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Andrus In Yonkers Names Erazo-Trivino Chief Operating Officer YONKERS, N.Y. -- Audrey Erazo-Trivino has been appointed vice president and chief operating officer of ANDRUS. “Audrey brings a remarkable blend of passion, experience and understanding to this position,” states Bryan R. Murphy, ANDRUS president and chief executive officer. “After conducting a six-month search, we found the ideal person who not only understands how to help lead and grow a nonprofit such as ANDRUS, but also has the heart to understand the challenges confronting children with emotional disorders, the opportunities they have for promising futures and how everything we do is in …

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Events

'Rock City: Musical Storytime' Returns To Scarsdale Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Bach to Rock returns to Scarsdale Public Library on Nov. 7 with Rock City: Musical Storytime. The educational program is aimed towards children ages 3 to 5 and turns musical concepts into interactive, entertaining storytime activities. It starts at 10:30 a.m. The library will hold an advanced craft program for children ages 7 and up on Nov. 2 at 4 p.m. Advance registration at www.scarsdalelibrary.org is required. Traditional Tuesday Storytime will meet Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. for children ages 3 and a half to 5. The 2nd Grade Book Club will read Laurie Halse Anderson's “Th…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Lifestyle

Ignite Your Inner Ghoul With Makeup Tips From Flormar In Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- The Flormar Makeup team at Garden State Plaza has shared some ghoulish tips just in time for Halloween. For sugar skulls, Flormar recommends using a loose, translucent powder to set a strong white base, which must be dried before applying any designs. Also, don't be afraid to embrace color for dynamic designs. For example, red and black instill drama, while pink, blues and yellow make for a flirty design. If you don't have time to cover your entire face, Flormar recommends a split sugar skull that's complete on one side. Counter the skulled portion with a dramatic eye on …

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Events

JCC Rockland Offers Girl Power Fitness Program WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- JCC Rockland will offer the Girl Power personal empowerment and fitness program on Wednesdays beginning in November. Girl Power offers educational programming on self-defense, body image and hands-on creative projects, as well as physical education in the form of Zumba, yoga, meditation and more. The program also offers social mixers and is open to girls in grades 5 through 6 and 7 through 8. Participation is $160 for members and $200 for the general public. For more information, visit jccrockland.org/fitness_class/girl-power/.

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Schools

Yorktown Schools Get Bright For Red Ribbon Week YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Schools throughout Yorktown are encouraging students to make healthy choices during Red Ribbon Week. Milfred E. Strang Middle School students made a banner stating "“Life Is All About Making Choices – Make the Right Ones!" on Monday. On Tuesday, students dressed as their favorite superheroes. Yorktown High School students visited Brookside Elementary School on Wednesday to read stories and coordinate art projects centered around the encouragement of healthy eating on Wednesday. “We can set an example to the little ones,” said Yorktown High junior Keiy…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Events

Chappaqua Dessert Studio Hosts Halloween Party CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Chappaqua's Sherry B Dessert Studio will host a Halloween Party on Oct. 31. According to stacyknows.com, the "Spooky and Sweet" party will feature complimentary a sweet treat for kids and a craft station for decorating trick-or-treat bags from 1 to 5 p.m. Families can capture the moment in the photo "BOO-th" with a spooky backdrop and playful props. DJCATCH1 will mash-up Halloween classics and costumes are welcome.

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

News

Peekskill Business Improvement District Seeks Holiday Tree Donation PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill Business Improvement District and the City of Peekskill are seeking a donation of a living holiday tree. “We are searching for that perfect holiday tree that will be the centerpiece of downtown Peekskill’s holiday celebrations," said Bill Powers, Executive Director of the Peekskill Business Improvement District. "We are hoping that one of Peekskill’s residents will step forward and present us with a tree for everyone to enjoy." The donated tree will serve as the official tree for the "Peekskill Makes Me Merry" celebrations. It shoul…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Events

Mount Kisco's Bilotta Kitchens Hosts Annual 'Art of the Table' Event MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Bilotta Kitchens held recently held their 5th annual "Art of the Table" event with Traditional Home and Prouna at their New York City showroom. "Art of the Table" featured six interior designers dedicated to the fusion of design, art and lifestle: Tim Button of Stedila Design; Glen Gissler of Glenn Gissler Design, Jen Going and Stephen Czeck of Jen Going Interiors; Patrick J. Hamilton of Patrick J. Hamilton Interiors; and Bryon C. James-Rodrigues of House of Oasis. Bilotta's first collaboration with Prouna, "Art of the Table" had five vig…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

Business

Harrison Wine Vault Remembers Hurricane Sandy HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison Wine Vault had a special, unexpected role during Hurricane Sandy three years ago. In the days leading towards the expected arrival of the superstorm, owners Anthony and Carly D'Arpino placed sandbags in front of the doors and taped the windows. On the day the storm hit, the storm remained open until 5 p.m. as customers streamed inside in search of whiskey and wine. “At first we couldn't get there because every time we would get near the store we had to make a detour because road after road was closed due to fallen trees,” said Carly about the following day. Th…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

News

Westchester Native Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook Founder, Is Opening School WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Facebook founder and White Plains native Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan are starting a private, free school for low-income students. According to pix11.com, "The Primary School" will open Aug. 2016 in East Palo Alto, Calif. for K-12 students. The school aims to combine education and healthcare. It will accept some students before they're even born and offer prenatal support to families as well as healthcare until graduation. The school will feature an on-site clinic and a partnership with Ravenswood Family Health Center. The center will provi…

by Frank Mojica

10/29/2015

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