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East Fishkill Library Program Focuses On Raw Foods HOPEWELL JUNCTION, N.Y. -- East Fishkill Community Library will host a lecture by Johanna Sophia, professor and public speaker, on "Easy Fun Raw Foods – How to Add More Raw Foods to Your Diet for Health and Planet" on Monday at 6:30 p.m. Sophia, a former college professor and frequent public speaker, will present this free program and discuss simple reasons people should add more raw foods to their daily diet. In an interactive manner, Sophia will present an overview that reveals the simple science of life cycles on Earth. Fresh plant foods such as fruits and salads are crucial fo…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/08/2016

Schools

Irvington Students Take Highest Honors On National Greek Exam IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Thirteen students at Irvington High School who took the National Greek Exam, which is the only standardized exam on ancient Greek in the country, had an outstanding performance and received awards for their high scores. The highly competitive exam was administered in two categories, Beginning Attic Greek and Intermediate Attic Greek, and students answered a series of multiple-choice questions that tested their reading comprehension and analysis, ability to understand ancient Greek and apply their knowledge to English grammar and vocabulary. “Ancient Greek is the language …

by Jason Bisnoff

06/08/2016

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Alzheimer's Advocacy Training Offered In Westchester HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Alzheimer’s Association is offering support for people who want to share their stories about living with the disease with their lawmakers while lobbying for related legislation. For those who want to become advocates but are not sure where to start, training is planned around the Hudson Valley with Debbie Warburton, director of government relations for the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter. The training will offer an overview of Alzheimer's public policy and explore current state and federal legislation supported by the Alzheimer’s Association. Strategies f…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/08/2016

Lifestyle

Leadership Dutchess, Abilities First Team Up For Renovation Project POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Leadership Dutchess Class of 2016 recently participated in their annual Day of Service working with Abilities First to benefit the restoration of the nonprofit’s art facility. Every year, the Leadership Dutchess class participants volunteer for a Day of Service to benefit a local community organization. Along with this project, the participants develop their leadership skills. Recipients of the Day of Service must be a community based service organization within Dutchess County. Applicants are chosen by a committee based on the project’s potential to impact the commu…

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06/08/2016

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Alzheimer's Association Offers Programs In Dutchess POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter is offering numerous programs in the near future.“The Basics: Memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease,” will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, at Adelphi University Hudson Valley Campus at 19 Baker Ave. in Poughkeepsie. The program offers information on detection, causes, risk factors, stages of the disease and more. The event is open to the public as well as students and faculty. For more information or to RSVP, call the Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter at (800) 272-3900. “Know the 10 Sig…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/08/2016

Schools

Briarcliff's Director of Technology Earns Lhric Pioneer Award BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Briarcliff Manor School District director of technology Erica Beasley won the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center Pioneer Award for leadership and innovation in technology. Beasley was acknowledged during the LHRIC’s 2016 annual Pioneer Awards at Edith Macy Conference Center on May 13. The Pioneer Awards are presented each year to a school district, teacher and director of technology from the Westchester, Putnam and Rockland county region in recognition for innovative uses of technology that change teaching and learning. Beasley was specifically recognized for being …

by Jason Bisnoff

06/08/2016

Schools

Briarcliff's Todd Elementary Earns International Habits Of Mind Award BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- Habits of Mind author Dr. Bena Kallick presented the Todd Elementary School with a special award of recognition as a Habits of Mind International School of Excellence with special assemblies and student presentations. “Today is a very special day,” Principal Nadine McDermott told students during the May 24 celebration. “You get to share [the Habits of Mind you have learned] with one of the authors of Habits of Mind, Dr. Bena Kallick. She is so impressed with the work you are doing that we are going to receive a special award. I am so proud to be your principal today.” Th…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/08/2016

Events

Greenburgh Town Board Hosting Comprehensive Plan Hearing GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The GreenburghTown Board will hold a public hearing on the draft Comprehensive Plan on Wednesday, June 8 at 7:30 p.m. In an effort to allow for ample time for residents to comment, the public hearing will not be closed on June 8. Their hearings are held at Greenburgh Town Hall at 177 Hillside Ave. The current draft of the Plan contains a revision date of June 3. A majority of the draft Plan has not changed, when compared to the previously released draft from December 4, 2015. The Plan is available for download on the Town Website.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/08/2016

News

Graswald Kayak Case Carries On POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Angelika Graswald cooperated with authorities the death of her fiancé Vincent Viafore of Poughkeepsie, according to multiple reports. Following Viafore's disappearance on April 19, 2015, Graswald told a police investigator that she pulled a plug and manipulated a ring on his paddle. Graswald, 36, has pleaded not guilty to charges of second-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of Viafore. Viafore's body was found in the Hudson River nearly a month after Graswald was charged with his murder.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/07/2016

Events

Lions Club Takes On Ossining Police Department In Softball OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Lions Club took on the Police Department in softball as part of a fundraiser in Ossining Saturday. The event was held at Veterans Park.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/07/2016

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