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Bedtime Stories May Be For More Than Falling Asleep MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Bedtime stories are a part of the process of children going to sleep, but they can be used for more than that. According to a post by Dr. Cecelia Davidson on the Mount Vernon City School District's "Speaking Out" blog, bedtime stories can be a way of preparing for the arrival of a new day. Davidson is a district Speech Language Pathologist. The post suggests parents should provide positive ideas and affirmations during the state of vulnerability that comes when the child surrenders to sleep following story time. Click here for the full article.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Lifestyle

College Of New Rochelle's Mulch Mowing Demonstration Rescheduled NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Due to predicted inclement weather, a mulch mowing demonstration at the College of New Rochelle has been rescheduled. The final demonstration of the season, the mulch mowing event was planned for Oct. 28 but will now take place at 4 p.m. Nov. 12. A professional landscaper will give a live demonstration, answer questions and discuss the sustainable gardening method. The City of New Rochelle adopted the "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" campaign in 2013 to promote the advantages of mulch mowing. Mulch mowing recycles nutrients into the soil, is faster than raking …

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Schools

East Rutherford School Fundraiser At Chipotle EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The East Rutherford Chipotle will have a fundraiser Nov. 17 to support Rutherford Kinder School. Bring a printed copy of this flyer, show it with your smartphone or tell the cashier you're supporting the cause and 50 percent of the proceeds will benefit Rutherford Kinder School. The fundraiser is from 5-9 p.m. Chipotle is at 40 State Route 17.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Garden Club Of Larchmont Announces Annual Fundraiser LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- The Garden Club of Larchmont's annual fundraising luncheon will be held at the Larchmont Shore Club on Thursday. Kirk Brown will give a presentation in costume as Frederick Law Olmsted, who designed Central Park and Manor Park. Reservations can be made for $55 per person by calling Kaaren Marcato at (914)-834-4136. The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. The Larchmont Shore Club is at 1 Oak Bluff Ave.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze Lights Up Halloween In Westchester CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze is haunting Croton now through Nov. 15. The Halloween walk-through event features more than 5,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack o'lanterns throughout an 18th century riverside landscape. After a covered bridge with jack o'lanterns on all sides comes the iconic Headless Horseman. Other jack o'lantern attractions include bouncing, gourd-filled Jack-in-the-Boxes, a giant spider web, a sea serpent, and dinosaurs. Tickets must be purchased in advance at www.hudsonvalley.org. Admission is $20 for adults and $16 for children. Saturday tic…

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Gothic Tales By Candlelight Runs In Montvale MONTVALE, N.J. -- A free Gothic Tales by Candlelight program will be held Sunday in the second floor of Montvale's Council Chambers. Rita Parsi will entertain with dramatic renderings of Gothic ghost stories by candlelight from 2 to 3 p.m. Click here for more information.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Schools

Valhalla School District Hosts Monster Bash VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The Valhalla School District hosted a Monster Bash earlier this month. Kids at the Kensico School celebration came to the gymnasium dressed as superheroes, cheerleaders, cheeseheads and more.

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Events

Fort Lee Celebrating Paws In The Park FORT LEE, N.J. -- Fort Lee families and pets will celebrate Halloween with Paws in the Park Oct. 31. Paws in the Park will feature pet adoptions, holistic remedies, free nail clippings, training tips, local vendors, a photo booth, free ice cream for pups and more. A Halloween contest will feature awards for the best, funniest and scariest dog costumes. For the humans, the event will feature music, food, face painting, pumpkin decorating, trick-or-treating and more. The event takes place from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Fort Lee Recreation Center at the bottom of Stillwater Avenue. MORE I…

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Lifestyle

Norwalk Heralds Introduction Of Inaugural Poet Laureate Program NORWALK, Conn. -- Mayor Harry W. Rilling announced the launch of Norwalk's inaugural Poet Laureate program at the main library on Oct. 27. "The mission of Norwalk’s Poet Laureate Program is to communicate the value of poetry to our community," said Rilling. "The Poet Laureate will serve as an ambassador of the community’s vibrant artistic and literary life, promoting the literary community and celebrating the written word." Rilling got the idea from South Windsor's first selectman, then took it to the Norwalk Arts Commission. Under suggestion from Chairman Susan Wallers…

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

Real Estate

Mamaroneck Building Sells for $675,000 MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Real Estate Group's mixed use building at 623 Mamaroneck Ave. has sold for $675,000. ”The buyer originally contacted me in search of space to lease,” said Garry Klein of Houlihan Lawrence's Commercial Real Estate Group. “After speaking with him, and getting a true understanding of the client’s needs, it simply made sense for them to own a piece of property that would provide his very established business with continued growth and exposure with the added benefit of the residential unit to offset the cost of property ownership.” The building …

by Frank Mojica

10/30/2015

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