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Politics

Sen. Murphy Applauds Federal Investment In Rails At Stamford Station STAMFORD, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy made a stop in Stamford at one of the busiest train stations in Connecticut to applaud more than $1.4 billion of federal investments in Amtrak and rail safety along the Northeast Corridor.“Congress just passed a federal budget that has in it a lot of good news for rail construction here in Connecticut,” said Murphy. “On the Appropriations Committee, I fought very hard to build into this budget a substantial increase for transportation funding and to break a string of budget cuts in the transportation account. "Because of it, we’re getting $50 m…

by Ken Davis

12/30/2015

Events

Brewster-Based Spotlight Arts Performs 'Beauty And The Beast' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Students from Brewster-based Spotlight Arts will present a workshop performance of "Beauty and the Beast" on Wednesday at Consolidated School in New Fairfield, Conn. "Beauty and the Beast" is the classic story of the beauty who teaches a beast about love and selflessness. In this unique training and performing experience, students improve their acting, singing and dance skills, acquire new technique, and put up a show in less than a week. Performances on Wednesday will take place at 4 p.m (Cast A) and 7 p.m. (Cast B). The suggested donation is $10 for a…

by Ken Davis

12/29/2015

Events

Mahopac Library Displaying Photograhs By Michael Young MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Photographer Michael Young's work depicting the decline of Muhlenberg County in Kentucky will be on view at the Mahopac Public Library in the Third Floor Gallery from Jan. 2 - 30. A public reception for the artist will be held on Sunday, Jan. 10, from 2- 4 p.m. All are welcome. Once known for being one of the nation’s largest and most profitable coal producers, Muhlenberg County in western Kentucky has found itself on an economic decline. Through portraiture, landscapes and interiors, Young has produced a photographic essay documenting the remains of a past, as well as the c…

by Ken Davis

12/29/2015

Events

Mahopac Public Library Screens 'Got The Facts On Milk?' MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Public Library will screen the award-winning feature documentary "Got the Facts on Milk?" (also known as "The Milk Documentary") on Monday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the library's Community Room (third floor)."Got the Facts on Milk?," which was written and directed by Shira Lane, questions the conventional wisdom of the health benefits of milk and dairy products. Addressing myth, truth and all in between, the 2008 film is a humorous yet shocking exposition that provokes serious thought about this everyday staple. The film also raises que…

by Ken Davis

12/29/2015

Lifestyle

Astorino Welcomes Music Legend Kenny Rogers To Westchester WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino was thrilled to welcome country music great Kenny Rogers to the Westchester County Center in White Plains earlier this month as part of the singer's "Once Again It's Christmas" tour. Astorino commemorated the occasion with a proclamation announcing Dec. 11 as Kenny Rogers Day in Westchester County.

by Ken Davis

12/29/2015

News

Sen. Carlucci's Bill Expands Mental Health Programs In Prisons CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) recently announced that his bill to expand mandatory mental health training in New York state prisons has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. A lack of resources and mental health training places correctional officers, program services personnel, medical staff and inmates at risk. According to the Correctional Association of New York, more than 9,600 state prison inmates have been identified as in need of mental health treatment. In addition, the Correctional Association has found that over the last four years, t…

by Ken Davis

12/29/2015

News

Legislator Honors Msgr. William V. Reynolds Of St Anthony's In Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- After 30 years of service, Msgr. William V. Reynolds celebrated his last Mass at St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church in Nanuet on Sunday. Afterward, Rockland County Legislator Aney Paul presented the church's pastor emeritus with a certificate of appreciation to acknowledge his tenure and his many contributions to the community during a reception in the school cafeteria.

by Ken Davis

12/29/2015

Events

Youngsters Learn Spanish For Free At Franklin Lakes Event FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. -- The upcoming "Cerebritos" event at the BrainStorm Learning & Arts Center in Franklin Lakes offers an immersive Spanish language experience for preschool children, ages three - six, the first of its kind in Bergen County. Cerebritos” means “little brains” in Spanish. And that’s exactly what Cerebritos is all about: instilling a command and love of the Spanish language in little brains while the mind is at its most malleable. Immersion is the most effective way to acquire a new language. That means no translation and no memorization, just seamless acquisiti…

by Ken Davis

12/29/2015

Events

Jewish Chorale of Westchester Seeks Members At Pleasantville Open House PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Kol Rinah, the Jewish Chorale of Westchester, welcomes interested singers to its Open House at the Rosenthall JCC of Northern Weschester in Pleasantville on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 7:15 - 9:30 p.m.Click here for more info or email kolrinahchorale@gmail.com. The Rosenthal JCC of Northern Westchester is at 600 Bear Ridge Road, Pleasantville.

by Ken Davis

12/28/2015

Neighbors

New Rochelle Students Collect Food For Needy, Supplies For Animals NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Campus Alternative High School students Marcus Fana and Brendan Matabeek from the New Rochelle School District recently led an initiative to support Hope Community Services' food distribution program, resulting in a donation of more than 130 boxes of cereal to the organization.Also during the month of December, members of Albert Leonard Middle School's Student Council, guided by adviser Susan Granata, collected supplies for animals at the New Rochelle Humane Society. Thanks to the support of students and staff, the middle school community was able to donate a truckload…

by Ken Davis

12/28/2015

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