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New York Philharmonic Musicians Coach Hoff-Barthelson Students SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Hoff-Barthelson Music School announced its twentieth annual Elaine Stamas New York Philharmonic Educational Residency, featuring members of the New York Philharmonic, on Sunday, April 10, at the Music School, 25 School Lane. This program, held annually each spring, is named in honor of Elaine Stamas, the school’s long-time Board of Trustees member and supporter of the Philharmonic program, who died in 2010. Four members of the Philharmonic, Anna Rabinova, violin; Qiang Tu, cello; Robert Rinehart, viola; and Mindy Kaufman, flute will coach student chamber music ensembles f…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/16/2016

Events

Rockland County Historical Society To Elect Trustees At Annual Meeting CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Historical Society of Rockland County invites residents to join the 2016 annual meeting on Monday, April 4, at 7 p,m, at the society's History Center Community Room at 20 Zukor Road in New City. The order of business will include reports of the committees and elections of trustees and officers. All members of the public are invited. The Nominating Committee offers the names of the following Historical Society members: Trustees nominated for a three-year term (Term 2019): Joni Anger, Pomona; Veronica DeMeo Boesch, Airmont; Larry Kigler, New City; Madeline Muller, West…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

Politics

Former Somers Supervisor Endorses Kevin Byrne For Assembly SOMERS, N.Y. -- Kevin Byrne was endorsed Tuesday to become the Republican candidate for the 94th Assembly District by former Town of Somers Supervisor Mary Beth Murphy, who called him “a man of integrity and honor who will fight against Albany’s corrupt politics.” “Having served as town supervisor for over a decade and a half, I understand what’s important to the people who call our district home,” said Murphy, who served eight terms as town supervisor from 1998-2013. "Our quality of life is being eroded steadily by crushing taxes, ridiculous regulations, and Albany’s corruption and in…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

Events

Peekskill Celebrates St. Patrick's Day PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill was all green over the weekend as it held its annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. St. Patricks Day in Peekskill included a parade featuring a grand marshal and several other events themed for the holiday.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

News

Bluefield Extension Proposed For Hillcrest Tops Ramapo Planning Agenda RAMAPO, N.Y. -- CUPON Rally Bluefield Extension, a multi-family housing development proposed for Hillcrest, is on the Ramapo Planning Board agenda for approval at their Wednesday, March 16, a meeting rescheduled from last week. It will take place at 7:15 p.m. at Ramapo Town Hall. There will be a rally about Bluefield Extension claiming it will set a poor precedent for future building in this area and blaming over-development in conjunction with a Suffern rally to protest two large yeshivas proposed for Spook Rock Road. Following the Rally there is a planned meeting for the vote at 8 p.m. Ad…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

News

Assemblyman Skoufis Rallies Against Proposed Tuition Increases NORTH ROCKLAND, N.Y. -- Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) joined fellow advocates, including Assemblyman Kevin Cahill (D-Ulster) and SUNY New Paltz students, to protest extending the state’s tuition policy, which mandates automatic tuition increases each year, for an additional five years. “There is nothing ‘rational’ about automatic tuition increases, particularly at a time with students and families continue to make significant financial sacrifices to afford college,” said Skoufis. “Far too many students graduate with crushing debt, and spiraling higher education costs are making it di…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

Events

College of New Rochelle Honors Civil Rights Activist Myrlie Evers-Williams NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The College of New Rochelle celebrated the achievements of Myrlie Evers-Williams on March 3 during an academic convocation honoring featured speaker Evers-Williams at Holy Family Chapel. The event was a celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month. Judith Huntington, president of The College of New Rochelle, presented Evers-Williams with an honorary degree, the 18th she’s received from leading colleges and universities. “A renowned human rights champion who has spent a lifetime working toward equality for all people, Myrlie Evers-Williams personifies…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

Neighbors

Norwalk Author Publishes First Novel NORWALK, Conn. -- Lynn Russo Whylly, a Norwalk resident, has self-published her first novel – "In Fashion’s Web" – on Amazon. Born and raised in Stamford, Whylly and her husband, Adrian, have lived in Norwalk for 15 years. She has been invited by the Norwalk Library to participate in its third annual Lit Crawl and will do a reading from her book on Tuesday at the Apricot Bar and Grill, 7 Wall St. "In Fashion’s Web" is the story of three very strong, independent women: Tracey, Kara and Allison. Tracey is the owner of a New York City fashion design business. It has taken…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

Events

Freedy Johnston Performs With Paul Guzzone At Piermont's Turning Point PIERMONT, N.Y. -- Paul Guzzone, long-time bassist-vocalist with The Bacon Brothers band and solo artist who has garnered praise for his releases will perform with Freedy Johnston as his special guest at The Turning Point in Piermont on Friday, April 1. This is the third of Guzzone’s “Special Guest” evenings at The Turning Point. Previous nights have included Adam Falcon and Neal Shulman of Aztec Two-Step. Johnston, who was named Rolling Stone’s Songwriter of the Year for his 1994 album "This Perfect World" is touring in support of his latest release "Neon Repairman." G…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

News

Register To Vote At Habitat For Humanity Westchester In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A voter registration drive takes place on Wednesday at Habitat for Humanity of Westchester. People need to bring either a driver's license, state identification or social security card in order to register. Registration is good for the 2016 election. Applications are available in Spanish. The drive takes place from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Habitat for Humanity of Westchester is located at 659 Main St. Click here for more information.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/15/2016

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