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Pleasantville Prepares For Annual 5K Run PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Community Scholarship Fund of Pleasantville's Annual 5K Run/Walk for Education will return on Saturday, May 14. Runners can participate in the 5K individually or as a three-person relay team. There will also be a mile-long fun run. This year's fun run will go on a new course to Manville Road. then onto Great Oak and finish on Washington Avenue. There will be a water station, and music will be played all along the course. Fun run participants will also have real running bibs and will be timed. Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and female runners in…

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05/04/2016

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Tarrytown Celebrates Rotary Duck Derby TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The 8th annual Rotary Rubber Ducky Derby and YMCA Healthy Kids Day took place at Patriot's Park on Saturday, April 30. Sunshine emerged just in time for families to watch the toy ducks "race" down Andres Brook. Hope Hose and Conqueror Fire Depts. removed winter debris from Andres Brook before the race. They also pumped water into the stream to ensure prompt, smooth sailing from the ducks. The winner of each of the seven heats competed in a final race for the grand prize, which was won by Philip Johnson. The funds raised by the Rotary Club will go to grants …

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05/04/2016

News

Meteor Showers Will Light Up Peekskill Skies Meteor showers will light up area skies in the predawn darkness on Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6. The May 6 new moon guarantees darkness ideal for viewing the most Eta Aquarid meteors, especially in the predawn period, Earthsky.org said. Skygazers do not need special equipment to view the shower, which will come in spurts in the early morning hours before twilight, reported Earthsky.org. Click here for additional information at Earthsky.org.

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05/04/2016

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Clarkstown Students Hold Outdoor Shopping Extravaganza Benefit CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Clarkstown students will attempt to raise $5,000 to fulfill a local child's wish at the Clarkstown Outdoor Shopping Extravaganza and Festival on Saturday, May 7. The event takes place at the Germonds Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors will sell clothing, jewelry, home goods, accessories and more. The extravaganza will also feature a special section of handmade items by Rockland artists and surprise appearances. Students from Clarkstown South High School, Clarkstown North High School and Felix V. Festa Middle School will participate in the Make-a-Wish benefit.

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05/04/2016

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Armonk Chamber Celebrates First Thursday ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Armonk Chamber of Commerce will host First Thursday with music, art, dining, wine tastings, in-store deals and more on May 5 in downtown Armonk. Armonk Square Music will feature high school band Gilbert from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and the classic rock sounds of Powerfinger from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. High school art students will compete in a sidewalk chalk art contest for cash prizes at Armonk Square from 3 to 8 p.m. North Castle Rec Art Exhibition opening night also takes place at Hergenhan Center from 5 to 9 p.m. First Thursday will also include the following free activities: …

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05/04/2016

Police & Fire

Fire Guts Monroe Home In Stevenson Section Of Town MONROE, Conn. -- A fire gutted a home on Downs Road early Monday morning in the Stevenson section of Monroe. The fire broke out just before 1 a.m. at the house, which was being renovated and was not occupied at the time. Around 30 volunteer firefighters from the Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company, Monroe Volunteer Fire Department and Stepney Fire Department worked to extinguish the fire. Stevenson Deputy Fire Chief John Howe directed the volunteers. Additional tanker trucks from Sandy Hook Volunteer and Rescue, Oxford, and White Hills Fire Company were called due to a lack of fire hydrant…

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05/03/2016

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African Drummers Highlight Pinkster Festival SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Philipsburg Manor will host the Discover Pinkster! festival on Saturday, May 14. Festival highlights include African drumming and musical demonstrations directed by Master Drummer Neil Clarke, folktales, cooking demonstrations, dancing, dramatic vignettes and more. Drummers include Ghanian native Maxwell Kofi Donkor and Sankofa Ensemble, Ayanda Clarke, Kofi Osei Williams and Kwesi Nkroma. Other musical performers include Ronald W. Jackson Jr. (banjo), Muhamadou Salieu Suso (kora), Henrique Prince (fiddle) and Jimmy Cruz (skekere/flute). Judith Samuel and the Chil…

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05/03/2016

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Putnam Humane Society Presents Tezla PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam Humane Society has a new pit bull mix named Tezla. Shy and on the small side, Tezla reportedly gets adorable after warming up and would do well in a house where she is the only pet. Interested parties can visit Tezla from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Putnam Humane Society is at 68 Old Route 6 in Carmel.

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05/03/2016

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Historical Society Celebrates 70 Years Of Putnam Valley Fire Department PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Valley Historical Society will celebrate 70 years of the Putnam Valley Fire Department starting Saturday, May 7. The exhibit features early firefighting uniforms and equipment, along with vintage photographs and documents that reveal how the public's interest in creating a Fire Protection District became the Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department. "The Putnam Valley Fire Department 70 Years of Service: 1946 - 2016" opens at 11 a.m.

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05/03/2016

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Congregation Sons Of Israel Hosts Soup In A Jar For Ossining Food Pantry OSSINING, N.Y, -- Congregation Sons of Israel will host Soup in a Jar to benefit Ossining Food Pantry on Sunday, May 15. Volunteers will scoop beans, spices and other ingredients into mason jars, which will be given to Ossining Food Pantry. The contents of the mason jars can be later mixed with a can of tomatoes and water to create a healthy, homemade pot of soup. The Soup in a Jar project is a joint program between UJA-Federation of New York's Engage Jewish Service Corps and Congregation Sons of Israel. Soup in a Jar begins at 11 a.m. Congregation Sons of Israel is located at 1666 Pl…

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05/03/2016

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