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Events
Bruce Hornsby Performing At Capitol Theatre Bruce Hornsby Performing At Capitol Theatre
Bruce Hornsby Performing At Capitol Theatre PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers are coming to the Capitol Theatre Sept. 8. Known for his piano and accordion playing, Bruce Hornsby in the mid-1990s took his family to the Annual Old Fiddlers' Convention in Galax, Hornsby took his family to the Annual Old Fiddlers' Convention in Galax, Va., reconnected him with his Williamsburg youth and bluegrass music and bought a dulcimer.  This led to his album, "Rehab Reunion," which is piano-free and includes guest appearances by Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and gospel singer Mavis Staples.  The record was recorded in Wi…

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Sports
'Believe In Yourself,' Allendale Trainer Tells His Kids, Clients 'Believe In Yourself,' Allendale Trainer Tells His Kids, Clients
'Believe In Yourself,' Allendale Trainer Tells His Kids, Clients ALLENDALE, N.J. — "Be positive. Work hard. Believe in yourself." It's a mantra father of four Pete Ohnegian of Good Energy Training in Allendale tells his kids and the athletes he trains. His business provides strength and conditioning training to enhance sports performance and personal fitness. Clients are professional athletes - there are current NFL players - youths and adults. They range from Division I athletes to beginners. Ohnegian likes helping clients stay conditioned or get back in shape, and talked recently about the challenges and satisfaction of the kind of work he do…

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Politics
In Huffington Post Column, Mayor Bramson Imagines Trump Concession Speech In Huffington Post Column, Mayor Bramson Imagines Trump Concession Speech
In Huffington Post Column, Mayor Bramson Imagines Trump Concession Speech NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- “No candidate enjoys delivering a concession speech. Trust me. I’ve given two, and they hurt. But when it comes to the Presidency, acknowledging defeat is more than just a matter of graciousness, it is vital to our democracy,” New Rochelle Mayor Noah Bramson said on his website. He was introducing his latest Huffington Post column in which he imagines what a concession speech would be like if Donald Trump loses the election. “I am afraid the election is going to be rigged,” Trump reportedly said at an Aug. 1 rally in Ohio, remarks Bramson quoted in his column. It led …

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Business
GE Opens New Headquarters In Boston GE Opens New Headquarters In Boston
GE Opens New Headquarters In Boston FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- General Electric moved into its temporary home in Boston on Monday, according to Boston.com.A bigger home base is being planned that will include three buildings, said the report. Click here to see the Boston.com story. General Electric, which had been headquartered in Fairfield since 1974, announced in January that it was moving its headquarters to Boston. GE had been considering a move for more than three years, and began a formal review last June with a list of 40 potential locations. Boston was selected after a careful evaluation of the business ecosystem, talent, l…

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Sports
Iona Alum Maya Rehberg Competes In 3K Steeplechase At Rio Iona Alum Maya Rehberg Competes In 3K Steeplechase At Rio
Iona Alum Maya Rehberg Competes In 3K Steeplechase At Rio NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Former Iona College women's cross-country and track and field runner Maya Rehberg competed in the 2016 Olympic Games and the 3,000-meter steeplechase at Estadio Olimpico Joao Havelange on Aug. 13.Rehberg did not advance to the final after her 15th-place performance in the third of three heats in the event.  Her time of 9:51.73 ranked her 44th among the 52 competitors.The third heat produced the slowest times among the three with just one additional runner outside of the three automatic qualifiers advancing. Six competitors from heat two and five from heat one moved on t…

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Sports
Norwalk Girls Softball Holds Tryouts Norwalk Girls Softball Holds Tryouts
Norwalk Girls Softball Holds Tryouts NORWALK, Conn. -- Warm up girls if you want to play Norwalk Girls Travel Fastpitch Softball in Norwalk. The Tryouts are this Saturday, Aug. 27 for players 14 and under. Those interested should arrive 30 minutes early for the tryouts, which are set for 10 a.m. to noon at Norwalk High School, 55 County St. Participation is a big time commitment, organizers said. There will be weekly conditioning and practices starting in September throughout fall. Practices will increase after the holidays when winter clinics will begin. Games are played against teams throughout Connecticut and there will …

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Events
Mahwah EMS Super Stoked To Get Super Soaked Mahwah EMS Super Stoked To Get Super Soaked
Mahwah EMS Super Stoked To Get Super Soaked MAHWAH, N.J. -- A celebration is fitting at Mahwah Emergency Medical Services which is about to receive the final of three new Horton ambulances. The third ambulance will arrive Saturday, Oct. 1, the occasion marked with a celebration called the "Triple Ambulance Wetdown," whereby a fire engine will "wet down the rigs," a spokesperson said. The trio were purchased with donations and Township capital. The festivities from 2 to 6 p.m. at Sheraton Crossroads, 1 International Blvd., will include a bouncy house for kids, food, a disc jockey and 50-50 raffle.

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Police & Fire
NAACP, Police Discussion To Focus On Race, Policing In Greater Bridgeport NAACP, Police Discussion To Focus On Race, Policing In Greater Bridgeport
NAACP, Police Discussion To Focus On Race, Policing In Greater Bridgeport FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Greater Bridgeport chapter of the NAACP and members of law enforcement will hold a community discussion on race and policing Wednesday, Aug. 23 in Fairfield.This "Meeting to Discuss Solutions" will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Roger Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Road., Fairfield. Membership applications will be available.

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Business
Ramapo Officials, Concrete Company At Odds Over Facility Operation Ramapo Officials, Concrete Company At Odds Over Facility Operation
Ramapo Officials, Concrete Company At Odds Over Facility Operation RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Amidst "stop-work orders" and violations a concrete mixing company continues to operate in Ramapo, said lohud.com.The town cited Co-Mix Concrete for operating a use Ramapo does not allow, according to the lohud.com report. Violations include "changing the use and occupancy without an appropriate certificate; operating without an approved site plan; and performing construction without a building permit," said lohud.com. Ramapo building inspector Tony Malliain sent the company an email saying, “These types of plants are prohibited in the Town of Ramapo,&quo…

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Schools
RCC Professor, Pomona Resident Receives National Award RCC Professor, Pomona Resident Receives National Award
RCC Professor, Pomona Resident Receives National Award SUFFERN, N.Y. -- A professor from Rockland Community College is among five faculty members being recognized at an Oct. 7 leadership conference in New Orleans. He is Pomona resident Bill Baker, a biology professor who has received many awards in his 46-year career. This national recognition is from the Association of Community College Trustees Northeast Regional Faculty Member Award. Baker will be recognized Oct. 7 at the ACCT National Leadership Congress. The award is based on Baker's scholarly work and teaching. Evaluation criteria include demonstrated excellence in teaching, innovative pro…

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