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Josh Mansour

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Are You Bringing Your Child To Work, Ridgewood? Children are welcome into the workplace on Thursday for the 23rd annual Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work day, launched by the Ms. Foundation. On April 28, over 37 million people in the United States are expected to participate in the event, according to the Take Our Daughters And Sons To Work Foundation. President Barack Obama wrote a letter of support for the day, stating "In showing these young people a multitude of career paths and the importance of public service, we offer them the chance to ignite their passions and broaden their horizons." The Take Our Sons And Daughter…

by Josh Mansour

04/28/2016

Obituaries

Hans James Jr., 88, Dumont Resident BERGENFIELD, N.J. — Dumont resident Hans James Jr. died Tuesday, April 26. He was 88.James was a World War II veteran and owner and operator of Hartel Brass & Nickel in West New York for 50 years. He also was a parishioner of St. Mary's and served as usher for many years. He is survived by wife Frances (Zunin); children James J. and wife Kathanne, Robert and wife June, Maryanne Miloscia and husband Lawrence; grandchildren Christine, J.R., Steve, Kathryn, Lauren, Elizabeth, Jennifer and Lawrence; and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother and business partner, Mario…

by Josh Mansour

04/28/2016

Neighbors

Goodwill of Bridgeport Honors Fairfield Man Who Fled War In Africa FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Goodwill of Western & Northern Connecticut is honoring one of its trainees, Fairfield resident Thomas Kitoko, with its Spirit of Inspiration Award at this year’s Annual Achievement Awards Luncheon on Thursday, April 28. The award honors those who, with the help of Goodwill programs and services, have been able to overcome significant challenges and are on a path to a successful future. Kitoko is a native of Congo, Central Africa who was separated from his family during factional infighting. A group of fighters looking to recruit child soldiers demanded Kitoko tell t…

by Josh Mansour

04/28/2016

Obituaries

Helen Burress, 86, Buchanan Resident BUCHANAN, N.Y. — Buchanan resident Helen Burress died Saturday, April 23. She was 86. Visitation was held on Tuesday, April 26, at the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home in Montrose. A Mass of Christian Burial took place on Wednesday, at St. Christopher's Church in Buchanan, followed by burial at Assumption Cemetery in Cortlandt Manor. For further information or to express condolences online, visit the Edward F. Carter Funeral Home website.

by Josh Mansour

04/27/2016

Obituaries

Virginia McCartney Newcombe, 92, Rye Resident RYE, N.Y. — Rye resident Virginia McCartney Newcombe died on Saturday, April, 23. She was 92. Newcombe, formerly of Yonkers, graduated from the University of Mary Washington in three years and was recruited by the U.S. government to work as a cryptologist where she helped break the Soviet Union code. She later became a teacher, initially teaching French, then severely disabled children and eventually pre-kindergarten for 22 years at the Reform Church Nursery School. Newcombe is survived by her children, David and his spouse Barbara, Sarah and her spouse Fred Sullo, Andrew and his spouse …

by Josh Mansour

04/27/2016

Politics

Letter: Yorktown Supervisor Grace Stalls Ethics Reform YORKTOWN, N.Y. — The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email yorktown@dailyvoice.com To the editor: It’s time to talk about ethics reform and how Supervisor Michael Grace is stonewalling efforts to strengthen the town’s existing Ethics Law. Let’s look at the record: May 5, 2015 — In a closed executive session with the Town Board, a member of the Ethics Board stated the group’s primary concern: If the Ethics Board was to have any meaning, it had to be independent of the Town Board. Under the existing law, the Et…

by Councilwoman Susan Siegel

04/27/2016

Politics

Letter: State Bugdet Cuts Would Damage Fairfield Community FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Fairfield Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email fairfield@dailyvoice.com To the editor: We write to you as members of the Executive Board of the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee (DTC). Our party’s shared values are clear and unambiguous. We advocate for appropriate funding that delivers the excellent services and strong schools that translate into a high quality of life and value for our citizens. The State’s proposed cuts of up to $4.5 million effectively zeroes out Fairfield’s Educational Tax S…

by Executive Board of the Fairfield Democratic Town Committee

04/27/2016

Schools

Stamford High Students Perform 'Seussical the Musical' STAMFORD, Conn. — After more than 150 hours of preparation, students from Stamford High School and AITE are prepared to show off their work on an acclaimed musical based on the work of noted children's author Dr. Seuss."Seussical the Musical" opens at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the theater at Stamford High School. The production is suitable for audiences of all ages and involves work from more than 60 students. Stamford teacher of the year Gloria Sinaguglia is the music director of this production and Stamford teacher of the year finalist George Beratis is the pit conductor. The Straw…

by Josh Mansour

04/27/2016

Events

Fairfield Hotel Hosting 1st Annual Block Party FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Fairfield Circle Inn is closing out the month with its 1st annual block party.The party is scheduled from 3-6 p.m. Saturday and will feature mini-golf, live bands and entertainment, as well as classic cars. There also will be a mascot dance battle and a DJ outside the pool. Admission is free and smoothies, beer and wine will be available, along with food provided by Taco Loco, Red Mango Café, Joe's American Bar & Grill, Plan B and The Castle on Post. To RSVP, e-mail Fairfield Circle Inn at info@fairfieldcircleinn.com or visit its Facebook page.

by Josh Mansour

04/27/2016

Obituaries

Charlotte J. King, 74, Mamaroneck Resident MAMARONECK, N.Y. — Charlotte J. King, a resident of Mamaroneck, died Monday, April 25. She was 74. Born in the Bronx, N.Y. to John and Charlotte McNeil, King graduated from the College of New Rochelle and went on to become a teacher in the New York Public Schools. She was devoted to her parish, Sts. John & Paul, where she served in the Women's Guild, worked in the rectory and also was a Eucharistic Minister. King also was a volunteer at Sarah Neuman Nursing Home. King is survived by children, Kathleen Griffith (Thomas), Elizabeth King and Martin King, as well as grandsons Thomas and J…

by Josh Mansour

04/27/2016

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