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Columbus Elementary School Collects Toys For The Holidays Columbus Elementary School Collects Toys For The Holidays
Columbus Elementary School Collects Toys For The Holidays MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Students at Columbus Elementary School will spread some holiday cheer this season thanks to a toy drive that collected nearly 150 toys, games and crafts. Columbus Elementary partnered with Ossining Children's Center to provide toys to underprivileged children 12 and under. Connie Cotrone, guidance counselor at Columbus, and center volunteer Stacey Winnick organized the drive. The school holds a toy drive every December. 

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Music, Songs Fill The Night At Tuckahoe Middle School Winter Concert Music, Songs Fill The Night At Tuckahoe Middle School Winter Concert
Music, Songs Fill The Night At Tuckahoe Middle School Winter Concert EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tuckahoe Middle School held its winter concert on Dec. 17.  A packed house turned out to see the school's chorus, band and strings/orchestra perform. More than half of the school participated.  Sandy Garufi, Edie Reidy Fernandez and Charles DuChateau prepared the students for the performance. 

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Hillcrest Elementary Students Participate In Hour Of Code Hillcrest Elementary Students Participate In Hour Of Code
Hillcrest Elementary Students Participate In Hour Of Code PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Hillcrest Elementary students recently participated in an "Hour of Code" in celebration of National Computer Science Week. Students learned about computer coding through the popular game of Minecraft as an example.  They were surprised at how easily they were able to create games and graphics using computer coding and enjoyed learning the new skill. Students in more than 180 countries participated in the Hour of Code initiative. 

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Sherman Weightlifter Gets Probation In Federal Steroids Case Sherman Weightlifter Gets Probation In Federal Steroids Case
Sherman Weightlifter Gets Probation In Federal Steroids Case SHERMAN, Conn. -- A 32-year-old Sherman man was sentenced Wednesday to three years of probation for his role in a steroid manufacturing and distribution ring, said Deirdre Daly, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut.  U.S. District Judge Robert Chatigny also ordered Michael D. Mase to spend his first three months of probation in home confinement, pay a $2,000 fine and perform 120 hours of community service. Mase, a registered nurse and a competitive weightlifter, purchased anabolic steroids from former Newtown police Sgt. Steven Santucci and distributed them to athletes who competed in bodybuilding…

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Theatre O In Ossining Performs Sold Out 'Cinderella' Theatre O In Ossining Performs Sold Out 'Cinderella'
Theatre O In Ossining Performs Sold Out 'Cinderella' OSSINING, N.Y. -- Theater O celebrated its one year anniversary with a sold out performance of "Cinderella" by Stephen Duckman on Friday. During her curtain speech, Artistic Director Jessica Irons announced the performance came exactly one year to the day of the theater's inaugural performance. "Cinderella" featured young performers  Max Bodoff, Stella Brail, Eoin Carr, Arrington Carr, Jacob Irons, Haley Janush, Charlotte Kane, Frank Marrero, Nyasha Nyoni, Lily Rubenstein, Derek Rudley, Claire Schnecker and Ella Schnecker. Ten-year old Audrey Schnecker was assistant direct…

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Somers High Event Showcases Talented Tuskers Somers High Event Showcases Talented Tuskers
Somers High Event Showcases Talented Tuskers SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers High School will stage "Tuskers Got Talent" on Friday, Jan. 8. Students will showcase their musical, dancing, juggling and other skills to compete for the title of "Most Talented Tusker."  Tickets are available in the Commons during lunch for $10 or for $12 at the event.  The competition will take place in the school's auditorium from 7-10 p.m. 

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Rye Brook Senior Center Evacuates After Carbon Monoxide Leak Rye Brook Senior Center Evacuates After Carbon Monoxide Leak
Rye Brook Senior Center Evacuates After Carbon Monoxide Leak RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- The Anthony J. Posillipo Community Center in Rye Brook was evacuated after the carbon monoxide detector began sounding Wednesday morning, according to Hudson Valley News 12.  One resident and one employee were inside the center when the carbon monoxide detector began sounding about 9 a.m., Hudson Valley News 12 reported.  Firefighters reportedly found high levels of carbon monoxide on the scene. There were no injuries or hospitalizations, according to Hudson Valley News 12.  Officials report that a faulty boiler caused the carbon monoxide levels. The detectors are credit…

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Putnam Lawmakers Name Nesheiwat Acting County Health Commissioner Putnam Lawmakers Name Nesheiwat Acting County Health Commissioner
Putnam Lawmakers Name Nesheiwat Acting County Health Commissioner PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County legislators have confirmed Dr. Michael Nesheiwat of Carmel as acting health commissioner after former commissioner Dr. Allen Beals was placed on administrative leave, according to theexaminernews.com. Nesheiwat served as medical consultant during another period of transition when current personnel director Paul Eldridge was county executive, the report said. In addition to serving as a senior attending family practitioner for Putnam Hospital Center since 1992, Nesheiwat established family practices in Somers and Brewster, according to theexaminernews.com…

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Sanitation Schedule Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report Sanitation Schedule Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report
Sanitation Schedule Tops Briarcliff Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- The Sanitation Department's schedule has been adjusted for the holidays, according to Village Manager Philip E. Zegarelli’s latest report. The west side will receive a full garbage pickup and recycling routine on Dec. 23. Those with anticipated high volumes and regularly scheduled Thursday pickup will have their garbage picked up on Wednesday instead.  Friday's garbage will instead be picked up on Thursday, Dec. 24. The DPW will be closed on Dec. 25.  The VBM Village Hall will be closed on Dec. 24 and 25.  Extensive cleanup has begun for the Law Park Pavilion since Zeg…

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The Total Eclipse Band Headlines At Ranchero Cantina The Total Eclipse Band Headlines At Ranchero Cantina
The Total Eclipse Band Headlines At Ranchero Cantina EMERSON, N.J. -- The Total Eclipse will perform the second annual Holiday Celebration at Ranchero Cantina on Dec. 26.  Hailing from New Jersey, The Total Eclipse uses dynamic lead vocals, harmonies, choreography, horns and rhythms to deliver funk and R&B.  The event begins at 9 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.  Click here for more information.

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