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Acclaimed Bass-Baritone To Close Ridgewood Chamber Concerts Series Acclaimed Bass-Baritone To Close Ridgewood Chamber Concerts Series
Acclaimed Bass-Baritone To Close Ridgewood Chamber Concerts Series RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Parlance Chamber Concerts' ninth season is set to conclude with a performance from three world-renowned musicians.Esteemed Metropolitan Opera bass-baritone James Morris is to perform at West Side Presbyterian Church, 6 South Monroe St. at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 15. Morris is to be joined by the Met's principal cellist Rafael Figueroa and collaborative pianist Ken Noda. According to Parlance Chamber Concerts, the musicians will perform a far-reaching selection of songs, arias and chamber works. Morris has received universal acclaim in every major international opera house …

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Passaic County Freeholders Support Criminal Justice Reform Bill Passaic County Freeholders Support Criminal Justice Reform Bill
Passaic County Freeholders Support Criminal Justice Reform Bill PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. – The Board of Chosen Freeholders has unanimously passed a resolution urging Gov. Chris Christie to support Assembly Bill A3491 (Wimberly-D-LD35), which, among other things, would establish a county criminal court justice reform administration fund, according to a Freeholders statement. Though the Assembly bill has not yet come to a vote, the Freeholders join the New Jersey Association of Counties in supporting the initiative, according to the Freeholders. “New Jersey has one of the busiest court systems in the country.” Freeholder Director TJ Best said. “In order to re…

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Steelers Pick Stratford Native Matakevich In Final Round Of NFL Draft Steelers Pick Stratford Native Matakevich In Final Round Of NFL Draft
Steelers Pick Stratford Native Matakevich In Final Round Of NFL Draft STRATFORD, Conn. -- A Stratford native has become the first football player in Trumbull's St. Joseph High School's history to be drafted by an NFL franchise, according to gametimect.com. Tyler Matakevich, an All-American linebacker at Temple University and winner of the Chuck Bednarik and Bronko Nagurski awards, was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 246th pick in the final round of the 2016 draft, according to gametimect.com. Matakevich told gametimect.com that he was beginning to get discouraged and was talking about free agency with other teams when he received a telephone call…

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Schools
Bronxville School Board Of Education Awards Tenure To 3 Educators Bronxville School Board Of Education Awards Tenure To 3 Educators
Bronxville School Board Of Education Awards Tenure To 3 Educators BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville Union Free School District's Board of Education recently awarded tenure to three educators, the district said.Bronxville High School Principal Ann Meyer, Bronxville Middle School math teacher Jennifer Oliveri and first-grade teacher Kathryn Westerheim were all unanimously awarded the designation after receiving recommendations from Superintendent of Schools David Quattrone, the district said. Their tenure date is to become effective on Sept. 1. “These three educators have met the standards of a rigorous evaluation process that calls for direct observations…

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Clinton Corners Winery Goes To The Dogs Clinton Corners Winery Goes To The Dogs
Clinton Corners Winery Goes To The Dogs CLINTON, N.Y. -- Clinton Vineyards is kicking off its 40th anniversary celebration by raising money for the Dutchess County SPCA. The winemakers have scheduled a "Wags to Vintage" weekend on May 6-7 that is geared toward dog lovers. The two-day event will bring together wine and dogs and begin with a VIP tasting reception from 6-8 p.m. on Friday May 6. Tickets to that event cost $100 each and include champagne and wine tasting, locally sourced hors d'oeuvres and music. On Saturday, May 7, the vineyard will open its grounds to the dogs, allowing pets to join their owners for anoth…

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Hackers Steal Personal Information From 30 Stony Point Employees Hackers Steal Personal Information From 30 Stony Point Employees
Hackers Steal Personal Information From 30 Stony Point Employees STONY POINT, N.Y. -- About 30 current and former Stony Point employees tried to file their taxes this year only to find that someone had already filed using their Social Security numbers, according to lohud.com. How the employees' information was compromised remained unclear, but authorities from Stony Point and Rockland County were said to be on the case, according to lohud.com. Town Supervisor Jim Monaghan told lohud.com that employees from every department had been affected by the security breach, including a member of the Town Board. Monaghan said the breach did not appear to have had a…

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Earth Day Activities Continue In Valhalla; Along Hudson River Earth Day Activities Continue In Valhalla; Along Hudson River
Earth Day Activities Continue In Valhalla; Along Hudson River VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Earth Day may have come and gone, but the environmentally friendly activities are scheduled to continue this week at the Kensico Dam Plaza.A pair of events are to take place at the plaza at 1 Bronx River Parkway on Saturday, May 7. Earth Day Westchester 2016 is scheduled for 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. that afternoon. The event will feature "green" exhibits, live entertainment, a farmers market, a "green raffle," children's activities and the presentation of sustainability/recycling awards by Westchester County, according to event organizers. Also on May 7, Riverk…

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Greenwich Restaurants To Help Community Plates Battle Food Insecurity Greenwich Restaurants To Help Community Plates Battle Food Insecurity
Greenwich Restaurants To Help Community Plates Battle Food Insecurity STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Norwalk-based nonprofit organization that uses technology to pair rescued food with those who need it most is set to hold its signature fundraising event at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 4.Community Plate's Food for All — to be held at The Loading Dock, 375 Fairfield Ave., Stamford — is to feature some of the newest restaurants in the area, according to event organizers. Kevin Mullins, executive director and co-founder of Community Plates, said the organization has, since 2011, provided more than 12 million pounds of food to neighborhood locals. "Powered by our propr…

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Rhinebeck Pair Charged With Stealing $700 In Wal-Mart Merchandise Rhinebeck Pair Charged With Stealing $700 In Wal-Mart Merchandise
Rhinebeck Pair Charged With Stealing $700 In Wal-Mart Merchandise RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- A man and woman from Rhinebeck are facing misdemeanor counts of petty larceny after being accused of stealing more than $700 worth of merchandise from an area Wal-Mart store, according to police.Todd A. Decesare, 46, and Caitlin S. Decesare, 19, are accused of stealing from the store on Frank Sottile Boulevard on Feb. 25, Ulster town police said without discussing the relationship between the two suspects. Both Decesares were arrested about 7 p.m. Thursday, police said. The Rhinebeck residents were then ticketed and released without bail. According to police, the Decesare…

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School Districts Approve $5.1M Rockland BOCES Administrative Budget School Districts Approve $5.1M Rockland BOCES Administrative Budget
School Districts Approve $5.1M Rockland Boces Administrative Budget WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- Rockland County's component school boards have unanimously approved the 2016-2017 Rockland BOCES administrative budget, according to a statement from the county.The $5.13 million administrative budget, approved on April 19, is part of a wider spending plan totaling more than $111 million, according to the county. “We are pleased,” said Rockland BOCES Chief Operating Officer Mary Jean Marsico. “The unanimous vote represents a true collaborative spirit, recognizes our cost-containment efforts and supports a tightly-crafted budget.” The administrative budget represents a de…

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