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Rock, Pop, Motown Heats Up Little Falls Farmers Market Rock, Pop, Motown Heats Up Little Falls Farmers Market
Rock, Pop, Motown Heats Up Little Falls Farmers Market LITTLE FALLS, N.J.-- Rock 'n roll, pop, classic rock, jazz, Motown, soul and country music brings entertainment to the weekly ABC Farmers Marketplace in Little Falls, N.J.The Summer Concert in the Park series continues July 7 with SunDog, a band that plays current hits, 1980s rock and pop, classic rock and country. The Epic Soul Band performs soul, dance, Motown, R&B and jazz and will heighten the marketplace July 14. The following is the season's lineup: July 21: The Kootz, featuring "rock 'n roll with fiber." July 28: Sunset Soundz, featuring music from the 50s, 60s and 70…
Dancers, Puppets Take Stage In Bard Festival Dancers, Puppets Take Stage In Bard Festival
Dancers, Puppets Take Stage In Bard Festival ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Kids and adults will be entertained at Bard Summerscape, a festival featuring a ballet beginning Friday, July 1 at Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, N.Y.The festival runs to Sunday and includes pre- and post-performance conversations at the venue, Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts at the college. The "Fantastique" festival theme, inspired by Puccini compositions, is a collaborative performance with John Heginbotham whose copany dancers will perform, and Amy Trompetter, a puppeteer, whose life-size puppets will join the in the ballet. Th…
Yonkers Parking Police Duties Could Expand Yonkers Parking Police Duties Could Expand
Yonkers Parking Police Duties Could Expand YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers City Council will decide Tuesday if local state representatives should propose legislation to change state laws and incorporate "parking and code enforcement officers as peace officers," according to a lohud.com report.The idea arose because enforcement officers reportedly learn of illegal activity while conducting duties but cannot act, according to lohud.com. Click here to read the lohud.com story.
Wappingers Falls Troupe Auditions For Neil Simon Play Wappingers Falls Troupe Auditions For Neil Simon Play
Wappingers Falls Troupe Auditions For Neil Simon Play WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Auditions for Country Players' production of Neil Simon's "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" are schedule for Saturday, July 9, in Wappingers Falls.Directed by Michael Frohnhoefer, production dates are Sept. 9, 10, 16 18, 23 and 24. Parts in order of appearance are as follows:  Lucas Brickman: Late 20s –youngest and the newest member of the writing staff; reserved, yet ambitious, and wants to prove himself to the other writers. Milt Fields: 30s – Considers himself to be “a wholesaler” while the other comedy writers are “Tiffany’s”; flashy dresser, flamboyant “…
Deadline Approaching For Westchester County Police Exam Deadline Approaching For Westchester County Police Exam
Deadline Approaching For Westchester County Police Exam WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The deadline is coming to apply to take the exam to become a police officer in Westchester County.To be eligible to take the exam, applicants must, at the time of the examination and for at least one month prior to the exam, be legal residents of Westchester County and possess a high school diploma or equivalency.  On the day of exam, they may not be over the age of 35, unless they are a veteran of the Armed Forces as defined by New York State law. Police officer candidates cannot be appointed until they turn 20, but can take the test before then.  Those who pass…
Severe Storms Expected Ahead Of Holiday Weekend In Fairfield Severe Storms Expected Ahead Of Holiday Weekend In Fairfield
Severe Storms Expected Ahead Of Holiday Weekend In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A severe storm system is aiming for Fairfield County, arriving Friday afternoon and bringing the potential for hazardous weather, according to the National Weather Service.There could be damaging winds, and a small chance of large hail, even isolated tornadoes, mainly in the New York City Metropolitan region, the Weather Service said. Showers and thunderstorms are likely arriving late Friday afternoon. These storms could produce heavy rainfall and wind gusts up to 20 miles per hour. There is the possibility of a quarter of an inch of rain, or more during thundersto…
Family Trio Rounds Out Greenwich Force Family Trio Rounds Out Greenwich Force
Family Trio Rounds Out Greenwich Force GREENWICH, Conn. -- A third member of the same family joined the Greenwich Police Department, said the Greenwich Time.He is Patrick O'Connor who took his oath Monday, said the newspaper. His badge was given by his father Sgt. Michael O’Connor, the Greenwich Time reported. Meanwhile, Patrick's brother, Michael O’Connor Jr. who completed a probationary period became a department officer Monday also, said the report. Click here to read the full Greenwich Time story.
DeNicola Returns To Greenwich As Coordinator Of Preschool Special Education DeNicola Returns To Greenwich As Coordinator Of Preschool Special Education
DeNicola Returns To Greenwich As Coordinator Of Preschool Special Education GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Public Schools has a new Special Education Program Coordinator responsible for overseeing the preschool program. Superintendent of Schools Bill McKersie has announced the appointment of Amy Lynn DeNicola. Her appointment is effective July.  DeNicola is leaving her job as the Assistant Director of Special Education for the Stamford Public Schools and brings 18 years of teaching and leadership experience in special education, as she returns to Greenwich Public Schools. DeNicola was a special education teacher and coach in the Greenwich school system from 200…
Thunderstorms Could Dampen Start Of July 4th Weekend In Bridgeport Thunderstorms Could Dampen Start Of July 4th Weekend In Bridgeport
Thunderstorms Could Dampen Start Of July 4th Weekend In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The potential for iffy weather could stamp out plans for the start of the Fourth of July holiday in Fairfield County, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and thunderstorms are aiming toward the region and are already dampening some of the fireworks planned for Friday in the area. Thursday's sunny skies will continue through the night, when showers and thunderstorms could show up mainly after midnight. Otherwise, skies will will be mostly clear, with cool air and calm winds in the evening. Showers are likely late in the afternoon Friday, with increasi…
See Birds In Teaneck See Birds In Teaneck
See Birds In Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- Birds and other animals can be found at the Teaneck Creek Conservancy where an evening nature walk is offered Tuesday, July 5. Participants will walk around the creek looking for the birds and other creatures that can be found summer evenings at the Conservancy, said a release. The walk begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Conservancy, 20 Puffin Way, Teaneck, N.J.
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