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Symposium At Maria Fareri Hospital Focuses On Pediatric Health-Care Symposium At Maria Fareri Hospital Focuses On Pediatric Health-Care
Symposium At Maria Fareri Hospital Focuses On Pediatric Health-Care VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Maria Fareri Children's Hospital will host a symposium on pediatric health care on Jan. 9 at the Westchester Medical Center Campus in Valhalla.  A multidisciplinary team of advanced pediatric health-care experts will discuss the diagnosis and management of childhood neurological concerns.  Local children's health-care providers will receive an overview of the neurological problems frequently encountered in outpatient, urgent care and emergency room settings.  The half-day program runs from 7:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in the Taylor Conference Center at the medical center.  For…

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Westchester Dog Will Be Grand Marshall At Event To Fight Cancer Westchester Dog Will Be Grand Marshall At Event To Fight Cancer
Westchester Dog Will Be Grand Marshall At Event To Fight Cancer WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Abbie, a golden retriever therapy dog and cancer survivor from Somers, will serve as Grand Marshall for Bark for Life of Westchester on April 10. “Each year we elect a special dog to be our Grand Marshall and lead our walking event,” said Janis Castaldi of the American Cancer Society. “We are so proud that Abbie Einstein will fulfill that role in 2016." Bark for Life is a noncompetitive walk event for dogs, owners and animal lovers to raise funds and awareness for the American Cancer Society. It will take place at the Lyndhurst mansion in Tarrytown.  A party will…

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Stamford Woman Raises Money To Fight Food Allergies Stamford Woman Raises Money To Fight Food Allergies
Stamford Woman Raises Money To Fight Food Allergies STAMFORD, Conn. -- End Allergies Together raised more than $100,000 at its inaugural event at the BLT Financial Centre in Stamford.  Sheinelle Jones of NBC News' "Weekend Today" hosted the event, and "Today" host Willie Geist also was in attendance.  The organization was co-founded by Kim Hall, of Stamford, and Elise Bates, of Fairfield, to raise money for research dedicated to food allergies. The fundraiser featured a silent auction and a panel with three leading food allergy researchers. To learn more information about the fundraiser and the organization, visit htt…

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Hillsdale Supports Those With Parkinson's Disease With Pancake Breakfast Hillsdale Supports Those With Parkinson's Disease With Pancake Breakfast
Hillsdale Supports Those With Parkinson's Disease With Pancake Breakfast HILLSDALE, N.J. -- Hillsdale United Methodist Church will have a pancake breakfast for individuals with Parkinson's disease and their families Jan. 23.  Attendance is $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit Team Kohan for the Parkinson's Unity Walk. The church is at 349 Hillsdale Ave.  For more information, visit support.unitywalk.org/goto/TeamKohan.

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Leonia Players Guild To Perform Five One-Act Plays Leonia Players Guild To Perform Five One-Act Plays
Leonia Players Guild To Perform Five One-Act Plays LEONIA, N.J. -- The Players Guild of Leonia will present five one-act plays Jan. 22-24.  The following four comedies and one drama will be performed each night: "Canker Sores." Directed by Chris Milone. Martin: Patrick Little, Prunella:- Sharon Podsada, Midge: Rachel Alt "Funeral Parlor." Directed by Dori Perrson. Marcus: Brendan Bartlett, Widow: Madeleine Warren "For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls." Directed by Robert Klein. Amanda Wingvalley: Joanne Guarnaccia, Lawrence Wingvalley: Darren Carfano, Tom Wingvalley: Chris Caira, Virginia/Ginny: Rachel Alt "…

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Get Advice On Planning Your Own Vegetable Garden At Kent Library Get Advice On Planning Your Own Vegetable Garden At Kent Library
Get Advice On Planning Your Own Vegetable Garden At Kent Library CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Cornell Cooperative Extension will offer instructions on planning a vegetable garden in a program at Kent Public Library on Jan. 13.  Participants are asked to bring their garden measurements. Registration is required.  Register online at www.kentlibrary.org.  The event runs from 6 to 7 p.m.

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More Than 104,000 Connecticut Residents Enrolled In Obamacare So Far More Than 104,000 Connecticut Residents Enrolled In Obamacare So Far
More Than 104,000 Connecticut Residents Enrolled In Obamacare So Far FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Access Health CT has enrolled 104,363 Connecticut individuals in Qualified Health Plans as of Jan. 5.  “As we enter the final weeks of open enrollment we are urging residents to check their coverage and make sure they have everything in place for 2016,” said Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman. “Healthcare is critical to a good quality of life, strong communities, and a competitive workforce. AHCT is ready to assist at the call center, online, in the store, or through our enrollment partners.” “We are pleased that so many Connecticut residents have chosen to enroll for quali…

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Lifestyle
New Federal Diet Guidelines Urge Less Sugar, Salt, Other Recommendations New Federal Diet Guidelines Urge Less Sugar, Salt, Other Recommendations
New Federal Diet Guidelines Urge Less Sugar, Salt, Other Recommendations New federal diet guidelines urge a reduction in the consumption of sugar and salt, according to multiple reports.  The eighth edition of Dietary Guidelines offers recommendations such as consuming less added sugar and saturated fat and not mixing caffeine with alcohol, according to Consumerist.com The guidelines also do not make an explicit statement to reduce red meat intake, and approval to give coffee with limited sweeteners, Consumerist.com reported. Click here to read the article at Consumerist.com. 

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Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Hudson Valley Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Hudson Valley
Medical Marijuana Dispensary Opens In Hudson Valley HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. -- Eight dispensaries opened when New York's medical marijuana program officially launched on Thursday, according to Time Warner Cable News.  Etain LLC is producing marijuana for the Hudson Valley dispensary in Kingston. Five companies were approved to produce medical marijuana for a total of 20 dispensaries, Time Warner Cable News reported. Lawmakers passed the Compassionate Care Act 18 months ago to permit patients wife life-altering ailments to reduce pain using medical marijuana, Time Warner Cable News said.  Click here for the Time Warner Cable News report.

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Police Seek Public's Help In ID'ing Skeletal Remains In Route 22 Cold Case Police Seek Public's Help In ID'ing Skeletal Remains In Route 22 Cold Case
Police Seek Public's Help In ID'ing Skeletal Remains In Route 22 Cold Case DOVER PLAINS, N.Y. -- New York State Police at Dover Plains are seeking the public's help in identifying skeletal remains found off Route 22.  An investigation by the police determined that the remains, found in Amenia, belonged to an adult white male 5' 1/2" in height with possibly dark or graying hair and a 40 to 42 inch waist. He is possibly of South American descent.  Articles of clothing found at the scene include a plaid extra-large long sleeve Arrow big oxford shirt, tan Perry Ellis Portfolio pants, black leather belt and brown Giorgio Brutini leather shoes. The investigation d…

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