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Police & Fire

Funeral Set For Teen Killed In Yonkers Police Pursuit YONKERS, N.Y. -- Wake and funeral services have been set for Jerry Crawford, the 16-year-old Yonkers teen who died following a crash as he fled police on Warburton Avenue. Cousin TaQuan Gray has confirmed Crawford as one of the two teens in the crash, according to lohud.com. Crawford died on Sunday. A wake will be held at Mount Carmel Baptist Church in Yonkers on Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. Calling hours will continue on Friday from 9 to 11 a.m., with a funeral service to follow. As previously reported, police pursued a stolen white 1997 Dodge Ram van with the two teens on Nov. 23, which …

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

News

Nyack Chamber Of Commerce Presents Holiday Lights NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack Chamber of Commerce will present Holiday Lights of Nyack at Veterans Memorial Park Gazebo on Friday, Dec. 5. Holiday Lights will feature carols, refreshments, a visit from Santa and a tree lighting from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Events

Stamford's New Covenant Center’s Harvest Table Sets Fundraising Record STAMFORD, Conn. -- New Covenant Center's 5th annual Harvest Table Fundraiser set a new record for money raised. More than 260 people attended the sold-out event to check out marketplace vendor demonstrations, bid on silent auction items, listen to guest speakers from Blake Hill Preserves and win raffle prizes. All proceeds will support New Covenant Center meals, food pantry and human services programs. The fundraiser took place Nov. 8 at The Italian Center.

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Events

Breakfast With Santa Returns To Towne Crier Cafe BEACON, N.Y, -- Towne Crier Cafe in Beacon will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 5. Tinsel, Little Santa and Elf Bob will distribute craft ornaments for kids to work on while they enjoy a buffet breakfast and Christmast coloring books. Santa will visit each table to speak with children and hand out candy canes while parents take photos. Breakfast is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Doors open at 10 a.m. and breakfast begins at 11 a.m.

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Events

Keeler Tavern Museum Invites Ridgefield To Christmas Luncheons RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Keeler Tavern Museum in Ridgefield will host Christmas luncheons daily from Dec. 8 through Dec. 12. Diners will enjoy sautéed chicken with lemon caper sauce, cranberry chutney, wild rice, fresh garden salad, dessert and coffee or tea in the Cass Gilbert-designed space. Lunch is $30 per person. Advanced, prepaid registration is required by calling 203-438-5485. Seating begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. each day.

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Events

Scholarship Winner From Redding Joins 'Sing, O Ye Heavens' Concert SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The Westfair Singers will present "Sing, O Ye Heavens" at South Salem Presbyterian Church in South Salem on Dec. 5. The women's choral ensemble will perform music by Beethoven, Handel and Porpora as well as traditional Christmas carols under the direction of Mary Jane Newman. Honorees of Westfair's inaugural Judith Hahnssen-Schwab Founder’s Scholarship Competition will be featured as guest vocalists during the concert. Katherine Emily Waugh, a soprano and senior at Joel Barlow High School in Redding, Conn., won first place and received a $500 scholarship. …

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Events

'Miracle Worker' Takes The Stage At Westport Community Theater WESTPORT, Conn. -- Stamford's Erica Evelti will play Helen Keller's mother in the Westport Community Theatre's production of "The Miracle Worker." “We are excited to produce this family-oriented show during the holidays,” said director Richard Mancini. “Audiences will be inspired by this powerful story that tugs at one’s heartstrings.” "The Miracle Worker" premiered on Broadway in 1959 and won the Tony Award for Best Play. William Gibson wrote the play. The production runs on weekends through Dec. 13 on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. A Thursday …

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Lifestyle

Learn To Shoot Fabulous Photos At Fairfield Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Professional photographer Kristin Burke Hynes will present a photography workshop Dec. 10 at Fairfield Public Library. The workshop is geared toward anyone who wants to take better photos, including beginners and experienced photographers. Hynes will offer tips and insight for all skill levels and for whether the photos are taken with a smartphone or DSLR. Participants are asked to bring their camera of choice. The workshop begins at 7 p.m. with an hour of instruction followed by an hour of questions and discussion in the Rotary room. Registration is requested by vis…

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Events

Holiday Caroling Planned For Southport's Pequot Library SOUTHPORT, Conn. -- Pequot Library's annual "Holiday Caroling Party and Open House" returns Dec. 18. Carolers will sing around a bonfire on the great lawn and the auditorium will host crafts, such as cookie decorating and making pine cone bird feeders for kids. Conversation with beverages will take place in the reading room by a lit fireplace. Carriage rides will be available through Southport. Admission is one new, unwrapped children's book. All donations will go to children in Bridgeport. Tickets are required for carriage rides at 5 p.m. and can be obtained at the front desk…

by Frank Mojica

12/03/2015

Schools

Ardsley High Wins Morgan Stanley Youth Business Competition ARDSLEY, N.Y. -- Ardsley High School won the top prize at Morgan Stanley's African-American Men of Westchester's Youth Business Skills Case Study Competition. Yonkers Montessori Academy and Saunders Trades and Technical School won second and third place, respectively. The competition featured approximately 150 area high school juniors and seniors coming together to hone their business analytical and problem solving skills. It took place at Morgan Stanley's Purchase campus on Nov. 13.

by Frank Mojica

12/02/2015

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