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Westchester, North Castle Join In Cost- Cutting Plan Westchester, North Castle Join In Cost- Cutting Plan
Westchester, North Castle Join In Cost- Cutting Plan WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents in 22 municipalities will continue to be eligible for property tax rebates from New York state, according to Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino. A total of $211 million in savings -- $186 million from county government and $25 million from local municipalities and special districts -- has been identified for implementation through 2019. Because the savings exceed benchmarks set by the state, residents in the participating municipalities will qualify for property tax rebates through 2016. “These savings are the product of smart government,” As…
Eastchester Schools Provide EASY After School Care Eastchester Schools Provide EASY After School Care
Eastchester Schools Provide Easy After School Care EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester After School Youth program, or EASY, offers care for children who attend Waverly, Greenvale or Anne Hutchinson schools.  EASY provides a warm and comfortable atmosphere where children can relax, socialize, complete homework or participate in a variety of stimulating and fun activities. Snacks and transportation are provided. For registration information, call Helene Litwak at 914-961-3717 or email HLitwak@jdam.org. 
Taconic Opera Opens Chorus Auditions For Yorktown Production Taconic Opera Opens Chorus Auditions For Yorktown Production
Taconic Opera Opens Chorus Auditions For Yorktown Production YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Taconic Opera, the area's only professional, not-for-profit oprera company, is offering choral singers an opportunity to take part in its October production at the Yorktown Stage. The company will be recruiting singers until Tuesday, June 30. The Taconic Opera is presenting a double bill: Leoncavallo’s "Pagliacci" and Gilbert & Sullivan’s "Trial by Jury." These short operas were chosen to particularly feature the chorus. The operas will be performed  Oct. 15, 17 and 18 at the Yorktown Stage in Yorktown Heights.  "Pagliacci," a drama, is the classic tale o…
Yorktown Trail Group Launches Economic Development Intiative Yorktown Trail Group Launches Economic Development Intiative
Yorktown Trail Group Launches Economic Development Intiative YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- About 50 people gathered at Yorktown’s Railroad Station Park on Saturday to participate in the unveiling of the first economic development initiative of the Yorktown Town Trail Committee: the distribution of the brochure The North County Trailway at Yorktown Heights Map and Visitor Guide. The brochure features a map of the trailway as it passes through the Heights hamlet. Copies of the free brochure are available at Rita’s of Yorktown, Trailside Café and Yorktown Cycles, all on Commerce Street, and at Town Hall. After the brief ceremony, groups departed for one of thre…
Westchester's New E-Cigarette Law Draws Praise Westchester's New E-Cigarette Law Draws Praise
Westchester's New E-Cigarette Law Draws Praise WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – The American Cancer Society's Cancer Action Network is praising a new Westchester County law that will control the use of e-cigarettes.  County Executive Rob Astorino signed into law a bill that will limit the places e-cigarettes can be used. Michael Davoli, New York metro government relations director of the ACS CAN, said, “ACS CAN applauds Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino and the Westchester County legislature for passing and enacting this legislation that will control the usage of e-cigarettes in all workplaces, including restaurants and bars, a…
Margaret B. Kochis, Darien Resident, 89 Margaret B. Kochis, Darien Resident, 89
Margaret B. Kochis, Darien Resident, 89 DARIEN, Conn. -- Margaret B. Kochis, of Darien, died Tuesday, June 9, at Waveny Care Center in New Canaan. She was 89. She was born May 30, 1926, in Cementon, Pa. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Kochis, of Phoenix, and Elinor Kochis, of Darien. All services are private. 
Armonk's Moderne Barn Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary Armonk's Moderne Barn Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary
Armonk's Moderne Barn Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary ARMONK, N.Y. -- Moderne Barn in Armonk is holding a five-year anniversary party on Friday. Leading up to the event, the restaurant is encouraging people to follow it for more information and social exclusives like contests and giveaways using #MBTurns5. Friday's celebration will begin with hors d’oeuvres like Chef Ethan’s crab fritters, spinach spanakopita and pretzel bites, among other light bites. Later, sweet treats like petit beignets with caramel sauce and crème brûlée will be available. There will also be a disc jockey and a photo booth. Festivities will start at 9 p.m. Mode…
State Legislators Latimer, Otis Meet Constituents in Port Chester State Legislators Latimer, Otis Meet Constituents in Port Chester
State Legislators Latimer, Otis Meet Constituents in Port Chester PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The next Coffee and Conversation with George and Steve will be Saturday in Port Chester.  Residents can meet with state Sen. George Latimer, D-Rye, and Assemblyman Steve Otis, D-Rye, to discuss state and county issues and concerns over a cup of coffee.  They’ll be available at the Port Chester Senior Center, 222 Grace Church St., from 10-11:30 a.m. No appointment is needed. Free coffee and donuts and literature on state and county issues will be available. 
Mamaroneck's Patrick West Launches Be The Machine Marketing Firm Mamaroneck's Patrick West Launches Be The Machine Marketing Firm
Mamaroneck's Patrick West Launches Be The Machine Marketing Firm MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Mamaroneck resident Patrick West this month is launching a new marketing firm called Be the Machine.  Be the Machine specializes in developing and executing custom experiential marketing campaigns. Since its launch in 2015 the company has partnered with a range of clients for campaigns, including Fiat Chrysler Automobile’s Jeep winter activations, Foot Locker’s SIX:02 expansion and Pepsi’s Brisk at the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas. “We are proud and excited to announce the formation of Be the Machine,” said West. “We wanted to build something that reflects our pers…
Marguerite 'Marge' Walmark, 84, Of Norwalk Marguerite 'Marge' Walmark, 84, Of Norwalk
Marguerite 'Marge' Walmark, 84, Of Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Marguerite “Marge” Walmark, died Monday, June 8, at The Jewish Home in Fairfield. She was 84.  She was born Sept. 21, 1930, in Norwalk, to Max and Jennie Schachter. She graduated from New Haven State Teachers College magna cum laude, majoring in early childhood education. She taught kindergarten through third-grade in the Norwalk public schools. She taught Saturday school at Temple Israel in Westport. She was a licensed real estate agent for Englander Real Estate, William Raveis and William Pitt, both of Westport. Upon retirement from real estate, she volunteered…
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