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Leonia Limelighters Perform 'Game Of Tiaras' LEONIA, N.J. -- The Leonia Limelighters will perform "Game of Tiaras" Thursday through Saturday. "Game of Tiaras" mixes Shakespearean tragedy with "Game of Thrones" plot twists in an adaptation of "King Lear." It follows an aging king who splits his empire among Cinderella, Belle and the Snow Queen to tragic results. The Limelighters are Leonia High School's drama club. Performances will take place at 8 p.m. in the school's Little Theater. Admission is $5 for students and $8 for adults.

by Frank Mojica

12/07/2015

Events

Staatsburg Library Stages 'A Christmas Memory' At The Locusts STAATSBURG, N.Y. -- The Friends of the Staatsburg Library will present "A Christmas Memory" at the Locusts-on-the-Hudson estate on Sunday. Truman Capote's "A Christmas Memory" tells the story of Capote's childhood friendship with an older, eccentric relative and their Christmas traditions. Actor Evan Stern will lead the performance. A holiday singalong with Staatsburg pianist and vocalist Kathleen Landis will follow. Tickets can be purchased at the library in advance or at the door the day of the event. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for children and seniors, and f…

by Frank Mojica

12/07/2015

Events

Brewster's Spotlight Arts Conducts Workshops For 'Beauty And The Beast' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Spotlight Arts Inc. will hold an intensive musical theater workshop during the holiday break for "Beauty and the Beast." Participants can improve their acting, singing and dance skills and acquire new technique for a performance of "Beauty and the Beast." The workshop runs from Sunday, Dec. 27, through Wednesday, Dec. 30 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. A performance will be held at Consolidated School in New Fairfield, Conn., on Dec. 30 at 4 p.m. Space is limited, and registration is $325. For more information or to register online by Dec. 15, visit www.spotlightar…

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12/07/2015

Events

Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Announces 30th Season COLD SPRING, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival will celebrate its 30th anniversary season in 2016 with productions of "Measure for Measure," "As You Like It," "Macbeth" and Thorton WIlder's "Our Town." "As HVSF prepares to celebrate 30 years in the Hudson Valley, we also join Shakespeare theaters around the world to mark 400 years of Shakespeare's art triumphing over his death," said Davis McCallum, Artistic Director. The festival will offer a new perspective on "Macbeth" by focusing on the witches as prime movers in …

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12/07/2015

Business

Westchester Community College, Local Chambers Of Commerce Launch Seed Tank WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Business leaders in the Mount Vernon, Yonkers and the Bronx chambers of commerce have partnered with Westchester Community College to launch the $$eed Tank Competition. "This competition extends the college's opportunity to introduce local aspiring or new business people to the college's Gateway to Entrepreneurship program where training and networking can move them to the next stage," said program director Eridania Camacho Quinn. The competition's winner will receive a price of up to $10,000 as well as admission into the WCC Gateway to Entrepreneurshi…

by Frank Mojica

12/07/2015

Police & Fire

Darien Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Fence DARIEN, Conn. -- A 48-year-old Darien man was arrested on multiple charges, including drunken driving, after his car plowed into a fence on Maple Street, according to the Darien Times. John Gedney was arrested at his home and charged with DUI, evading responsibility and improper left turn after police followed a trail oil from the damaged fence to a DuBois St. residence, according to Darien Times. At the residence, officers found a Jeep Grand Cherokee in the driveway with heavy front end damage and a missing front bumper cover, the Times said. Click here to read more at Darien Times.

by Frank Mojica

12/07/2015

Events

The Bardavon Presents New Paltz Ballet Theatre's 'Nutcracker' POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Bardavon will present the New Paltz Ballet Theatre's 17th annual production of "The Nutcracker" on Saturday, Dec. 12 and Sunday, Dec. 13. The production will feature world-renowned dancers Erica Pereira and Daniel Ulbricht from New York City Ballet. Performances will be held at 2 and 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and at 3 p.m. on Dec. 13. Tickets are $30 or $27 for students and can be purchased at the Bardavon Box Office or through Ticketmaster.

by Frank Mojica

12/07/2015

News

Disability Integration Specialist Will Be Featured At FEMA Pomona Briefing ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The FEMA Region II core advisory group briefing will be held on Monday, Dec. 7. The briefing takes place from 11 a.m, to 1 p.m. at Rockland County Fire & Emergency Services Station at 35 Firemen's Memorial Dr. in Pomona. FEMA Region II Disability Integration Specialist Jim Flemming will give a presentation on the Core Advisory Group. He will also discuss the Access and Functional Needs Concept for expanding the participation of persons with disabilities within county emergency management planning. Flemming has worked on issues pertaining to disability access …

by Frank Mojica

12/06/2015

News

Dutchess Motorists Advised To Slow Down With Dense Fog Advisory In Effect DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Motorists in Dutchess County are advised to slow down due to a dense fog advisory in effect for the area. According to National Weather Service, locally dense fog has formed in the Mid-Hudson River Valley. In addition to slowing down, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and allow for extra space between cars.

by Frank Mojica

12/06/2015

Events

Rohsler's In Allendale Invites Community To See Santa ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Shoppers at Roshler's Allendale Nursery & Florist can take free photos with Santa every weekend through Christmas. Santa will be in the store from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Dec. 20. Parents may bring cameras to take pictures. Roshler's will offer coloring books and candy canes to youngsters.

by Frank Mojica

12/06/2015

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