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Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Rob Morrow NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to New Rochelle's Rob Morrow! Rob Morrow was born, and currently lives, in New Rochelle and turns 53 on Monday. An actor, director, singer and songwriter, Morrow was born Sept. 21, 1962. Morrow earned three Golden Globe and two Emmy nominations for his portrayals of Dr. Joel Fleischman on "Northern Exposure" and FBI agent Don Eppes on "Numb3rs." He also acted in films such as "Quiz Show," "Mother" "The Bucket List" and "Atlas Shrugged: Part III."

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Schools

Pequenakonck Elementary Participates In Dads Day NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Pequenakonck Elementary School will participate in the New York State Dads Take Your Child to School Day on Tuesday. Fathers and other significant male role models such as grandfathers, brothers, uncles and more are encouraged to participate. The event will begin at 8:05 a.m. with a welcome breakfast. Participants will then accompany their child to class and meet their teacher at 8:25 a.m. They will then reconvene in the multipurpose room for coffee with the principal and a discussion of resources for reading, math and behavior.

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Neighbors

Stamford-Based Pitney Bowes Helps Girl Scouts' Lego Teams STAMFORD, Conn. -- Thanks to money from Pitney Bowes and Motorola, the Girl Scouts of Connecticut will participate in the FIRST Junior LEGO League and the FIRST Lego League competitions. “It’s a great trend that we have more and more girls interested each year,” said Ellyn Savard, STEM Program Initiatives Manager at Girl Scouts of Connecticut. “FIRST is a terrific organization that helps kids get interested in engineering and technology. We are grateful to have the support of Pitney Bowes and Motorola. They help make it possible for us to continue to encourage girls to take on STEM-related a…

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Police & Fire

Greenwich Gets Federal Money For Bulletproof Vests For Police GREENWICH, Conn. -- The U.S. Department of Justice has awarded $289,000 to 41 cities in Connecticut for the purchase of 769 bulletproof vests. Towns receiving funding include Darien, Greenwich, Norwalk, Redding, Westport, and Wilton. The announcement comes from U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy and U.S. Reps. John Larson, Joe Courtney, Rosa DeLauro, Jim Himes and Elizabeth Esty, all Democrats. “Our police officers put their lives on the line every day to protect ours, routinely responding to violent, dangerous encounters in brave service to their communities," said the Co…

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Neighbors

Eastchester's Briana Balsamo Awarded First Pepe Auto Group Scholarship EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester resident Briana Balsamo recently received the first annual Pepe Auto Group scholarship. “I am so grateful to have been awarded with the first annual Pepe Auto Group scholarship," said Balsamo. "When I found out I won, I was ecstatic and honored that Mr. Pepe and the rest of the committee felt I was qualified to receive this award. Winning this scholarship has given me motivation to continue to work hard so I can achieve my goals and succeed. This money will be put toward my tuition at Northeastern University.” Balsamo is pursuing a pharmaceutical …

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

News

Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Performs 'Yes, Virginia' CROTON FALLS, N.Y. -- The Schoolhouse Theater will host performances of the holiday musical "Yes, Virginia" in December. Performances will be Dec. 4-6 and 11-13. The Schoolhouse Theater is at 3 Owens Road, Croton Falls.

by Frank Mojica

09/21/2015

Police & Fire

Port Chester Man, 34, Charged With Unlawfully Collecting Unemployment PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- New York State Police have charged a Port Chester man with first-degree offering a false instrument for filing, a Class E felony, officials said. Victor Michaga, 34, was arrested following a complaint from the state Department of Labor Special Investigation Division. According to the division, Michaca allegedly collected more than $27,000 worth of unemployment benefits. He allegedly certified to the Department of Labor weekly that he was unemployed despite being employed at the time. Michaga is scheduled to appear Oct. 2 in the City of White Plains Court.

by Frank Mojica

09/20/2015

News

Kent Library Hosts Firewood Talk PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Cornell Cooperative Extension educators will give a talk on heating with firewood from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Kent Public Library. The talk will cover using firewood for home heating, state regulations, how to choose and store wood and what to do about insects that may hitch a ride along with the firewood. Registration is required for the free event. To register, call the library at (845) 225-8585 or visit www.kentlibrary.org.

by Frank Mojica

09/20/2015

Events

Upper Saddle River Library Discusses Frida Kahlo UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Continuing Art Series with Bart D'Andrea at the Upper Saddle River Library will discuss artist Frida Kahlo Oct. 6. Kahlo's self-portraits are renowned for their bold, vibrant colors, and she is also celebrated as an icon of Mexico and feminism. The presentation is from 7-8:30 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

09/20/2015

Events

Midland Park Library Discusses History Of Animation MIDLAND PARK, N.J. — Learn about the history of animation at the Midland Park Memorial Library Sept. 22 with an hour-long presentation by borough resident Andrew Birchenough and filmmaker Jack Gattanella. The presentation will start with the 1926 silent film "Adventures of Prince Achmed" and travel through nine decades of animation, including "Adventures of Tintin," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Fantastic Planet,” “Watership Down,” "American Pop,” and “Toy Story,” northjersey.com reports. The presentation begins at 7 p.m.Copies of the movies to …

by Frank Mojica

09/20/2015

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