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Poughkeepsie's Our Lady Of Lourdes Celebrates 99 Days To Graduation POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Every year, the Our Lady of Lourdes High School Parent Organization hosts a 99 Days to Graduation celebration for the senior class. During all lunch periods Thursday, the senior class was treated to a special lunch and “down time” in the small gym. Our Lady of Lourdes is at 131 Boardman Road in Poughkeepsie.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/27/2016

Schools

Phyllis Rose Elementary Performs At George Washington Elementary School CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Phyllis Rose Dance Company from Rockaway Park, Queens came to George Washington Elementary School recently to share traditional and contemporary African and African-American dance, music, and folklore with the students and staff in honor of Black History Month.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/27/2016

Schools

Norwalk Alumnus Donates $500,000 To St. Luke’s In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Though he spent just one year at St. Luke’s School in New Canaan, the impact on Norwalk native Mark Feinberg '81 was profound"I came from a large, city school and really thrived in the academically focused and caring environment of St. Luke’s School. There is a quiet mantra at St. Luke’s: It’s cool to be smart. That really resonated with me," Feinberg said. Feinberg recently expressed his gratitude with a nearly $500,000 donation to St. Luke’s Richard M. Whitcomb Endowment Fund. "I had many wonderful mentors at St. Luke’s, but none more influential than …

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02/27/2016

Events

March Teen Programs Offered At Greenwich Library GREENWICH, Conn. -- Students in grades 6 through 12 can be a part of the Greenwich Library’s regularly scheduled teen programs. Here are some of the events for March: Wednesdays, March 2 and 16 at 7 p.m., Student Leadership Council Meeting: Enthusiastic student leaders in grades 6 through 8 meet at teen central on the second floor to brainstorm about using library resources to initiate and execute projects relevant to their peer group in exchange for community service hours. Refreshments will be served. Thursdays, March 3 and 17 at 7 p.m., Student Leadership Council Meeting: Students in g…

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02/27/2016

Schools

Briarcliff Academic Challenge Team Earns Second First-Place Finish BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School’s Academic Challenge “A” team continues to perform well throughout the region. “A” team is continuing its tradition of success by earning a first-place win for the second time this school year. The team competed at White Plains High School on Jan. 31. Team members included Ryan Klarnet (captain), Alex Jacobs, Feroze Mohideen and Karthik Rao. In addition to the first-place team win, three team members currently hold three of the top seven overall points-scored positions: Klarnet, Mohideen and Sophie Underwood. Briarcliff High School is the onl…

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02/27/2016

News

Fudgie Is Hudson Valley Animal Rescue Pet Of The Week POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Hudson Valley Animal Rescue and Sanctuary in Poughkeepsie introduces Fudgie. Fudgie is one of the many guinea pigs at the sanctuary. He is about two-and-half months old and paired with his brother, Chili. If you would like to adopt both boys or would like to place Fudgie with your lone male guinea pig contact the sanctuary at 845-392-4849 or at Petco on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/27/2016

Events

It's Maple Syrup Time At Poughkeepsie's Bowdoin Park POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Parks Division will host a Maple Open House on Saturday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bowdoin Park in the Town of Poughkeepsie. Participants will have the opportunity to take part in a hands-on learning experience about the art of making maple syrup. The event is free to attend and open to the public. “Our Maple Open House is a fun-filled and educational experience for the whole family. Bowdoin Park visitors will have the chance to learn about the early practice of maple sugaring and how maple syrup is made today. You can even take home your ow…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/27/2016

Events

Lecture On Aging Slated At Archangels Greek Orthodox Church In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- There will be three free presentations on all aspects of growing older, care for self and care for loved ones from 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays in Stamford. The sessions are as follows: Feb 29 – Dr. Stephen Jones: “Paths to Successful Aging” March 7 – Ms. 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. The sessions will take place at Archangels Greek Orthodox Church, 1527 Bedford St., Stamford.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/27/2016

Events

Shabbat Across Stamford Slated For Crowne Plaza Hotel STAMFORD, Conn. -- The United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, in partnership with the Stamford Board of Rabbis, will present Shabbat Across Stamford at 5 p.m. Friday, March 4. The greater Stamford Jewish community will join hundreds of Jewish congregations across the country to participate in the 20th Annual Shabbat Across America. For the second year, Stamford will celebrate with Jews of all different denominations under one roof. In a historic show of unity, Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist and unaffiliated Jews will celebrate Shabbat together at the Crowne Plaza H…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/27/2016

Politics

Deadline Nears To Register For Scarsdale Village Election SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- If you are not a registered voter but want to vote in the Village Election on Tuesday, March 15, the last day to register with the Westchester County Board of Elections is Friday, March 4. Residents may pick up a mail-in registration form at Village Hall, or you may go directly to the Westchester County Board of Elections at 25 Quarropas St. in White Plains. The following are required to register: You must:a U.S. Citizen; 18 years of age by the date of the election in which you want to vote; live at your present address at least 30 days before an election; not be in ja…

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02/27/2016

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