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Croton-Harmon Fifth-Graders Perform At 9/11 Memorial CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Pierre Van Cortlandt Middle School fifth-grade students honored community heroes on Sept. 11 with a performance of "Together We Can Change the World." “The beautiful words and songs remind us all of the sacrifices that came before us and the importance of our freedom,” said Superintendent Edward Fuhrman. The students sang at the Croton-on-Hudson/Buchanan/Cortlandt 9/11 Memorial Service at Croton Landing Park. Other performers, community members, local dignitaries, and local fire and police department members gathered to honor those who were killed 14 years ago.…

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

News

Build With Legos At Kent Public Library PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library will host a Lego creation event on Saturday. Participants will build based on a chosen theme, and the creation will be put on display. Registration is not required. Building with Legos will continue at Kent Public Library on the third Saturday of each month.

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

Neighbors

Fundraiser Aims To Help Tuckahoe Student Battling Rare Disease TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- A fundraiser was recently launched for Tuckahoe Middle School student Jenna Velez, who is battling the rare condition amyoplasia arthrogryposis multiplex. "I grieved and prayed for strength to get through the day and after she was born all the hurtful things people would say to me," said her mother, Arelis. "I've heard it all but now Jenna does. We have never heard it in Tuckahoe; this community has always been [accepting] and kind. I prayed Jenna would be surrounded by good kids and that they wouldn't only see her crutches or braces. I have gotten comments …

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

News

Department Of Transportation Discusses Road Safety In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The state Department of Transportation will hold a public information meeting in Fairfield at Burr Elementary School on Thursday. “We encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about this project and its potential to enhance public safety on our roads,” said the delegates – state Sen. Tony Hwang (R-28) and state Reps. Brenda Kupchick (R-132), Cristin McCarthy Vahey (D-133) and Laura Devlin (R-134). A proposed installation of centerline rumble strips on state and locally owned roads will be covered at the meeting. The project is expected to …

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

News

Psychiatrist Melissa Dudas Joins Health Quest In Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. -- Dr. Melissa Dudas has joined the Health Quest Medical Practice's Division of Behavioral Health. “I’m excited to be part of the HQMP team,” Dudas said. Dudas received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine and is board-certified in psychiatry. She completed her residency at Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine and practiced at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dudas will accept new patients at her Carmel office at 660 Stoneleigh Ave. To schedule an appointment, call 845-278-5582.

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

Schools

Meadow Pond Elementary Adds Little Free Library LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Meadow Pond Elementary School in Lewisboro has a new library: Max's Little Free Library. The library is a small outdoor structure filled with books for borrowing and sharing. The Little Free Library movement began in 2010 to promote literacy and a love of reading with free book exchanges worldwide. Max's Little Free Library is registered as No. 21883. Students can donate gently used children's books by bringing them to school librarian Diane Moller. Anyone can take or contribute books according to the Max's Little Free Library honor system. Although the exact book tak…

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

Schools

Three Briarcliff HS Seniors Earn National Merit Finalist Status BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Three Briarcliff High School seniors have been recognized as finalists by the National Merit Scholarship Corp. “Congratulations to Emma Burns, Feroze Mohideen and Sabine Poux for qualifying as semifinalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship competition,” said BHS Principal Debora French. "“These academically talented seniors have an opportunity to continue the competition for some 7,400 National Merit scholarships worth more than $32 million that will be offered in the spring." The three seniors are among about 16,000 semifinalists across the nation.…

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

Events

Yorktown's Support Connection Extends Hours For Cancer Walk YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Support Connection Inc. will hold extended hours leading toward its annual cancer walk on Sunday, Oct. 4. Support Connection will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through Sept. 18. From Sept. 21 through Oct. 2, Support Connection will be open from 9 a.m.-7 p.m. weekdays and from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. The Support-A-Walk will take place Oct. 4 at Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park. For more information about Support Connection and Support-A-Walk, visit www.supportconnection.org.

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

Events

Final Bronxville Outdoor Summer Concert Approaches BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville Outdoor Summer Concert series comes to a close Thursday with Sue and the Fun Ghouls.Enjoy live music and live dancing in the street one last time this summer on Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Park Place. The street will be closed to vehicular traffic for the event. The series is sponsored by the Bronxville Chamber of Commerce.

by Frank Mojica

09/15/2015

News

Mahopac Library Workshop Features Plant Nutrition Expert PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Public Library will host a workshop on plant-based nutrition Sept. 14, 28 and Oct. 12.Workshop leader Shanti Urreta is certified in plant-based nutrition and will go over the health benefits of a diet based on plants and food preparation. Each workshop is from 7-8:30 p.m. Attendance is free, but registration is required. To register, visit www.mahopaclibrary.org or call (845) 628-2009, Ext. 100.

by Frank Mojica

09/14/2015

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