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Donna Christopher

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Brookfield Budget Faces Referendum In July BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield capital budget will face a referendum in July, according to WLAD-AM Radio. Brookfield's Capital Improvement Plan details the bond request of $2.8 million that was advanced to a referendum Thursday night, reported WLAD-AM Radio. First Selectman Steve Dunn told WLAD-AM Radio the vote will be on July 19. Improvements to the Four Corners streetscape was unanimously approved, said the WLAD-AM report. Click here to read the full WLAD-AM Radio story.

by Donna Christopher

06/03/2016

Events

Children's Bike Rodeo Instills Safety In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Westchester Cycle Club wants to instill the love of bicycling in young people with a free bike rodeo Sunday, June 5 in White Plains. Instructors from the League of American Bicyclists will show children how to safely ride while also helping them to improve their bike handling skills. The day’s events will include bike safety checks, slalom courses and slow races. Instructors will also show children power starting and stopping techniques, how to improve balance and more. Children must be from 5-10-years-old and be able to ride a two-wheel bicycle. They should brin…

by Donna Christopher

06/03/2016

Events

Rhinebeck Opening Country Living 'Made In America' Fair RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- The CountryLiving Made in America fair runs Friday, June 3 to Sunday, June 5 at the Duchess County Fairgrounds in Rhinebeck. The fair features shopping for antiques, furniture, crafts, art and artisans, vintage and "upcycled" goods, home and garden decor, plants and more. Visitors may meet editors of Country Living Magazine, attend seminars and how-tos, see artisan demonstrations, shop the Specialty Food Market, and the Country Living General Store. Nancy Fuller, Food Network star and author of "Farmhouse Rules" and The Beekman Boys will be featured, …

by Donna Christopher

06/03/2016

Business

Tarrytown's Regeneron Sponsors Science Talent Search Competition TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is the new title sponsor of the Science Talent Search high school science competition, according to an announcement by the Society for Science & the Public.Regeneron is committing $100 million to support the Science Talent Search and other Society programs through 2026 and will assume title sponsorship of the competition effectively immediately, the release said. As part of its commitment, Regeneron is nearly doubling the overall award distribution to $3.1 million annually, increasing the top award to $250,000, and doubling the awards fo…

by Donna Christopher

06/02/2016

Events

Mount Vernon Mayor Welcomes Students, Families To 'Pre-Prom' At City Hall MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mayor Thomas and the City of Mount Vernon held a pre-prom celebration May 26 at the City Hall.Over 1,000 students and their parents collaborated on the school district event attended by parents, students, community members and members of the Community Policing Unit.

by Donna Christopher

06/02/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Kenneth Chenault NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to New Rochelle resident Kenneth Chenault.Chenault turns 65 on Thursday. Kenneth Irvine Chenault, who was born June 2, 1951, has been the chief executive officer and chairman of American Express since 2001. He is the third African-American to be chief executive officer of a Fortune 500 company. Chenault was born in Mineola, N.Y. He attended the alternative Waldorf School of Garden City, where he served as senior class president. He then received a bachelor's degree in history from Bowdoin College in Maine in 1973, and a law degree. from Harvard Law Scho…

by Donna Christopher

06/02/2016

Police & Fire

New City Woman Wanted On Stolen Property Charge, Clarkstown Police Say CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Police Department is seeking information on a woman whose last known address is New City and is wanted on larceny and stolen property charges, said police. Yuliya Kotukh, 30, is described as five feet, eight inches with brown hair and blue eyes, police said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact Clarkstown Police at (845)-639-5840.

by Donna Christopher

06/02/2016

Events

Musical Comedy Takes New Canaan High School Stage NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The New Canaan High School's theater production of "A Day in Hollywood, A Night in the Ukraine" will run Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4.A musical comedy consisting of two acts, the production features songs, sketches, and dance numbers performed by a chorus of ushers and usherettes at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in the 1930s. Act 2 features a pastiche of Marx brothers comedies. The performance Friday is at 7 p.m.; and at 2 and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are available at www.newcanaanhighschooltheatre.com

by Donna Christopher

06/02/2016

Events

Classical Guitarist Takes Stage Rhinebeck Center For Performing Arts RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Guitarist David Temple will perform Sunday, June 26 at Center For Performing Arts at Rhinebeck. Temple's music that evokes the unique sound of the classical guitar. This program will highlight both well-known pieces and the recent and the ancient. Tickets ($20) may be purchased at apps.vendini.com or at the box office. Call (845) 876-3080. The concert will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Center, 661 NY-308, Rhinebeck, N.Y.

by Donna Christopher

06/02/2016

Schools

Stratford BOE Formally Passes Center School To Town Council STRATFORD, Conn. -- The former Center School's future will be determined by Statford's Town Council, the Board of Education decided in a vote Tuesday, according to the Stratford Star. The 4-3 vote means Mayor John Harkins and Stratford government officials can turn the former school into a "transit-oriented development" as has been expressed, said the Stratford Star. Board of Education Chairman James Feehan told the Stratford Star that the town already owns the school and that the move is a formal one. Click here to read the Stratford Star story.

by Donna Christopher

06/02/2016

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