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Deals Offered On Tickets To 171st Annual Dutchess County Fair RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- The 171st Dutchess County Fair is taking place on Aug. 23-25 and tickets have gone on sale with early special offers. The specials include $10 all day admission on Tuesday, Aug. 23, a $25 ride all day wristband on Aug. 24 and $7 admission after 5 p.m. on Aug. 25. Click here for more information and to buy tickets online.

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03/30/2016

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Pequot Library Hosts Shakespeare Family Festival In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- There will be an afternoon and evening of Shakespeare-related activities sure to delight the whole family from 4:15-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 1 at the Pequot Library.The Shakespeare Family Festival kicks off with an author talk for kids, followed by a sword-fighting demonstration and an explanation of Medieval weaponry. The festival continues with songs and monologues performed by Greens Farms Academy and King School students. There will be hands-on art projects and interactive acting mini-workshops throughout the evening and free Shake Shack custard, with the first 100 at…

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03/30/2016

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Learn About Prayer And Conflict Resolution At Darien Event DARIEN, Conn. -- John M. Tyler will explain how prayer-based action can help heal conflicts in lives as well as society at large in his talk, "Conflict Resolution: A Spiritual Approach" on Tuesday, April 5 at the Darien Library. The free public talk is sponsored by First Church of Christ, Scientist of Darien. Tyler’s talk will include experiences of those who have resolved conflicts by utilizing the Bible-based system of healing explained in science and health with "Key to the Scriptures," by Mary Baker Eddy, a book of universally applicable ideas on practical spirituality…

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03/30/2016

Schools

SUNY Chancellor, Lieutenant Governor To Attend Rockland Meeting RAMAPO, N.Y. -- SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher and Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will attend the first meeting of the Regional Community College Council at Rockland Community College, which is open to the public on Thursday, March 31, at 3 p.m. at Rockland Community College in the Technology Center.In January, the SUNY Board of Trustees established community college councils within designated geographic regions outside of New York City so that the colleges can further collaborate on issues such as enrollment, transfer, program development, and education and training program offerings. Each council i…

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03/30/2016

Sports

Rye Tri Club Hosting Annual Kickoff Meeting RYE, N.Y. -- The kick off meeting for the Rye Tri Club will be Wednesday at the Rye Arts Center, 51 Milton Rd. at 7 p.m. They will be presenting donations to core charities, samples of new club gear including technical crew and v-neck running tops and running shorts as well as zip front winter race jackets, tri tops, bike shorts, bibs and tri suits will also be available. They will be opening the store for orders to deliver before the season gets underway. Click here for their website.

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03/30/2016

Politics

Stratford Lawmakers Oppose Closing Of Grasso Center STRATFORD, Conn. -- State Reps. Laura Hoydick (R-120), Ben McGorty (R-122), Joe Gresko (D-121) and state Sen. Kevin Kelly (R-21) recently voiced their collective opposition to the plan announced by State Department of Developmental Services Commissioner Morna Murray to close the residential operations at Ella Grasso Regional Center. The center, which serves clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, would be required to send those residing there to one of the three remaining state-operated facilities in Norwalk, Newington or Torrington. “The announcement from Commissioner Murr…

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03/30/2016

Neighbors

Bronxville Middle School Musician Performs With State Honor Band BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Eighth-grader James Ferguson, who plays the French horn, performed with the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) Middle School Honor Band on March 5. The concert took place at the Convention Center of the Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites in Liverpool during the 35th annual Band Directors Association symposium. “James is an outstanding young musician who plays with dexterity, flexibility, accuracy and musicality well beyond his years,” middle school band director Sharon Slote said. The young musician was selected for the honor band based on his evaluation…

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03/30/2016

Police & Fire

Volunteer Fire Department Day In Shelton SHELTON, Conn. -- More than 55 volunteer fire departments throughout the state will celebrate the start of National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, by having open houses Saturday, April 9. The Shelton Fire Department will be participating in this special event by opening the doors to its fire houses from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Echo Hose Hook and Ladder Company 1 at 379 Coram Ave., Huntington Fire Company 3 at 44 Church St., Pine Rock Park Fire Company 4 at 722 Long Hill Ave. and White Hills Fire Company 5 at 2 School St. Visitors to the fire houses will be able to talk with volunteer firefighters…

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03/30/2016

Events

Lincoln Depot Museum Focues On Women, Civil War PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Lincoln Depot Museum will start the 2016 season with an opening weekend theme of "Women and the Civil War," on April 23 and April 24.The weekend features new permanent and temporary exhibits of vintage 19th century women’s clothing and jewelry. Included in the exhibit will be a number of original 19th century dresses on loan from The Eastchester Historical Society. Saturday’s presentation, “Women and Children of the Civil War, from Patriotism to Combat,” will be led by Brian D. Caplan and will feature over 60 period photographic images. Caplan has been a ser…

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03/30/2016

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Patti Rothberg Performing At The Winery At St. George MOHEGAN LAKE, N.Y. -- Patti Rothberg will perform at the Winery at St. George on Wednesday March 30 at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. with dinner served until 11 p.m. and there is two beverage minimum per person. Patti Rothberg’s recording career goes back to 1996, with her debut on EMI Records, "Between the 1 and the 9," which refers to the time she spent performing in New York City's 14th Street subway station. The title track relates some of her experiences, when EMI executive discovered Rothberg performing there. Those who wish to attend can choose between general admis…

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03/30/2016

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