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Jason Bisnoff

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Business

Closter Plaza Welcomes New Stores, Restaurants CLOSTER, N.J. -- Closter Plaza is heading into spring with a fresh lineup of stores that cater to foodies, fashionistas and families, including relocations of local favorites. These openings will coincide with the center's long-anticipated revitalization by retail developer Edens. "Closter Plaza is coming to life and will become a true gathering place for the Closter community," said David Germakian, director of development for Edens. The center will be anchored by Whole Foods Market, which is scheduled to open in late 2016. Other anchors will include Target, HomeGoods and Cinemex.…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/20/2016

Business

All Fairfield County Patriot Bank Employees Become Bank Owners FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Fairfield County-based Patriot National Bancorp Inc. has expanded its stock ownership family by granting each of its approximately 100 employees, as of Dec. 31, an ownership stake in the community bank. Each Patriot Bank employee has been granted 100 shares of stock in the publicly traded company, ensuring they have a greater incentive in the success of the bank. Last fall, investment banking and advisory firm Sandler O’Neill and Partners named Patriot one of the nation’s top performing small-cap banks. It was the only bank in New England to receive this designatio…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/20/2016

News

Fulmar Road Elementary Students Display Art At Mahopac Library MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Kaitlin M. Duffy, the art teacher at Fulmar Road Elementary School, has installed an impressive show of artwork created by first-, second- and third-graders in the Young Arts Gallery at the Mahopac Public Library. Hanging scrolls, Greek amphoras, and Arctic landscapes are featured in this exhibit that will remain on view through March 14. The Young Arts Gallery is in the entryway to the Children’s Wing; visitors to Mahopac Library can view the student artwork during regular library hours. The first-graders created winter house shape collages using construction paper, gl…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

News

Former Voice Contestant, Mahopac Resident Discusses Upcoming Performances MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Good Day Hudson Valley interviewed Mahopac resident and former Voice contestant Amanda Ayala on Feb. 15.Ayala discussed numerous things including her upcoming performances at the The Winery at St. George in Mohegan Lake on Feb. 27 and at Daryl's House in Pawling in April. Click here for the full interview on Good Day Hudson Valley's YouTube channel.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Schools

'Honest Abe' Visits Kids At Meadow Pond Elementary School LEWIBORO, N.Y. -- Second-grade students at Katonah-Lewisboro’s Meadow Pond Elementary School learned firsthand about Abraham Lincoln’s personal life leading up to his presidency during a special presentation on Feb. 4. President Lincoln, portrayed by actor Lou Del Bianco, spoke about his upbringing on the prairie, which included enrollment at a old-time "blab" school and two near-death experiences. “I only had 11 months in school my whole life,” Del Bianco, as Lincoln, said. A major theme in the president’s life was that of perseverance. Despite his parents being illiterate, Linc…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Lifestyle

Bronxville Public Library Art Contest Encourages Student Entries BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- In honor of National Library Week, April 10-16, the Bronxville Public Library is sponsoring an art contest to promote library use and support. Children and teens are invited to create works of art that incorporate one of six pre-selected quotes about reading. The theme is “Libraries Are Inspirational.” Artists may use any medium or style — collage, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, etc. Students from all Bronxville schools, The Chapel School and St. Joseph’s School may enter one of three categories: elementary, kindergarten through fourth grade; middle school, g…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Business

Mathnasium In Scarsdale Seeks Assistant Center Director SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Mathnasium, The Math Learning Center, is hiring an assistant center director for Scarsdale and a new Central Avenue location. Every day, students around the world attend Mathnasium learning centers to boost their math skills. The centers are highly specialized, teaching only math using a curriculum developed over the past 35 years to students from pre-kindergarten to high school. The assist center director will be responsible for: Ensuring company policies, standards and procedures are followed. Conducting center tours and consultative sales presentations. Building rap…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Events

Nature Inspires 'The Nest' Exhibit At Katonah Museum Of Art BEDFORD, N.Y. -- In an exhibition incorporating contemporary art, relics from the natural world, and items of material culture, "The Nest," examines the beauty and symbolism of the bird's nest in art and culture. The exhibit will be on display at Katonah Museum of Art from March 6 to June 19. Drawing its inspiration from the form of the nest, the exhibition examines how the fundamental drive to gather, assemble, and create is a function of both nature and the artistic process. The exhibition includes a blend of authentic bird's nests from the Yale Peabody Museum of Natural Histor…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

Events

Teens Dispense Technical Support At Red Hook Library RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook Public Library has teen techs available to help residents with their technical support needs every Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call the library at 845-758-3241 for an appointment or stop by, and they will help on a first-come, first-served basis. The library is at 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

News

Subzero Heroes Beats Fundraising Goal In Fight Against Alzheimer's HIGHLAND, N.Y. -- Icy temperatures and brutal winds on Saturday failed to halt the sixth annual Subzero Heroes fundraiser for the Poughkeepsie-based Alzheimer's Association of the Hudson Valley on Saturday, Feb. 13, at Berean Park in Highland. The event made in excess of $122,000, surpassing its goal by $22,000. Ulster County Sheriff Paul VanBlarcum’s team was the top fundraiser, gathering $20,366 for the fight against Alzheimer’s. Leading teams included Team Sal with radio personality Bob Miller, Highland Hose with Jimmy Anzalone and the Lloyd Police Contingent. Together, these top four team…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/19/2016

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