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Briarcliff High School Students Honored At Westchester Science Fair Briarcliff High School Students Honored At Westchester Science Fair
Briarcliff High School Students Honored At Westchester Science Fair BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Several Briarcliff High School science research students took honors at the Westchester Science and Engineering Fair. Christopher Fischer and Karthik Rao were among the day’s biggest prize winners, earning first place in their respective categories, Medicine and Health, and Computer Science. Both students were selected as I-SWEEEP semifinalists and will travel to Houston to compete in the International Sustainable World (Energy, Engineering and Environment) Project competition later this year. In addition, Rao was named a grand-prize winner.  Additional award winners at W…
Dixson Primary School Plants Tree In Honor Of Earth Day Dixson Primary School Plants Tree In Honor Of Earth Day
Dixson Primary School Plants Tree In Honor Of Earth Day ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Dixson Primary School in Elmsford planted an elm tree in honor of Earth Day.The event celebrated the close connection between the village of Elmsford, the Elmsford Union Free School District and its community. Mayor Robert Williams spoke to the students about the importance of sustainability and Earth Day. The mayor even proclaimed the day, April 20, to be known as the Carl L. Dixson Primary School Day in Elmsford.  The tree, a Jefferson elm, was donated by the Elmsford PTA. PTA President Liz Aprile shared her insights into the symbolism of the tree and the connection to yo…
Danbury Education Foundation Awards $11,000 In Grants To Teachers Danbury Education Foundation Awards $11,000 In Grants To Teachers
Danbury Education Foundation Awards $11,000 In Grants To Teachers DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Education Foundation recently announced the recipients of this year’s Classroom Excellence Grants for the Danbury Public Schools. Classroom Excellence Grants are awarded to applicants who apply for aid for projects or programs that are unable to be paid for in the regular school budget. At the beginning of the 2015-16 school year, all teachers were provided the opportunity to apply for a grant.  The foundation requested applicants submit detailed project ideas in order to be considered for one of five mini-grants up to $1,500 for innovative classroom programs, i…
Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Film Center Features 'The Power Of Story' Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Film Center Features 'The Power Of Story'
Pleasantville's Jacob Burns Film Center Features 'The Power Of Story' PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville will present "The Power of Story," a special evening in partnership with SongwritingWith:Soldiers on Wednesday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. The program will feature conversation, film clips and live music inspired by the work of this organization to celebrate the power of story and music. Panelists include Mary Judd, Darden Smith, filmmaker Jon Siskel, and Staff Sgt. Rob Spohr, featuring a musical performance by singer/songwriters Smith and Mary Gauthier.  Smith, who is founder and creative director of SongwritingWith:Sold…
SPCA Seeks Home For Pet Of The Week Bear Bear SPCA Seeks Home For Pet Of The Week Bear Bear
SPCA Seeks Home For Pet Of The Week Bear Bear BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Bear Bear is a 9-month-old spaniel mix who is described by his foster mom and the SPCA of Westchester as a quiet, loving and outdoorsy-type boy. Shy at first, Bear Bear loves it when people sit with him, and in no time, he's in their lap looking for snuggles. Bear Bear loves other dogs, so for that reason, the SPCA would like to find him a home with another dog or two. He'd be happiest with kids around 12 and older.  To learn more about Bear Bear or to meet him, email trainer@spca914.org. 
Gerard P. Oswald, 91, of Poughquag Gerard P. Oswald, 91, of Poughquag
Gerard P. Oswald, 91, of Poughquag POUGHQUAG, N.Y. -- Gerard P. Oswald died Wednesday, April 20, at his home in Poughquag. He was 90. A resident of Poughquag for 20 years, he was born in the Bronx on May 10, 1925, to John Henry Oswald and Elizabeth (Ulrich) Oswald. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. He was the owner of H.C. Oswald Supply, a heating supply company in New York City.  He is survived by his wife, the former Gertrude Margaret Boland; two sons, Stephen Oswald of Brooklyn and James Lambert-Oswald of Baker, La.; his daughter, Jeanne Oswald of Port Chester; four grandsons, Stephen, Alexander, Ni…
Lakeland’s Matthew Perry Honored As BOCES Student Of Distinction Lakeland’s Matthew Perry Honored As BOCES Student Of Distinction
Lakeland’s Matthew Perry Honored As Boces Student Of Distinction YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Lakeland senior Matthew Perry was recognized as a BOCES Student of Distinction at a Lakeland Board of Education Meeting on March 17. In celebration of the occasion, Perry was presented a certificate of recognition and a medal of honor at the ceremony as his family and BOCES teachers and administrators looked on. Fox Meadow Principal Ricki Butler spoke about Perry and his personable character.  “Matthew is such a pleasure to have on our campus,” Butler said. “We know that he will continue to break new ground and take on new challenges while continuing to be kind, pol…
Marie S. Cooney, 66, Lifelong White Plains Resident Marie S. Cooney, 66, Lifelong White Plains Resident
Marie S. Cooney, 66, Lifelong White Plains Resident WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Marie S. Cooney, a lifelong White Plains resident, died April 20, 2016. She was 66. She was born July 17, 1949, in White Plains, to the late James and Rose Cooney.  She is survived by her brothers, James (Nan) Cooney and Thomas (Joanne) Cooney, both of Bluffton, S.C.; and her nieces and nephews, Susan D'Onofrio, Jennifer Molloy, Michael Cooney, Scott Cooney, Brian Cooney and Carrie Riddle.  She was predeceased by her sister, Patricia O'Connor; and a nephew Daniel O'Connor. Memorial visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. A service will take place at noon.
Isabelle D. Bartling, 87, Of Mamaroneck Isabelle D. Bartling, 87, Of Mamaroneck
Isabelle D. Bartling, 87, Of Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Isabelle D. Bartling a longtime resident of Mamaroneck, died April 20, 2016. She was 87. Bartling was born Aug. 30, 1928, to Jack and Martha Barberis.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 26 years, Karl H. Bartling Sr.  She is survived by her children, Karl H. Bartling Jr. (Shari), Karen Capparelli and Susan Scialo (Charley); grandchildren, Timothy, Brittney, James, Karl III, Brandon, Jennifer and Christopher; and dear sister Anita Aloisi.  To honor her life, family and friends will gather from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Coxe and Graziano Funeral Home 767 E. B…
William G. McCarthy, 84, Of Valhalla William G. McCarthy, 84, Of Valhalla
William G. McCarthy, 84, Of Valhalla MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- William G. McCarthy, 84, a longtime resident of Valhalla, died April 20, 2016. Born in Newark, N.J. to Eugene and Margaret McCarthy, he served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Afterwards, he attending American University, graduating in 1957. McCarthy was a former director of development at Columbia University and coached Kensico Little League for more than 20 years. His great passions were baseball, dancing and movies. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beatrice (nee Queally); his nine children, Laura McGowan (Robert), Mark (Cecilia), Gregory (Jennifer), C…
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