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Schools

Clarkstown Schools Forum To Focus On Heroin, Prescription Pill Epidemic CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Central School District is set to offer a presentation later this spring focused on the horrors and pains of prescription pill- and heroin abuse. Parents, staff and community members have scheduled the event, "The Perfect Storm: A Prescription Drug and Heroin Epidemic," for 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7 at the Paramount Country Club, 60 Zukor Road, New City. The event offers the Clarkstown Teachers's Association, the Clarkstown Parent Teacher Association and others the opportunity to hear several speakers discuss the state of the current opiate ep…

by James O'Rourke

04/26/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Woman Charged With Assault In Hair Extension Fight STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford woman accused of taking a baseball bat to another woman's door before attacking her and leaving a dozen bite marks on her body has been charged with assault, according to the Stamford Advocate.Shyieca Bacchas attacked the 32-year-old woman during a disagreement stemming from hair extensions the woman had sold her, according to the Advocate. Police told the Advocate that after pounding on the woman's door with the bat and then biting her multiple times Saturday evening, Bacchas choked her and "ripped a large clump of hair out of her head." Bacchas, 32,…

by James O'Rourke

04/26/2016

News

Sacred Heart Students Present State Economic Outlook In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A group of business majors from Sacred Heart University are set to deliver a comprehensive outlook for Connecticut's state economy as it moves through this year en route to the future.The students, who all attend the university's Jack Welch College of Business, will deliver their forecast as part of an annual project graded by Prof. Lucian T. Orlowski. The forecast is set for 3:30-5 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at the Jack Welch College of Business. The event is both free and open to the public to the public. Sacred Heart University is located at 5151 Park Ave., Fairfield, …

by James O'Rourke

04/26/2016

Neighbors

Scarsdale Fire Officials: 'Call Before You Dig' SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Officials in Scarsdale are reminding homeowners this month to "call before you dig."The message is important, and shouldn't be overlooked -- particularly because April is National Safe Digging Month, officials said. Scarsdale Fire Chief Thomas Cain urged anyone aiming to plant new trees and flowers to know what's going on beneath the surface, where cable wires, water and energy pipes and sewage pipes often are buried. Cain said that utility lines are among the most dangerous and should be avoided whenever possible. The chief said anyone wishing to know what pip…

by James O'Rourke

04/26/2016

Schools

Somers Schools Release Bond Video Ahead of District Wide Vote SOMERS, N.Y. -- As voters of the Somers school district prepare to cast ballots on a proposed schools budget, the district has released a 4-minute video providing a rationale for a $13.6 million bond that is included in the proposal. District leaders have said the bond will fund a number of improvements to the district's infrastructure. To view the video, visit the Somers school district's website. The bond and the proposed 2016/2017 schools budget will be up for a vote on May 17 at Somers Middle School, 250 Route 202. The polls are open from 7 a.m.-9 p.m.

by James O'Rourke

04/25/2016

Events

Tarrytown Music Hall Preps For Free Family Fun Day TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – The Tarrytown Music Hall will be holding its fifth semi-annual Family Fun Day from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 24. The event will feature music, dancing, arts, crafts, storytelling and circus arts, organizers said, adding that the event is geared specifically toward parents and their children. The free day is to be held at the music hall at 13 Main St. and is open to the public with no tickets required, according to organizers. The lineup includes FunikiJam World Music, a Nashville-based band that will be playing live music on the main stage; the Y Dance Academy, wh…

by James O'Rourke

04/25/2016

Events

Lineup Announced For 6th Annual Putnam County Wine & Food Fest PATTERSON, N.Y. – The lineup for a wine and food fest that aims to highlight Putnam County’s most renowned vintners and culinary professionals has been announced. The Putnam County Wine & Food Fest is a two-day event scheduled for the weekend of Aug. 6-7 at the Beaver Creek Equestrian Center, 683 Route 311, according to organizers. It will run from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Sunday. The festival, which also will host a number of musical acts, is to feature celebrity chef Johnny Ciao, who is to join the Dean Shot Band for a live musical performance. Also scheduled …

by James O'Rourke

04/25/2016

News

Dutchess Chamber Health & Wellness Fair Coming To Poughkeepsie Galleria POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce is to feature a number of local products and services in support the community during the second annual Health & Wellness Fair.The event, set for noon - 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, is scheduled to take place at the Poughkeepsie Galleria, 2001 South Road. The fair will include booths that line the lower level of the mall to allow exhibitors prime locations to reach attendees. Those exhibitors who plan to attend include Fox Radio, Hudson Valley Dance Depot, Kwon’s Martial Arts, Moriarty Physical Therapy and Aerophone Co…

by James O'Rourke

04/25/2016

Events

Mental Health Association On The Move During Annual Walk At FDR State Park YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Mental Health Association (MHA) of Westchester is set to hold the 12th annual 5K Run/Walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 1 at FDR State Park.The family-friendly event, which also features a 1-mile children's race, aims to raise awareness for mental health conditions and collect money to support vital services provided by the MHA. In addition to the run/walk, the event will feature entertainment, raffles and more. For more information or to register to run or walk, visit the MHA website.

by James O'Rourke

04/25/2016

Events

5th Annual Walk For Celiac Disease To Cross Walkway Over The Hudson POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The fifth annual Mid-Hudson Walk for Celiac Disease is set for Sunday, May 22 at the Walkway Over the Hudson's Highland Side.Registration for the event opens at 10 a.m. while the walk actually is to begin at 11 a.m. A gluten-free fair is scheduled to follow with music, information and gluten-free food. The Mid-Hudson Walk for Celiac Disease costs $20 for those who pre-register and $25 for those who register on the day of the event. All proceeds from the walk will benefit the Digestive Disease Center Community Fund and the ongoing research taking place at the Celiac Di…

by James O'Rourke

04/25/2016

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