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Yorktown Chamber Has Member Appreciation Dinner Yorktown Chamber Has Member Appreciation Dinner
Yorktown Chamber Has Member Appreciation Dinner YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce had a member appreciation dinner Aug. 20 at Little Sorrento. The chamber honored local business owners Joe Foley, Brett Freman, Perry Gusikoff, John Iorio, Eric DiBartolo, Tom Diana and Jeff Jankowski for their exceptional volunteerism. 

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Larchmont Library Will Host 'Older and Wiser' Workshop Larchmont Library Will Host 'Older and Wiser' Workshop
Larchmont Library Will Host 'Older and Wiser' Workshop MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Author, poet and lecturer Catherine Wald will lead a workshop on wisdom and aging at Larchmont Public Library beginning Sept. 21.  Does wisdom come with age? Is there truth to the "older and wiser" adage? Wald's workshop will explore the question through poems, newspaper articles, fiction and discussions.  Wald authored "The Resilient Writer: Tales of Rejection and Triumph from 23 Top Authors" and has more than 20 years experience as a corporate editor, writer and project manager.  The six-week workshop begins at 7 p.m. Sept. 21 and continues every o…

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Dennis Nardone Discusses Growing Up in New Rochelle's West End Dennis Nardone Discusses Growing Up in New Rochelle's West End
Dennis Nardone Discusses Growing Up in New Rochelle's West End NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Dennis Nardone will discuss the neighborhood of West New Rochelle in celebration of Italian Heritage and Cultural Month at the New Rochelle Library's Ossie Davis Theater on Oct. 17 from 3 to 5 p.m. Nardone will speak from his personal experiences growing up in the 1950s and '60s in the predominantly Italian-American community. His self-published book "Growing Up in the West End of New Rochelle, New York in the 50’s-60’s: My Life, My Neighborhood" will be avaialble for purchase at the event. Proceeds from book sales will benefit the upkeep of St. Joseph's Churc…

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Yorktown Woman To Play Softball With Williams At Ridgefield Playhouse Yorktown Woman To Play Softball With Williams At Ridgefield Playhouse
Yorktown Woman To Play Softball With Williams At Ridgefield Playhouse YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown resident Joanne Melendez-Napolitano was the highest bidder for a spot on Bernie Williams' softball team at an Aug. 30 charity event at The Ridgefield Playhouse.  Following a round of batting practice, the softball game will be from 1-3 p.m. outside Ridgefield Playhouse. Other guests at the charity game include former New York Yankees Jeff Nelson and Mickey Rivers and CBS Sports Radio host Doug Gottlieb. WHUD's Mike Bennett will provide play-by-play at the game. Proceeds will benefit Hillside Food Outreach and The Ridgefield Playhouse Arts for Everyone Progr…

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White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Season White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Season
White Plains Performing Arts Center Announces Fall Season WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plans Performing Arts Center will host several new productions for its 2015 fall season of events.  The following performances will take place at the downtown theater:  Maltby and Shire’s "Closer Than Ever" – An exploration of the modern world's everyday struggles via musical revue starring Jennie Berkson, Katie Leukens Chan-Chee, Vincent Di Geronimo and Steve Taylor with musical direction by Kurt Kelley and directed by Broadway Veteran John Treacy Egan. Sept. 11-13. "Brazil Meets Jazz" – A performance of Brazilian classical music and jaz…

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How Many Calories Are In Your Pizza Slice, Fairfield? How Many Calories Are In Your Pizza Slice, Fairfield?
How Many Calories Are In Your Pizza Slice, Fairfield? FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- What do you like on your pizza? Regardless of preference in toppings, a slice of New York City-style pizza may have more calories than expected. According to The Daily Meal, a slice of Sbarro's cheese pizza contains 410 calories and 14 grams of fat. With pepperoni, a slice contains 480 calories. The Sbarro slices cited are comparable in size to authentic New York slices. Click here to read the rest of the article at The Daily Meal.

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Celebrate Easton With A Revolutionary War Re-enactment Celebrate Easton With A Revolutionary War Re-enactment
Celebrate Easton With A Revolutionary War Re-enactment FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Historical Society of Easton and Easton's Parks and Recreation Department are co-sponsoring a Revolutionary War re-enactment on Sept. 19 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sept. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Samuel Staples Elementary School.  The re-enactment will recreate the burning of the Morehouse Farm. On July 18, 1782, Lt. Ebenezer Morehouse was captured in Westport by a British raiding party, and after irritating his captors, they burned his farm.  Members of the 5th Connecticut Volunteer Regiment will portray patriot forces and British military regiments…

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New Canaan's Boy Scout Troop 70 Invites New Faces To Picnic In Waveny Park New Canaan's Boy Scout Troop 70 Invites New Faces To Picnic In Waveny Park
New Canaan's Boy Scout Troop 70 Invites New Faces To Picnic In Waveny Park NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan's Boy Scout Troop 70 will hold their annual welcome meeting and kick-off picnic on Aug. 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Waveny Park.  All boys interested in joining the Scouts are invited to attend along with their families. Troop 70 meets at St. Mark's Episcopal Church every Thursday during the school year from 7 to 9 p.m.  For Boy Scouting eligibility, boys must be 11 years old and have finished fifth -grade, or have earned Cub Scouting's Arrow of Light and be at least 10 years old. The picnic will be held in the area adjacent to the outdoor fitness equipment next …

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Sign Up For Women's Warrior Wolf Retreat At Wolf Conservation Center Sign Up For Women's Warrior Wolf Retreat At Wolf Conservation Center
Sign Up For Women's Warrior Wolf Retreat At Wolf Conservation Center LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Sacred Warrior founder Vanessa Chakour will host the Fall Equinox Women's Warrior Wolf Retreat at the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem on Sept. 24 and 25. The retreat will feature workshops, boxing based meditation, wildcrafting, herbal medicine making, time for sharing and reflection, a sacret fire ceremony and organic vegetarian meals and movement among the Conservation Center's 29 wolves.  For registration and more information, click here.

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Junior Lake Carmel Firefighters Train At FASNY Youth Day Junior Lake Carmel Firefighters Train At FASNY Youth Day
Junior Lake Carmel Firefighters Train At Fasny Youth Day PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Junior firefighters from the Lake Carmel Fire Department recently participated in the Firemen's Association of the State of New York's 143rd Convention Youth Day at the Rensselaer Fire Training Center in Wyantskill.  Skills such as confidence, pumps, search-and-rescue, hose relay and hose line advancement were trained at FASNY's annual youth day Aug. 21. Seasoned instructors, volunteer first responders and FASNY leaders worked hands-on with the Junior Firefighters and Explorers aged 12-19. FASNY was founded in 1872 and represents more than 92,000 volunteer firefighter…

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