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Chamber Brookfield v. Bethel Corn Hole Challenge Adds Sizzle To Summer Chamber Brookfield v. Bethel Corn Hole Challenge Adds Sizzle To Summer
Chamber Brookfield v. Bethel Corn Hole Challenge Adds Sizzle To Summer BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield and Bethel Chambers of Commerce will continue its Corn Hole Challenge (bean bag toss) series Wednesday, July 13 at Cadigan Park in Brookfield.The Brookfield v. Bethel game will be followed by a business gathering at Down the Hatch restaurant in Brookfield. Participation is free for members; $10 for non-members. The following is also scheduled: Wednesday, Aug. 3 at Bennett Park, Bethel. Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Bennett Park, Bethel. Wednesday, Aug. 10, "Beach Party" from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Brookfield Town Beach (Blue building). Cornhole Challeng…

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Schools
New Rochelle Ranks Below Average In New York's Safest Places Survey New Rochelle Ranks Below Average In New York's Safest Places Survey
New Rochelle Ranks Below Average In New York's Safest Places Survey The "2016 Safest Places in New York" report analyzed 210 cities and several area municipalities ran the gamut. Villages and small towns topped the list as five safest places. These are Lewisboro in Westchester County, followed by Malverne (village on Long Island), Elmira (upstate), Pleasantville, also Westchester, (village) and King's Point (village on Long Island), said ValuePenguin. Harrison, Yorktown, Carmel and Hyde Park landed in the top five of "large" places with populations of 20,000 or more, according to ValuePenguin. Where 1 equals "best" and 105 equ…

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Neighbors
Teaneck Math Major Wins National Civic Award Teaneck Math Major Wins National Civic Award
Teaneck Math Major Wins National Civic Award TEANECK, N.J. -- A Teaneck student at Bergen County Community College is being recognized for his dedication to an anti-bullying nonprofit, among other volunteer efforts.Campus Compact has named Tristan Anderson a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow, according to an announcement.  Campus Compact is a national coalition dedicated to campus-based civic engagement. Anderson has given 500 hours of community service with Heroes and Cool Kids, the college’s Rotary Club and through park-based sustainability projects.  He is among 218 fellow from 36 states, Washington D.C., and Mexico. Past fellows include B…

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Sports
Watch Vintage Baseball Game In River Edge Watch Vintage Baseball Game In River Edge
Watch Vintage Baseball Game In River Edge RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Love baseball? Love vintage baseball? The Bergen County Historical Society blends the two in an old-time game Saturday, July 9 at Historic New Bridge Landing in River Edge.The Flemington Neshanock will play the Brooklyn Eckfords.  These re-enactor teams will play with 19th century rules, equipment and uniforms in an open field. Spectators are reminded to bring a hat, blanket or chair, and sunscreen.  Admission is $10 adults, $5 students, free BCHS members. The game is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Historic New Bridge Landing, 1201 Main Street, River Edge.  Enter at the co…

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Neighbors
Pawling Restaurateur Prepares Dishes At Library Pawling Restaurateur Prepares Dishes At Library
Pawling Restaurateur Prepares Dishes At Library PAWLING, N.Y. -- A June 28 cooking presentation at the Pawling Free Library featured the owner of a popular village restaurant. The Blue Olive founder John Canevari assisted by his partners Laura and John Leahy cooked and talked about dishes he prepared,

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Events
Have You Read 'River Road'? Author Coming To Red Hook Have You Read 'River Road'? Author Coming To Red Hook
Have You Read 'River Road'? Author Coming To Red Hook RED HOOK, N.Y. -- "River Road " author Carol Goodman will be at the Enchanted Cafe Wednesday, July 13 in Red Hook to talk about her book.This free event of the Red Hook Public Library is open to the public. The author visit is at 6 p.m. at Enchanted Cafe, 7484 S Broadway, Red Hook, N.Y.

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Events
Wall Street Investment Columnist Talks Money In Northvale Wall Street Investment Columnist Talks Money In Northvale
Wall Street Investment Columnist Talks Money In Northvale NORTHVALE, N.J. -- According to Wall Street investment columnist and author Spencer Jakab most investors have no idea how much money we’re leaving on the table. An average saver doesn't come close to earning "average" returns touted in brochures, said Jakab, who will cover these topics on Thursday, July 14 at Books and Greetings in Northvale. Jakab, whose book is "Heads I Win, Tails I Win," will lead the discussion. We’re handicapped not only by psychological biases and a fear of missing out, but by an industry with multimillion-dollar marketing budgets and an eye on its…

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Politics
What Westporters Need To Know About Tax Bills What Westporters Need To Know About Tax Bills
What Westporters Need To Know About Tax Bills WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport officials are reminding residents to carefully review the motor vehicle tax bills recently sent in the mail.That is because the State Department of Motor Vehicles recently experienced major computer issues in its upgraded database which resulted in discrepancies on a number of them. Vehicle owners receiving July 2016 motor vehicle tax bills should review them carefully to ensure the correct information is listed.  Westport residents receiving their vehicle tax bill in error from a Connecticut municipality other than Westport should contact the Assessor’s office i…

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Events
Greenwich Wine And Food Festival Serves Up Full Plate Of Celebrity Talent Greenwich Wine And Food Festival Serves Up Full Plate Of Celebrity Talent
Greenwich Wine And Food Festival Serves Up Full Plate Of Celebrity Talent GREENWICH, Conn. -- Ziggy Marley and Old Crow Medicine Show will co-headline on the second night of the Greenwich Wine and Food Festival on Sept. 23 and 24. The Bacon Brothers will perform on the opening night at the Master Chef Dinner with Adam Richman.Celebrity chefs featured throughout the festival Include Michel Nischan and Marcus Samuelsson. The sixth annual festival, presented by Serendipity magazine, will benefit Paul Newman's The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, Wholesome Wave, and The Greenwich Department of Parks and Recreation. “We wanted to give our guests an extra special night of m…

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News
Step Up America Launched In Putnam Step Up America Launched In Putnam
Step Up America Launched In Putnam CARMEL, N.Y. -- Veterans, scouts, families, first responders and officials gathered at a town meeting in Carmel to launch a citizen-led movement called Step Up America: The Call to Good Citizenship.The citizen-led movement was hosted by the American Security Council Foundation and affirms everyone’s role in preserving democracy and protecting security. The program’s goal is to raise awareness of the principles of American democracy and the practice of good citizenship. ASCF President and CEO Henry Fischer said Step Up America “supplements citizenship education with a free downloadable toolk…

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