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Ward Pound Ridge Reservation Teaches American Indian Sugaring POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Ward Pound Ridge Reservation is teaching American Indian sugaring to children on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 1 p.m.Northeast North America's history comes alive with this hands-on demonstration of the origins of this product and process. For those interested in participating, meet at Trailside Nature Museum in Ward Pound Ridge Reservation. Kids of all ages are welcome with a small entrance fee.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Politics

Rhinebeck Residents Launch New Political Party RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- As national presidential campaigns intensify, local candidates Scott Cruikshank, Sean Kemp, and Sheri Monaco announced Monday the establishment of a brand new party, “Rhinebeck Together”. Cruikshank, Kemp, and Monaco are running for the Rhinebeck Village Board. Cruikshank said they wanted their platform to show they wanted to put Rhinebeck first. “We wanted our ticket and platform to represent the heart of what we all need to focus on as we move the village forward," Cruikshank said. "Rhinebeck Together states exactly what we most want to represent." The c…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Events

Brewster Theatre Company Announces Upcoming Season BREWSTER, N.Y. - Christopher Gladysz, Vice President and Artistic Director announced the 2016 season for the Brewster Theatre Company, its 16th season. Neil Simon’s "The Odd Couple" will be performed at the Hudson Valley Cerebral Palsy Center over two weekends in mid-March. The show is directed by Donald Birely and produced by Joe Manuele. In April, BTC is planning a Sweet 16 party. This fundraising event will help the funding of a new home. In May, BTC will present an evening of one acts written by playwright Christopher Durang. The cabaret series kicks off in June with "The…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

News

Greenburgh Town Board Holds Scoping Session On Jefferson Complex GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Town Board will hold a second scoping hearing on the proposed Jefferson complex at Town Hall on Wednesday, Feb. 10.The proposed complex would be 272 apartments on Lawrence Street, across from Rivertowns Square and near downtown Ardsley. Residents who speak for a minute or less will have the first opportunity to speak. Those who want to speak for five minutes will be called after. Everyone gets a second chance to speak after everyone is called. Click here for the transcripts from the first hearing which was held last month. Those who can’t attend the he…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Schools

Ridgefield Schools Reschedule Budget Presentation RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield Superintendent Karen Baldwin is scheduled to finally release the budget proposal at a Board of Education meeting on Thursday, Feb. 11, according to the Ridgefield Press. The meeting will take place in the board's meeting room at the Town Hall Annex on Prospect Street at 7:30 p.m. The first attempt to present the budget on Feb. 8 was postponed due to snow, the Ridgefield Press said. Education spending makes up 64 percent of the $12 million Ridgefield budget. Superintendent of schools Dr. Karen Baldwin is expected to present her budget request with zero base, t…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Politics

Astorino Issues Statement On Indian Point Radioactive Water Leak WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino released a statement regarding the radioactive water leak reported last week at Indian Point. The statement is as follows: This weekend, Entergy, the owner and operator of Indian Point, put out a report on its groundwater monitoring program at the power plant in Buchanan. First and foremost, my concern is for the safety of the plant, the groundwater around it and the residents of Westchester County. To ensure our safety, I have been in direct contact with senior Entergy officials, who have briefed me and members of my administr…

by Rob Astorino

02/09/2016

Schools

Hen Hud Wrestlers Win Award For Sportsmanship CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- Hendrick Hudson High School’s varsity wrestling team won the Eric B. Kantor Team Sportsmanship Award, while also taking fifth place, at the 34th annual Edgemont Wrestling Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Edgemont High School. The sportsmanship award is named after Edgemont's first wrestling coach, Eric Kantor, who started Edgemont's wrestling program in 1964. He was also a math teacher at Edgemont High School for more than 40 years, and he has been the "voice" of the tournament for all of its 34 years. The award is given to only one of the 19 teams from Sectio…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Schools

Bronxville Students Hold SFL Day to Understand Syrian Refugee Crisis BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville High School students had discussions about the Syrian refugee crisis during the annual Student Faculty Legislature Day on Jan. 29. More than 20 prominent speakers, including a Syrian refugee and MSNBC “Morning Joe” hosts Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, discussed this year’s topic. Members of the Student Faculty Legislature, which is run by high school students, choose a new topic to explore each year. The student leaders, SFL advisor Victor Maxwell, Bronxville High School Principal Ann Meyer and parent volunteers arranged for guest speakers and organized …

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Events

Memoir-Writing Classes Returing To Greenwich Library GREENWICH, Conn. -- Memoir-writing is a special form of art, and this March Greenwich Library will help would-be memoirists get started. Previous sessions of "Crafting Life Stories," led by former New York Times editor Joan Motyka, have proven so popular with patrons the library is offering an advanced version for the first time, as well as the beginner class for a fifth time. The beginner class will meet from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for six Thursdays, beginning March 10 in the library's meeting room. Required registration begins at 9 a.m. Monday. Click here to register. The advanced c…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

Events

Get The Led Out Playing The Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- American Led Zeppelin tribute band Get The Led Out will hit the Ridgefield Playhouse for a night of classic Zeppelin hits on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 8 p.m. Fans can expect iconic hits like “Kashmir,” “Whole Lotta Love,” “Dazed and Confused” and “Stairway to Heaven.” This concert is part of the Pepsi Rock Series. The Philadelphia-based group consists of six veteran musicians who deliver Led Zeppelin live like no one else can, at least anymore. Utilizing the multi-instrumentalists at their disposal, GTLO re-creates songs, in all their depth and glory, with the studio overdub…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/09/2016

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