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Sadie Is SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week Sadie Is SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week
Sadie Is SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Sadie, an 8-year-old well-trained and playful girl described as "snuggly," "gorgeous" and "super smart," is the SPCA of Westchester's Pet of the Week.Said to be trained in Canine Life and Social Skills (C.L.A.S.S.), Sadie is ready to say, "see ya to shelter life," according to the SPCA. She is an Akita/boxer mix who may "have a little grey in the muzzle," but is quite energetic. To schedule a visit with Sadie or any of the other pets at the SPCA, visit Petfinder.com or e-mail trainer@spca914.org.

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Westport's Wakeman Town Farm Hosts Green Day Family Activities Westport's Wakeman Town Farm Hosts Green Day Family Activities
Westport's Wakeman Town Farm Hosts Green Day Family Activities WESTPORT, Conn. – Wakeman Town Farm has scheduled a day of family fun from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 14. The farm’s traditional spring kickoff is going to happen come rain or shine, according to a statement from organizers. The event is to feature a variety of events, including kids activities like birdhouse painting, planting seeds and building a nest warmer; lessons on how to create a square-foot garden; a presentation on ticks and Lyme disease; a demonstration on how to build a backyard butterfly garden; garden tours and a chance to meet the animals (rabbits, chickens, ducks, goats, shee…

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Biden, Famed Cartoonist Speak At Hudson Valley College Graduations Biden, Famed Cartoonist Speak At Hudson Valley College Graduations
Biden, Famed Cartoonist Speak At Hudson Valley College Graduations Vice President Joe Biden and Pulitzer Prize winner Garry Trudeau are set to speak at Hudson Valley colleges this commencement season, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.Biden is set to speak at the graduation ceremony for the U.S Military Academy at West Point on Saturday, May 21. He last spoke at the academy in 2012, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Trudeau, a Pulitzer Prize winner most recognized for his "Doonesbury" comic, is set to deliver the commencement address on the same day at Marist College, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Click here to read the report f…

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Have A 'Lucky' Day On Friday The 13th Have A 'Lucky' Day On Friday The 13th
Have A 'Lucky' Day On Friday The 13th Most people in the United States view it as an unlucky date, but elsewhere, Friday the 13th is considered to be a day of good fortune.Regardless of your personal feelings on the date, it's coming this week and there's nothing you can do to avoid it. According to the website timeanddate.com, people who fear Friday the 13th suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia. Some have such a fear that they're afraid to even utter the words "Friday the 13th." In Christian cultures, some believe the negative feelings associated with the day can be traced back to a handful of separate events, accordi…

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Harrison's Ali Torre Awarded Ellis Island Medal Of Honor Harrison's Ali Torre Awarded Ellis Island Medal Of Honor
Harrison's Ali Torre Awarded Ellis Island Medal Of Honor HARRISON, N.Y. – Harrison resident, founder and president of the Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Ali Torre was among 90 people to receive the 2016 Ellis Island Medal of Honor from the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, or NECO. This year’s ceremony on Saturday, May 7, marked the 30th anniversary of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, according to a statement from the organization. Torre, along with her husband, Major League Baseball legend Joe Torre, have helped thousands of people since the organization opened in 2002. The organization aims to end the cycle of domestic violence an…

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Port Chester H.S. Inducts Dozens Into National Honor Societies Port Chester H.S. Inducts Dozens Into National Honor Societies
Port Chester H.S. Inducts Dozens Into National Honor Societies PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Post Chester High School has inducted more than 70 "outstanding" junior and senior students into three national honor societies, the National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta (the National High School Mathematics Honor Society) and the Science National Honor Society.Superintendent of Schools Edward Kliszus, School Board President Robert Johnson and Port Chester High School Principal Mitchell Combs all spoke at the May 4 induction ceremony along with several others. Several awards were given during the ceremony, including the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Medal…

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Clarkstown South H.S. Senior Wins National Silver Medal In Art Award Clarkstown South H.S. Senior Wins National Silver Medal In Art Award
Clarkstown South H.S. Senior Wins National Silver Medal In Art Award WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- A senior at Clarkstown South High School has been named a National Silver Medal in Art winner in the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, according to the school district.Barbara Letizia was presented the award by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers. She also has been invited to a ceremony at Carnegie Hall on June 2 and asked to participate in a series of student showcase events. According to the school district, Letizia's work was selected by creative professionals as among the most accomplished in the country. More than 320,000 works were entered into this …

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Norwalk Girl Scouts Offer Rock Painting As Community Service Project Norwalk Girl Scouts Offer Rock Painting As Community Service Project
Norwalk Girl Scouts Offer Rock Painting As Community Service Project NORWALK, Conn. -- The Girl Scouts of Norwalk have organized a community service project at the South Norwalk Library that will allow attendees to spend an afternoon decorating rocks.The Rock Painting event is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. Sunday, May 15 in the library's community room at 10 Washington St. Those interested in attending the event are urged to bring rocks of various sizes, a paint brush and clothes they don't mind getting dirty. The Girl Scouts will provide the paint.

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'Gaslight Tango' In Pleasantville Highlights Westchester Stage Talent 'Gaslight Tango' In Pleasantville Highlights Westchester Stage Talent
'Gaslight Tango' In Pleasantville Highlights Westchester Stage Talent PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. – “Gaslight Tango,” a show of seven, one-act play by metro area playwrights, is being performed through Sunday, May 22, at the Axial Theatre. The seven plays, some of which are award-winning, are being performed by the ensemble of Axial Theatre company actors and guests. Rachael Jones, a company member and Howard Meyer’s Acting Program instructor, is a coordinating director over the overall production along with Lori Lowe. Directors of the individual plays include Ed Friedman of New Rochelle, Robin Joseph of Hastings and Patrick Davin of Rye. According to a statement f…

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Norwalk Holds Postal Food Drive For Person-To-Person Norwalk Holds Postal Food Drive For Person-To-Person
Norwalk Holds Postal Food Drive For Person-To-Person NORWALK, Conn. – Letter carriers in Wilton and Norwalk have been delivering grocery bags to postal customers this week in advance of the National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive on Saturday, May 14. According to Susan Zelman, Norwalk site manager, various volunteer groups have been spending time at Person-to-Person in Norwalk, stapling suggested shopping lists of non-perishable food to paper grocery bags. “We have 25,000 shopping bags and lists for postal customers in Norwalk and 8,000 for Wilton,” she said. “We’ve made arrangements for at least 150 Wilton High School freshmen to…

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