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Poughkeepsie Event Celebrates Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Success Poughkeepsie Event Celebrates Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Success
Poughkeepsie Event Celebrates Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Success POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- An event in Poughkeepsie last week helped observe the decade of success that Hudson Valley Restaurant Week has delivered to Dutchess County.County Executive Marcus Molinaro, HVRW founder Janet Crawshaw, and Sprout Creek Farm’s cheese maker Colin McGrath put on chef aprons Friday and helped prepare and serve an HVRW signature entrée, farrotto with wild mushrooms, Sprout Creek Farm’s Toussaint cheese and crispy leeks at Bluestone Bistro in Poughkeepsie.  The shared meal preparation and service were symbolic of the partnerships fostered through Hudson Valley Restaurant Wee…
Cambodian Refugee Performs His Life's Story On Schoolhouse Theater Stage Cambodian Refugee Performs His Life's Story On Schoolhouse Theater Stage
Cambodian Refugee Performs His Life's Story On Schoolhouse Theater Stage CROTON FALLS, N.Y. -- "A Cambodian Lullaby" is a saga told in spoken word, music and dance. Hip Hop artist Sokeo Ros tells the story of his odyssey from the killing fields of Cambodia to the street gangs of Providence, R.I., to his emergence as an artist, teacher and Ted Talk invited performer. "A Cambodian Lullaby" will open Thursday, March 31, at The Schoolhouse Theater and run four shows a week through Sunday April 17. It was written, choreographed and performed by Ros.  “This story is mine," Sokeo says. "It is a story of struggle, pain and progress. It is a …
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Launches Department Of Buildings Audit Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Launches Department Of Buildings Audit
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas Launches Department Of Buildings Audit MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mayor Richard Thomas has announced a continuation of his initiative to streamline government services in Mount Vernon with an audit of the Department of Buildings. The Thomas administration will review the functionality of the department and make recommendations as to how to streamline workflows and enhance services.  Thomas has also taken steps to improve the efficiency of public meetings. Since taking office, Thomas has held monthly department meetings with a firm agenda in place. These meetings open with a public comment period, and then department heads submit their…
Iona's A.J. English Earns MAAC Tournament Honor Iona's A.J. English Earns MAAC Tournament Honor
Iona's A.J. English Earns MAAC Tournament Honor NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A.J. English, a senior at Iona College in New Rochelle, capped off his men’s basketball MAAC playing career in remarkable fashion, acting as the catalyst for the maroon and gold’s ninth conference title and 11th NCAA Tournament appearance. English was named the Most Outstanding Player of the championship tournament. In the championship game against the top-seeded Monmouth Hawks, the All-MAAC first team selection led five double-digit Iona scorers with 19 points while recording five assists and two steals. The Wilmington, Del., native is adding to his personal accolades b…
Suffern Police Step Up Traffic Patrols On Route 202, Ramapo Avenue Suffern Police Step Up Traffic Patrols On Route 202, Ramapo Avenue
Suffern Police Step Up Traffic Patrols On Route 202, Ramapo Avenue SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The main complaints to police in Suffern are in regards to people committing traffic violations such as speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving and similar.  They take these complaints seriously and focus on areas of concern, mostly reported by residents. This past week they allocated heavy patrols on Route 202 and Ramapo Avenue for speeding violations, Maplewood Boulevard and Yorkshire Drive for stop sign violations and Lafayette Avenue and Washington Avenue for distracted driving enforcement.  They reported good results at these locations and will continue to foc…
Irvington Students Receive Awards For Creativity, Imagination Irvington Students Receive Awards For Creativity, Imagination
Irvington Students Receive Awards For Creativity, Imagination IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Sixteen Irvington High School students who demonstrated creativity and imagination were recognized by the district with a Core Value Award for the month of January. The award recipients were Imogen Aukland, Marcus Boykin, Aldo Bushati, Jillian Cusiak, Maxine Ewing, Mikelis Grendze, Miranda Jacobson, Simon Knowler, Jack Mackessy, Monique Magras, Chi Ogilve, Julia O’Quinn, Michael Sagan, Jordan Schwed, Cameron Soravilla and Andreas Vatakis.  When asked why creativity is an important quality, the students cited a variety of reasons, including that it leads to innovation and a…
Union Vale Residents Can Comment On Route 55 Bridge Project Union Vale Residents Can Comment On Route 55 Bridge Project
Union Vale Residents Can Comment On Route 55 Bridge Project UNION VALE, N.Y. -- The state Department of Transportation and contractor Halmar International will hold a public information meeting regarding the project to replace the Route 55 bridge over the Jackson Creek in Union Vale.  The meeting will be held at Union Vale Town Hall on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Town Hall is at 249 Duncan Road. The meeting is intended to inform residents, local officials and businesses about the planned construction activities on Route 55 over the Jackson Creek and will include information on the detour and work duration.  A presentation will be followed by a question-a…
Trinity-Pawling Students Tour Washington, D.C. Trinity-Pawling Students Tour Washington, D.C.
Trinity-Pawling Students Tour Washington, D.C. PAWLING, N.Y. -- Seventeen Trinity-Pawling  School students took advantage of three beautiful days and recently visited Washington, D.C. The group got things rolling with a trip to the Air and Space Museum then headed to the Renwick Gallery to see the show "Wonder." The group traded in its culture caps for fun Saturday night, March 5. Some headed to the Verizon Center to see the Washington Wizards blow a huge lead to lose by one while others went to hear the Capitol Steps, a satiricale-musical troupe which parodies politicians. Sunday, March 5, was the day of somber remembrance a…
Second Annual 'Battle With A Paddle' In Stamford To Aid AmeriCares Second Annual 'Battle With A Paddle' In Stamford To Aid AmeriCares
Second Annual 'Battle With A Paddle' In Stamford To Aid AmeriCares STAMFORD, Conn. -- Platform tennis players of all ages are invited to enter "Battle with a Paddle," a platform tennis tournament benefiting AmeriCares March 19. The event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Country Club of New Canaan. The entry fee is $200 per doubles team. Participants will be guaranteed three matches. Refreshments will be provided by local businesses. All event proceeds benefit AmeriCares, the Stamford-based emergency response and global health organization.  Founded in New Canaan in 1979 by longtime residents Bob and Leila Macauley, AmeriCares saves lives and build…
Music-Inspired Nanobrewery In Stratford Launches Kickstarter Campaign Music-Inspired Nanobrewery In Stratford Launches Kickstarter Campaign
Music-Inspired Nanobrewery In Stratford Launches Kickstarter Campaign STRATFORD, Conn. -- Fairfield Craft Ales, a music-inspired nanobrewery under construction on Honeyspot Road in Stratford, needed only 73 hours to pass the halfway point in its $15,000 Kickstarter campaign.  The campaign launched on March 10 and hit 50 percent of its goal by early morning on March 13. The company has until April 9 to meet its target. On March 11, Kickstarter’s staff named Fairfield Craft Ales’s campaign a “Project We Love.” For its campaign, the brewery posted a music video featuring owners Mike Borruso and Joe Bow dressed as blues musicians singing an original song about th…
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