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Events

Costumed Families Enjoy Kent Library Halloween Extravaganza CARMEL, N.Y. -- Approximately 170 people attended the Halloween Extravaganza on the town green in Kent. The idea for the extravaganza came from Supervisor Maureen Fleming. Kent Public Library provided crafts and a storyteller, and refreshments were provided by the Carmel-Kent Chamber of Commerce. Ukes on the Lake performed a set of seasonal songs for the costumed attendees.

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Police & Fire

Yorktown Man Charged With Violating Order Of Protection YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man has been charged with criminal contempt in the second degree and criminal mischief in the fourth degree. According to Yorktown Police Department, Marc C. McDermott, 57, allegedly broke a phone and harassed a female resident of Old Yorktown Road in violation of a temporary order of protection. Police were reportedly dispatched to the scene following a call about a domestic dispute in progress. McDermott was released on recognizance to appear in Yorktown Justice Court on Dec. 3.

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Neighbors

Crowds Turn Out For Annual Eastchester Rag-a-muffin Parade EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The 2015 Rag-A-Muffin Parade experienced a large turnout of children and parents Oct. 25. The successful parade went from Eastchester Middle School to Town Hall, which hosted a DJ Dance Party. Participants received goodie bags from sponsors, such as the Eastchester Tuckahoe Chamber of Commerce. New Chamber of Commerce member Koala Park Daycare provided goodie bags and employees to distribute giveaways to the children.

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Events

Brookfield Historical Society Pulls Out The Stops For Festival Of Crafts BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield Museum and Historical Society's annual Festival of Crafts is on Nov. 7. "The upcoming crafts festival will feature a number of new exhibitors, many from the surrounding area. In these trying economic times the mostly hand made crafts will provide the buyers with a unique opportunity to purchase, truly, one of a kind gifts, at reasonable prices," said show manager Stacey Olszewski. The Festival of Crafts will feature the wares of more than 60 juried vendors, including jewelry, pottery, folk art, decorative pieces, assorted holiday treasures, ed…

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Lifestyle

Eating One Steak A Week May Increase Cancer Risk 40 Percent If an apple a day keeps the doctor away, then what about steak? Just one steak a week may increase the chance of bowel cancer by 42 percent. According to Daily Mail, scientists at Oxford determined that four portions of red meat increases the likelihood of developing bowel cancer by more than two-fifths. Four portions of red meat is less than a standard 10 ounce steak. Even 50 grams – the equivalent of a sausage or two slices of bacon – can increase the risk by 18 percent. The study involved 500,000 middle-aged men and women and is one of the largest to research a link between diet and …

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Events

Hundreds Rally In Tarrytown To Help Grant Wishes For Kids With Illnesses TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Hundreds of families and individuals participated in Make-A-Wish Hudson Valley's 10th annual Walk and 5K Run for Wishes in Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park Nov. 1. The 5K raised money to pay for the pending wishes of Hudson Valley children battling serious illnesses.

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Events

Valhalla Celebrates Halloween VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Thanks in part to pleasant weather, Halloween was more of a treat than a trick for Valhalla this year. The Kensico School's gymnasium was overflowing with costumed celebrators at a recent Halloween party. Families roasted pumpkin seeds, carved jack o'lanterns and finished their lawn decorations. Children took to the streets Halloween night in search of the best treats.

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Schools

Mahopac High School Marching Band Delights Beyond Putnam MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac High School Marching Band has been performing around the East Coast this fall. “We try to give the students as many opportunities to perform as possible and as many different types of venues,” said band director Steve Wands. “They are learning a lot but they are also having fun, making friends and representing our school.” Wands has led the band since 2009. In addition to community parades and all home football games, the nearly 50-person band has performed at the New York City Columbus Day Parade, at Busch Gardens in Virginia and at Band Day at the University…

by Frank Mojica

11/07/2015

Police & Fire

Police Prevent Suicide Attempt At Ardsley Rest Stop GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh police prevented an attempted suicide at an Ardsley rest stop along the New York State Thruway today. At approximately 12:15 p.m., police from the Town of Woodbury contacted Greenburgh Police Department regarding a missing/endangered person that was possibly in Greenburgh. The location of the individual's cell phone was pinged and tracked until he was found in his vehicle by Greenburgh police officers at the Ardsley rest stop. The individual was reportedly attempting suicide by inhaling a chemical cleaning compound. He was treated at the scene and transpor…

by Frank Mojica

11/06/2015

Events

Corks & Forks Celebration Raises Funds For Good Samaritan Hospital NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Good Samaritan Hospital will hold their 5th Annual Corks & Forks fundraiser at Paramount County Club on Sunday. The celebration of food and wine begins at 5 p.m. with a cocktail reception followed by a five course culinary tasting with wine pairing at 6 p.m. Corks & Forks will feature the following chefs: Didier Dumas of Didier Dumas Patisserie, Peter X. Kelly of Xaviars Restaurant Group, Jose David Martinez of UNION Restaurant, Doug Nguyen of Wasaby and Kevin Reilly of Roost Restaurant. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.bschsf.org/page.aspx…

by Frank Mojica

11/06/2015

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