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Fair Lawn Basketball Players Meet Former Travel Team Star FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- The Fair Lawn All-Sports seventh- and eighth-grade travel teams went to see former a team travel alumna Samantha Wilkes play for her Villanova University team against Seton Hal University.Wilkes spent some time with the girls signing posters and taking pictures. The trip was organized by Jamie Conklin, and Wilkes' dad, Bobby Wilkes, helped organize the meet and greet. Wilkes starred for Immaculate Heart Academy (Washington Township) before heading to Villanova.

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

Real Estate

Historic New Canaan Home With Presidential Ties Listed For $2.7M NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty recently announced that the firm has listed a historic residence on Greenley Road, one of New Canaan's most desirable locations.The home is represented by New Canaan agent Leslie Razook and offered at $2.7 million. Often referred to as “Cedar Knoll,” this country-style residence was constructed in 1935 for James Clawson Roop, an executive at Pan American Airways, who was also the budget director under President Herbert Hoover. Acclaimed architect Donald des Granges, most known for his design of the MIT economics building -- an …

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

Schools

Rockland County Executive Ed Day Honors Clarkstown Student For Logo Design CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day honored Clarkstown High School North and Rockland BOCES student J.T. Mancino on Tuesday for his winning design submission to the Rockland County Traffic Safety Board.Mancino's entry was part of a competition among local high schools to create a logo for the Traffic Safety Board. His winning design will brand all official TSB communications, including the board's website, Facebook page and letterhead. Mancino will attend a graphic design school in Savannah, Ga., upon graduation.

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

Events

Tree Conservancy of Darien Showcases Photo Contest Entries at Reception DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tree Conservancy of Darien will show off entries in its fourth annual photo contest, "Celebration of Trees," with a free cocktail reception from 6-8 p.m. Friday, March 4, at the Darien Nature Center. Darien artist Elizabeth Higgins has donated artwork to the silent auction, and Palmers Market has sponsored the reception, which is open to all. Wineport of Darien has donated wines for the evening, and Two Roads Brewery of Stratford has donated the beer. All proceeds from the photo contest and reception will go toward the care and planting of trees in Darien. Hi…

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

Events

Englewood's BergenPAC Shows 'Story Pirates' ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- The Bergen Performing Arts Center's Kidz Cabaret Series will present two showings of "Story Pirates" Saturday in Englewood.Story Pirates is a sketch comedy musical based on favorite stories written by kids from around the country. There also will be a segment that’s entirely improvised according to suggestions from kids in the audience. Showtimes will be at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Kidz Cabaret Series performances are general admission and take place in the bergenPAC's Drapkin Cabaret & Lounge. Entrance to the Drapkin Cabaret can be accessed through the lobby. The…

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

Schools

Pascack Valley Senior Earns President's Volunteer Service Award HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Pascack Valley High School announced that Adam Aloi, a member of the Class of 2016, has been honored for his exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award.The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to serve their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program on behalf of President Barack Obama. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, sponsored by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Pri…

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

News

Hackensack's Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative Receives $16,500 Grant HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Bergen Volunteer Medical Initiative in Hackensack has received a $16,500 grant from the Suez Foundation to purchase two additional licenses for its electronic medical record (EMR) program. The EMR facilitates a seamless and coordinated care approach for each patient treated at BVMI; it also enables the extraction of critical patient data so that outcomes can be accurately tracked and protects the environment by reducing paper consumption. BVMI’s move to a new and larger healthcare center this summer will allow the nonprofit healthcare center to see more patients – which …

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

Events

Laura Martinez-Bianco's Works On Display At Cunneen-Hackett In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Plein air painter Laura Martinez-Bianco's work will be on display at the The Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center until Wednesday, March 9.Martinez-Bianco works throughout the Hudson Valley and abroad. Her paintings capture the striking views of the area. Working plein air enables Martinez-Bianco to create her pastel paintings onsite, quickly capturing the light and color of a specific moment. The variety of landscapes -- from mountains to river's edge and from fields and pastures to forests, villages and farmhouses--provide her unlimited inspirations. Martinez-Bianco 's work…

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03/04/2016

Events

Port Chester Drama Club Presents 'An Evening With Seth Glier' PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Port Chester High School Drama Club will present "An Evening With Seth Glier" on Saturday, March 12. The event will also include Port Chester High School's production of "Pippin." The show was rescheduled for this month due to the January blizzard. Glier is a Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist and activist. He was born in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts. He briefly attended Berklee College of Music before kicking off his music career proper. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the show starts at 7. For addi…

by Ken Davis

03/04/2016

Lifestyle

Read The New York Times Online At Rutherford Library RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Rutherford residents can now read the New York Times online for free courtesy of the Rutherford Public Library. The library is providing access within the library to anyone who is logged on to the library’s Wi-Fi. Note that you must first register or log in to the Times for access. Rutherford Residents who wish to read the Times at home may do so by visiting www.nytimes.com/redeemaccess, but first will need to have a code provided by the library. Pick up a copy of the code at the library or email reference@rutherford.bccls.org with your name and address. The library …

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03/04/2016

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