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'Frosty The Snowman' Celebration Returns To His Hometown Of Armonk ARMONK, N.Y. -- The homecoming of America’s favorite snowman, Frosty, will be celebrated again this year with “Frosty Day” in his hometown of Armonk on Saturday.Frosty’s 65th birthday will be celebrated this year as well as the annual parade at 4:30 p.m. and holiday lighting ceremony. "Frosty the Snowman was first recorded by Gene Autry and the Cass County Boys in 1950 and supposedly took place in Armonk. Free activities and fun-filled family events will start at noon in town. Activities include miniature train rides; a horse-drawn wagon ride through Wampus Brook Park; Main Street mus…

by Karin Carrasco

11/26/2015

Sports

Tennis Rankings Revealed At Bronxville's Concordia College BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Intercollegiate Tennis Association announces preseason tennis rankings for men and women tennis at Concordia College, Bronxville. The Concordia College men's program is ranked 8th in NCAA Division II while the women are ranked 29th. On the men's side, sophomore Jui Mao (Taipei, Taiwan) is the 9th ranked singles player in the nation. Senior Rafael Ferreira (Sao Paulo, Brazil) is 21st. Seniors Ofir Ginat (Raa'nana, Israel) and Mao are ranked the top duo in the nation for doubles after claiming the USTA/ITA National Small College NCAA Division II Doubles Championshi…

by Karin Carrasco

11/26/2015

Obituaries

Rose Holowinski, 82, Of Paramus PARAMUS, N.J. -- Rose Holowinski (Farella), a Paramus resident, died Tuesday, Nov. 24. She was 82. Before retiring, Holowinski worked for Bergen County as a supervising index clerk of mortgages and deeds for 30 years. She was predeceased by her siblings, John Farella Jr. and Antoinette Fotia The family will receive friends from 2-5 p.m. Sunday at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 S. Farview Ave., Paramus. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Paramus. Interment will be at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus.

by Karin Carrasco

11/26/2015

Business

Norwalk Offers Free Parking For Small Business Saturday NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Parking Authority will offer free on-street parking in support of Shop Small Business Saturday this weekend. Mayor Harry Rilling and the Norwalk Parking Authority will support Norwalk's small businesses by offering free on-street parking (excluding parking lots/garages) to encourage customers to shop and visit local venues in Norwalk's downtowns. "Parking is the first and last experience people have. We want to help people to find parking easily, get out of their cars, walk around, shop, dine and enjoy Norwalk's amazing downtowns. We are happy to partner …

by Karin Carrasco

11/26/2015

Schools

A Message From Tuckahoe Middle School's Principal TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Thank you to all of you who were able to attend either of the two Principal’s Breakfasts/Coffees/Teas the PTA sponsored this week – maybe we should just call it Principal’s Chat? It is always a pleasure to share what we are doing at the middle school and hear your questions and concerns. One of the items we discussed at the parent event was our Eighth Grade Moving Up Ceremony. This year, we will be focusing our end of year graduation on the entire class. I strongly believe that all eighth-grade students should be celebrated at this end of year event, and given the size o…

by Ellen J. McDonnell

11/25/2015

Schools

A Message From Tuckahoe High School Principal Bart Linehan TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- On Wednesday evening our Guidance Counselors, Mrs. Perillo and Mr. Costa, provided an overview of guidance services to grade 10th and 11th parents. We appreciate their detailed approach regarding the guidance experience at THS. Their insight into the college acceptance process was invaluable. Guidance is also sponsoring a practice ACT for Juniors on Wednesday morning before the holiday break. My trip to Albany last week was an interesting learning experience. I will be working with two high schools in the state. Most interesting was the diversity around the state with re…

by Bart Linehan

11/25/2015

News

Millwood Firehouse Sells For $730,000 MILLWOOD, N.Y. -- Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Group, announced the sale of the 6,700 square-foot Millwood Firehouse for $730,000Built in 1924, the former Firehouse on Millwood Road consists of two buildings, a one-story and a two-story, as well as 32 parking spaces. The two-story structure houses an office, meeting hall and approximately 1,100 square feet of garage space on the first floor. The second floor houses a large meeting hall with commercial kitchen and two bathrooms. The one-story structure has large vehicle and equipment storage space and workshop. The property is prime for mu…

by Karin Carrasco

11/25/2015

Schools

Valhalla High School Students Receive Sports Honors VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Congratulations to our sports teams for a great fall 2015 season. Many of our student-athletes were recognized with All-Section and All-League honors. The team coaches and the Valhalla community are proud of the students’ accomplishments throughout the season and look forward to next fall. Here are the names of the athletes who have received honors: All-League and All-Section Honors: Isabella Riguzzi, field hockey; Kaio Dasilva, soccer; Francesca Guzzo, soccer; Ricky Thomas, soccer; Caroline McQuade, volleyball. All-Section Honors: JJ Pasqualone, football. All-League…

by Valhalla School District

11/25/2015

Sports

Westport P.A.L Rink Accepting Registration For Ice Skating WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Parks and Recreation Department is accepting registration for ice skating instruction for all ages at the Westport P.A.L. Rink at Longshore. The program is a 10-week session from Dec. 1 through Feb. 27. Instruction will be provided on various days and times, including weekends. Classes range from beginner to advanced, and include adult instruction. All instruction follows the U.S. Figure Skating Association’s Learn to Skate program. Cost for the session is $175. For non-Westport residents, there is an additional $20 fee per child and $40 fee per adult. Cl…

by Karin Carrasco

11/25/2015

Sports

Stamford's Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team Kicks Off Season STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Skyliners Synchronized Skating Team kicked off its 15th year bringing home eight medals. The Skyliners performed at their first competitions of the season, and every single line medaled – resulting in a total of six gold medals, one silver and one bronze. The junior and senior lines both traveled to Anaheim, Calif. to perform both their short and free skate programs at the Anaheim ICE Synchronized Team Championships at The Rinks Anaheim Ice. The junior line won the gold medal in its division, and the senior line won the silver. This past weekend, six Skyliners lin…

by Karin Carrasco

11/25/2015

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