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New Rochelle Education Fund Honors Three At Annual Gala NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Rent the Runway Chief Executive Officer Jennifer Hyman, Google Director of Agency Business Development Nelson Boyce and Ken Hicks of Acura of Westchester will be honored by the New Rochelle Fund for Educational Excellence at the 18th annual Foundation Awards Gala, on Thursday, March 31, at The Fountainhead in New Rochelle. Hyman, a 1998 graduate of New Rochelle High School, co-founded Rent the Runway, which rents famous-brand and designer fashion and accessories at a fraction of the retail price. Rent the Runway has five million users and is estimated to be worth more th…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Sports

Knicks Summer Basketball Camp Comes To Bronxville For 25th Anniversary BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Knicks Summer Basketball Camp, which provides boys and girls ages seven to 17 with a structured basketball learning experience that encourages team participation and personal development, will take place in Bronxville as it has for the past quarter century. The camp focuses on improving campers skills while emphasizing offense, defense, shooting and game fundamentals. This summer the camp will feature current and former Knicks players, along with Knicks coaching staff and other NBA personalities. Local camps will take place at Bronxville High School, 177 Pondfield Rd. …

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Neighbors

Annual Juneteenth Gala Set For White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The White Plains Juneteenth Heritage, Inc. has announced its Fourth Annual Juneteenth Awards Gala, which will be honoring outstanding individuals and a prominent organization in the African-American Community. This year’s theme is “Still We Rise.” The Gala will be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Tarrytown on April 14 starting at 6 p.m.. The distinguished honorees this year are the Rev. Odinga Lawrence Maddox, former Pastor of Mount Hope AME Zion Church in White Plains; Bettye Perkins, founder and chief executive officer of Today’s Students Tomorrow’s Teachers,…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Neighbors

Eastchester Public Library Includes Craft Activities At Books, Snacks Club EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester Public Library involved arts and craft activities into their books and snacks club for children in kindergarten through second grade. Along with crafts, they read Doreen Cronin's original fairy tale "Bloom," before making and decorating castle-shaped pencil holders. The Eastchester Public Library is at 11 Oakridge Place. in Eastchester.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Schools

Harrison Mayor Views High School Marching Band At St. Patrick's Day Parade HARRISON, N.Y. -- Once again, I had the pleasure of marching with the Harrison High School Band on Thursday as they participated in New York City’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The weather was balmy and the crowd’s excitement and enthusiasm created a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This year’s celebration included marching bands, pipe bands and bag pipes. Community organizations, cultural associations and political leaders took part, as well. This parade does a great job of promoting civic pride in our metropolitan community. I am proud of our high school students for adding to this sent…

by Ron Belmont

03/18/2016

Events

Brookfield Odyssey Of The Mind Hosts Bunny Breakfast BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- A bunny breakfast hosted by the Brookfield Odyssey of the Mind to benefit teams attending World Finals Competition on Saturday, March 19 from 8 to 11:30 a.m. at the Brookfield High School Cafeteria. Attendees are invited to bring their kids and their camera to visit with the Bunny, enjoy breakfast, free kids games, raffles and Easter flowers for sale. Reserve tickets in advance by sending an email to bunnybreakfast2016@gmail.com. Reserved tickets are $6 for kids 10 and under, $9 for adults with a $36 family maximum. Day of tickets will cost $8 kids for kids 10 and u…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Neighbors

Tree Conservancy Of Darien Announces Winners Of Photo Contest DARIEN, Conn. -- Danielle Granath's photograph Stormy Night won Best in Show at the Tree Conservancy of Darien's fourth annual photography contest, Celebration of Trees. The photo, taken at Wee Burn Country Club, also took first place in the summer category. More than 120 photos were entered in the contest, which was expanded this year to include a professional category, and photos of trees beyond Darien’s borders. Contestants were also allowed to sell their work with 30 percent going to TCD. All photo entries will be on display at the Darien Nature Center, at 120 Brookside Road, until Marc…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Events

Author Robert Hill To Discuss His New Science Fiction At Westport Library WESTPORT, Conn. -- Former Westporter Robert Hill will discuss his new science fiction novel "The Remnants," set during the twilight days of the once-Utopian community of New Eden, on Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in the Westport Library’s McManus Room. Peopled with hereditary oddities, New Eden has arrived at its last days. As two near-centenarian citizens prepare for their annual birthday tea, a third vows to interrupt the proceedings with a bold declaration. "The Remnants" reveals the lives of wood-splitters, garment-menders and chervil farmers, while exposing an underc…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Sports

Brewster Honors 'Outstanding 11' Student Athletes BREWSTER, N.Y. -- It’s been a winter sports season to remember in the Brewster School District. Every team took home a league or sectional title with many athletes participating in sectional and state championships. Brewster’s Athletic Director Dean Berardo described the season that just ended as being “exceptional.” “The Bears, both ladies and gentlemen, didn’t excel in a single sport—they were champions in every venue,” Berardo said. Berardo invited the students for a “shout out” last week to congratulate them. Members of the Board of Education will also recognize the students’ efforts …

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

Politics

Carlucci Presents Ossining's Case In Albany For Education Funding OSSINING, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) announced that the Senate one-house budget will direct the State Education Department (SED) to give additional funding to districts with high needs based on current shifting demographics. Working with the Ossining School District, Carlucci identified the needs facing parents, teachers and students. The Ossining School District has seen a nearly 15 percent increase in enrollment and a 25 percent increase in the number of students who qualify for free or reduced lunches. This formula re-calibration means that the SED will ta…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/18/2016

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