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Events In Dover Plains, Amenia Focus On Addiction Prevention DOVER PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Council on Addiction Prevention and Education will host events on ending opioid addiction in Dover Plains on Wednesday and in Amenia on Saturday, April 23. Participants will learn the signs of addiction, where to help, how to safely dispose of unused prescription drugs and learn how to administer naloxone to treat an overdose. Each event is open to the community. Participants only need to RSVP for the naloxone training portion of the events. The Dover Plains event takes place at Dover High School from 6:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP by calling 845-877-5700, ext. 1282. The A…

by Frank Mojica

04/16/2016

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Dutchess County Executive Molinaro Reads To Preschool Kids In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and Legislator Hannah Black read to the children of the Louis Greenspan Day Care Center in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday. The county released a video of Molinaro reading Dr. Seuss' "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" to the kids. The Louis Greenspan Day Care Center is at Dutchess Community College.

by Frank Mojica

04/16/2016

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Scarsdale's Weinberg Nature Center Sponsors Spring Recess Vacation Club SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Weinberg Nature Center will host Spring Recess Vacation Club from Monday, April 25, to Friday, April 29. Spring Recess Vacation Club is geared toward kids ages 4-10 and will feature a different theme each day, along with spring-inspired activities, crafts, a snack and Weinberg's animals. Participating kids should bring a lunch and drink. Vacation Club is $60 per day or $275 for the entire week. The club will run from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Register online at www.scarsdale.com/recreation.

by Frank Mojica

04/16/2016

News

Putnam Observes Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Putnam County is observing Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, beginning with Friday's planting of a pinwheel garden. “Pinwheels are a happy and uplifting token of childhood. They are meant to convey that every child deserves the chance to be raised in a healthy, safe and nurturing environment,” said County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “Putnam County is a great place to raise a family. Everyone is invited to join us as we plant a pinwheel garden to show that our community supports children" The Childhood Advocacy Center and Prevent Child Abuse New York based the Pin…

by Frank Mojica

04/16/2016

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North Salem Hosts Bees, Trees, Butterflies NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library will present "Bees, Trees and Butterflies," a panel discussion on pollinators and native flora, on Sunday, April 17. Peter Farina will discuss bees, Jim Nordgren will cover trees and Maraleen Manos-Jones will present butterflies. Pam Pooley will moderate the panel. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. The Ruth Keeler Memorial Library is at 276 Titicus Road.

by Frank Mojica

04/15/2016

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Putnam Historical Society Discusses 'Hanging Captain Gordon' PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Putnam Valley Historical Society will host "Hanging Captain Gordon" with educator, historian and author Ron Soodalter at the Putnam Valley Grange Hall on Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Soodalter will discuss the events that led to the execution of Nathaniel Gordon. A sea captain from a respected Portland, Maine, family, Gordon was the only man in U.S. history to be hanged for slave trading. "Hanging Captain Gordon" and all the American history series programs are free and open to the public. The Putnam Valley Grange Hall is at 128 Mill St.

by Frank Mojica

04/15/2016

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Keep Rockland Beautiful To Meet At Valley Cottage Library VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. -- Keep Rockland Beautiful will host a Community Cleanup event at Valley Cottage Library on Saturday, April 23. Participants can specify a specific area they would like to clean or be assigned one. The event begins at 10 a.m. Refreshments will be served. To register, visit www.keeprocklandbeautiful.org/cleanup-registration/. Valley Cottage Library is at 110 Route 303.

by Frank Mojica

04/15/2016

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Nyack's Weekend Events Include Concerts, Earth Day Celebration, More NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack Weekender has announced an assortment of events taking place locally this weekend. Friday: Jazz piano legend Alan Broadbent with Don Falzone will perform at Union Arts Center, 2 Union St., Sparkill. The Nyack High School Coffee House will showcase musical performances from students from 7 to 9 p.m. at Nyack High School, 360 Christian Herald Road. Mozart’s "The Magic Flute" will be fully staged in costume at Nyack College's Pardington Hall on Friday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Sir Cadian Rhythm will perform rock fusion at 10 p.m. at Olive’s, 118 Mai…

by Frank Mojica

04/15/2016

Sports

Stamford Native Retires After 32 Years As L.A. Lakers' Trainer STAMFORD, Conn. -- Head athletic trainer Gary Vitti is retiring after 32 seasons and eight championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to NBA.com. The Lakers honored Vitti with a video tribute and custom gift between the first and second quarters at their April 3 game against the Boston Celtics, NBA.com reported. The Stamford native and 1972 graduate of Stamford Catholic High School received a standing ovation from the sold-out Staples Center crowd, said NBA.com According to Lakers Nation, star Kobe Bryant also honored Vitti with a photograph of the two inscribed with the followin…

by Frank Mojica

04/15/2016

Events

Mariano Rivera Delivers Keynote Address At Latino Youth Conference NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New York Yankees legend Mariano Rivera will deliver the 4th annual Latino Youth Leadership Conference's keynote address on Saturday, April 16. As previously reported, more than 400 Latino teens from across New York will participate in workshops on cultural identity, leadership, college and career planning and the Latino vote. The conference takes place at New Rochelle High School from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rivera will lead an hour-long discussion with parents following his address to the students.

by Frank Mojica

04/15/2016

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