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Passaic County Technical Institute Named Top School For Financial Literacy WAYNE, N.J. -- The Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI) has been named the top high school in the country by Working in Support of Education's (W!SE) Financial Literacy Program, according to a statement from the school.The award comes on the heels of the high school performing extremely well on the W!SE program's Financial Literacy certification exam, the statement said. W!SE is a New York City-based nonprofit agency that aims to provide high school students across the country with educational support services to build financial literacy, foster business and social entrepreneurship and …

by James O'Rourke

05/10/2016

Events

Passaic Freeholder Organizes 'Champions Of Civil Rights' Dinner PATERSON, N.J. -- The third annual Champions of Civil Rights dinner is scheduled for Wednesday, June 1, at the Brownstone, 351 West Broadway. The event, held by the Friends of Freeholder John Bartlett, is set to honor Assembly Budget Chairman Gary Schaer; Samer Khalaf, the national executive director of the American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee; and the Garden State Bar Association, the oldest and largest association for African American lawyers, judges and law students. Tickets to the event cost $150 per person and include a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7:15 p.m. An…

by James O'Rourke

05/10/2016

Lifestyle

New Rochelle YMCA CEO Rich McCarty Urges 'Open Mind' About Changes NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Rich McCarty of the New Rochelle YMCA is asking organization members to be open minded to possible changes he may look to institute as he begins his tenure as the group's chief executive officer."First, be open to new things," McCarty said in a letter to the members. "Second, have a conversation with me rather than let your feelings gnaw at you." The CEO said the YMCA's goal is to provide a great experience for all who come through the doors, particularly the people of New Rochelle, Pelham and Larchmont. McCarty said his team will continue to focus …

by James O'Rourke

05/10/2016

Schools

Prom Flower Purchases To Benefit Darien H.S. Save The Children Club DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School is urging prom-bound students to support the Save the Children Club by purchasing prom flowers from Springdale Florist or Dom's Garden, Flowers & Gifts.A portion of every order placed through either shop will benefit the high school's club as long as "Darien High School" is mentioned at the time of order. Springdale Florist, 28 Camp Ave., can be reached at 203-329-8857. Dom's Garden, Flowers & Gifts, 1936 Post Road, can be reached at 203-202-2843.

by James O'Rourke

05/10/2016

Schools

Try Wines, Hors D’oeurves At 'Taste Of Millbrook' Schools Fundraiser MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- The Millbrook Educational Foundation is scheduled to hold a fundraiser for the village's school district from 6-9 p.m. on June 4. A Taste of Millbrook at Millbrook Vineyards and Winery is to offer an evening of wine, beer and great local food, according to organizers. The event is also to feature live music from the Millbrook High School Jazz Band and Madrigal Singers; a silent auction for services, products, sporting events, spa treatments and vacation getaways; and a "Giving Tree" for guests to grant wishes directly for teachers, according to organizers. An a…

by James O'Rourke

05/09/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Academic Challenge Team Undefeated, Earns Historic Win BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The Briarcliff High School Academic Challenge A Team rode a hot streak to victory recently, taking home top honors at the 2016 Omar Q. Beckins competition."Briarcliff's A Team was the only team to go undefeated through Saturday's preliminary seven rounds," said Desmond Groarke, the team's advisor. "Returning to the finals on Sunday, Briarcliff again was undefeated and captured the title for the third year in a row." Groarke continued to say that the performance and the three consecutive victories at the April competition were unprecedented in the…

by James O'Rourke

05/09/2016

Events

'Newtown' Among Documentaries Leading Pack At Greenwich Film Festival GREENWICH, Conn. – A documentary film tackling the experiences of parents, doctors, emergency responders and heroes of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown will be among those headlining the second annual Greenwich International Film Festival, or GIFF. Tickets for the festival, scheduled over four days from June 9 to 12, go on sale at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 12. They can be purchased online. “Newtown,” is a film set to screen on Sunday, June 11, at Bow Tie Cinemas. According to GIFF organizers, director Kim Snyder, along with producer Maria Cuomo Cole ,will join several…

by James O'Rourke

05/09/2016

News

Israeli Landscapes Focus Of Painting Night At JCC In Scarsdale SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Jewish National Fund Women for Israel have scheduled an evening of painting, fun and a little Israeli wine.An Evening of Painting Israel's Landscape is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18, at the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 999 Wilmot Road. Featured during the event will be artist Bonnie Katzenstein, owner of Colors on Tap. Katzenstein, who holds a master's degree from the New York Academy of Art in Manhattan, has been teaching art for 15 years and hosts classes and parties out of her personal studio. She began Colors on Tap in 2015. Entrance to the May 18 event …

by James O'Rourke

05/09/2016

Schools

Comfort Dog Makes Big Impact During Visits With Walden Students In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. – It sounds a bit like the beginning of a joke: What do you get when a golden retriever, a Girl Scout, a mother, a teacher and a group of students walk into a Tech Center? There’s no real punch line though, only good news for the students and the animal. The Comfort Dog program of the Lutheran Church Charities began visiting The Walden School this year with a golden retriever named Addie and her handler, Jan Hebert, according to a statement, which added that the relationship between the organization and the school developed because of the efforts of Laura Herzegovitch, a teac…

by James O'Rourke

05/09/2016

Events

Mount Vernon Proud 2016 To Bring Nonprofit Vendors To Doles Center. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Vernon's Department of Recreation is seeking vendors and co-sponsors for the fourth annual Mount Vernon Proud event.The city has scheduled this year's event for 10:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, on the back lawn of the Doles Community Center at 250 South 6th Ave. The event is also to take place at the 4th Street Playground between South 7th and 8th avenues. Organizers said Mount Vernon Proud 2016 is expected to feature health screenings, information, vendors, games, delicious food for purchase, a children's village, fun and live music. Event organizers sa…

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05/09/2016

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