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Bedford Road School Celebrates Dr. Seuss' Birthday PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Bedford Road School celebrated Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2, with a Vocabulary Parade and guest readers from Pace University including around 50 student-athletes. Theodor Seuss Geisel was born on March 2, 1904.Bedford Road School is at 289 Bedford Road in Pleasantville not far from the Pace University campus.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

Events

Beacon Celebrates St. Patrick's Day With Three Events BEACON, N.Y. -- The Town of Beacon will celebrate St. Patrick's Day with three events: Beacon's Parade of Green; Kegs and Eggs at Bank Square Coffeehouse; and Pints and Pancakes at Stinson's Pub.All events occur on Saturday, March 12. The morning will feature pints and pancakes from 8 to 11 a.m. and kegs and eggs from 9 to 11 a.m. The parade of green will begin at 11 a.m. Click here for more information on Facebook about Pints and Pancakes. Click here for more information on Facebook about Kegs and eEggs. Click here for more information on Facebook about Parade of Green.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

News

Ossining Food Pantry Seeks Donations OSSINING, N.Y. -- Difficult economic conditions contributed to a 16 percent increase in clients served by the Ossining Food Pantry in 2015. The organization serves a large cross-section of residents from the greater Ossining area including single individuals, couples, parents with children, senior citizens struggling to get by on Social Security, the unemployed, the under-employed, veterans, the sick who cannot work and the well who cannot make ends meet under current circumstances. The Ossining Food Pantry is a “choice pantry” where clients make their own selections from a wide variety o…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

Events

Mercy College Sponsors Women's Empowerment Conference DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Mercy College is hosting a program on women's empowerment entitled “From Excepted to Expected: The Journey of Women to Empowerment.”Billed as a conference for first generation and non-traditional college-educated women exploring women’s leadership and empowerment, it will take place on Friday, March 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mercy College Rotunda, Mercy Hall in Dobbs Ferry. Keynote speaker will be Susan Taylor, founder of CARES Mentoring and former editor of Essence magazine. The panel will feature: Donna Rosato – panel facilitator, senior editor, Money – Consumer R…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

Schools

Sleepy Hollow High School Pledges To End 'R' Word SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- There was joy in the Sleepy Hollow house today, when the High School celebrated diversity with its annual Spread the Word to End the Word initiative, featuring the SHADE club, Sleepy Hollow Academy for Disability Education, collecting signatures during the day from classmates who pledged not to use the "R" word to describe a disabled person. The day was capped off by a performance by Flame the Band, a well-known upstate New York band made up of musicians and performers with disabilities. Students watched an award-winning documentary about the band before the…

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

Schools

Washington Irving Students Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Washington Irving students, teachers and administrators spent a half-hour on Wednesday, March 2, deep in thought and reading school-wide, in honor of the birthday of the late Theodor Seuss Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss.Best known as the author of such children's classics as "The Cat in the Hat," "Horton Hatches the Egg." and "Horton Hears a Who!", Dr. Seuss was born in 1904. It was also the National Education Association's Read Across America Day.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

Events

Come To New Rochelle High School Planetarium For Viewing Of Worm Moon NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- There will be a Full Worm Moon on Wednesday, March 23, and the New Rochelle High School Planetarium invites residents to spend an evening under the stars to find out why it's called a Full Worm Moon. The event will welcome spring, say goodbye to Orion and the winter constellations, say hello to Leo the Lion and the stars of spring and more. Admission is free, doors will open at 6:45 p.m. and the show will beginat 7 p.m. For more information, email bzeller@nredlearn.org or mheywood@nredlearn.org.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

News

Be On The Lookout For Lost Dog Near Mohegan Lake YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Sadie went missing yesterday from the Mohegan Lake area. The specific area where she went missing is near Lexington Avenue but the dog could be anywhere at this point. She is friendly and older and despite her bark she is described as harmless. Call 914-469-8400 with any helpful information or if the dog is found.

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03/08/2016

News

County Social Services Agency Announces Information Session In Clarkstown CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Want to learn more about helping your Rockland County neighbors remain in our community and help others enjoy the advantages of family living? Join the Rockland County Department of Social Services for a special information session on becoming a Family-Type Home Provider on Tuesday, March 15, at 9:30 a.m. Visit its website for more information. Click here for more information on Facebook.

by Jason Bisnoff

03/08/2016

Schools

School Board Gets Update On Columbus Elementary School NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- At a recent Board of Education meeting, Columbus Elementary School principal Sonia Nunez, along with an auditorium full of dedicated teachers, parents, and staff, gave a comprehensive overview of the accomplishments being attained every day and throughout the school year for all students. The presentation included a thoughtful analysis of data, each benchmark demonstrating the momentous strides being made. The community is also reminded of today's follow-up Building Condition Survey meeting taking place at Albert Leonard Middle School. The session begins at 10:30 a.m. …

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03/08/2016

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