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Rye Rotary Announces 'Crazy Legs' Contest RYE, N.Y. -- Rye Rotary is hosting a crazy legs contest on Wednesday, March 2, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Rye Grill and Bar.Rye residents are invited to judge which male contestants will be the winners of Rye Rotary's crazy legs contest. Contestants will be modeling their legs while wearing shorts, bathing suits, kilts, whatever shows off their crazy legs. This is a fundraising event in support of Rye Rotary's need-based scholarships for local kids. Small plates, wine and beer will be served. For more information about this fundraiser, contact Pam Dwyer, president of Rye Rotary at its …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/23/2016

Neighbors

Bronxville Residents Join Blue Hill Troupe Cast Of 'Iolanthe' BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville residents Michael Adelstein and Reanna Flemons will be in the cast of the Blue Hill Troupe's production of Gilbert and Sullivan's "Iolanthe" in April.The Blue Hill Troupe, the only musical theater group in New York City, will donate its net proceeds to charity “Iolanthe” from April 8-16 at El Teatro of El Museo del Barrio, 1230 Fifth Ave. at 104th Street. All proceeds from the production will benefit the Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation. Tickets to “Iolanthe” are on sale now and range from $28-$100. They can be purchased at the website or by ca…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/23/2016

Schools

John Jay’s Christopher Holze Named Student Of Distinction CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- John Jay High School senior Christopher Holze was honored with a BOCES Student of Distinction Award, which was presented to him by Tech Center Principal Jim Bellucci at a Katonah-Lewisboro Board of Education meeting on Feb. 11. At the award ceremony, Bellucci described Holze as a caring, conscientious individual and a stand up student. “He looks out for his peers and his teachers, and this recognition is a measure of that,” Bellucci said. “I’ve seen Chris grow over the past two years and it’s been a pleasure. He is a well-rounded renaissance person and we are proud to w…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/23/2016

Events

New Rochelle Students Battle Their Bots At Robotics Competition NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Middle and high school students from Katonah, New Rochelle, the Bronx and Queens will descend on New Rochelle on Saturday for BEST Inc.’s third annual Open Robotic Tournament.The event will be from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. BEST Inc. at 71 Lincoln Ave. Competing schools include The Harvey School in Katonah, BEST Inc. in New Rochelle, St. Catherine Academy in The Bronx and Thomas Edison High School in Jamaica and more to come More than 16 teams will come together for a day of competition where they will battle against each other with robots created from VEX EDR. Participants will …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/23/2016

Schools

Sen. Murphy Highlights Successes Of Peekskill School District PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill pride was on full display when Sen. Terrence Murphy toured the Peekskill City School District. Senator Murphy met with Dr. David Fine, Superintendent of Schools, and toured Woodside Elementary, Peekskill High School and the Summit Academy at Uriah Hill. Students shared their classroom experiences with the Senator, who said he was impressed with their devotion to self-improvement. "The Peekskill City School District more than lives up to its motto of 'A system focused on every student every day,'" said Senator Murphy. "The administration, faculty a…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/23/2016

Schools

Aite Seniors Tanusri Balla And Alice Schaumann Honored By White House STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Public Schools announced that Academy of Information Technology and Engineering seniors Tanusri Balla and Alice Schaumann were recently selected by the White House Commission on Presidential Scholars and the United States Department of Education as candidates for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The U.S. Presidential Scholars Program was established in 1964 to recognize and honor some of the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. In 1979, the program was extended to recognize students who demonstrate exceptional talent in the visual, cre…

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02/23/2016

Events

Alzheimer's Association Offers Tips To Keep Loved Ones Safe In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The White Plains Library is offering a program in conjunction with the Alzheimer's Association called "Keeping your loved one safe: The value of technology." This educational program will take place on Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 100 Martine Ave. It is geared toward caregivers and will feature presentations by Kristen Bonistall and Patricia Gaston of the Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Chapter, Mark Britton of TellaBoomer Telecare Services and Sgt. Amery Bernhardt of Project Lifesaver. Registration is requested by calling 914-813-6300.

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02/23/2016

Events

Barney Frank Speaks At Celebrating Westchester Libraries Breakfast TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Celebrating Westchester Libraries will feature guest speaker Barney Frank, former congressman and chairman of the House Finance Committee. Frank will speak at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, at Tappan Hill Mansion in Tarrytown. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. Reservations will cost $80 for the general pubic or $60 for library employees. Make checks payable to Westchester Library System and send to: Westchester Library System, 540 White Plains Road, Suite 200, Tarrytown, NY 10591 Attn: Breakfast. To register and pay online, click here for the website.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/23/2016

News

Brotherhood In Action Bethel Honored By United Way Of Western Connecticut BETHEL, Conn. -- Brotherhood In Action Bethel is a United Way of Western Connecticut Hometown Hero Award honoree. Brotherhood In Action came about as a common interest of three religious fraternal organizations and was founded on the premise that people have common needs regardless of their backgrounds and help could be provided in similar fashion to all. Its governing board is made up of members of Eureka Lodge, the Freemasons and Pavia Council, Knights of Columbus. For more than 25 years, Brotherhood In Action has organized community-wide support in the form of food, household items, toys…

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02/23/2016

Business

Savings Bank Of Danbury Awarded United Way Corporate Volunteer Award DANBURY, Conn. -- The United Way Corporate Volunteer Award is being presented to Savings Bank of Danbury in honor of its leadership in promoting volunteerism. Savings Bank of Danbury supports organizations that play a significant role in enhancing the quality of life in nearby communities. Every new employee at the Savings Bank of Danbury is given the opportunity to work on a community service project during the orientation phase of their employment. Strong participants with United Way’s Workplace Volunteer Council, Savings Bank of Danbury employees donated 48 Spring Buddy Baskets to disadv…

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02/23/2016

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