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Habitat For Humanity Of Westchester Begins Trolley Rides WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Habitat for Humanity of Westchester will kick off its monthly trolley on April 26 from noon to 2 p.m. in honor of Earth Week. The trolley is part of Habitat for Humanity of Westchester's Make Main Street Main Street initiative. For more information, visit www.habitatwc.org.

by Frank Mojica

04/25/2015

Schools

Six Bronxville Faculty Members Earn Tenure BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – The Bronxville Board of Education awarded tenure to five teachers and one administrator on its Tuesday, April 21 meeting. The newly tenured faculty are: Marina Brown (ES Music) Eva Cielozyk (Latin) Adrienne Laitman (ES Assistant Principal) Justin McClellan (HS Biology) Bill Meyer (HS Social Studies) Catalina Tyndal (Special Education) The candidates were recommended by Superintendent David Quattrone for demonstrating innovation, critical thinking, leadership and engaged citizenship – the key dispositions of the Bronxville Promise. During the tenur…

by Frank Mojica

04/25/2015

Lifestyle

Westchester County Park Passes Now Available WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Summer will soon be here and residents can now purchase a pass to access all Westchester County-owned parks, pools and beaches. An individual pass is $75 and valid for three years. A family pass for two adults and children living at home between the ages of 12 and 18 is $150 and also valid for three years. Passes for seniors and disabled residents are $75 and valid for six years. To be eligible for a pass, the purchaser must be 12 or over and possess either a driver's license or photo identification with proof of Westchester residency. Disabled patrons must …

by Frank Mojica

04/24/2015

Events

Darien Arts Center Presents 'Fiona Moves To Asia' Ballet This Weekend DARIEN, Conn. — Students and members of the Darien Arts Center performance company will perform "Fiona Moves To Asia" this weekend at the DAC Weatherstone Studio. Performances of the children's ballet are at noon and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door or through DAC by calling 203-655-8683.

by Frank Mojica

04/24/2015

Events

Port Chester Students To Celebrate A Day For The Arts PORT CHESTER, N.Y. – North Dakota artist Michael Strand is coming to Port Chester High School on Wednesday, April 29, for a Day for the Arts, part of an eight-month project called Port Chester: Melting Pot(s). Strand will lead an interactive presentation for students, followed by hands-on ceramics workshops in which students will capture their handprints and their elbows in "el-bowls." Clay Art Center teaching artists and National Art Honor Society members will invite students to share family recipes and stories of cultural heritage for the event. They will also complete a clay challeng…

by Frank Mojica

04/24/2015

Schools

Rye Library To Build Logic Skills With Lego RYE, N.Y, — The Rye Free Reading Room's Gadgets Science Fun Club will have a Compu-Child Lego Robotics program at 3:30 p.m. Friday. The program will use materials by Lego to teach problem solving and logic skills to children. Participants can build simple and complex toys, machines, structures and robots. To register, visit www.ryelibrary.org, then click Programs and Events, choose the event, and click on the Register button. When registering, list all family members that will be attending on the same form.

by Frank Mojica

04/23/2015

Schools

Byram Hills High Alumni, Faculty Perform In Theater Program Benefit ARMONK, N.Y. — A cast and crew of alumni and faculty came together for a benefit performance of "Next to Normal" at Byram Hills High School on April 13 under the direction of Joy Varley. “We live in a community that has come together tonight to celebrate our legacy and endow the future of the Byram Hills Stage theater program,” said Varley, who is retiring this year as fine arts director. The benefit raised close to $25,000 for the theater program. Proceeds will go to future productions and the stabilization of ticket prices. Participating alumni included Pulitzer Prize-winning show c…

by Frank Mojica

04/23/2015

Events

Walk4Hearing Holds Kickoff Event for Hlaa HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — More than 100 volunteers, supporters and friends gathered recently for the kickoff event for the Hearing Loss Association of America’s (HLAA) 10th annual Westchester/Rockland Walk4Hearing at The Riverview. “A vast majority of Americans with hearing loss do not receive the help they need,” said David Goldwasser Walk4Hearing hair . “Changing this is HLAA’s mission, why we have the Walk4Hearing and why we invite everyone, hearing and hearing-impaired, to walk with us," said Goldwasser. WCBS-TV sports anchor Otis Livingston emceed the kickoff event and introduced…

by Frank Mojica

04/23/2015

Schools

Kevin O'Brien Named Student Of Distinction CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. — Horace Greeley High School senior Kevin O'Brien has been named a BOCES Student of Distinction. O'Brien was honored April 8 by BOCES teacher Deborah Ashley at a Chappaqua Board of Education meeting for his achievements in the New Visions program. O'Brien was awarded a medal and a certificate of recognition. “Kevin was nominated as a Student of Distinction because he is an amazing student and an incredible citizen,” Ashley said. In addition to his work in BOCES' New Visions Environmental Science and Sustainability Program, O'Brien also interns at the Greenburgh Nature …

by Frank Mojica

04/22/2015

Lifestyle

New Rochelle's Jacob Leisler Statue Gets A Cleaning NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — Restoration work has begun for the Jacob Leisler Monument on Broadview Avenue. The Daughters of the Revolution and the Huguenot Association erected the bronze monument for New Rochelle's 225th anniversary in 1913. American Artist Solon Borglum designed the statue. Leisler was advocate for the early Huguenot settlers in the area. The statue's restoration comes from surplus funds from the 325th Anniversary Committee for New Rochelle.

by Frank Mojica

04/22/2015

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