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Stratford Library Announces March 'Technology Sandbox' Hours Stratford Library Announces March 'Technology Sandbox' Hours
Stratford Library Announces March 'Technology Sandbox' Hours STRATFORD, Conn. -- Due to popular demand, the Stratford Library will continue its series of invaluable workshops designed to help adults learn about new technologies and applications currently on the market. “Technology Sandbox" will include basic assistance dealing with the use of e-readers, tablet computers, MP3 players, iPods and more.  The library’s professional staff will also help patrons who are interested in downloading free books, music and videos from the library. A new set of workshops are currently scheduled through the rest of March. They are all on Thursdays, free and ope…

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Stamford Church Schedules Three Talks On Aging Stamford Church Schedules Three Talks On Aging
Stamford Church Schedules Three Talks On Aging STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Archangels Greek Orthodox Church will host two presentations in Stamford on aging and all aspects of growing older, including care for self and care for loved ones.The free events are from 7-8:30 p.m. The sessions are as follow: March 7: Maria Scaros Mercado: “Creative Aging: Re-defining Yourself after 50”  March 21: The Rev. Dr. Harry Pappas: “Spirituality of Aging: Growing in Wisdom” Light refreshments will be served. Archangels Greek Orthodox Church is at 1527 Bedford St.

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Greenburgh Nature Center's Events Include Trip To Recycling Facility Greenburgh Nature Center's Events Include Trip To Recycling Facility
Greenburgh Nature Center's Events Include Trip To Recycling Facility GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Greenburgh Nature Center’s Sustainability Coordinator and Educator, Rachel Becker organized a community trip to the local Material Recovery Facility (MRF) on Friday, Feb. 26. The MRF, is the recycling hub for the majority of Westchester communities. Students, activists, engineers, town board members, community organizers, and volunteers joined together to learn about what happens to their recycling after they drop it on their curb and how to improve their own recycling practices.  Upcoming weekend events include the following: Sunday, Feb. 28, 2 p.m., Wild Nature Trivia…

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Letter To The Editor: Greenburgh Supervisor Meeting With COO Of USPS Letter To The Editor: Greenburgh Supervisor Meeting With COO Of USPS
Letter To The Editor: Greenburgh Supervisor Meeting With COO Of USPS GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email greenburgh@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: During the past few years I have forwarded at least a few hundred complaints about the postal service to US Postal authorities, local postmasters and to our United States Congressional representatives. I receive some complaints from residents every few days. Yesterday I received an e mail from David Williams, Chief Operating Officer of the United States Postal Service in Washington DC.  He requested a phone c…

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Ossining High's Feinstein Achieves Finals In MIT Inspire Competition Ossining High's Feinstein Achieves Finals In MIT Inspire Competition
Ossining High's Feinstein Achieves Finals In MIT Inspire Competition OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining High School senior Benjamin Feinstein is one of 107 finalists in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Inspire competition for high school research projects in the humanities, arts and social sciences. Feinstein, who is in the Fundamentals of Science Research program, was chosen for his research project titled “An Examination of Linguistic and Cultural Influences on Visual and Gustatory Associations.” The research is about synesthesia, a condition in which stimulating one sense in someone can trigger a reaction in another sense.  Earlier this month, Feinstein…

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Ossining Concert Raises Funds For Maryknoll Sisters Ossining Concert Raises Funds For Maryknoll Sisters
Ossining Concert Raises Funds For Maryknoll Sisters OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Maryknoll Sisters will present “Music for the World,” their 10th annual benefit concert, at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Maryknoll Sisters Center, 10 Pinesbridge Road, Ossining. All donations and proceeds from ticket sales, which cost $25, will help support the sisters' global mission work aiding the poor.  The Hudson Valley Symphonic Wind Ensemble, under the direction of James D. Wayne, will perform "Fantasies on a Theme" by Haydn; "Lauds" (“Praise High Day”) by Nelson; "Three Contrasts" by Smith; "Alleluia" by Thompson-Watts, among othe…

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Elmsford Expands Collaboration With Food Bank For Westchester Elmsford Expands Collaboration With Food Bank For Westchester
Elmsford Expands Collaboration With Food Bank For Westchester ELMSFORD, N.Y.--The Elmsford Union Free School District is expanding its efforts to support the whole school community through a new partnership with the Food Bank for Westchester. Beginning in the spring, the Kraft Mobile Food Pantry will visit the district on a monthly basis. The first day of distribution will be April 6.  Superintendent of Schools Joseph Ricca said the opportunity to partner with the Food Bank for Westchester is a good example of the district’s willingness to work with community-minded groups as well as its efforts to educate and support students well beyond the classroom…

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Waverly Elementary Encourages Parents To Read With Kids Waverly Elementary Encourages Parents To Read With Kids
Waverly Elementary Encourages Parents To Read With Kids EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Waverly Elementary in Eastchester invites residents to begin the practice of reading nightly to your child and have him or her read to you as part of National Reading Month. Waverly has assembled the following activities to help families immerse themselves in literacy this month:  Scholastic Book Fair – Thursday and Friday at Waverly gym.  Kindergarten Pajama Story Time reading event – Friday at 7 p.m.  First-grade Camp Out reading event – Friday at 7 p.m. As research by the United States Department of Education has indicated, “The amount and degree of parent involvemen…

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County Executive Calls Water Increase Unfair Burden In Rockland County Executive Calls Water Increase Unfair Burden In Rockland
County Executive Calls Water Increase Unfair Burden In Rockland CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day has released the following statement on proposed SUEZ water-rate increase: "Without question, this proposed rate hike will unfairly burden residents and businesses in Rockland County. What's most troubling is that nearly half of the proposed increase will go toward recouping monies expended by SUEZ during its push for a Hudson River desalination plant in North Rockland."  "By allowing the desal process to go forward, the PSC is complicit in driving our water rates even higher. Rubber stamping the request under the auspices o…

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Greenwich Library Programs Focus On Financial Planning Greenwich Library Programs Focus On Financial Planning
Greenwich Library Programs Focus On Financial Planning GREENWICH, Conn. -- This month, Greenwich Library patrons can learn how to manage their assets, plan for retirement and become more tax savvy during two family financial planning presentations. Business owners will enjoy a SCORE program led by Shannon Daniels. Programs are open to all at no charge and are in the library's meeting room, unless otherwise indicated. Experienced librarians are available to help you navigate the library’s extensive business databases, directories, investor information and nonprofit resources, via e-mail or in person. The session include: Tax Planning: Wednesday…

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