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Yonkers Library Displays Congressional Art Competition Entries Yonkers Library Displays Congressional Art Competition Entries
Yonkers Library Displays Congressional Art Competition Entries YONKERS, N.Y. -- New York's 16th Congressional District will participate in the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, according to Rep. Eliot Engel. This competition is open to all high school students, grades nine through 12 who are enrolled in a school the district.  The competition will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at the Yonkers Riverfront Public Library, 1 Larkin Plaza, in the Yonkers Room on the fourth floor. Entrants can drop off original artwork between 12:30 and 1 p.m. on the day of the competition. The art cannot be dropped off prior to the event date as Yonkers library pe…

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Learn 'The A-To-Z Of Acrylics' At Rye Arts Center Learn 'The A-To-Z Of Acrylics' At Rye Arts Center
Learn 'The A-To-Z Of Acrylics' At Rye Arts Center RYE, N.Y. -- A free lecture titled "The A-to-Z of Acrylics" will take place Friday, April 1, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Rye Arts Center. The session, presented by author and artist Patti Mollica, is free, but registration is required.The Golden Acrylic Lecture Demo is a two-hour lecture covering a technical review of acrylics and their varied application possibilities. The lecture and demo will present information on pigment types, characteristics, heavy body, fluids, open paints, gels, mediums, pastes, iridescents and more.  All participants who register in advance will receive free …

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Politics
Weston Representative Shaban Seeks Benefits for Korea Veterans Weston Representative Shaban Seeks Benefits for Korea Veterans
Weston Representative Shaban Seeks Benefits for Korea Veterans FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- On behalf of constituent and Army veteran Eugene Clarke, state Rep. John Shaban, R-Easton/Redding/ Weston, is trying to pass legislation to aid veterans. Clarke served with the Army in the Korea Demilitarized Zone from 1967-68. During his time of service, our military used Agent Orange to defoliate certain areas of the DMZ where Clarke was stationed. This chemical has caused serious illnesses to those who came into contact with it, including spina bifida, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, skin ailments and neuropathy, along with heart, tissue and organ issues.  Years af…

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Armonk Singer Stars In 'The Sorcerer' At Norwalk Concert Hall Armonk Singer Stars In 'The Sorcerer' At Norwalk Concert Hall
Armonk Singer Stars In 'The Sorcerer' At Norwalk Concert Hall ARMONK, N.Y. -- John Matilaine of Armonk will sing the role of Dr. Daly when Troupers Light Opera performs Gilbert and Sullivan’s "The Sorcerer" on April 16 and 23 in the Norwalk Concert Hall at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.  A bass role, Dr. Daly is one of the main characters in the opera who, under the influence of the Sorcerer’s magic potion, falls in love with the wrong woman, with typically comic Gilbertian results.  Matilaine is a veteran of operatic performance, having sung solo roles nine times already with Troupers Light Opera, and also in Curtain Call’s production of "My Fair …

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Deadline Near To Apply For Bronxville School Trustee Nomination Deadline Near To Apply For Bronxville School Trustee Nomination
Deadline Near To Apply For Bronxville School Trustee Nomination BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville Committee for the Non-Partisan Nomination and Election of School Trustees (NPC) has received four applications from individuals who seek to be nominated as candidates for the three open school board trustee positions of The Bronxville School: Jack Bierwirth, Brian Bodell, Doug Cruikshank, and Arleen Thomas. The NPC invites members of the community to submit insights regarding the candidates to bxv_npc@yahoo.com or to contact your NPC district representative listed on www.bronxvillenpc.com. These insights will be shared confidentially within the NPC to help w…

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Westchester Jewish Center Offers Israeli Dance Classes In Mamaroneck Westchester Jewish Center Offers Israeli Dance Classes In Mamaroneck
Westchester Jewish Center Offers Israeli Dance Classes In Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Westchester Jewish Center is hosting a series of Israeli dance classes led by teacher and choreographer Shmulik Gov-Ari. The classes meet on Mondays through the end of June, except for Thursdays Jan. 21, June 2 and 16. Beginners sessions will be from 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. followed by intermediate from 8:45 to 10 p.m. in the activity center or gym. The sessions are $10 for members and $13 for members and free for teens 13 to 18. For more information, contact Linda Alpert Karell, Chair of Israel Committee at linda@alpertmediation.com or 914-584-6738.

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Edward Hopper House Benefit In Nyack Honors Perrys Edward Hopper House Benefit In Nyack Honors Perrys
Edward Hopper House Benefit In Nyack Honors Perrys NYACK, N.Y. -- Shadowcliff Fellowship of Reconciliation in Nyack is hosting a benefit for Edward Hopper House Art Center honoring Betty and Win Perry as well as Soap and Paper Factory on Sunday, May 1, from 2:30-5 p.m. The event will take place at Shadowcliff Fellowship of Reconciliation, 521 N. Broadway, Nyack.  Tickets will cost $75. For more information, call 845-358-0774.  Click here to purchase tickets.

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Scarsdale High Chemistry Students Experience Real-World Applications Scarsdale High Chemistry Students Experience Real-World Applications
Scarsdale High Chemistry Students Experience Real-World Applications SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Scarsdale High School chemistry teachers Elise Levine and Ihor Szkolar took their advanced topics chemistry students on the road to make connections between abstract chemical concepts discussed in the classroom and real-world applications. A tour of the Wheelabrator Westchester waste-to-energy plant provided an opportunity to pair the topics of combustion and energy conversion with engineering and industrial plant design. Students were able to understand the process by which their trash and discards provide electrical energy for thousands of homes.  The students then exper…

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Sports
Habitat for Humanity Bringing The Harlem Wizards To New Rochelle Habitat for Humanity Bringing The Harlem Wizards To New Rochelle
Habitat for Humanity Bringing The Harlem Wizards To New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle High School Habitat for Humanity Club is bringing the Harlem Wizards to the New Rochelle High School Gym on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. for a basketball game against the Hammering Habitaters of the New Rochelle School District.The game will be played at the New Rochelle High School gym.

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Historical Society Of Rockland Offers History Walk In Haverstraw Historical Society Of Rockland Offers History Walk In Haverstraw
Historical Society Of Rockland Offers History Walk In Haverstraw NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County invites locals to join a Haverstraw Village Walk through History on Saturday, April 16, at 9:30 a.m. rain or shine. The meeting location will be provided with a confirmed reservation. Space is limited, and pre-paid reservations are required. The tour will cost $39 per person or $35 for HSRC members. This includes the guided walk and a luncheon.  Join George Leahy for a walk through one of the Rockland County's most historic towns. Leahy's roots in Haverstraw go back to the mid-1800s, when his Irish ancestors settled there. Now retir…

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