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East Fishkill Police Mourn Loss Of Fire-Policeman Robert O'Dell Sr. FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The East Fishkill Police Department said goodbye to one of its members, past Fire Chief and longtime Fire-Policeman Robert O'Dell Sr who died recently, according to police. "Bob was a charter member of the Wiccopee Fire Company and a life-long East Fishkill resident. Our officers have been honored to work alongside Bob for many years at many emergency calls. Rest in Peace Bob, we'll take it from here," the East Fishkill Fire Department said in an announcement.

by Donna Christopher

04/12/2016

Events

Pelham Picture House Featuring 'The Martians', Talk Of Astronauts PELHAM, N.Y. -- "The Martians" followed by a discussion will open the Science on Screen film series Sunday, April 17 at Pelham Picture House. The family-friendly series set for Sunday afternoons pairs current, classic and documentary films with lively presentations and discussions by notable figures in the world of science, technology, medicine, and film. The series is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, in partnership with the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation from a grant. "The Martian" recounts the story of astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) who during a manned mis…

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04/12/2016

Events

Take Photo Journey At United Hebrew of New Rochelle Exhibition NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A new exhibition, A Photographic Journey From Here and Beyond, runs to Sept. 9 at United Hebrew Lazarus Gallery, New Rochelle.It features the work of 17 photographers from the Color Camera Club of Westchester. There will be a free opening reception Sunday, April 17 from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the gallery. The public is welcome. The 37 photos to be featured were chosen from approximately 100 submissions and include images of iconic places, local and abroad, shots of nature, and photos of animals and people, said a release. For more information, call (914) 632-2804 or conta…

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04/12/2016

Events

Join Guided Hyde Park Trail Hike At Vanderbilt Site HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- A free "Hyde Park Trail Walkabout" guided hike to open the 25th year of Hyde Park Trails is Saturday, April 16 at Vanderbilt Parking Lot, Hyde Park, N.Y. The hike is on the original 3-mile section of Hyde Park Trail between the FDR and Vanderbilt sites. Participants will meet at Vanderbilt. The group will take a shuttle from Vanderbilt to the starting point at the FDR site. For those preferring a longer walk, a guided 6-mile group will start from Vanderbilt and hike to FDR and back. For more information, call (845)229-9115 or visit http://www.nps.gov/vama ; al…

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04/12/2016

Events

Croton Designer Tag Sale Benefits MS Walk CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. A designer tag sale featuring high-end items and silent auction to benefit the MS Society Walk is set for Saturday, April 16 at 8 p.m. at the Black Cow Coffee Co. in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.Two teams from the Croton Walk, "The E Team" and "Team Hanky Paws" will be holding the sale. Admission is $10. Designer items and experiences, include: Taping of Bravo’s "Watch What Happens: Live with Andy Cohen" Jewelry and accessories from Multipearl, Dennis Higgins and Vera Bradley Home design and lighting items from Lyn Godley, Global Lighting and …

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04/12/2016

Events

Dinner, Comedy Show Fundraiser Celebrates PQ Kids In Brewster BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The PQ Tigers Comedy Night & dinner fundraiser to celebrate PQ kids is set for Saturday, April 16 at Vail's Gove Pavilion on Peach Lake in Brewster. A buffet dinner by Trible B BBQ (byob), comedy show with two comedians, and $10,000 raffle are planned. Prices are as follows: $50 includes dinner & show for 1 $100 includes 1 $10,000 raffle-dinner & show for 1 $150 includes 1 $10,000 raffle-dinner & show for 2 $200 includes 2 $10,000 raffles-dinner & show for 2 The comedy night begins at 7 p.m., with comedy show at 8:30 p.m., at the pavilion, 5 Vail…

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04/12/2016

News

Larchmont Movie Theater Inspires Numerous Memories LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Bow Tie Cinemas Larchmont Playhouse was run for 20 years, from 1960s to '80s, by Florence and John Musacchio, whose granddaughter Sandy Moran of Florida said it was "a staple in the community back then," according to a report in lohud.com."Everyone knew my family. Everyone knew the theater. And I would say more people got in for free than paid. We grew up in the theater," she told lohud.com. Moran recalled how kids on Christmas would go to the theater to "watch cartoons or a Shirley Temple movie" and meet Santa Claus when a volunteer fire depa…

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04/12/2016

Neighbors

Mount Vernon's Stacy-Ann Elvy Gains Recognition As Legal Rising Star MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- New York Law School professors Stacy-Ann Elvy of Mount Vernon and Ari Ezra Waldman are among New York Law Journal’s 2016 Rising Stars, 42 lawyers ages 40 or younger who have “established a record of accomplishments and demonstrated that they are top contributors to the practice of law and their communities," said a release.They were selected from a field of nearly 300 nominees from every sector of the bar and were two of only three professors named to the list from among the state’s 15 law schools. according to the announcement. “Professors Stacy-Ann Elvy and Ari …

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04/12/2016

Events

Spotlight Arts Has Theater Programs For Kids, Teens In Brewster BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Spotlight Arts offers intensive 5-day workshops for children and teens over the summer in Brewster.They are designed to give students an intensive experience as a lead or supporting role in a staged musical production. The first week will be "Fame Jr." Aug. 1 to 5; and the second week will be "Mulan Jr." Aug. 15 to 19. The sessions run Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Studio Around the Corner, 67 Main St. Brewster, with the staged production at a local theater Thursday. The program is open to students ,ages 10 to 18. To regi…

by Donna Christopher

04/12/2016

Events

Drug Crisis In Our Backyard Presents Judicial Forum In Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. -- A judicial forum on the drug crisis will be held Thursday, April 14 in Carmel. Presenters will include: Donald B. Smith, Putnam County Sheriff Robert Tendy, Putnam County District Attorney Hon. James F. Reitz, Putnam County Multi-Court Judge, Treatment Court For more information, visit www.drugcrisisinourbackyard.com The Drug Epidemic: A Judicial Perspective is set for 7 to 9 p.m. at Donald B. Smith Training Center, 110 Old Route 6, Building 3, Carmel, N.Y.

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