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Events
Celebrate Easter In Pound Ridge With Egg Hunt, Decorating Contest Celebrate Easter In Pound Ridge With Egg Hunt, Decorating Contest
Celebrate Easter In Pound Ridge With Egg Hunt, Decorating Contest POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge annual Egg Scramble and Hunt is set for 1 p.m. on March 12 at Pound Ridge Elementary School, according to the town.In related news, the town is sponsoring an Egg Decorating Contest for students in pre-K to third grade. Decorated eggs (which are really drawn or painted on a paper template) are being accepted by Pound Ridge Recreation until March 9. Submissions will be judged on creativity and originality. There will be winners in each grade, a Special Grand Prize winner and a Most Comical winner. The winning eggs and their designers will be announced at …

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'Art Against Abuse Exhibit' To Raise Money For North Salem Nonprofit 'Art Against Abuse Exhibit' To Raise Money For North Salem Nonprofit
'Art Against Abuse Exhibit' To Raise Money For North Salem Nonprofit NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- North Salem Middle/High School and the Elizabeth G. Butler Angel Foundation will hold the 10th annual Art Against Abuse Exhibit from 7-9p.m. Friday, March 4.The event, scheduled to take place at The Hammond Museum, 28 Deveau Road, will allow the nonprofit to collect donations to be used toward the goal of helping "young adults understand and use the concepts of communication, self-discipline and self-respect in relationships." The organization was begun after the 2005 murder of Elizabeth Butler, a 17-year-old North Salem High School student who was killed by an…

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NYS Video Launch Educates Residents About Substance Abuse Treatment NYS Video Launch Educates Residents About Substance Abuse Treatment
NYS Video Launch Educates Residents About Substance Abuse Treatment Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday launched a video series designed to educate New Yorkers about addiction treatment options across the state. The 10-part effort is part of Cuomo's ongoing focus on providing state residents with "the tools they need to navigate the substance use disorder system of care," according to a statement from the governor's office. “These new videos will direct substance users on a path to recovery and work to create a stronger, healthier New York for all," Cuomo said. The videos feature addiction treatment professionals, insurance experts, parents of young…

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Rockland County Unveils New Logo, Website Rockland County Unveils New Logo, Website
Rockland County Unveils New Logo, Website NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Rockland County is getting a fresh look from its website down to its logo, according to lohud.com. The new symbol, five gray cubes arranged with an emerald cube to resemble the county's shape set against a charcoal background, has already appeared on Rockland's website and social media accounts and will soon make it to official print documents, according to lohud.com. The effort marks the first time the county has ever tried to rebrand its image, according to lohud.com. County spokesman Scott Salotto said the new logo aims to move the county forward under a single, unifie…

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Man, Woman Beaten During Early Morning Yonkers Attack Man, Woman Beaten During Early Morning Yonkers Attack
Man, Woman Beaten During Early Morning Yonkers Attack YONKERS, N.Y. -- A man and woman were beaten bloody early Saturday while walking on Warburton Avenue in Yonkers, according to News 12. The victims, whose identities were not released, were taken from the area of 10 Warburton Ave. by ambulance after 3:30 a.m. Saturday, according to News 12. There was no word on the conditions of the victims or about whether any suspects had been identified, according to News 12. Click here to see the News 12 report.

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Police & Fire
Stamford Man, 71, Charged With Setting Fire At Charles Street Home Stamford Man, 71, Charged With Setting Fire At Charles Street Home
Stamford Man, 71, Charged With Setting Fire At Charles Street Home STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man is facing criminal mischief and arson charges after allegedly setting fire to the front stoop of a city home, police told the Stamford Advocate. Ralph Vitti, 71, of Lewelyn Road, is alleged to have started the fire at a Charles Street home on Nov. 6, according to the Advocate. Police identified Vitti as the suspect after viewing surveillance video taken from a neighbor, according to the Advocate. Vitti, who was arrested Feb. 23, was charged with third-degree arson and second-degree criminal mischief. According to the Advocate, he was released after posting…

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Stamford Store Clerk Injured During Armed Robbery Stamford Store Clerk Injured During Armed Robbery
Stamford Store Clerk Injured During Armed Robbery STAMFORD, Conn. -- A female shop clerk was injured Thursday during an armed robbery of a convenience store at Cedar and Henry streets, according to the Stamford Advocate. The woman, a clerk at Rosario's Market, was elbowed in the face about 10:30 p.m. Thursday by one of two masked men who entered the store. The men fled with an undetermined amount of cash, according to the Advocate.  Police said they are investigating the robbery and viewing surveillance video in an effort to identify suspects, according to the Advocate. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate report.

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Schools
Nonprofit, Nyack Schools Team To Form Student Rowing Club Nonprofit, Nyack Schools Team To Form Student Rowing Club
Nonprofit, Nyack Schools Team To Form Student Rowing Club NYACK, N.Y. -- The River Rowing Association is teaming with the Nyack School District to form a new club offering students the opportunity to learn about the sport of rowing.The Nyack High School Rowing Club will have informational meetings at Nyack Middle School, 98 South Highland Ave., on Monday, Feb. 29, and at the high school, 360 Christian Herald Road in Upper Nyack, on Wednesday, March 2. A Youth Open House also is scheduled for parents and younger students to learn about the sport. That event is scheduled from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, at The River Rowing Association Indoor R…

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Politics
New Rochelle Mayor Bramson Prepares for State Of The City Address New Rochelle Mayor Bramson Prepares for State Of The City Address
New Rochelle Mayor Bramson Prepares for State Of The City Address NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson is to deliver the 2016 State of the City address at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, March 3, according to city's Chamber of Commerce.The speech, which is free and open to the public, is to take place at Beckwith Pointe, 700 Davenport Ave. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 7:30 p.m. The annual speech is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, which will be hosting a cocktail hour at 6 p.m. and dinner. Tickets to that event cost $55. For more information and reservations visit the Chamber of New Rochelle's…

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Cortlandt, Spectra Energy Strike Deal on Natural Gas Pipeline Project Cortlandt, Spectra Energy Strike Deal on Natural Gas Pipeline Project
Cortlandt, Spectra Energy Strike Deal on Natural Gas Pipeline Project CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The town of Cortlandt had spent two years fighting construction of Spectra Energy's Algonquin pipeline. Still, the project will move forward, according to lohud.com. The town, which had spent more than $300,000 to fight the pipeline, will receive $2.8 million from Spectra under a deal that will allow construction of the project, which will carry natural gas through New York state to points in New England and elsewhere, according to lohud.com. The $2.8 million Cortlandt will receive essentially covers the price tag for the purchase from Consolidated Edison of 99 acres of r…

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