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Willie Nile Performing In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Singer-songwriter Willie Nile will perform at the 200-seat Budarz Theater in the Ossining Public Library as part of the Words & Music concert series on Friday, May 20.Nile's 2013 release, "American Ride," won an independent music award for best rock album of the year. His most recent album, "World War Willie," was released to rave reviews on April 1. The Ossining-based punk rock power trio All My Friends will open the show with a set of original material. The net proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Ossining Public Library to suppo…

by Ken Davis

04/08/2016

News

Putnam Sees Dramatic Rise In Sexually Transmitted Disease Chlamydia PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Rates of the sexually transmitted disease chlamydia have been rising dramatically in Putnam County compared with both the national average and New York state (without New York City), according to Dr. Michael J. Nesheiwat, interim county health commissioner.“Rates are measured in number of cases per 100,000 people, and while we still have lower case numbers, the rate of increase is alarming,” explained Nesheiwat. “This is something we really need to raise awareness about. So it’s fitting that April is STD Awareness Month, a time set aside to do just that.” The county De…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

Events

Twin Brothers Bring Songs, Comedy Act To Ramsey School RAMSEY, N.J. --Will & Anthony will perform Saturday at Don Bosco Preparatory High School's St John's Hall. Brooklyn-born twin brothers Will and Anthony Nunziata are a classically trained singing and comedy duo. The multi-talented brothers also write, act and are imrpov comedians. They perform fresh takes of timeless songs from pop, adult contemporary music, Broadway, Italy and beyond. Will & Anthony will be making their Carnegie Hall debut as the headlining artists alongside Broadway stars and recordings artists Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway with the New York Pops for their annual…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

Events

Mahwah Museum Trustee Talks History Of Saddle River, Upper Saddle River MAHWAH, N.J. -- Mahwah Museum trustee Diane Mateo will present a gallery talk about the boroughs of Saddle River and Upper Saddle River Sunday, April 17 in the upstairs gallery of the museum.The talk will cover the boroughs of Saddle River and Upper Saddle River, their formation from Hohokus Township and some of the reasons they decided to break away from the township. The discussion will include the early histories of the communities and the story of their growth and development. Mills, industries, and their farming past will be discussed, as well as the growth of their school districts and…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

Events

Lewisboro Land Trust Presents Vernal Pool Exploration For Families LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Land Trust will present the program "Vernal Pool Exploration" on Saturday. Guests will meet at Trailside Museum in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. There will be a small entrance fee. The Lewisboro Land Trust co-sponsored the event with Trailside Museum. The event starts at 1 p.m. For additional information, contact Events@LewisboroLandTrust.org.

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

Politics

Esty Welcomes Constituents To Town Hall Meeting In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (D-5th District) will have a regional town hall meeting Thursday evening at Rogers Park School in Danbury.The event will provide residents of the greater Danbury area the opportunity to speak with Esty directly about the issues important to them and their families. Esty will make brief opening remarks before spending the majority of the time taking audience questions. If you are unable to attend in person, constituents are encouraged to visit Esty’s Facebook and Twitter pages and ask her questions on any topic they would like her to address. P…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

Events

Tiny Miracles Foundation Prepares For 'Club Miracles' Gala In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Tiny Miracles Foundation will hold its 11th annual gala, “Club Miracles," at the Inn at Longshore in Westport on Friday, May 6.This year’s gala is being co-chaired by two parents of twins: Carrie Cromwell-Hunt (Westport) and Valerie Saltzman (raised in Westport, now from Monroe). The event will feature guest speaker Jane Geddes, a professional golfer and mother of premature twins. Guests will enjoy elegant hors d’oeuvres, gourmet dinner stations and dancing to the beat of DJ Serg. They will also peruse exciting silent auction and wine auction displays while enj…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

Events

Former 'Voice' Contestant Amanda Ayala Performs In Pawling PAWLING, N.Y. -- Amanda Ayala, Putnam native and former contestant on "The Voice," performed to a full house this past Sunday at Daryl's House Club in Pawling.Ayala, who appeared on Season 9 of "The Voice" in 2015, is currently a student at Mercy College and has been singing since the age of 3. In the early years, she performed in numerous plays and musicals. At 13, she joined her first band. Ayala has performed at well-known venues such as The Chance, The Bitter End in New York City. In addition to being a singer and performer, Ayala's a songwriter. Her songs explor…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

Events

Earth Day Community Cleanup Planned in Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. --In honor of Earth Day, Hudson River Housing’s Middle Main Initiative is holding a community cleanup in partnership with the Vassar Environmental Cooperative on Saturday, April 16, in Poughkeepsie, from 10 a.m. to noon.Volunteers will gather at Murphy Park (517 Main St.), in front of the Poughkeepsie Underwear Factory. From there, volunteer groups will spread throughout the city streets collecting and disposing of litter. Another group of volunteers will tackle the debris polluting the Fall Kill Creek, while a contingent will remain at Murphy Park to assist in spring pla…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

News

Stratford Library Seeks Book Donations For Annual Sale STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library is currently requesting donations for its annual June book sale. Contributors are urged to recycle their good books to share with others and help the Stratford Library increase its book purchase fund at the same time. The book sale/fundraiser is being organized this year by the SLA Board of Trustees under co-chairmen Shelley Hall and Karla Glad of Stratford. It is scheduled for June 2-5 and will be held in conjunction again this year with Stratford’s Main Street Festival. Donations of good hardcover books and paperbacks, fiction or nonfiction as we…

by Ken Davis

04/07/2016

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