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Lifestyle

StacyKnows: Meet Robert Forcelli, Westchester Trainer ARMONK, N.Y. -- Stacy Geisinger writes the local lifestyle blogazine stacyknows.com. Her articles are reprinted in Daily Voice. As one of the most popular fitness trainers based in Westchester County, Rob Forcelli's philosophy is simply "Bring Your Best and Nothing Less" to any workout, as well as any goal, activity or life experience. Forcelli earned the nickname "Fastlane" from his fighting coach due to a tireless work ethic and fast life that only gave him three to five hours of sleep a night. He also earned the nickname "Spud Stud" after founding a succe…

by Stacy Geisinger

04/09/2016

Politics

Cecile Richards Speaking In Croton At Hillary Clinton Event CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Women's health advocate Cecile Richards will speak at a Hillary Clinton organizing event on April 10. The event is not a fundraiser and takes place at a private home from 10:30 a.m. to noon. County Legislator Catherine Borgia will introduce Richards. To RSVP, contact Borgia at 914-262-8873.

by Frank Mojica

04/09/2016

Events

Bedford Celebrates Arbor Day BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting ceremony at the Canine Commons Dog Park on April 16. Supervisor Chris Burdick will read the annual Town of Bedford Arbor Day proclamation on behalf of the Town Board. A representative of the NYS DEC will present the "Tree City USA" designation award on behalf of the National Arbor Day Foundation to Bedford if scheduling permits. Bedford has been designated as a "Tree City USA" for 15 years, and 2016 will be the 16th. The honor is granted to comunities that have a Tree Board or Department, a tree care…

by Frank Mojica

04/09/2016

Schools

Croton-Harmon Students Explore The School Library CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School students recently concluded Parents as Reading Partners Month with after school library expeditions. “I was really pumped up by all the books on the shelves in our school library,” said Claire Hilbert, a PTA volunteer who started the effort last year. “I thought the kids probably didn’t have enough time to explore all of these great books.” The PTA began the expeditions last year to teach students how to find books of interest and teach them how fiction and non-fiction books are organized differently. Students used a specially…

by Frank Mojica

04/09/2016

Events

Author Allison Gilbert Leads 'Memory Bash' At New Rochelle Library NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Author Allison Gilbert will hold a "Memory Bash" event at New Rochelle Public Library on Sunday, April 10. Gilbert's "Memory Bash" tour is in support of "Passed and Present: Keeping Memories of Loved Ones Alive" and covers ways to remember beloved families and friends. Participants of the "Memory Bash" share a short story about a loved one and what made them so special and learn how to preserve their handwriting, favorite words and beloved recipes. They will also write a note of remembrance to be included in an international comm…

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

Events

Westchester Jewish Center In Mamaroneck Screens Film About Israeli Soldiers MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Westchester Jewish Center will screen "Beneath the Helmet: From High School to the Home Front" on April 13. "Beneath the Helmet" provides a look into the transitions, adjustments and challenges Israelis go through when joining the army for three years after turning 18. The fundraising event will benefit the Lone Soldier Center in Israel. Daniel Scopp will also share his recent experience undergoing basic training and serving as an IDF paratrooper. Admission is $10. Refreshments and popcorn will be served. The screening will take place in th…

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

Events

Suffern Gets Ready For Film Festival, Street Fair SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Robert Benmosche Film Festival and the Greater Suffern Chamber of Commerce's 25th Anniversary Street Fair are coming to Suffern. The Robert Benmosche Film Festival begins at the Lafayette Theater with "Gone With the Wind" on Saturday, April 16. Click here for the full program. The Suffern Chamber's 25th Anniversary Street Fair takes place Sunday, April 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A beer and wine garden featuring craft vendors and wine from Torne Valley Vineyards opens at noon. The fair will feature more than 100 craft and food vendors, a classic car show, a &…

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

Real Estate

Letter To The Editor: Bronxville Residents Concerned About Hotel Site EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters to Eastchester@dailyvoice.com. To the editor, When reading your April 6 article, “Eastchester Expresses Concerns About Contaminants At Proposed Hotel Site,” I noticed that a few significant concerns still worrying residents in Tuckahoe and Bronxville were excluded. The first is that the groundwater on the site is highly contaminated with carcinogenic chemicals and heavy metals, including lead 1000x the established safety level. The second is that the groundwater flows south from the M…

by Gretchen Pingel

04/08/2016

Events

Leake And Watts Raises Funds With Fashion Show In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Leake and Watts will hold the Caring Couture Fashion Show at The Westchester on Saturday, April 9. The fundraising event will feature spring fashions from Banana Republic and Baby Gap modeled by teenagers and young mothers with their babies who are supported by Leake and Watts. The models are supported by Leake and Watts because they are in foster care, have developmental disabilities or have experienced emotional trauma. Leake and Watts is a Yonkers-based human services agency that supports vulnerable children, adults and families through social service programs. …

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

Events

Business Association Discusses 'Rockland Re-Ignites Tourism' At Luncheon NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Lucy Redzeposki, director of Growth and Tourism, will discuss "Rockland Re-Ignites Tourism" at the Rockland Business Association's General Membership Luncheon on April 21. The luncheon takes place at the Paramount Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Paramount Country Club is at 60 Zukor Road in New City. Registration is $45 if paid by April 18 for members, $50 for late registration and $55 at the door the day of the luncheon. Registration is $70 for non-members. RSVP online at www.rocklandbusiness.org/rba_register.html.

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

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