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Take Your Trick-Or-Treaters To Danbury's Halloween On The Green DANBURY, Conn. -- CityCenter Danbury will once again stage its Halloween on the Green, a gigantic celebration of all things monsters and mash.The popular Downtown tradition, in its 23rd year, will again draw hundreds of costumed revelers on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 p.m. to the CityCenter Danbury Green at Ives Street. So don your favorite superhero's tights, pointed witch's hat, fairy-princess gown, green fright wig or anything else you may dream up, and join in the biggest "scare-do" in downtown. Goodie bags will be provided to the first 500 costumed children and prizes for Most…

by Ken Davis

10/28/2015

Schools

Harlem MagicMasters Take On The Lakeland Dream Team in Cortlandt Manor CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- The Harlem MagicMasters will take on the Lakeland Dream Team -- coached by Dr. George Stone Superintendent of Schools -- on Monday, Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. at the Walter Panas High School Gymnasium in Cortlandt Manor. The event is sponsored by the Panas Parent Club (PPC) and will raise money for scholarships. Advance tickets are $10 for students and $12 for adults. Ticket prices at the door are $12 students and $15 for adults.To order tickets, complete the order form, which can be found on the Walter Panas High School website in the Parent Organization tab: http://www.lakela…

by Ken Davis

10/28/2015

Events

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author Speaks In Larchmont About Climate Change LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Author Elizabeth Kolbert, the 2015 Pulitzer Prize winner for "The Sixth Extinction: An Unnatural History," will speak at the Hommocks School Auditorium in Larchmont on Monday, Nov. 2, at 7:30 p.m., as part of The Center for Continuing Education's "Notable Neighbors" series.A Larchmont native and writer for The New Yorker magazine, Kolbert will discuss climate change and its implications for the future. “The urban and suburban landscape has been radically altered for some time, and residents of the Sound Shore community have seen the effects everywhere, i…

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

Police & Fire

Female Guard At Sing-Sing Prison Charged With Rape OSSINING, N.Y. -- The New York State Police, Bureau of Criminal Investigation at Hawthorne arrested 35-year-old Evita Hinds, of Queens on Tuesday on the charge of rape in the third degree (a Class E - Felony) as a result of an investigation of an incident that occurred on May 30, 2015 at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Ossining. While employed as a corrections officer at the facility, Hinds allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with an inmate, police said. She was arraigned before the Town of Ossining Court and released on her own recognizance to return before said court on Dec. 1 at 9…

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

Police & Fire

Yonkers Police Charge Man In Animal Cruelty Case YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers Police Department (YPD) responded to an apartment at 86 Convent Place on a report of a foul odor on Thursday with the investigation revealing two dogs at the location, both of whom were emaciated and unkempt. YPD personnel immediately had both dogs removed to the Yonkers Animal Shelter for subsequent care and treatment. Fourth Precinct Police Officer William Pataky initiated an investigation with SPCA Chief Ernest Lungaro into the origin and ownership of the two dogs, and they subsequently developed a suspect who was responsible for the care of the animals. An ex…

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

News

Lewisboro Seeking Applicants For Parks And Recreation Advisory Board LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- The Lewisboro Town Board is actively seeking to fill two seats that exist on its Parks and Recreation Advisory Council (PRAC).PRAC is an advisory committee made up of 10 town residents and one non-voting liaison that meet once a month approximately 10 times a year, usually on the last Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Onatru Farm House in South Salem. The meetings are approximately two hours long, where PRAC members discuss, advise and recommend such things as new programs, staffing, facility and park upgrades and policies for the Lewisboro Parks and Recreation D…

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

Events

Ossining Puts On Fashion Show OSSINING, N.Y. -- The first-ever Fall Food and Fashion show -- held at Market Square in Ossining -- was a huge hit on Saturday. Down to Earth Markets organized the event and brought in several local businesses to provide support and their services, which helped make the event a success. Fashions came from all over Ossining, including stores like Bob's Army Navy, Lillian's, The Club Fit clothing boutique and many local designers who attend Westchester Community College. Mike and Miriam Risko of Mike Risko Music provided the live music and were the Master of Ceremonies for this event. Hair…

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

Events

Head To Jefferson Valley Mall For Halloween Fun YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Calling all junior superheroes, magical monsters, pint-sized pirates and picture-perfect princesses! Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights invites families to celebrate Halloween with two exciting events: the Halloween I-Scream Social and its annual sweet stroll mall-wide trick-or-treat event. During the I-Scream Social, attendees will indulge in a fully stocked sundae bar, featuring delicious ice cream and tasty toppings on Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Children will also enjoy a bounce house and other family entertainment. Local children are invited to …

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

Events

Bronxville's Holly Rudd Performs In Solo Flute Concert At Library BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville native Holly Rudd will give a concert for the solo flute at the Bronxville Library on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. The works Rudd will perform include Partita in A minor by Johann Sebastian Bach and “Danse de la Chevre” by Arthur Honneger. Currently in her final year as a master’s student at the New England Conservatory, Rudd studies with the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s principal flutist, Elizabeth Rowe. Rudd spent this past summer at the Brevard Music Center performing under notable conductors such as Keith Lockhart, Ken Lam, Christopher Konig and Mat…

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

Events

Peekskill Celebrates 75th Anniversary PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The city of Peekskill celebrated its 75th anniversary Saturday at Colonial Terrace in Cortlandt Manor. The black-tie event, MC'd by former Peekskill Mayor Vincent Vesce, included dancing, cocktails, awards and proclamations. Guests at the event included dignitaries and other Peekskill officials. The celebration sponsors were: Entergy, Holiday Inn Express, and West Ledge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Peekskill has a long history dating back to 1609 when Henry Hudson, captain of the Halve Maen, anchored along the reach of the Hudson at Peekskill. His first mate noted…

by Ken Davis

10/27/2015

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