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John Jay HS Students Advance To Next Round Of 'Poetry Out Loud' John Jay HS Students Advance To Next Round Of 'Poetry Out Loud'
John Jay HS Students Advance To Next Round Of 'Poetry Out Loud' PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Two John Jay High School students represented their school recently at the regional level of the Poetry Out Loud competition at SUNY Purchase College. Jessica Moss, who previously won John Jay High School's 2016 Poetry Out Loud contest, was joined at the regional competition by Isaiah Blum, the earlier contest's runner-up, according to a statement from the Katonah-Lewisboro School District. Once performing at the regional level on Feb. 2, the students were forced to recite three poems by memory, said Jeanetta Bryant, a John Jay High School English teacher. "Both of t…

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Come See '42nd Street' At Webutuck High School Come See '42nd Street' At Webutuck High School
Come See '42nd Street' At Webutuck High School AMENIA, N.Y. -- The Webutuck Drama Society will be performing the musical "42nd Street" several times in March.Three performances have been scheduled at Webutuck High School, 194 Haight Road. They include: 7 p.m., Friday, March 11 7 p.m., Saturday, March 12 2 p.m., Sunday, March 13Admission to the performances cost $12 for adults, $8 for students and $8 for seniors. Those interested in purchasing tickets should call Barbara Riley at 845-373-4108.

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News
New Rochelle Wastewater Plant Earns Project Of The Year Award New Rochelle Wastewater Plant Earns Project Of The Year Award
New Rochelle Wastewater Plant Earns Project Of The Year Award NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Wastewater Treatment Plant -- the largest public works project in Westchester County history -- earned another distinction Friday: project of the year, according to lohud.com. The $250 million plant at 1 Le Fevres Lane was recognized by the Westchester/Putnam chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers during its annual dinner dance at the Westchester Manor, according to lohud.com. Several engineering firms that performed work on the project accepted the award, including Saving Engineers, Arcadis, CDM Smith and GHD, according to loh…

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Police & Fire
Fire Damages Mamaroneck Business Fire Damages Mamaroneck Business
Fire Damages Mamaroneck Business MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- A Mamaroneck business was damaged Friday when a fire in a wood-burning stove got out of hand, according to News 12. The fire occurred Friday night at Marble & Granite Works, 332 Central Ave., according to News 12. No injuries were reported. Click here to see the News 12 report.

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Sports
Two Harrison High School Students Sign On To Play Division I College Sports Two Harrison High School Students Sign On To Play Division I College Sports
Two Harrison High School Students Sign On To Play Division I College Sports HARRISON, N.Y. -- Two Harrison High School seniors have signed letters of intent to play Division I level college sports, according to the school district. Zach Evans has committed to the University of Pennsylvania, where he'll play football. Andrew Carton has signed with Yale University, where he'll play soccer. Evans, a three-sport athlete, was the Harrison team's captain in his senior year. He earned an All-State Honorable Mention award as well as All-Conference and All-League accolades and was selected to play in the Exceptional Senior Game for Section 1. "This is a very special …

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Stony Point Syro-Malabar Catholics Protests Relocation Plans Stony Point Syro-Malabar Catholics Protests Relocation Plans
Stony Point Syro-Malabar Catholics Protests Relocation Plans STONY POINT, N.Y. -- A group of worshippers who have been holding services at the same Willow Grove Road community center for 15 years is being forced to relocate involuntarily, according to lohud.com. Local Syro-Malabar Catholics have been told by the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago that services at 400 Willow Grove Road must move to the Marian Shrine, according to lohud.com. Worshippers in the group, which has origins in the Indian southwest state of Kerala, said they are upset about leaving the building, which they purchased some time ago for "hundreds of thousan…

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Events
Japenese Flower Arranging Class Comes To Starr Library In Rhinebeck Japenese Flower Arranging Class Comes To Starr Library In Rhinebeck
Japenese Flower Arranging Class Comes To Starr Library In Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Valentine's Day may be a thing of the past, but that's no reason to put off thoughts of flowers.The Starr Library, 68 West Market St., will be hosting Ikebana: The Art of Japanese Flower Arranging at 1 p.m., Sunday, March 13. The event will consist of a 30-minute demonstration followed by a hands-on workshop. There is a materials fee of $16. According to organizers, those in attendance will take home an Ikebana arrangement in a take-out container. Those wishing to attend the event are urged to register and pay before Saturday, Feb. 27.  To register, visit starrlibrary.or…

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Five Darien High Students Named As National Merit Scholarship Finalists Five Darien High Students Named As National Merit Scholarship Finalists
Five Darien High Students Named As National Merit Scholarship Finalists DARIEN, Conn. -- Five students at Darien High School have been named finalists in the 2016 National Merit Scholarship Program.The students, Sarushka Desai, Kristen Moran, Claire O'Leary, Katie Tsui and Chloe Zhou, were congratulated by Principal Ellen Dunn in a statement issued by the school district. Of the more than 15,000 students from across the country who have been named finalists, 7,400 will win some type of scholarship, according to program rules published on the National Merit Scholarship website. The program offers several types of scholarships, including a college-sponsored merit…

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Harrison High School Students Display Art At StArt Exhibit Harrison High School Students Display Art At StArt Exhibit
Harrison High School Students Display Art At StArt Exhibit HARRISON N.Y. -- Three Harrison High School art students were among those featured at this year's StArt Exhibition at Concordia College's Osilas Gallery. Gia LaVista, 17, a senior at Harrison High School, contributed her work, "The Sandworm," according to a press release on the district's website. LaVista said that her artistic drive began in kindergarten and continues to this day. She plans to attend an art university in the fall to pursue a career in either visual or media arts. Cyle Rockoff, 16, a Harrison High School junior, contributed his work, "Comfort." Born in…

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Police & Fire
Search On For 3 Armed Suspects After Man Injured In Pelham Home Invasion Search On For 3 Armed Suspects After Man Injured In Pelham Home Invasion
Search On For 3 Armed Suspects After Man Injured In Pelham Home Invasion PELHAM, N.Y. -- Police on Sunday evening were searching for three armed men who pistol-whipped a man while robbing his Fifth Avenue home, according to News 12 Westchester. The attackers were all described as black and wearing gray, hooded sweatshirts and jeans. Each was armed with a silver and black semi-automatic handgun, according to News 12. The victim, said to be in his 20s, was taken to New Rochelle Hospital. There was no word on his injuries, according to News 12. After the robbery at 523 Fifth Ave., authorities in surrounding areas aided Pelham police in the investigation by mainta…

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