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Arraignment of Man Involved In Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Tops Week's News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Northern Weschester County. Zachary L. Tokson, of Armonk and a former Scarsdale resident, was arraigned Wednesday on a 14-count indictment following a wrong-way crash on Interstate 684 in Bedford on Dec. 13 in which a Mount Kisco woman was killed. Real estate sales in Westchester County jumped 14 percent in the first quarter compared with last year, according to the first quarter report from the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. Westchester County police released a sketch Wednesday of the man who was found …

by Ken Davis

04/17/2016

Events

Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge In Tuckahoe Throws Grand Opening Party TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge in Tuckahoe will hold its grand opening party Thursday.The ribbon-cutting ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. with Champagne and hors d'oeuvres to follow. There will be special raffles and giveaways all night. Also, when guests book their appointments, they will receive 20 percent off the cost of their visit. For more information, call 914-361-1265 or email info@ashleylaurenbeauty.com. Visit Ashley Lauren's website. Ashley Lauren Beauty Lounge is at 16A Fisher Ave., Tuckahoe.

by Ken Davis

04/16/2016

Schools

Concordia College President Viji George Will Deliver Commencement Address BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Concordia College has announced that its outgoing president, Viji George, will be the featured commencement speaker at the college's 135th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 14, in Bronxville. George, who is in his 17th year as president of the college, will end his tenure on June 30. Under his leadership, the college has experienced dramatic enrollment growth along with the addition of many academic programs. Overall student enrollment is up 11.5 percent over last year, and the college has experienced a 33-percent increase in total enrollment in the last six years…

by Ken Davis

04/16/2016

Lifestyle

Little Ferry Police Athletic League Offering Zumba Classes LITTLE FERRY, N.J. -- Starting Monday, April 18, the Little Ferry Police Athletic League will offer an eight-week adult Zumba class in the Memorial Middle School gym in Little Ferry. The class will be led by a professional Zumba instructor and is from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Mondays. It will cost $40 for the eight-week class. To register for the class, go to LittleFerryNJ.org and click the "Important Links," dropdown box on the left; once you're in the dropdown box, click "CommunityPass Online Recreation Registration." Memorial Middle School is at 130 Liberty St., Little Ferry.

by Ken Davis

04/16/2016

Events

Lego WeDo, Scratch Software Design Event At Newton's C.H. Booth Library NEWTON, Conn. -- The C.H. Booth Library in Newton will host a construction lab for Lego WeDo kits and Scratch software Monday, April 25 in the library's meeting room. Participants will work in teams to create interactive machines using Lego WeDo kits and and Scratch software. The program is for Newton residents ages 8-12. Click here to register for the workshop online. Call the library at 203-426-4533 for additional information. The lab is from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The library is at 25 Main St., Newtown.

by Ken Davis

04/16/2016

Events

Midland Park Bank Readies Woodland Park Charity Run WOODLAND PARK, N.J. -- Atlantic Stewardship Bank in Midland Park is preparing for the Charity Run/Walk for Housing Saturday, April 23 at Garret Mountain Reservation in Woodland Park. The 4 Mile Run and 1 Mile Family Walk both start at 9 a.m. The cost for the 4 Mile Run is $25, plus $2.75 for the sign-up fee; the price for this event will increase to $30 at 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 16. The cost for the 1 Mile Family Walk is $15, plus $2.75 for the sign-up fee; registration for this event will end at 11:59 p.m. Thursday, April 21. Click here to sign up for the events or for more details.

by Ken Davis

04/16/2016

Neighbors

White Plains Librarian Named Library Journal 'Mover And Shaker' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Ben Himmelfarb, White Plains librarian for local history, was named to the prestigious “Movers and Shakers” list selected by Library Journal for 2016.While still early in his career, Himmelfarb has “made…our local history collection come alive for the community,” says Kathleen Degyansky, White Plains Public Library assistant director, who nominated Himmelfarb for the recognition. Himmelfarb has created a popular local history roundtable where people meet to discuss a variety of community topics, from urban renewal to affordable housing. He also spearheaded a project c…

by Ken Davis

04/15/2016

Events

Guided Meditation Offered at Wheeler Library in Monroe MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe will hold a guided meditation session led by certified yoga instructor Elaina Campopiano,who has a concentration in meditation, on Monday, April 18. Come learn to to clear your mind of the stresses of everyday life with this ancient practice. Bring a yoga mat and a wool blanket or cushion. No registration is required. The class is limited to 25 people and will be from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. For additional information, call the library at (203) 452-2850 or email reference@ewml.org. The library is at 733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe.

by Ken Davis

04/15/2016

Events

Mount Vernon Library Offers Program On Gardening In Small Spaces MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Public Library will hold the program Gardening in Small Spaces on Tuesday, May 17, in the library's Grace Green Baker Community Room. Krys Mernyk from Cornell Cooperative Extension will discuss maximizing small space for successful gardening. Topics to be covered will include valuable tips and techniques for terrace, patio, balcony and windowsills, as well as growing annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables. The program is made possible by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Speaker's Bureau. For additional information, email resteere@wlsmail.org. The …

by Ken Davis

04/15/2016

Lifestyle

Cresskill Library Launches Cooking Club CRESSKILL, N.J.-- The Cresskill Public Library is introducing a new club for patrons who love to cook or want to try new recipes. The club meets Thursday. Each member can borrow a copy of the selected book, pick a recipe and prepare the dish at home; enough so every member gets to try it. The library will provide paper goods, cutlery and microwave to warm the food. Come, try new cuisines, make friends and have a good time. Call 201-567-3521 to join or for more information. The Cresskill Public Library is at 53 Union Ave., Cresskill.

by Ken Davis

04/15/2016

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