through fifth-graders. It will be immediately following, on Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 31 to Sept. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. It costs $60, including materials. The classes will be led by Lucille Malka and Diane Schlegelormer, former teachers and current Arboretum docents, who are als…

by Rachel Martin

08/28/2016

Lifestyle

Meet Sal, SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA of Westchester would like to introduce Sal, a 3-year-old male shepherd/retriever mix who was recently rescued from a high-kill shelter. "He is a friendly, smart, playful guy who gets along great with other dogs and loves people," the shelter notes. "He's a little scared of children, so a home with kids ages 16 and up would make him most comfortable." Come meet Sal or e-mail shelter@spca914.org with any questions. The shelter is located at 590 North State Rd., in Briarcliff Manor. It's open from 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday through Satur…

by Rachel Martin

08/27/2016

Police & Fire

12 Putnam Businesses Fail Underage Alcohol Sales Checks CARMEL, N.Y. -- A dozen local businesses been have caught selling alcohol to underage people, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. It has partnered with the Putnam Communities that Care Coalition to do compliance checks of "off premise" locations -- places that sell alcohol to be consumed elsewhere, like grocery stores, convenience stores, delis, gas stations and liquor stores. "Each day we see evidence of the toll underage drinking has on our communities," said Sheriff Donald Smith. "By conducting these compliance checks it not only makes more difficul…

by Rachel Martin

08/27/2016

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