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39th Annual Tuckahoe Library Poetry Contest Deadline Approaching 39th Annual Tuckahoe Library Poetry Contest Deadline Approaching
39th Annual Tuckahoe Library Poetry Contest Deadline Approaching EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The 39th Annual Tuckahoe Library Poetry Contest deadline is April 1.The Annual Tuckahoe Library Poetry Contest is open to grades four through eight at the Tuckahoe Middle School, the William E. Cottle School, Immaculate Conception School, Greenvale School, Eastchester Middle School, and Anne Hutchinson School.  One entry per student, so pick your best poem and make sure to include your name, address, phone number, school name and grade on your entry when submitting to an English teacher. All entries must be at the library by Friday, April 1. An awards ceremony will be he…

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Schools
Scarsdale School Board Nominating Committee Names Three Scarsdale School Board Nominating Committee Names Three
Scarsdale School Board Nominating Committee Names Three SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The 2016 School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) has nominated Leila Maude, William Natbony, and Nina Ledis Cannon to the nonpartisan slate for election to the Scarsdale Board of Education. If elected during the school board election on May 17, Maude and Natbony will be returning to the School Board for second three-year terms. Cannon will be filling the seat vacated by Suzanne Seiden, who is completing her second and final term on the Board at the end of this school year. New trustees assume their roles effective July 1.  The SBNC is a committee comprising 30 voting memb…

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Shelton Police Officer Speaking To Parents On Internet Safety Shelton Police Officer Speaking To Parents On Internet Safety
Shelton Police Officer Speaking To Parents On Internet Safety SHELTON, Conn. — Shelton Police Officer John Petrillo will speak about internet safety on Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at Perry Hill School in Shelton. This program is for parents who are concerned with keeping their children and teens safe on their electronic devices and on the Internet. Petrillo will cover a wide range of topics, including fraud, sexting, cyber bullying, scammers, and how to stay safe.  This program contains graphic information and is only for adults. All Shelton residents are welcome. Admission is free but call (203) 924-7614 to register due to limited space.

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Events
Inaugural Information Expo At Norwalk High School Inaugural Information Expo At Norwalk High School
Inaugural Information Expo At Norwalk High School NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk High School’s Governance Council is hosting its first-ever Info Expo Wednesday.This free event is open to families and students in the Norwalk High School district and is geared toward students and families in Norwalk High School, Nathan Hale Middle School and West Rocks Middle School. The expo will take place from 6-8 p.m. in the Norwalk High School cafeteria. At the end of the expo, visitors are invited for a short musical performance in the school auditorium. According to Governance Council parent representative, Gloria Tenofsky, “The idea for this event cam…

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Story Time Registration Opens At C.H. Booth Library In Newtown Story Time Registration Opens At C.H. Booth Library In Newtown
Story Time Registration Opens At C.H. Booth Library In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Registration for story time at the C.H. Booth Library in Newtown is open until March 23.Forms are available at the children’s circulation desk for Newtown residents ages three to five. The six-week session begins the week of March 28.  The C.H. Booth Library is located at 25 Main St.

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Real Estate
Tying Up Loose Ends In New Rochelle’s Downtown Plan Tying Up Loose Ends In New Rochelle’s Downtown Plan
Tying Up Loose Ends In New Rochelle’s Downtown Plan NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- When the City Council approved New Rochelle’s downtown plan in December 2015, there were a few loose ends that still needed a little more attention. Although small in number, some of them were pretty important. The city’s development staff presented to the council a comprehensive package of legislation aimed at getting these loose ends tied up. Here’s a quick run-down:  Architectural Review: To ensure that new downtown construction meets the highest architectural standards, the city’s existing process will be beefed up with architectural peer review. Charging a slightly…

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'Three Rivers of Yonkers' Curriculum Focuses On Environment 'Three Rivers of Yonkers' Curriculum Focuses On Environment
'Three Rivers of Yonkers' Curriculum Focuses On Environment YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Three Rivers of Yonkers curriculum offers six interdisciplinary units of study that align with the New York State Common Core Learning Standards. This curriculum was created by a team of teachers from Yonkers Public Schools with support and guidance from the district’s administration, and staff from the former Beczak Environmental Education Center and the Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak.  This new curriculum will help stimulate students’ interest in science at an early age and will encourage students to become stewards of the Hudson, Bronx, an…

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Events
Orchard School Holds Book Fair Orchard School Holds Book Fair
Orchard School Holds Book Fair YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Orchard School will host a book fair from March 17-25.Those who want to support the school can also buy books online at the website. There is also an app from Scholastic from the book fair. Click here for more information on the app. The Orchard School is at 1156 N. Broadway in Yonkers.

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Kent Library Hosts Intermediate Drawing Class Kent Library Hosts Intermediate Drawing Class
Kent Library Hosts Intermediate Drawing Class KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Kent Public Library will have an intermediate drawing class meeting bi-weekly starting on Wednesday, March 23, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.  Participants in this six session class will develop and extend their beginning drawing skills. They will be encouraged to be creative and to have fun either working on projects of their own choosing or those suggested by the instructor. Attendance to all sessions is requested. Registration is required. Registration begins March 1. You may register for the program by going to their website or calling the Kent Public Library at 845-225-8585.  …

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Sports
Peekskill Hosts Annual Winter Sports Awards Night Peekskill Hosts Annual Winter Sports Awards Night
Peekskill Hosts Annual Winter Sports Awards Night PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill City School District’s Athletic Department hosted their annual Winter Sports Awards Dinner on Wednesday, March 4, in the Peekskill High School cafeteria. The evening welcomed the season’s student athletes, coaches and their friends and family members. The district had 10 teams featuring a total of more than 125 athletes who competed this season. While Peekskill didn’t see any Varsity League championships this season, at the awards dinner school district Athletic Director Lou Panzanaro sang the praises of great team and individual performances, both athleticall…

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