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Pawling Library Offers Tips On Planting PAWLING, N.Y. -- Pawling Free Library will host a planting meet-up on Tuesday, April 12. At "Plant It Grow It," library patrons can pick and decorate planters and learn about seeds and dirt before planting seeds and watching their creations grow. The event will take place in the Community Room-Annex from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

Police & Fire

Man Cleaning Gun Fires Shot Through Stamford Apartment Wall STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man was charged with reckless endangerment after his gun allegedly went off accidentally in his apartment Thursday night, according to Stamford Advocate. Hadrian Gardner, 24, allegedly pulled the trigger while cleaning his revolver, thinking there were no bullets in the chamber, Stamford Advocate reported. The bullet blew a hole through his Tresser Boulevard apartment wall and entered the adjacent apartment, said Stamford Advocate. His neighbor was unharmed, Stamford Advocate reported. Gardner was charged with illegal discharge of a weapon within city limi…

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

Events

Iranian Artists From Hopper Exhibit Participate In Nyack Library Forum NYACK, N.Y. -- The Nyack Library will host a panel discussion with the artists of Edward Hopper House's exhibition "Where We Are Standing: Contemporary Women Artists from Iran" on Saturday, April 9. Artists Golnar Adili, Roya Farassat and Shabnam K. Ghazi will participate in the panel. Clare Davies, assistant curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Middle East, North Africa and Turkey, at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in Manhattan will moderate the discussion. Admission is free for Edward Hopper House members and visitors to the exhibition. Otherwise, tickets are $7 or $5 for s…

by Frank Mojica

04/08/2016

Events

Get Tips On Memoir Writing At Cuppa Pulp Writers' Space Workshop In Nyack NANUET, N.Y. -- Author and journalist Lorraine Ash will lead the "How to Write a Mini Memoir (Because Every Great Story Doesn't Have to be a Book)" workshop at Cuppa Pulp Writers' Space in Nyack on June 11 and 12. "For most people, hard becomes easier when they learn how to structure a story," said Ash. "Knowing how to shape a story empowers new writers. A structure is like a mold into which people can pour their experiences and insights. It's the difference between living raw reality and producing a piece of art." Participants will outline and write a piece …

by Frank Mojica

04/07/2016

Events

Lightscapes Returns To Historic Hudson Valley CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Lightscapes will return for its third year at historic Van Cortlandt Manor on April 29. New elements of the illumination and sculpture land-art installation include "live" luna moths, a 40-foot-long centipede and a pulsating River of Light. Lightscapes features an interactive Shadow Wall,Colorwheel Castle, the Frog Prince, a giant praying mantis, 7,500 smaller sculptures and a light show. Phish collaborator and songwriter Steve Pollak and Charles de Saint Phalle collaborated to add five new tracks for their supersonic musical soundscape. Blue Pig of C…

by Frank Mojica

04/07/2016

Neighbors

Annual Alumni Night Scheduled In Eastchester EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester Alumni Association will hold Alumni Night 2016 at Mickey Spillane’s on April 15. Mickey Spillane’s will feature drink and appetizer specials for Alumni Night. The association will also have a 50/50 raffle. Raffle tickets are $10. Alumni interested in participating in the raffle but unable to attend can email EAA at info@eastchesteralum.org. Dinner begins at 5 p.m. Ten percent will be donated when the EAA is mentioned. Patrons can congratulate Coach Dom Cecere on being named NFHS 2015 National Baseball Coach of the Year from 7 to 9 p.m. The Eastches…

by Frank Mojica

04/07/2016

Schools

Magic Master Shows Off Skills In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Speedy from the Harlem Magic Masters made a guest appearance at some Ossining schools on Tuesday, April 5. The appearances were in preparation for their upcoming games against the teacher team the O Dribblers. "After the popularity and success of last year's event, we are excited to bring it back to the community with a double header so that more families can attend," said coordinator Rorie Caparelli. "The kids have been so excited to meet the Magic Masters during their school visits and we are looking forward to a great afternoon and evening. " Speed…

by Frank Mojica

04/07/2016

Events

Poughkeepsie Hosts Wealth-Building Summit POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Poughkeepsie Community Wealth-Building Summit will take place in the Villard Room at Vassar College on April 22. Community stakeholders will come together to explore the alternative economic development model known as Community Wealth-Building and how to apply it on a local level. The model looks at collaborative opportunities and alignment between local organizations and anchor institutions for an inclusive, vibrant local economy. Jessica Bonanno from the Democracy Collaborative will deliver the keynote address. Community members and employees of local anchor…

by Frank Mojica

04/07/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Police To Crack Down On Texting Motorists RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Police Department has launched the "U DRIVE. U TEXT. U PAY." initiative to crack down on texting while driving. Ridgefield Police will have extra patrols looking for cellphone and texting violations on different days throughout April. The fines for violating Connecticut's cellphone and texting law ranges from $150 for a first offense to $300 for a second offense and $500 for each subsequent incident. Funding for the initiative came through the Connecticut Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Office.

by Frank Mojica

04/07/2016

Schools

Dutchess County Students Compete In Leadership Conference DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Dozens of students across the Hudson Valley participated in the 2016 New York State Leadership Conference and Competition in Owego, N.Y. last week. Students participated in leadership building activities, developed important life skills and participated in individual or team competitive events. Five students from Millbrook Central School District attended the conference and earned the highest scores in their respective events. All qualified for nationals. Students received a collective $19,000 in scholarships to schools such as the Culinary Institute of America, J…

by Frank Mojica

04/07/2016

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