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Crittenden Middle School Sponsors 'Power Of One Day' Crittenden Middle School Sponsors 'Power Of One Day'
Crittenden Middle School Sponsors 'Power Of One Day' ARMONK, N.Y. -- Faculty at H.C. Crittenden Middle School in Byram Hills believe students are never too young to help others. So each year, the school sets aside a day to teach students how to make a difference. At this year’s Power of One Day on Monday, students learned about a variety of problems and ways young people can become agents of change. They heard from a Canadian girl who blogs about the environment and a New Jersey mayor who works to support schools for refugee girls in Syria. The students also participated in workshops that touch on sustainability, human rights and social just…

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by Robert Mikulak
News
Night Work On I-84 Will Cause Lane Closures In Danbury Night Work On I-84 Will Cause Lane Closures In Danbury
Night Work On I-84 Will Cause Lane Closures In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- A nighttime milling and resurfacing project along Interstate 84 through Danbury will cause lane closures from now until Friday, July 10.  Work on this project is scheduled to occur from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. Monday through Friday.  Motorists can expect lane closures on I-84, eastbound and westbound, between exits 3 and 8. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be used to guide motorists through the work zone. This schedule may be modified or extended due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when …

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by Robert Mikulak
Neighbors
Stamford's Franklin Street Works Matches $7,500 Grant Challenge Stamford's Franklin Street Works Matches $7,500 Grant Challenge
Stamford's Franklin Street Works Matches $7,500 Grant Challenge STAMFORD, Conn. -- Franklin Street Works, a not-for-profit contemporary art space and café in Stamford, has met a $7,500 challenge grant by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation. The foundation has offered technical and philanthropic support of community-oriented organizations since 1992. Franklin Street Works joins a list of partners in addressing the goals and needs of Fairfield County citizens in creative, relevant ways. This $7,500 matching grant will provide vital support for Franklin Street Works to build its capacity as a contemporary arts organization that, in only three years, ha…

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by Robert Mikulak
Business
Entrepreneur Benzi Ronen Thinks Startup Will Kill Supermakets Entrepreneur Benzi Ronen Thinks Startup Will Kill Supermakets
Entrepreneur Benzi Ronen Thinks Startup Will Kill Supermakets WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Supermarkets may soon be a thing of the past, says Benzi Ronen, Farmigo founder and chief executive officer, in an interview in Forbes.com.  Ronen says customers will use mobile devices to order nonperishable items -- for instance, toothpaste and paper products -- from Amazon and buy fresh food from his Brooklyn-based online grocery business, according to Forbes. Ronen is using technology and organizing methods borrowed from Barack Obama's presidential campaigns to build a network of people to spread the message in their neighborhoods, according to the Forbes…

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by Robert Mikulak
Events
Westchester Land Trust Holds Talk On 'Greening Our Parks' Westchester Land Trust Holds Talk On 'Greening Our Parks'
Westchester Land Trust Holds Talk On 'Greening Our Parks' GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Public Library will host a Conservation Cafe discussion on "Greening Our Parks" on Friday, May 29, from 8:30-10:30 a.m.  The discussion, an initiative of the Bedford-based Westchester Land Trust, will focus on what steps parks, both regionally and nationally, have taken to address sustainability in open spaces. Admission is free. Many parks and open spaces are increasingly looking at how they can advance their missions through sustainable operations on their lands. These can include, but are not limited to, alternative energy projects, waste reduction …

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by Robert Mikulak
Lifestyle
Bourdain Picks New York's Pier 57 For Giant Food Hall Bourdain Picks New York's Pier 57 For Giant Food Hall
Bourdain Picks New York's Pier 57 For Giant Food Hall WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Bourdain Market, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain’s huge food venue, will be in Pier 57 at West 15th Street and the Hudson River, according to a report in Business Insider.  The market house 100 vendors and will feature “design inspiration from Blade Runner and the back alleys of Tokyo,” according to the report. The food hall will take up the entire retail part at the 560,000-square-foot Pier 57, according to Business Insider.  To read the full story, click here.  

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Neighbors
Darien Advocate Reflects On Train Service On Anniversary Of Crash Darien Advocate Reflects On Train Service On Anniversary Of Crash
Darien Advocate Reflects On Train Service On Anniversary Of Crash DARIEN, Conn. -- Sunday marks the second anniversary of the shocking derailment and collision of two Metro-North trains on the Bridgeport-Fairfield border. Though there were no deaths, 60 passengers were injured. This event marked the beginning of a serious effort to fix the aging rail system, retrain railroad employees and create a new culture of “safety first.”  Since then, commuters have been impacted by significantly slower trains, frequent delays and lingering doubts of just how safe their daily ride really is. After the Bridgeport crash there was a series of other deadly accide…

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by Jim Cameron
News
Farms Are Hit Hard As Bird Flu Affects Millions of Hens Farms Are Hit Hard As Bird Flu Affects Millions of Hens
Farms Are Hit Hard As Bird Flu Affects Millions of Hens WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Outbreaks of avian flu are increasing in the United States, with as many as 33 million chickens, turkeys and ducks potentially affected, according to a report in The New York Times.  American farmers have not previously had to cope with an outbreak this extensive, though farmers in other parts of the world have been hit with such epidemics, the report said.  On Thursday, South Dakota reported a possible outbreak on a farm with 1.3 million chickens, the Times reported.  To read the full story, click here.

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Schools
Byram Hills High School Hosts Science Symposium Byram Hills High School Hosts Science Symposium
Byram Hills High School Hosts Science Symposium ARMONK, N.Y. -- Byram Hills High School in Armonk will host the 26th annual Dr. Robert Pavlica Authentic Science Research Symposium on Wednesday, June 3. The science research program gives students the opportunity to pursue excellence in original research throughout various fields. This year’s symposium showcases research from over 100 students in the program, highlighting 27 senior projects. Additionally, a keynote address will be delivered by Byram Hills' own Paul Beeken. The symposium begins at 7 p.m. at Byram Hills High School, 12 Tripp Lane. There is no fee to attend. All are welco…

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Neighbors
Harrison Mayor Recognizes Military Service Of Charles Demicco Harrison Mayor Recognizes Military Service Of Charles Demicco
Harrison Mayor Recognizes Military Service Of Charles Demicco HARRISON, N.Y. --  On Saturday, May 9, World War II heroes of the Hudson Valley were honored with a special celebration. I would like to take this time to recognize West Harrison resident Charles Demicco. Demicco served in the military during World War II. He recently gathered with other regional honorees and traveled to the Westchester County Airport to board the Hudson Valley Honor Flight. From the airport, they flew to Washington and spent the day at the National World War II Memorial. I would like to acknowledge Demicco and the group. It is an honor to pay tribute to these men and t…

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