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Pipeline Should Be Scrapped After Indian Point Incident, Puglisi Says Pipeline Should Be Scrapped After Indian Point Incident, Puglisi Says
Pipeline Should Be Scrapped After Indian Point Incident, Puglisi Says WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Cortlandt Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi said the Spectra Energy gas pipeline should not proceed as planned since it will pass so close to Indian Point Energy Center, the power plant where a transformer fire occurred Saturday. "The incident is another reason why the recently approved Spectra natural gas line by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission should not be allowed to go forward," Puglisi said in a statement, "especially since it's been rerouted only a few hundred feet from Indian Point and these nuclear plants. "What if this explosion and fire had bee…

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Events
SuperSTRUCTURE Exhibit At Katonah Museum Draws Crowds SuperSTRUCTURE Exhibit At Katonah Museum Draws Crowds
SuperStructure Exhibit At Katonah Museum Draws Crowds KATONAH, N.Y. -- More than 225 people of all ages enjoyed the programs and exhibition on SuperSTRUCTURE at the Katonah Museum of Art on Sunday, May 3. Visitors were able to design and build a village in the museum's sculpture garden with Arch for Kids, create their own dream tree house and see real-life construction vehicles. 

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Letter: Vote Brian Sheerin For Bedford School Board Seat Letter: Vote Brian Sheerin For Bedford School Board Seat
Letter: Vote Brian Sheerin For Bedford School Board Seat BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send letters to norwalk@dailyvoice.com. To the Editor:  Our school district is fortunate to have Brian Sheerin as a candidate running for a seat on the school board. Brian is a passionate person who cares deeply about public schools and has devoted an enormous amount of time trying to improve various school policies that affect our students. Brian Sheerin never thought twice about enrolling his children in our public schools when he first moved here from lower Westchester County over eight years ago.There …

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by Sal Di Carlo
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Rowayton Arts Center Accepting Submissions For Artist Memberships Rowayton Arts Center Accepting Submissions For Artist Memberships
Rowayton Arts Center Accepting Submissions For Artist Memberships NORWALK, Conn. -- Artists in all media who would like to be considered for Rowayton Arts Center exhibiting artist membership may download the Exhibiting Artist Standards and a bio form from www.rowaytonartscenter.org. Applicants should bring the biography form and three framed works or one sculpture (together with photos or slides of other sculptured works) to the RAC Gallery, at 145 Rowayton Ave., Rowayton, on Thursday, May 14, between noon and 5 p.m. Works must have been done within the past three years. There is no application fee. The committee meets on Friday, May 15. The Exhibi…

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Southeast Girl Faces Robbery Charge Involving Cellphone Southeast Girl Faces Robbery Charge Involving Cellphone
Southeast Girl Faces Robbery Charge Involving Cellphone PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Southeast teenager has been arrested on felony charges of robbery and criminal mischief, Putnam County Sheriff Donald B. Smith reports. The Sheriff’s Department received a complaint of a physical dispute at a business in Southeast on April 28.  The victim reported having been involved in a physical altercation with a 17-year-old female who, during the course of the altercation, forcibly took and damaged his cellphone, authorities said. The Bureau of Criminal Investigation conducted an inquiry, which led to the arrest of the female, whose name is being withhel…

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Everyone Orchestra To Improvise At Ridgefield Playhouse Everyone Orchestra To Improvise At Ridgefield Playhouse
Everyone Orchestra To Improvise At Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Everyone Orchestra will improvise onstage at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday, May 10. The band comprises Vernon Reid (Living Colour), Robert Mercurcio (Galactic), Durga McBroom (Pink Floyd), Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band), Ivan Jackson (High and Mighty Brass Band) and Todd Stoops (Kung Fu).  Everyone Orchestra will be conducted by Matt Butler, who, since 2001, has been leading a rotating cast of musicians through full-length shows that are entirely improvised. After touring with the rock band Jambay, Butler assembled this unique collaborative of performer…

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Harrison Fire Dept. Open House Teaches Important Lessons Harrison Fire Dept. Open House Teaches Important Lessons
Harrison Fire Dept. Open House Teaches Important Lessons HARRISON, N.Y. -- Ron Belmont is the mayor of Harrison. I would like to take this time to recognize the Harrison Fire Department on its very successful open house. Recently, the department hosted this event, and I was happy to see many friends and familiar faces enjoying the tours and exhibits. Special hands-on learning displays taught children important safety guidelines in preventing fires or evacuating buildings in the event of a fire. It was a very informative presentation, and all those in attendance learned about the requirements and rewards that come with being a firefighter. …

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by Ron Belmont
Events
Brewster VFW Hosts Breakfast On Mother's Day Brewster VFW Hosts Breakfast On Mother's Day
Brewster VFW Hosts Breakfast On Mother's Day BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Mother's Day is Brewster Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 672's last regular Sunday breakfast until September. The breakfast will be from 9-11 a.m. (the dining room will be open until noon). The cost for adults is $10, young adults are $5, and children under 12 are free. No reservations are required, and all are welcome. The post is at 262 Peaceable Hill Road. Volunteers are always welcome. Call Steven at 845-629-6925 or email stvnmattson@gmail.com if you can help on Sunday. 

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Sports
Youth Soccer of New Rochelle Begins Travel Team Tryouts Youth Soccer of New Rochelle Begins Travel Team Tryouts
Youth Soccer of New Rochelle Begins Travel Team Tryouts NEW ROCHELLE -- FC/Youth Soccer of New Rochelle will hold travel team tryouts for most age groups over the next few weeks. Tryouts begin Friday and Saturday. Players should register online at https://ysnewrochelle.sportssignup.com/ before tryouts begin. Players should try out for only one age group (for example, U9 team, not U9 and U10 teams). All players are encouraged to attend both tryout sessions Players should bring water, a soccer ball, cleats and shin guards. Rain dates will be scheduled in case of inclement weather. There is no cost to sign up. Players should arrive 30 minutes earl…

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Garden Club Of Peekskill Hosts Plant Sale Saturday Garden Club Of Peekskill Hosts Plant Sale Saturday
Garden Club Of Peekskill Hosts Plant Sale Saturday PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Garden Club of Peekskill will hold its annual plant sale from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Riverfront Green Park. 

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