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LEGOLAND In Yonkers Adds 4D LEGO Movie LEGOLAND In Yonkers Adds 4D LEGO Movie
Legoland In Yonkers Adds 4D Lego Movie YONKERS, N.Y. -- LEGOLAND in Yonkers will add an original short movie to the park's 4D cinema beginning Saturday, Feb. 6.  “Our visitors were so enthusiastic about the original 'The LEGO Movie' and we are ecstatic to bring back some of their favorite characters,” said Monique Perretti, Marketing Manager of LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester. “The unique 4D experience of our theater will bring a whole new level of entertainment to 'The LEGO Movie' fans.”  "The Lego Movie 4D A New Adventure" will feature popular characters Emmet, Wyldstyle, Unikitty, Benny and MetalBeard from the…

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Schools
Irvington Middle School Students Compete In Geography Bee Irvington Middle School Students Compete In Geography Bee
Irvington Middle School Students Compete In Geography Bee IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Ten finalists competed in Irvington Middle School's eighth annual Geography Bee on Jan. 8.  “These 10 students waged a spirited competition despite a challenging set of questions and were supported by an enthusiastic audience,” Principal David Sottile said. “Some of the questions they answered correctly had the adult audience scratching their heads.” The finalists answered a series of U.S. geography questions in front of their parents, classmates, teachers and administrators.  To qualify for the competition, all students completed a written test in November. The students…

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Eastchester Public Library Reveals Children's Book Club Readings Eastchester Public Library Reveals Children's Book Club Readings
Eastchester Public Library Reveals Children's Book Club Readings EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester Public Library has announced the reading selections for February's children's book clubs. The Books and Snacks Club for grades kindergarten through two will read Meghan McCarthy's "Earmuffs for Everyone" on Wednesday at 6 p.m. The club will be drop-off with no homework. An earmuff craft activity will follow the reading. The Second and Third Grade Reading Buddies will discuss "The Adventures of Ali Baba Bernstein" by Johanna Hurwitz on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Participants should read the book in advance. Advance registration is required for t…

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Obituaries
Naomi Goldberg, Poughkeepsie Planning Board Member, Dies At 83 Naomi Goldberg, Poughkeepsie Planning Board Member, Dies At 83
Naomi Goldberg, Poughkeepsie Planning Board Member, Dies At 83 POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Naomi Goldberg, Poughkeepsie Planning Board member and former owner of the House of Cards, died Tuesday. She was 83. As previously reported, Goldberg was a longtime Poughkeepsie Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals member.  A Dutchess County native, Goldberg owned the stationery and gift shop House of Cards with husband Paul for 50 years until retiring in 2007, according to Poughkeepsie Journal.  Goldberg was committed to the revitalization of Main Street and downtown Poughkeepsie, including efforts such as the live music event Friday Fest, the Poughkeepsie Jour…

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Events
FDR Library Screens Immigration Films In Hyde Park FDR Library Screens Immigration Films In Hyde Park
FDR Library Screens Immigration Films In Hyde Park HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- The Pare Lorentz Center at the FDR Presidential Library will present the winter 2016 documentary film series "Immigration, Migration and the American Dream" on Saturday.  Professor and critic Seth Shire of City University of New York will provide commentary and audience discussion between four films that address the themes of immigration and migration.  Pare Lorentz's "The Plow that Broke the Plains" opens the series at 3 p.m. The 1936 Dust Bowl and New Deal documentary will be paired with a new seven-minute film biography of Lorentz.  The PBS film &q…

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Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Visits Suffern Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Visits Suffern
Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour Visits Suffern SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern will be part of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour this year on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 23 and 24. The festival showcases stories about journeys, adventures and expeditions by renowned authors, filmmakers, photographers and adventurers from around the world. The Historical Lafayette Theater will feature a different film program each night. Advance tickets are available at the Chestnut Mountain Productions Kiosk at Ramsey Outdoor Stores for $20 for adults and $16 for students with ID. Tickets the day of the show are $23 for adults and $19 for students. …

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Schools
Eastchester High Student Will Sing At Carnegie Hall Eastchester High Student Will Sing At Carnegie Hall
Eastchester High Student Will Sing At Carnegie Hall EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester High School junior Aryas Safaie will sing an operatic song in German at Carnegie Hall on Sunday, Feb. 21. Safaie took the Royal Conservatory Music Assessment at Level 4 recently and received the highest score in the U.S. Safaie is also a member of the Eastchester High School Band and Jazz Band and will take the Royal Conservatory Music Assessment at Level 6.  In other Eastchester Music Booster news, the minutes from the January meeting have been posted. Click here to read the minutes. The Music Boosters are also seeking photos from any of the concerts and s…

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Events
Rotary Club Of Lower Fairfield County Holds Talk On Refugee Crisis Rotary Club Of Lower Fairfield County Holds Talk On Refugee Crisis
Rotary Club Of Lower Fairfield County Holds Talk On Refugee Crisis DARIEN, Conn. -- The Rotary Clubs of Lower Fairfield County will host a community dialogue about refugees Feb. 2 at the Stamford Innovation Center. Chris George, executive director of Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services, will discuss topics such as how the United States welcomes persecuted people from all over the world, helps them, how it does (or does not) work, Connecticut's response to the crisis and more.  The Stamford Innovation Center is at 175 Atlantic St. The program begins at 7 p.m.

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Politics
Danbury Rep. Carter Advocates For Needs Of Low-Income Workers Danbury Rep. Carter Advocates For Needs Of Low-Income Workers
Danbury Rep. Carter Advocates For Needs Of Low-Income Workers DANBURY, Conn. -- State Rep. Dan Carter (R-2) addressed local business leaders at Leadership Danbury to advocate for Connecticut residents classified as ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. "Advocacy on the part of local business leaders is more important than ever," said Carter, who represents parts of Danbury, Bethel, Newtown and Redding. "The Leadership Danbury event is an example of what all communities should do to help business leaders engage in their communities and help understand and solve many of the issues in our state." ALICE earners live in a …

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Man Shot In Leg During Robbery Bridgeport Man Shot In Leg During Robbery
Bridgeport Man Shot In Leg During Robbery BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Michael Giannotti, 20, of Bridgeport, was shot in the leg during a robbery, according to ctpost.com. Giannotti was walking to a gas station near Park and Wood avenues just after 2 a.m. when he was reportedly jumped, punched, shot and robbed of his wallet by three black males, reported ctpost.com. Click here to read the full ctpost.com article.

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