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Plant A Garden At East Rutherford Memorial Library EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. --The East Rutherford Memorial Library will plant a flower garden for its monthly “Random Acts of Kindness Program,” Saturday, May 14.Guests are invited to dig in the dirt and be a part of this fun, community event. All ages are welcome. Registration is suggested. Participants could register online for this event by visiting eastrutherford.bccls.org. For any additional information, contact children’s librarian Maria Russo at (201) 939-3930 or maria.russo@eastrutherford.bccls.org. The program will be from 1-3 p.m. The library is at 143 Boilings Springs Ave, East Rut…

by Ken Davis

05/03/2016

Neighbors

Bronxville Womens Club Honors Clara Sorensen, Anthony And Margaret Colavita EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Clara T. (Dee) Sorensen and Margaret and Anthony J. Colavita were honored by the Bronxville Women’s Club on Sunday, April 24 at the BWC Clubhouse.The club honored Sorensen as Woman of the Year and Margaret and Anthony Colavita with the Distinguished Community Service Award. Club President Joyce Balint welcomed the more than 200 guests, including family, friends and elected officials praising the outstanding community service records of Sorensen and the Colavitas. Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond, County Legislator Gordon Burrows and StateSen. George Latimer commended the h…

by Ken Davis

05/02/2016

Events

Michael Zeilnhofer Discusses Planet Venus At Kent Library KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Michael Zeilnhofer will return to the Kent Public Library on Wednesday, May 11, to give his presentation on the planet Venus.This presentation will explore the atmosphere, surface, temperature, orbital patterns, and formation of Venus. This program is for people ages 10 and up. Registration is required. Space is limited. Click here to register or call the library at (845)-225-8585. The presentation will be from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Zeilnhofer is an adjunct astronomy instructor at Western Connecticut State University. The library is at 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes.

by Ken Davis

05/02/2016

Events

Teens Can Learn To Play Magic: The Gathering At Greenburgh Public Library ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Public Library will host a meet-up for teens on Tuesday for the trading card game Magic: The Gathering. Participants will learn tips and tricks from an experienced Weschester instructor, or they can bring their own decks and battle. All levels are welcome, from beginners to experts. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. No registration is required. Call (914)-721-8224 for additional information. The meet-up will take place in Teenburgh on the library's second floor from 3 - 8 p.m. The library is at 300 Tarrytown Road, Elmsford.

by Ken Davis

05/02/2016

Events

Picture House Film Center in Pelham Screens Baseball Documentary PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Picture House Regional Film Center in Pelham will continue its new Science on Screen film series with a screening of the new baseball documentary "Fastball" on Sunday, May 15. Narrated by Kevin Costner, "Fastball" explores the age-old showdown between pitcher and batter. Former and current players, along with scientists and others, discuss how the magic of baseball boils down to the 396 milliseconds it takes a 100 mph fastball to reach home plate. The documentary is a look at how the game at its highest levels of achievement transcends logic and even …

by Ken Davis

05/02/2016

Schools

Ann Brown Named Pleasantville Teacher Of Year PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Ann Brown, a third-grade teacher at Bedford Road School, was named the Pleasantville School District’s “Teacher of the Year” at the April 19 Board of Education meeting.This is Brown's 28th year at Bedford, where she has mainly taught third grade and some second grade. Superintendent Mary Fox-Alter described Brown as “a caring, kind compassionate educator…who understands that…nurturing children is critical and… enables students to learn, to create, to grow.” In addition to a plaque from the Pleasantville Board of Education, Brown received proclamations from Pleasantvi…

by Ken Davis

05/02/2016

News

Metro-North Train Crash Tops Last Week’s News In Northern Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Northern Westchester County. The MTA released updated information on the Wednesday afternoon crash involving a northbound Metro-North train and an unoccupied, disabled vehicle at the Green Lane crossing in Bedford Hills. A South Salem man reported seeing a large black bear in his backyard on Wednesday, according to Lewisboro police. Katonah-Lewisboro school district voters will be asked to decide on a contested school board race next month, as four candidates run for three seats. Daily Voice asked, and readers an…

by Ken Davis

05/01/2016

News

Lookout For Mahopac Banner Bandits Tops Last Week’s News In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Putnam County. Mahopac residents are on the lookout after three brazen thieves made off with a banner touting Frankie's Waffles & Burgers on Route 6 for its Daily Voice's DVLicious victory as Best Soup in Putnam County. A house fire at 162 Lake Shore Drive in Lake Secor brought a full response from the Mahopac Falls Fire Department on Wednesday night just as the fire department was winding up its "drill night." Our Town Bagels in Mahopac is the winner of the DVlicious "Best Bagel in Putnam County.&q…

by Ken Davis

05/01/2016

News

Westchester HS Math Whiz’s Perfect Score At State Contest Tops Week’s News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here a look at last week's top stories from around Southern Westchester County. A Scarsdale High School math whiz got a perfect score at a statewide contest earlier this month. A total of 12 high schools from Westchester County were ranked among the Top 50 schools in New York state in the Washington Post's list of America’s most challenging. The Westchester County Health Department is investigating the sudden death of a 7-year-old girl at Greenvale Elementary School last Saturday. The MTA released updated information on the Wednesday afternoon crash involving a n…

by Ken Davis

05/01/2016

Lifestyle

Lyndhurst Health Department Organizes Stroke Seminar LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Health Department, under the direction of Mayor Robert Giangeruso, will host a breakfast seminar Friday, May 13 at the Carucci Building.May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and stroke is the third-leading cause of disability in America, according to the Lyndhurst Health Department. Join Clara Maass Medical Center medical expert Ronnie Castro, director of cardiac services and stroke program, to learn how to prevent and recognize a stroke. Free blood pressure screenings will be provided. A light breakfast will be served. The seminar starts at 10 a.m. Ple…

by Ken Davis

05/01/2016

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