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New Rochelle Native Writes Book On 'How to Be a Superhero'
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Mark Edlitz, who grew up in New Rochelle, recently completed writing "How to Be a Superhero," a book about superheroes and the actors who play them.
Superheroes and the actors who play them take the spotlight in this behind-the-scenes journey through the world’s superhero movies and television shows of the past 70 years. Thirty-five interviews draw readers into the perspective of the actors and actresses playing Batman, Spider-Man, Superman, Supergirl, the Hulk, Captain America, Batgirl, Catwoman, Loki, Agent Phil Coulson, Wonder Woman and many more.
Edlitz has w…
Monroe College Alum Maurice Ndour Plays In NBA Summer League
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Monroe College has an international student population of 700, and one graduate, Marurice Ndour, a native of Senegal, used the college as a springboard to make his American dream a reality.
Ndour was born in Thies, Senegal, but is a resident of the world. He speaks five languages, has lived on three continents and has a well-rounded education. The Mustangs alumnus not only excelled in the classroom, but tore up the basketball court with Monroe from 2011-13.
He is currently starring in the NBA Summer League with the Knicks. His coach at Monroe, current head coach Je…
Brookfield Craft Center Show Features Danbury Artists
DANBURY, Conn. -- The Brookfield Craft Center is hosting an exhibit titled "A Tradition of Excellence: Works by the Brookfield Craft Center Faculty," which features Danbury-area artists, from Aug. 1 to Sept. 6.
This exhibition will be held in the Lynn Tendler Bignell Gallery with an opening reception from 5-8 p.m. Saturday. This exhibit will recognize pieces of works from over 25 faculty members representing the glass, jewelry, fiber, forge, woodturning and ceramics studios.
The artists represented in this exhibition include Jim Degen, Buster Shaw, Lanette Barber, Joanne Conant, Erin De…
