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Larchmont Library Speaker To Discuss Path Of New Drugs To Market Larchmont Library Speaker To Discuss Path Of New Drugs To Market
Larchmont Library Speaker To Discuss Path Of New Drugs To Market LARCHMONT, N.Y. – The Larchmont Public Library is to offer a community presentation focused on why new drugs, many of them potentially life-saving, are not brought to market sooner, according to a statement from event organizers. Harald Duell, a local man whose family over the past 20 years has experienced the healthcare systems of three countries, is to discuss the topic at 7 p.m. on Monday, June 13, according to the statement. Duell’s aim is to address a number of issues, including why the cost of developing new drugs is so high and why it takes three phases of tests and reviews to get a …
Local Band To Kick Off Rye's Twilight Tuesday Concert Series Local Band To Kick Off Rye's Twilight Tuesday Concert Series
Local Band To Kick Off Rye's Twilight Tuesday Concert Series RYE, N.Y. – Rye’s Twilight Tuesday Concert Series is scheduled to kick off the summer season with a free event on June 21. Twist of Fate, a locally-based, five-member band led by Adam and Dayna Reist and featuring the steel drum, is to perform a set list of the best pop songs from the Reggae, Ska, Jamaican and American music scenes, according to a statement from the town. The show is the first in the town’s summer series, which is to offer live music to people of all ages at no cost during seven Tuesday evenings in July and August. The shows are to take place at the Rye Town Park South Pa…
Harrison H.S. Students Launch Local TEDx Event Harrison H.S. Students Launch Local TEDx Event
Harrison H.S. Students Launch Local TEDx Event HARRISON, N.Y. -- A pair of Harrison High School juniors are being hailed for organizing a TEDx event that recently showcased several "thought-provoking" student presentations.A TEDx event is a local gathering featuring unique content that is developed independently, but delivered in a similar manner and tone as larger TED events. TEDx events are community driven and aim to be free of bias, according to a statement from the Harrison school district. The student organizers, Valerie Hesse and Madeline Rawson, put the event together to complete their Creativity, Action and Service (CA…
Closter Eagle Scout Refurbishes Memorial In Mollicone Park Closter Eagle Scout Refurbishes Memorial In Mollicone Park
Closter Eagle Scout Refurbishes Memorial In Mollicone Park CLOSTER, N.J. – A rededication ceremony for the memorial to Lt. Donald A. Mollicone, a borough resident who died in Vietnam, is scheduled for noon on May 29. Located in Mollicone Park, the memorial was recently refurbished by Jason Lee, 17, who completed the project, in part, to become an Eagle Scout, according to a statement announcing the rededication. Lee’s efforts brought three new commemorative kiosks to the memorial, a flagpole and a walk-in area for visitors, according to the statement, which noted that Lee enlisted the help of local businesses and fellow Boy Scouts to complete his t…
Hawthorne Kids Race To Promote Fitness, Raise Money For Children's Hospital Hawthorne Kids Race To Promote Fitness, Raise Money For Children's Hospital
Hawthorne Kids Race To Promote Fitness, Raise Money For Children's Hospital MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. – It’ll be fun for the kids, a great way for dad to spend his Father’s Day and will raise money for a good cause, according to event organizers. The inaugural Have Fun Fitness Kids Fun Race is a non-competitive day to encourage a healthy lifestyle in children, said Matt Fisher, owner of Have Fun Fitness. Fisher’s business, which is co-sponsoring the event along with the town of Mount Pleasant, runs through the CrossFit Immortal gym in Pleasantville and works specifically with children ages 5-14. His event, which is scheduled for June 19, is to feature more than 15 obst…
Armonk Lions' Fol-De-Rol To Benefit Local, National Charity Efforts Armonk Lions' Fol-De-Rol To Benefit Local, National Charity Efforts
Armonk Lions' Fol-De-Rol To Benefit Local, National Charity Efforts ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Armonk Lions Club has scheduled four days of carnival fun to benefit its local charity efforts.The Fol-De-Rol, an annual event hosted by the Lions, is scheduled for Thursday, June 9 - Sunday, June 12 at Wampus Brook Park, according to organizers. Now in its 42nd year, the festival is to feature rides, food, raffles, pig races, live music and vendors offering jewelry, crafts, clothing, house decor and more. Attendees can also participate in a silent auction for two tickets to see the Broadway show "Hamilton." Proceeds from the event will benefit the Lions, whic…
Woman Beats Odds, Receives Degree from The College of New Rochelle Woman Beats Odds, Receives Degree from The College of New Rochelle
Woman Beats Odds, Receives Degree from The College of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – A 3.5 grade point average is an impressive feat for any college student, but for Bianca Jeannot it means just a little bit more. Jeannot who earned her Bachelor of English degree this week from The College of New Rochelle, was a high school senior when her mother died, leaving the teen to care for her two, special-needs brothers. Faced with a difficult set of circumstances, Jeannot buckled down, caring for her brothers while shuttling to and from class and working multiple jobs with taxi cabs and trains as her only transportation. “It is an accomplishment I’ll carry wi…
Dozens Displaced By Mount Vernon Fire, Foul Play Suspected Dozens Displaced By Mount Vernon Fire, Foul Play Suspected
Dozens Displaced By Mount Vernon Fire, Foul Play Suspected MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Dozens of people were left homeless this holiday weekend after a fire tore through two South Terrace Avenue buildings and damaged a third, according to multiple reports. Though the cause of the blaze remained unclear Sunday morning, a gas can found at one of the multi-family homes has led officials to suspect foul play, News 12 said. Firefighters responded to the blaze about 11:30 p.m. Saturday and battled the flames for about four hours, according to News 12, which placed the total number of displaced people at 43. Click here to see the News 12 report.
Academy Of The Holy Angels Offers Summer Courses In Bergen County Academy Of The Holy Angels Offers Summer Courses In Bergen County
Academy Of The Holy Angels Offers Summer Courses In Bergen County DEMAREST, N.J. -- It's never too soon to learn!Academy of the Holy Angels, a private female high school on Hillside Avenue, is offering a series of summerfare courses geared toward students in grades 5-8, according to a post on the school's Facebook page. The high school will offer such courses as "Never Argue with an Angel," which is aimed at students interested in formal debate, persuasive writing, public speaking and current events. Other offerings include "Think About It: An Introduction to Neuroscience," and "AHA Gourmet," a course dedicated to teaching st…
Woman Accused Of Assault Leads Stony Point Police Blotter Woman Accused Of Assault Leads Stony Point Police Blotter
Woman Accused Of Assault Leads Stony Point Police Blotter STONY POINT, N.Y. – Stony Point police made several arrests in May, accusing six people of minor traffic and drug crimes and one of misdemeanor assault. Dania Ruiz, 29, of 2710 Morris Ave., Bronx, was arrested May 5 after surrendering to authorities on an arrest warrant charging her with misdemeanor counts of third-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief, according to police. Ruiz was released after posting $250 cash bail, according to police. During a traffic stop May 19, authorities arrested Peter J. Duffy, 22, of 36 Jones Drive, Garnerville. Duffy, who is accused of driving wi…
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