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Local Educators Encouraged To Think Big, Embrace The Future
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. – Local teachers were urged to take risks, be creative and be passionate during what was described as an “epic time” for creativity in the classroom.
About 400 educators attended the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center’s Tech Expo earlier this month at the Edith Macy Conference Center on Chappaqua Road to learn about how cutting-edge technology is being used in the classroom, according to event organizers.
The inaugural event drew teachers and faculty from the Ardsley, Bronxville, Croton Harmon, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Katonah Lewisboro, Ossining, Pelham, Scarsda…
Brookfield Rep. Harding Votes To Expand Coverage For Firefighters
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Connecticut State House of Representatives unanimously approved a bill that would expand wage replacement benefits for current and former firefighters battling cancer believed to have been contracted through the job, according to state Rep. Stephen Harding.Harding, a Republican who represents Brookfield, Bethel, Danbury, was a co-sponsor of the bill.
“According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, firefighters are at a pronounced risk for developing cancers of the respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems; or, even more likely: mesothelioma,…
Fairfield Chamber, YMCA Serve Up Free Health And Wellness Expo
FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and the Fairfield YMCA will be hosting the 2016 Health and Wellness Exposition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 24 at the YMCA's headquarters at 841 Post Road.The event, now in its second year, is open to the public at no cost and will be held regardless of the weather, according to organizers.
“Everyone is invited to attend," said Beverly Balaz, the chamber's president. "And this year, more demos and screenings have been added, plus outdoor activities for kids. In addition, we wanted to add an educational component, so w…
Saddle Brook's Holiday Inn Reopens As Crowne Plaza
SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- A 148-room former Holiday Inn has reopened along Route 80 in Saddle Brook as a Crowne Plaza that the new owners hope will serve business travelers to New York City, according to northjersey.com.
The 12-story hotel was purchased at auction last summer for $10.7 million, features a restaurant on the top floor, a 24-hour business center, free wi-fi, meeting space, reception space, a renovated lobby and a renovated rooms, according to northjersey.com.
The new owners, the Unique Hotel Management Group of Houston, owns several hotels and has plans for several more, according…
Katonah's Country Childrens Center Plans Earth Day Event
KATONAH, N.Y. -- Earth Day is coming to the farm Saturday as the Country Childrens Center celebrates with a number of activities.
The Katonah-based Center is to hold its event at its farm location, 466 Cross River Road, from 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Activities will include garden planting, walks in the fairy woods, pony rides, a petting zoo, jumping castle, face painting, magic wand making, a blue block build-a-thon, food, music and eco-friendly information tables, according to organizers.
Also on hand will be local children's book author and illustrator Chad Wallace, who is to read his nature-…
