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Yonkers Art Gallery Changes Name To Riverfront YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers Art Gallery has changed its name to Riverfront Art Gallery and will be exhibiting a new show throughout April. “In and Out of the Can” by artist Howard Better will have an opening reception and artist talk 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday. The exhibit will feature thousands of 3-D can collage sculptures. Influenced by Better’s many years as a filmmaker and sourced from the artist’s collection of vintage comics, magazines and newspapers, the exhibit evokes a contrast and conversation between mass production and individuality. The series is hung from the ceiling with an acco…

by Cassandra Huerta

04/06/2015

Schools

Stamford Teams Make It To World Finals Of Odyssey Of The Mind STAMFORD, Conn.-- Working through the Stamford Youth Foundation, 10 Stamford teams that competed in the 34th Connecticut State Odyssey of the Mind Tournament went to the state finals with 160 other teams from around the state on March 21. The winning teams will join other state and international teams in the World Finals at Michigan State University in May. The teams from Westover and Scofield/Rippowam placed first in their problem category, with Roxbury taking second place. A third-place finish was awarded to a second Roxbury team. The first-place teams both earned the Jill Riggles Award …

by Cassandra Huerta

04/06/2015

Events

'Jazz Meets Classical' With Soundview At The New Rochelle Public Library NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The musical ensemble Soundview, will present a concert entitled “Jazz Meets Classical” at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 19 in the Ossie Davis Theater of the New Rochelle Public Library. The concert is made possible by the Lillian Robbins and Rick Englander Memorial Fund. A donation of $2 is suggested at the door. Soundview is led by saxophonist and composer Alexander McCabe, of New Rochelle. The ensemble uses elements of western classical music and jazz to create a unique sound. The concert will open with standards from the traditional classical repertoire, followed by jaz…

by Cassandra Huerta

04/06/2015

Schools

Woodlands High School Students Take Part In U.N. International Conference WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Students at Woodlands and Mount Vernon high school visited the United Nations to join students from Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago for an international discussion on women and slavery. The students were escorted by The Westchester County Chapter of The Links Incorporated, one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of women, committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African-Americans. Students from each country made presentations about the causes, consequences, and lessons of slavery and the transatlan…

by Cassandra Huerta

04/06/2015

Events

Danbury's Western Connecticut State Highlights April Events DANBURY, Conn. -- Western Connecticut State University offers several programs during April. Some of the upcoming events this week include: The Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition will be from 6-8 p.m. in the Art Gallery of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Ext. The exhibition will be on display from noon-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 1-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Monday, April 13. For more information, go to www.wcsu.edu/newsevents/MFA-thesis-exhibition.asp. A birds of prey demonstration will take place at noon Monday at …

by Cassandra Huerta

04/06/2015

Business

HR Director Provides Insights Into Google's Growth WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Laszlo Bock, head of the human resources department at Google Inc., understands how difficult it can be for some people to enjoy going to work but explains that it doesn't have to be as bad as it seems, according to The Wall Street Journal. His new book, "Work Rules!" was set to be released Saturday and is just one of the ways he takes an interest in sharing some of the things he has learned in his journey to expand the company, reports wsj.com. In his book, Bock discusses ways to make work better, including setting goals, empowering employees and essentially…

by Cassandra Huerta

04/06/2015

Business

'House Of Cards,' Featuring Bedford's Kate Mara, Renewed WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- "House of Cards," the Netflix original political drama, has been renewed for a fourth season, according to hollywoodreporter.com. The show stars Kevin Spacey, Robin Wright and Bedford's very own Kate Mara. The three-time Emmy winning show will premiere in the summer of 2016, reported hollywoodreporter.com. To read the whole story, click here.

by Cassandra Huerta

04/05/2015

Events

Somers Lions Club Schedules Pancake Breakfast SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Lion Club will hold a pancake breakfast on Sunday, April 12. There will be pancakes, eggs, sausage, bagels, coffee, tea and juice, plus the club's original "Egg McLion." Face painting will be available as well as photos with a superhero and hair extensions from 9-11 a.m. The event will take place from 8 a.m.-noon in the Somers High School cafeteria, Route 139, Lincolndale. The cost is $8 for adults and children, but children younger than 3 are admitted free. A portion of the proceeds will go to support the Somers Youth Sports Organization and the Somers Lions …

by Cassandra Huerta

04/05/2015

Events

Pound Ridge Seeks Public Input On Recreation Programs POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Recreation Commission's spring public meeting will be held Monday, April 13, at 8 p.m. in the Town House. All residents and representatives of interested organizations are invited to attend. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain views from the community on ways to improve and strengthen recreation programs. The meeting will not be limited to a formal agenda, as the commission would like to hear from the community on all matters affecting recreation in Pound Ridge.

by Cassandra Huerta

04/04/2015

Neighbors

SUNY Chancellor Honors New Rochelle Student Jacobs NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Anne Jacobs, of New Rochelle, Class of 2015, was one of just five SUNY New Paltz students selected for the 2015 Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence. Jacobs is majoring in communication media/media management. The annual award recognizes distinctive academic, athletic, leadership, service and other achievements and contributions. The awards were conferred Thursday in Albany in a ceremony that was attended by SUNY New Paltz President Donald P. Christian and Vice President for Student Affairs L. David Rooney. "It is my highest honor to recognize the achieveme…

by Cassandra Huerta

04/04/2015

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