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Local Author To Present Latest Novel At Yonkers Barnes And Noble YONKERS, N.Y. – Riverdale resident Josh Greenfield will read from his new book, "Homeward Bound" at the Yonkers Barnes and Noble on Oct. 17. Greenfield's latest novel continues the exploration of the human, humorous side of mental illness began in his debut, “The Obsessive Chronicles: a novel." Central character Jordan Fineman lives in the fictional town of Warren, which is loosely based on Riverdale, and is in the process of recovery. Fineman attempts to come to terms with both his history of mental illness and his father's impending death. Through "Homeward Bound,&…

by Daily Voice

10/14/2015

Events

Weightlifting Event To Honor Late Greenwich Selectman Dave Theis GREENWICH, Conn. -- A bench press competition in honor of the late Dave Theis will be held at Greenwich Point on Oct. 17. Theis was a second selectman of Greenwich and longtime enthusiast of the sport of weightlifting and supporter of powerlifting events at the Greenwich YMCA. This non-sanctioned competition harkens back to the bench press meets of the 1980s that featured competitive lifters from the tri-state area and Theis as master of ceremonies. The event is sponsored by the Greenwich YMCA and organized by Jim and Dave Micik, who were inducted into the 2015 Connecticut State Powerli…

by Frank Mojica

10/14/2015

Events

Batman, Wonder Woman Visit Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium NORWALK, Conn. -- Watch out, supervillains of Norwalk. Batman and Wonder Woman will visit the Maritime Aquarium on Saturday. “With this event just two weeks before Halloween, we encourage youngsters to wear their own superhero costumes when they come to meet Batman and Wonder Woman,” said Dave Sigworth, the Aquarium’s mere-mortal spokesman. The officially licensed DC Comics superheroes will sign autographs and pose for photos at the aquarium between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Their appearances are free with admission to the aquarium. Admission is $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for seniors and youths …

by Frank Mojica

10/14/2015

Events

Songs For Seeds Performing In Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Recreation Department will present a free concert by Songs for Seeds Sunday at Chase Park Songs for Seeds was named "Best Music Class" by New York Magazine in 2010 for encouraging young children to sing, dance and play instruments along with a three-piece band. As previously reported, Songs for Seeds recently began hosting a music program for children ages newborn to 6 at Scarsdale Synagogue Temples Tremont and Emanu-El. The concert is from 11:30 a.m. to noon.

by Frank Mojica

10/14/2015

Events

Former Jewish Spy Speaking In Tarrytown TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Former spy Marthe Cohn will speak about being a Jewish spy in Nazi territory during an Oct. 20 event at the Tarrytown DoubleTree. Cohn, a French Jew, posed as a nurse searching for her Nazi soldier boyfriend. She supplied the Allies with information about the abandoned Siegfried Line and a German trap. For her exploits, Cohn was awarded the Medaille Militaire, France’s highest military honor. The speech is sponsored by Chabad of Briarcliff-Ossining. For tickets or more information, visit www.chabadbriarcliff.com.

by Frank Mojica

10/14/2015

Events

'Evita' Opens The New Season At MTC MainStage In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Music Theatre of Connecticut's MainStage will open the 2015-16 season with a production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Evita" on Friday, Oct. 16. "We could not be more excited about opening our 29th season than with a newly reimagined production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice blockbuster 'Evita,'" said Kevin Connors, co-founder and executive artistic director of MTC and director of "Evita." Performances take place on Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 and 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through Nov. 1. Tickets range from $35 to $55…

by Frank Mojica

10/14/2015

Lifestyle

Reel Voices Film Fest Returns To Ridgewood RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- The Reel Voices Film Festival is back at Ridgefield Library for its thirteenth year. The festival showcases award-winning documentaries and filmmakers and is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and the Ridgewood Education Foundation. On Oct. 14, Reel Voices will present "The Wolfpack." The film follows the Angulo brothers as they are locked away in an apartment and learn about the outside world through films. On Oct. 23, the festival will screen "Very Semi-Serious," a look behind the iconic New Yorker cartoons. Cartoonist Emily Flake will speak…

by Frank Mojica

10/13/2015

Schools

Eastchester High School Schedule Modified For Psat EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The College Board will only offer the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test to all sophomores and juniors during the school day on Oct. 14 at Eastchester High School. To accommodate the test, the day will be arranged as follows: Seniors: Seniors can attend college visitation tours, which are limited on a first-come first-serve basis. The Connecticut Tour will visit Quinnipiac and Wesleyan and the Hudson Valley tour will visit Bard and Marist Colleges. All other seniors will not attend school. Juniors and Sophomores: The PSAT/NMSQT exam will take …

by Frank Mojica

10/13/2015

Events

Bedford's Charis Chamber Voices Performing At New Canaan Church BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Members of Charis Chamber Voices will join the Pro Arte Singers at a concert on Oct. 24, at First Presbyterian Church of New Canaan. The concert opens the 43rd season of Pro Arte and will feature works by Faure and Saint-Saens, Mendelssohn and selections from Cyrillus Kreek's "Psalms of David." Arthur Sjogren, artist director of both choral groups, will direct the concert. Tickets are $35 or $30 for seniors or students. Three-concert season subscriptions are available at $85 or $80 for seniors and students. For tickets and more information, visit www.proartes…

by Frank Mojica

10/13/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Threatening To Shoot Up Brookfield Church BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- A 58-year-old Brookfield man was arrested on multiple charges after threatening to shoot up a Roman Catholic church during a Baptism, according to the News-Times website. John Ducanic was arrested on Oct. 10 and charged with first-degree criminal trespass, second-degree breach of peace and interfering with an officer, the News-Times reported. Witnesses at St. Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Brookfield said he entered the church and yelled, "I'm going to shoot you all," the News-Times said. Click here to read the full article.

by Frank Mojica

10/13/2015

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