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Westlake High School Celebrates Senior Day For Wrestlers MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- The Westlake High School wrestling team celebrated senior day on Feb. 3 with a win against Irvington. Three seniors for the Wildcats were celebrated for their leadership and dedication.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/04/2016

Events

Andrus On Hudson Presents Screening Of 'The General' HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Andrus on Hudson will screen Buster Keaton's "The General" on Feb. 6 with improvised piano accompaniment by David Arner as well as an introduction and post screening discussion led by Dionne Bennett, Ph.D. The screening will take place at 7 p.m. Popcorn and tickets will be available at the door. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. One of the most revered comedies of the silent era, this film finds hapless southern railroad engineer Johnny Gray (Buster Keaton) facing off against union soldiers during the American Civil War. David Arner works…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/04/2016

Business

Amazon Plans Hundreds Of Brick And Mortar Bookstores Amazon is planning to open hundreds of bookstores around the United States, according to The Wall Street Journal.This would be a follow up to the ecommerce giant opening their first storefront last November in Seattle, the lone shop currently in operation, where customers use an in-store scanner or the Amazon app to see how much items cost, reports The Wall Street Journal. Sandeep Mathrani, CEO of mall operator General Growth Properties, revealed the information on an earnings call while responding to a question about mall traffic, reports The Wall Street Journal. Click here to read the sto…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/04/2016

Police & Fire

Carmel, Mahopac, Mahopac Falls Fire Departments Swear in Members CARMEL, N.Y. -- Members of the Town of Carmel fire departments gathered at the Mahopac Falls Fire Headquarters on Tuesday, Feb. 2 for a ceremony to swear in a new group of firefighters Chief Jeff Boyle welcomed the group before asking Judge James Reitz, a 3rd generation legacy and Life Member of the Mahopac Falls Volunteer Fire Department, to make it official. Carmel Police Chief Mike Cazzari oversaw that the paperwork was in accordance with the law.

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02/04/2016

News

Northern Westchester Hospital Parent Debuts First-Ever Super Bowl Ad MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Northwell Health, whose network includes Northern Westchester Hospital, will showcase its new advertising campaign during Super Bowl L, with a 30-second spot airing in the second quarter and two 30-second ads running during the pregame coverage. The entire cost of the ads was covered through a contribution from a Northwell Health trustee, who wishes to remain anonymous. The in-game spot will focus on a celebration of life, capturing the first babies born at Northwell Health hospitals. The spot also highlights the North Shore-LIJ’s name change to Northwell Health. The em…

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02/04/2016

News

Sammy Ready For Adoption At Rockland County's Hi Tor Shelter PONOMA, N.Y. -- Sammy, a one-year-old domestic short hair cat, is the Hi Tor pet of the week, offered by Hi Tor Animal Care Center, Rockland County's Animal Shelter in Ponoma. Sammy is a friendly, chatty cat and would do well with children and other cats. He has not been around many dogs since being at the shelter, but could possibly be okay. Email info@hitor.org for more information about Sammy and other pets. Click here for more information about the shelter. The shelter is located at 65 Firemen's Memorial Dr., Pomona.

by Jason Bisnoff

02/04/2016

Schools

Yorktown Schools Named 'District Of Character' YORKTOWN, N.Y. --The Yorktown Central School District has been selected as a New York State School District of Character for 2016. This prestigious award recognizes the district’s ongoing emphasis on and commitment to character education. Yorktown CSD is the only district in New York State to receive this designation since the initiation of the award in early 2000, said the reviewing agency. This is also the first time a Westchester County school district has been so honored. The district will be honored in April at a banquet by the Academy for Character Education in Troy, and will be consi…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/04/2016

Sports

Skaters From Stamford Help Shadows Win Silver Medal At Sectionals STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Shadows of the Southern Connecticut Skating team (SCSS) brought home the silver medal from the Eastern Synchronized Skating Sectional Championships in Richmond, Virginia this past weekend. This qualifying event hosted over 160 teams from the east coast for three days of competition. The Shadows won 2nd place of 28 open juvenile level teams. After their first skate on Thursday night, they placed third of nine teams in the qualifying round. As expected, the championship round was more competitive with 12 finalists. The SSCS Shadows’ silver winning performance, to “A Br…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/04/2016

Business

Debra Hanson Brings Extensive Experience To Wilton Chamber WILTON, Conn. -- Debra Hanson replaced Janeen Leppert as executive director of the Wilton Chamber of Commerce, but she brings loads of experience to the position, reports Wilton Bulletin. Hanson previously served three three-year terms on the board of directors of the chamber along with a one-year stint as president before being appointed three weeks ago as the only full-time employee, reports Wilton Bulletin. Chamber President Mark Ketley cited her breadth of experience not only with the chamber but in marketing and advertising, where she got her start, reports Wilton Bulletin. She's alre…

by Jason Bisnoff

02/04/2016

Events

White Plains Hosts Annual Interreligious Prayer Service For Peace WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The 12th Annual Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace and Justice Celebrating World Interfaith will take place Sunday, Feb. 7 at the Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation in White Plains. The service begins at 3 p.m. and was organized by Charles S. Chesnavage and participants of other religious traditions. The 12th annual Interreligious Prayer Service for Peace and Justice seeks to promote understanding and tolerance among all religious traditions and beliefs. Representatives of world religions will come together to recite prayers for peace and justice in rec…

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02/04/2016

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