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Register Now For Kids Camp In Rutherford Museum RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Meadowlands Museum in Rutherford is offering special summer programs for kids ages 7-10 in August.There will be morning and afternoon sessions, 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. on Aug. 3, 10 and 17. The program give participants a chance to learn about the area's history and make special craft projects. The cost is $20 per child per week. Register by July 15 via mail. Click here for the registration form.

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Schools

New Milford Shines Spotlight On Five Teachers NEW MILFORD, N.J. -- Five teachers have received Teacher of the Year designation in the New Milford Public School district. The educators were recognized in a May 23 school board meeting. They are: Joanna Westbrook, New Milford High School Teacher of the Year Caitlin Knappenberger, - David E. Owens Middle School Teacher of the Year Walt Pevny, New Milford District Teacher of the Year Jenna Robalino, Berkley Street School Teacher of the Year Dana Harvey, B. F. Gibbs Elementary School Teacher of the Year The candidates are nominated by district employees and are presented to a confi…

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Events

Tour Private Gardens In Dutchess County And Connecticut AMENIA, N.Y. -- An Amenia garden and ones in Connecticut comprise a public the Garden Conservancy is offering Saturday. The Amenia site showcases a water feature with hand-dug pools. Starting as a rocky hillside that was mostly lawn, Jade Hill has grown into a stroll garden designed to be a tapestry of texture and color. Its plantings include Japanese maples, conifers and a bamboo grove, and there are beds of shrubs and perennials; and a main bed along the driveway anchored by golden barberries and purple smoke trees — with roses, peonies, Siberian iris, phlox and other perennials filling i…

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Lifestyle

Experience Light And Sound On The Waterfront In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, among officials, were on hand Wednesday for the launch of Experience Yonkers, an urban light and sound display in the Yonkers waterfront.The interactive urban experience will feature art and music projected on the exterior side wall of the Yonkers Riverfront Library, on the sidewalks of Getty Square and under the Main Street overpass. Experience Yonkers content will feature video, music, art and information relating to Yonkers and its community. Yonkers is the first city in the U.S. to permanently install and display this technology, created by Got…

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Real Estate

New Yonkers Public Space Welcomes Visitors To Saw Mill River YONKERS, N.Y. -- Passers-by on Mill Street in Yonkers may want to linger now that Phase II of Daylighting of the Saw Mill River at the location has officially begun.Mayor Mike Spano officiated at the opening Thursday of a 100-foot portion of the river where 20,000 square feet of open public courtyard space has been newly constructed. The rehabilitation project will include adjacent buildings and properties. “The Daylighting of the Saw Mill River has provided a tremendous boost to Yonkers’ economy, helping to spur economic development, create jobs and bring new businesses to our downtown,” …

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Events

Watch Fireworks Light Up Mount Vernon MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A colorful tradition returned to Mount Vernon after 60 years this past weekend where the mayor and officials presided over a fireworks display to honor the high school graduates and mark Independence Day.

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Business

Mount Kisco Restaurant Rates 'Very Good' In New York Times Review MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Village Social Kitchen and Bar in Mount Kisco received a "very good" rating in The New York Times.The establishment is exceedingly family-friendly and draws a lively bar crowd, while serving up "sometimes excellent food," reported The New York Times. One of the owners, chef Mogan Anthony, brought "a broadly appealing menu and a rotating roster of market-driven specials" to the restaurant, said The New York Times. Among menu highlights are Portuguese-style octopus, shrimp piri piri and striped bass called "best of all," reported th…

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Events

Pace Offering Free Cyber Security Workshop For High Schoolers PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University invites high students to attend a free, five-day summer program designed to introduce high school students to the fundamentals of cyber security July 25 to 29 on the Pleasantville campus.Utilizing SeaPerch, an underwater robot. Each day students explore the concepts of cyber security first principles through analysis and investigation. The camp experience includes hands-on labs and interactive activities that incorporate SeaPerch, as well as meeting Millenia, a life-size robot. At the end of the camp, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency and…

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Events

Learn The Secrets of Skylands Manor In Ringwood RINGWOOD, N.J. -- Intricate chimney complexes are among unique architectural features of Skylands Manor, an English Tudor open for public tours July 10 in Ringwood, N.J.Volunteer docents lead visitors on a tour of the architecture and history of Skylands Manor $7 adults; $5 seniors and students ages 13-18; $3 ages 6-12; free under 6. Tudor Architecture originated in England in the late Gothic period, and continued to be popular into the Renaissance. Its most notable characteristic was the half-timbering on the exterior; it also featured crenelated walls, large groups of rectangular windows,…

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

Events

'Heavenly' Treats, Games, Fun Coming To Saddle River SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- A youth ministry gains steam from an annual carnival in Saddle Brook that promises to deliver a "'heavenly" dose of treats plus family entertainment July 13 to 17. The 57th Annual St. Philip the Apostle Festival of Fun offers an array of rides, games and assorted entertainment. A variety of treats will be available, including "heavenly smoothies" and ice cream floats organizers urge fair goers to try. The fair begins each of the four days at 7 p.m. at 488 Saddle River Road, Saddle River, N.J.

by Donna Christopher

07/04/2016

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