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Music Students Garner Attention In Tuckahoe Schools Music Students Garner Attention In Tuckahoe Schools
Music Students Garner Attention In Tuckahoe Schools TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- The Tuckahoe Schools music students currently in the midst of a busy spring season have garnered much attention recently.The Middle/High School has received four nominations for the Metropolitan High School Theatre Awards for its production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid. The following are the awards that will be given June 6 at Archbishop Stepinac High School, White Plains: Renz Toledo for Featured Ensemble Member and Comic Performance Stage Crew Andrew Gmoser for Lighting Design Also recently, the student of Tuckahoe High School attended the annual Music in the …

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Sports
Rye High Rowers Head To Nationals After Winning State Title Rye High Rowers Head To Nationals After Winning State Title
Rye High Rowers Head To Nationals After Winning State Title RYE, N.Y. -- The Rye High School Rowers are New York State champions.The crew earned gold medals and state title in the men’s varsity lightweight four-plus this month and will compete in the 2016 Scholastic Rowing Association of America Nationals in Ohio. In addition they will compete at the U.S. Rowing National Youth Championships at Mercer Lake, N.J., mid-June. “We have a lot of work to do in the next 4 weeks, but everyone is excited to keep training,” Coach Stan Nelson said.  Rye High School Crew will field the following boats and crews at the two events:  SRAA, Nashport, Ohio, May 27,…

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White Plains Nurses, Police Officers Walk Runway For Scholarships White Plains Nurses, Police Officers Walk Runway For Scholarships
White Plains Nurses, Police Officers Walk Runway For Scholarships WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Police officer and detectives, and nurses in White Plains took to the catwalk recently to raise money for student scholarships.The Woman’s Club of White Plains Foundation Scholarship Luncheon & Fashion Show was held April 16 at the historic CV Rich Mansion, the club's base siince 1930. Past scholarship winners as well as women in service were honored at the luncheon.  "As the Woman’s Club celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2016, we wanted to look back in our history and our long relationship with White Plains Hospital, where nursing students received our firs…

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Sports
Tashua Pool In Trumbull Opens Saturday Tashua Pool In Trumbull Opens Saturday
Tashua Pool In Trumbull Opens Saturday TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Due to ongoing renovations to the Beach Park Pool the Tashua pool will open to the public Saturday, May 28, according to the Trumbull Parks and Recreation Department.The Beach Pool will open to the public Thursday, June 16.  Pool hours are as follows: Tashua Pool: May 28-June 15, noon to 6 p.m.; June 16 - Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to 10 p.m); Aug. 29 - Sept. 5, noon to 6 p.m. Beach Pool: June 16-Aug. 28, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday to 10 p.m.); Aug. 29-Sept. 5, noon to 6 p.m.

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Schools
Against Odds Grad Receives College Of New Rochelle Degree Against Odds Grad Receives College Of New Rochelle Degree
Against Odds Grad Receives College Of New Rochelle Degree NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New College of New Rochelle graduate Bianca Jeanot had more on her plate than schoolwork, social life and career while pursing her degree at the College of New Rochelle.Not only did she manage household expenses and routines after her mother, a single parent died while Jeanot was still in high school, she also looked after her two brothers who have special needs. She shuttled to and from classes and multiple jobs by cabs and trains. Yet in spite of the difficulties, Jeanot thirved. On Tuesday she received her English degree with honors. “It is an accomplishment I’ll ca…

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Lifestyle
Summer Reading For All Ages, Cocktails And Books Offered In Westport Summer Reading For All Ages, Cocktails And Books Offered In Westport
Summer Reading For All Ages, Cocktails And Books Offered In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Library will open its Summer Reading programs for all ages Memorial Day Weekend. It runs until Labor Day weekend.Paticipation is online through Beanstack, offering reading recommendations and book logging.  A special Summer Reading Book Fair will be held Saturday, June 11, at Barnes & Noble in Westport where library staff will be available to recommend books and provide materials for making bookmarks. It will be a chance to meet authors Karlin Gray, Nora Baskin, Michaela MacColl and Kara Thomas.  The reading programs are divided into the following groups…

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Schools
Principal To Retire From Darien's Middlesex Middle School Principal To Retire From Darien's Middlesex Middle School
Principal To Retire From Darien's Middlesex Middle School DARIEN, Conn. -- Middlesex Middle School principal Debi Boccanfuso informed the school district Tuesday of her pending retirement, reported the Darien Times. She will retire June 30, said the the Darien Times. The announcement by Superintendent Dan Brenner was made during the Board of Education meeting, according to the Darien Times. Click here to read the full Darien Times story.

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Business
Daily Voice North Rockland Community Advisor Appears On Local Talk Show Daily Voice North Rockland Community Advisor Appears On Local Talk Show
Daily Voice North Rockland Community Advisor Appears On Local Talk Show ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- James McEvoy, a community advisor for Daily Voice's North Rockland site, appeared in an April episode of "The Cooler" with host, lifestyle reporter Rebecca Berman.Berman, of Hudson Valley, launched the television show. During his appearance, McEvoy discusses Charna Wallet, his business venture. "I was so lucky to have James Mcevoy on my show. James is a very successful business professional and he will be a household name in just a matter of time. His personality is beautiful, and his business is one of my favorites. I got the chance to ask him a few …

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Schools
Harrison High School Recognizes Top-Ranked Graduates Harrison High School Recognizes Top-Ranked Graduates
Harrison High School Recognizes Top-Ranked Graduates HARRISON, N.Y. -- Six years ago, the students of Harrison High School worked with the administrators and Board of Education members to develop a system that would not only reward the school’s valedictorian and salutatorian but a tiered system of honors as determined by a student’s cumulative weighted grade-point average. The results were three levels of distinction: Summa Cum Laude (with highest praise) for students earning a 98.00 or higher; Magna Cum Laude (with great praise) for students earning a 95.00-97.99; and Cum Laude (with praise) for students earning a 93.00-94.99.  The following …

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Sports
Millbrook Wins Against O'Neill In Girls Lacrosse Championship. Millbrook Wins Against O'Neill In Girls Lacrosse Championship.
Millbrook Wins Against O'Neill In Girls Lacrosse Championship. MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- Millbrook School beat James I. O'Neill High School 8-7 in Highland Falls in the Section 9 Class C girls lacrosse championship game Wednesday.Click here to see the Time Warner Cable News report.

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