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Food Bank for Westchester Receives $65,000 Donation from Swiss Re GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Food Bank for Westchester is the recipient of a $65,000 donation from Swiss Re in support of its Emergency Food Distribution Program. The donation was a result of Swiss Re employees choosing the Food Bank as its 2016 Charity of the Year, a partnership that they kicked-off at a breakfast last month. The Food Bank is a part of the county's emergency food network. It works with local hunger relief agencies such as soup kitchens, food pantries, emergency shelters, and daycare and senior-care facilities to provide the greatest amount of food possible for its neighbors in …

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Events

More Than 500 People Attend ASK Save A Life Program In Yorktown YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – The Alliance for Safe Kids (ASK) provided almost 500 community members with presentations and workshops at their Sixth Annual Save A Life Forum on Sunday, April 3, 2016 at Lakeland High School. Save A Life is a program designed to inform and empower high school students and adults to be community allies and first responders to support teens and families in crisis. National Keynote Speaker Kevin Hines, presented a message about empathy and the importance of mental wellness. The Courage to Speak Foundation and Ginger Katz followed up with a message to parents about the …

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Schools

Croton-Harmon Students Draw Inspiration From Parent Artist CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Local artist Melissa Freebern shared her landscape painting work with third-graders Carrie E. Tompkins Elementary School third-grade students were treated to a visit from a professional artist, and class parent, during a March art class. Melissa Freebern, whose oil painting exhibit is on display at the Croton Free Library through the end of April, spoke with students about her personal painting inspiration and offered tips to help students find their own voices. “I think the paintings I have liked over the years have influenced me on the style I choose to paint,” s…

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Events

Ossining Matters Hosts Big Soiree OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Big Soirée hosted by Ossining Matters took place on Friday, April 1 and was an evening of the unexpected. “Pop-up” student performances happened during the cocktail hour. Silent Auction items were set up in the main ballroom as well as the upstairs of the Mansion at the Briarcliff Manor. As the party continued, everyone settled down to a buffet dinner. Then came the main event: Ted Donson donned his Master of Ceremony hat and auctioned an array of art, trips and other events to the crowd.

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Politics

Letter: Congressional Candidate Derickson Lawrence Endorses Bernie Sanders MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email mountvernon@dailyvoice.com. There are clear similarities between Senator Bernie Sanders’ Presidential Primary and my Congressional Primary in the 16th Congressional District —we are both going up against the inevitable establishment candidates. But there are several substantive reasons to endorse Mr. Sanders: 1) Authenticity---You must be able to match the message with the messenger; and Senator Sanders began his race talking about the issues tha…

by Derickson Lawerence

04/15/2016

Events

Jefferson Valley Mall Celebrates Earth Day YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- In recognition of Earth Day, The Jefferson Valley Mall will host an indoor event filled with plants, animals and more on Saturday, April 23 from noon to 1:30 p.m.Children will learn how to plant and grow seedlings with help from Stuart’s Fruit Farm and will have the opportunity to interact with live animals. Plus, attendees will have the chance to take home earth and animal-themed giveaways. Jefferson Valley Mall is located at 650 Lee Blvd. in Yorktown Heights. The event is free for more information call 914-245-4688 or visit their website.

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Events

Gullotta House Golf Outing Benefits American Cancer Society OSSINING, N.Y. -- The American Cancer Society and Gullotta House are hosting an indoor golf event on Sunday, April 24 at The Back Nine. Attendees can play a round at some of the most prestigious courses in the world along with food, drinks, a silent auction, raffles and door prizes. The event will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and cost $50 per person for the golf package or $25 for the gallery which includes everything but golf. There are only 48 golf packages still available. The Back Nine is located at 2050 Main St. in Cortlandt Manor. Contact Janis Castaldi at janis.castaldi@cancer.org …

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Schools

Sleepy Hollow Students Visit Animal Sanctuary SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Sleepy Hollow High School students visited the Catskill’s Animal Sanctuary to lean about how to care for animals.The Catskill’s Animal Sanctuary has been supporting animal welfare since its opening in January 2001. Members of Sleepy Hollow High School’s PAW (Promoting Animal Welfare) along with their advisors, Samantha Horn and Bonnie Berry, visited Catskill Animal Sanctuary for a day of service and learning. While at the sanctuary, the students did farm chores and met the many residents of the sanctuary.

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Politics

Croton Library Hosts Presidential Forum CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- With the upcoming New York Presidential Primary coming up Tuesday, the Croton Library hosted a panel and forum with representatives of the various democrat campaigns. On hand for the event were Katherine Brezler and Sheralyn Pulver Goodman who are Sanders Delegates, Brian Pugh who is the Cortlandt Democratic Committee Secretary and Catherine Borgia and Lisa Hofflich, Clinton Supporters.

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

Obituaries

Rose Estella, 61, Of Beacon BEACON, N.Y. -- Rose Estella of Beacon died on April 12 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She was 61. Funeral Services will be private under the direction of Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Home in Fishkill.

by Jason Bisnoff

04/15/2016

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