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James O'Rourke

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Events

Dine At Burger King, Donate To Yorktown Food Pantry YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – A special “Dining to Donate” event scheduled for Friday at the Burger King restaurant on Downing Drive is to benefit the Yorktown Community Help Food Pantry. David Humphrey, a food pantry director, said the local Burger King staff approached his group with the idea to raise money. “We're very thankful to the management of Burger King for initiating such a generous program to help us provide for Yorktown residents who depend on our assistance,” Humphrey said. “The spirit of giving during the holiday season is always heartwarming, but a program like this can help fund…

by James O'Rourke

12/15/2016

Business

New York Athletic Club Opens New Field House In Pelham PELHAM, N.Y. – The New York Athletic Club has cut the ribbon on a new 13,000-square-foot Field House at its Traverse Island facility at 31 Shore Road, according to a statement from the business. The Field House, described as “a beautifully designed, two-story fitness facility,” represents a new phase for New York Athletic Club athletics, according to the statement, which said that members there are taking their fitness to the next level with “world-class instruction.” Among the offerings at the new facility are: Top-class, certified instructors One-on-one training Amenities, including ma…

by James O'Rourke

12/15/2016

Neighbors

Denzel Washington Lives Up To Promise Made To Mount Vernon Librarian MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Hollywood mega-star who spent his early years growing up in Mount Vernon reconnected with his past recently when he visited his childhood librarian, Connie Mauro, according to multiple media reports. Denzel Washington, 61, was filming near Atlanta earlier this month when he decided to pop into the Marietta, Georgia assisted living home of "Miss Connie" to help the woman celebrate her 99th birthday, according to Hello! magazine. Mauro was the librarian at the Mt. Vernon Public Library for 50 years and had spoken to Washington by phone on her big day in Novem…

by James O'Rourke

12/15/2016

Schools

New Canaan High's Concert Choir, Madrigal Ensemble Sing Songs Of The Season NEW CANAAN, Conn. – The New Canaan High School Concert Choir and Madrigal Ensemble recently wrapped up 2016 by performing selections from George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” and other choral and holiday favorites. The concerts – held Dec. 11 at Woolsey Hall at Yale University and Dec. 14 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Canaan – included performances by choral ensembles, student soloists and others, according to the school district. In addition to their performances, the students celebrated other efforts in the past year, including the successful choir auditions at the CMEA Western Reg…

by James O'Rourke

12/15/2016

Events

Hat City Ball To Kick Off Danbury Historical Society's 75th Anniversary DANBURY, Conn. – The Friends of Danbury Museum & Historical Society will be kicking off its 75th anniversary year in January with its annual Hat City Ball. The gala is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 27 at The Amber Room Colonnade and is to feature live music from Eight to the Bar and the USO Show Troupe, according to organizers. The event is to include an open beer and wine bar, a surf & turf or vegetarian dinner, dancing and a silent auction. Among those to be honored at the Hat City Ball are Danbury Mayor Mark D. Boughton, who is to receive The Hat City Award for Preservation Excelle…

by James O'Rourke

12/15/2016

Events

Darien's Good Wife's DAR To Honor Student At Holiday Event DARIEN, Conn. – Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution is opening its annual holiday party to prospective members, spouses and significant others. The event is one of several the group has scheduled in the coming months. The holiday party is scheduled for Dec. 18 at the home of Winifred and Tom Lom, according to the statement, which said the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Kim Kiner will use the occasion to present a Darien High School senior with the Good Citizen Award. Also scheduled for the party is a presentation by Good Wife’s River…

by James O'Rourke

12/15/2016

Neighbors

Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps Honors Members TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – A dozen Tarrytown Volunteer Ambulance Corps members were recognized recently for their emergency response efforts throughout 2016. The volunteers were honored during the Ambulance Corps’ Annual Holiday Party this past weekend, according to a statement from the organization. “These are just a handful of our great members, all of whom have the dedication and passion to make a difference in our community every day of the year, 24/7,” said Ambulance Corps Capt. Ian Schwartz, who presented the volunteers with their awards. Jaime Valencia and Debbie Scogna were among those hono…

by James O'Rourke

12/14/2016

Police & Fire

Guest Drops Pants In Front Of LaQuinta Housekeeper, North Castle Police Say NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. – A man was booted from the La Quinta Inn & Suites recently after he “dropped his pants in front of a housekeeper,” according to North Castle police. Officers responded to the hotel at 94 Business Park Drive about 10:40 a.m. on Dec. 7 to help the manager escort the man from the grounds, North Castle Police said, adding that the matter was “adjusted.” The call for aid was at least the second of the week on Business Park Drive, authorities said. In an unrelated incident, officers responded to the street about 1:40 p.m. on Dec. 2 after receiving a report about “an elder…

by James O'Rourke

12/14/2016

Events

Stratford's Fright Haven Puts A Scary Spin On Christmas STRATFORD, Conn. – In a scary spin on Christmas, this holiday season Santa knows when you’ve been screaming, he knows when you’re afraid. "A Frightmare Before Christmas" is offering a creepy new twist on the holiday at Fright Haven in Stratford. The business put itself on the map this fall by offering the largest indoor Halloween Haunted House across the state. The "Frightmare" event is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 16, and Saturday, Dec. 17, and features several new experiences and attractions in the haunted house, which will be decked out for the holiday season. The scar…

by James O'Rourke

12/14/2016

Schools

Three Honored As Pelham Athletes Of The Week PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pelham Memorial High School recently honored Justin Ming, Liam Ronan and Lauren Kuster as its Athletes of the Week. Ming, a senior, earned his first varsity hockey win, recording 20 saves as goalie as the Pelicans downed the team from Orchard Park 4-1, according to the school district. Ronan, a sophomore, also picked up his first varsity win and shutout, notching 18 saves in the hockey team’s 9-0 win over the Shenendehowa Stallions, according to the district. Kuster, a basketball player, was named to the All Tournament Team for the girls’ varsity team in the Tappan Zee Tour…

by James O'Rourke

12/13/2016

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