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Sing Sing Inmates Graduate From College OSSINING, N.Y. -- Sing Sing Correctional Facility inmates graduated from college Wednesday, according to News 12. Thanks to Hudson Link, a program that provides education to hardened criminals, dozens of Sing Sing inmates were able to graduate from Mercy College. This program gives the graduating inmates at Sing Sing a life beyond the bars of their cells, according to News 12. Click here to read the News 12 report.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

Schools

Rockland Students Gain Recognition For Essays About Outdoors NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day has honored five elementary school students who won Rockland's 25th annual Eleanor Burlingham Earth Day Essay contest. The 2016 recipients – all fifth-grade students – read the essays they wrote about their favorite outdoor location in Rockland. "These essays show us that these young Rockland residents appreciate the natural beauty of our county," Day said. "Bear Mountain, the Elks Club in Nanuet, Kakiat Park, Lake Antrim and even the backyard of one of the students – these are some of the places that our students go to enjoy t…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

Lifestyle

Craft-Your-Own Pizza In Restaurant Coming To Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- Local restaurateur, Satyen Shah, will soon open the doors to Rockland County’s first PizzaRev – a build-your-own artisanal pizza concept. The new Nanuet restaurant, scheduled to open in mid to late June on Route 59 in the Toys 'R' Us Shopping Center, will be the first of several franchise locations planned for the Rockland market. “PizzaRev offers a completely customizable dining experience; we empower guests to create their perfect pizza – from a rich list of pizza sauces and toppings to our “Rev It Up” counter featuring 14 different spices and sauces to add to their creati…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

Events

Putnam County Celebrates 204th Birthday CARMEL, N.Y. -- County Executive MaryEllen Odell will join County Historian Sarah Johnson, and members of the public to celebrate the county’s 204th birthday, known as Putnam County Day, on Monday, June 13 at 10 a.m. at the Historic Courthouse at 44 Gleneida Ave. in Carmel. This annual celebration and award ceremony honors the day that the New York State Legislature deeded what is today Carmel, Kent, Patterson, Philipstown, Putnam Valley and Southeast, forming Putnam County. This event will feature a number of awards presented to local organizations and individuals who work diligently to enri…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

Events

JCC Mid-Westchester Discusses Transitions SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- JCC Mid-Westchester is hosting a program on Wednesday, June 8 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. called "Transitions: Work Life to Creative Life" that features guest presenter Harriet ShenkmanShenkman will lead a discussion about transitions and read some of her poetry. Then she will help attendees think about what they always wanted to do and what their creative goal might be. Shenkman is a Professor Emerita at CUNY. She serves on the Advisory Board of the Women’s National Book Association and was awarded second place in poetry in the Women’s National Book Association Nationa…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

Schools

Valhalla Geography Celebrity Ben Rieber Scores High In State Competition VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Seventh-grader Ben Rieber won the Valhalla Middle School Geography Bee last December by knowing that Vancouver was a Western Canadian city that hosts a soccer championship. In April, he competed in the New York Geographic Bee State Finals and tied for 21st place. After winning his school’s competition, he passed an online test in January to qualify for the state bee. Then, over Spring Break, Rieber raveled to Albany to compete. He was happy to participate at such a high level, but was nervous as he did not know his opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. The students were gi…

by Valhalla Union Free School District

06/02/2016

News

Seventy Veterans, Residents Attend Row Of Honor Kickoff CARMEL, N.Y. -- Armed Forces Day, a national commemoration of Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches, marked the kick off of Putnam County’s annual Row of Honor season at the Carmel VFW Hall, located on Route 52 in Carmel.Preceded by a pancake breakfast organized by the Putnam County Joint Veterans Council and sponsored by Kevin Byrne, the event drew 70 veterans and residents to remember the men and women who lost their lives in service to the United States. “The Row of Honor tradition that has been established in our county means so much to our vets and to the families who ha…

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

News

Putnam Humane Society Offers Kittens During Adopt A Shelter Cat Month CARMEL, N.Y. -- June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, and The Putnam Humane Society in Carmel has many kittens for adoption. The Putnam Humane Society is at 68 Old Route 6 in Carmel. For more information, call 845-225-7777.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

Events

Adam Miller Performs At Mike Risko Music In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. -- Australian guitarist Adam Miller will perform at Mike Risko Music next Wednesday, June 8 at 7 p.m. along with Premier Builders Guild brands including Fano Guitars, Tone King and Two-Rock Amplification. The event will be hosted by Mike and Miriam Risko, owners of Mike Risko Music. Also present will be executives from Premier Builders Guild. Admission is free. This is the first in a series of live music events at Mike Risko Music, pairing boutique guitar companies with professional musicians, giving music enthusiasts the opportunity to touch, feel and play the instruments.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

News

Cedar Manor In Ossining Celebrates Red Nose Day OSSINING, N.Y. -- Cedar Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff took time on May 26 to participate in the second annual Red Nose Day. Employees united in an effort to make a difference, making a substantial donation to the Red Nose Day Fund. The monies will be distributed to poverty-focused charities, helping children to stay safe, healthy and educated.

by Jason Bisnoff

06/02/2016

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