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Events
Speed Of Sound Festival Takes Field At Dutchess Airport Speed Of Sound Festival Takes Field At Dutchess Airport
Speed Of Sound Festival Takes Field At Dutchess Airport WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 18 for the Speed of Sound one-day music festival Sunday, Aug. 7 at Dutchess County Airport, Wappingers Falls, N.Y.The musical lineup includes The Lumineers, Simone Felice, Rayland Baxter, Swear and Shake, Nicole Atkins, and Fiction Of The Future. The festival was conceived in 2015 by the creators of Mountain Jam in celebration of Radio Woodstock's 35th year of local and independent broadcasting, said the release. It showcases "creative talent in Hudson Valley" with local farm-to-table food vendors, craft artisans and art …

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by Donna Christopher
Events
Yonkers Waterfront Lights Up On July 4th Yonkers Waterfront Lights Up On July 4th
Yonkers Waterfront Lights Up On July 4th YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers waterfront will light up for a Fourth of July Celebration presented by Empire Casino, according to an announcement by Mayor Mike Spano.Entertainment and music will highlight the family oriented evening, starting at 5 p.m., and the fireworks display will be at 9:15 p.m. over the Hudson River. "July Fourth is not only a time to enjoy the love of family and friends,” said Tim Rooney, president and CEO of Empire City Casino.  “It is a time to reflect on the incredible freedoms we enjoy, to remember the sacrifices of the men, women and families who protect those…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Stratford Chamber Supports Construction Project At Exit 33 On I-95 Stratford Chamber Supports Construction Project At Exit 33 On I-95
Stratford Chamber Supports Construction Project At Exit 33 On I-95 STRATFORD, Conn. — The Stratford Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor, up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email stratford@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: The Stratford Chamber of Commerce, an affiliate of the Bridgeport Regional Business Council, has supported a full interchange at Exit 33 in Stratford since the early '90s.  The long-term support is based on the fact that the project is intended to modernize the outdated partial interchange, improve traffic circulation, provide direct access to commercial corridors, including Route 1 and Ferry Boulevard, as wel…

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by Mary Dean, Executive Director of the Stratford Chamber of Commerce
Schools
Bronxville High School Recognizes Students On Awards Night Bronxville High School Recognizes Students On Awards Night
Bronxville High School Recognizes Students On Awards Night BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Awards in a dozen categories were handed out at Monday's awards ceremony at Bronxville High School.Students in grades nine to 12 were recognized for academic excellence, classroom leadership, citizenship, music and drama, art, foreign languages, science, math, online learning, and with with a number of community, memorial, national and state awards.  The Lighthouse Award from the Bronxville School Foundation was awarded to junior Charles Vorbach for "exemplifying the school’s educational ideals of enthusiasm for learning, pride of accomplishment, self-discipline, sel…

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by Donna Christopher
Politics
Bronxville Mayor Marvin: Protect Environment In Landscape Practices Bronxville Mayor Marvin: Protect Environment In Landscape Practices
Bronxville Mayor Marvin: Protect Environment In Landscape Practices BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Over Memorial Day Weekend, the Village’s Green Committee sponsored a very successful “Take Back Day.” Gently used sheets and blankets were collected for area animal shelters, papers were shredded using the Westchester County Mobile Shredder, and electronic home good were taken for responsible disposal. Community Garden: Next on the Committee docket is the creation of a “Community Garden” adjacent to the Paddle Courts where families may garden and a “Giving Garden” devoted to growing vegetables for area soup kitchens and food pantries. The Garden is a Bronxville Rotary Cl…

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by Mayor Mary Marvin
Neighbors
Brewster Dancer Goes To Joffrey Ballet Brewster Dancer Goes To Joffrey Ballet
Brewster Dancer Goes To Joffrey Ballet BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A dancer with Tap-N-Toes in Brewster has won a scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet.Laura Rodriguez will be participating in Joffrey’s Summer Intensive for ballet in San Antonio, Texas, for four weeks. She was awarded a full scholarship to the school. Laura has been dancing at Tap-N-Toes for 11 years and is versed in ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, modern, lyrical, funk and hip hop.

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by Donna Christopher
Business
European Telecom's $10B Purchase Of Cablevision Approved European Telecom's $10B Purchase Of Cablevision Approved
European Telecom's $10B Purchase Of Cablevision Approved Regulators in New York approved "with conditions," European telecom Altice's acquisition of Cablevision in a $10 billion deal that will close in the second quarter, according to multiple reports.Conditions include company upgrades to broadband speeds, providing services to assist customers with low and middle incomes, and preserving jobs relevant to customer service, the New York Public Service Commission told the Wall Street Journal. Moreover, Altice would need to make upgrade to its infrastructure to better its handling of emergencies related to weather, and provide free Wi-Fi to…

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by Donna Christopher
Sports
Two Pleasantville Varsity Baseball Players Honored Two Pleasantville Varsity Baseball Players Honored
Two Pleasantville Varsity Baseball Players Honored PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Two senior Pleasantville High School varsity baseball players were honored Monday night at the section 1 baseball awards dinner held at the Westchester Manor in Hastings-On-Hudson, N.Y. Christopher Satriale was selected to the 2016 Diamond Nine baseball team for Section 1 and All Section Honorable Mention team.  The Diamond Nine Team recognizes students who excel in Honors and Advanced Placement courses, community service and on the baseball field.  Drew Marino was selected to the All Section team for his dominant performance on the baseball field for the Panthers thi…

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by Donna Christopher
Police & Fire
Landlord Gets 14-Year Prison Term For Stamford Fire Landlord Gets 14-Year Prison Term For Stamford Fire
Landlord Gets 14-Year Prison Term For Stamford Fire STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford landlord who set fire to his apartment building received a 14-year prison sentence Tuesday but may serve less time if he is allowed to "make restitution," according to a Stamford Advocate report.Anthony Manousos was convicted four months ago of first-degree arson for setting the Highland Avenue property on fire on Dec. 3, 2014, during which time a tenant was asleep, said the Stamford Advocate. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate story.

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by Donna Christopher
Neighbors
County Executive Wishes Poughkeepsie Man Happy 102nd Birthday County Executive Wishes Poughkeepsie Man Happy 102nd Birthday
County Executive Wishes Poughkeepsie Man Happy 102nd Birthday POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro paid a visit to the Poughkeepsie Senior Center recently to wish happy birthday to a man who just turned 102. The visit is recorded in a video posted on YouTube. "I'm just absolutely thrilled," he said to John Freni, surrounded by family and friends at the enter. "John, you know what we have for you? We have high hopes," he continued. Molinaro's remarks were followed by the singing of "High Hopes," then Todd Tancredi, director for Dutchess County’s Office of the Aging, spoke. "I appreciate wor…

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by Donna Christopher
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