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Three Pleasantville High Students Recognized For Art, Writing Three Pleasantville High Students Recognized For Art, Writing
Three Pleasantville High Students Recognized For Art, Writing PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. --Three Pleasantville High School students have been recognized by the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.The students were recognized at the regional level by The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards competition. The competition is a prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, and source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Junior Violet Fearon received six awards in writing: 2 Gold Keys in Short Story (Henrietta) and Humor (Jesus Christ College Applicant), 2 Silver Keys, and 2 Honorable Mentions. Additionally, Henrietta was selected as one of …

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Events
Pelham Picture House Showing 'They Will Have to Kill Us First' Pelham Picture House Showing 'They Will Have to Kill Us First'
Pelham Picture House Showing 'They Will Have to Kill Us First' PELHAM, N.Y. -- A new film series, "Worldview," is will debut Sunday, March 6 at the Picture House Regional Film Center in Pelham.The five-part series focus is through the lens of film -- how we learn about people and issues outside of our daily sphere of reference and what our responsibility is to the global society at large. "They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music in Exhile" will be shown March 6 at 7 p.m. A discussion and Q&A with the film’s director Johanna Schwartz will follow the film. "They Will Have to Kill Us First: Malian Music in Exile" i…

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Police & Fire
Danbury Police Arrest Two Found With Young Kids During Drug Bust Danbury Police Arrest Two Found With Young Kids During Drug Bust
Danbury Police Arrest Two Found With Young Kids During Drug Bust DANBURY, Conn. — Two Danbury residents were charged Tuesday with selling drugs from an apartment where there were young children, according to the Danbury Police Department.About 2:50 p.m., Special Investigations Division detectives and police officers executed a search-and-seize warrant for the apartment at 1 Arch St., Apt. C, Danbury, said police. The warrant stemmed from a monthlong investigation into alleged drug sales out of the residence, as well as around the city of Danbury by Roy Romero, 29, according to police. Upon execution of the search warrant at the residence, investigators a…

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Events
Armonk Players Present 'One Night With Fanny Brice' Armonk Players Present 'One Night With Fanny Brice'
Armonk Players Present 'One Night With Fanny Brice' ARMONK, N.Y. -- A play reading of "One Night with Fanny Brice" (by Chip Deffaa) is set to be performed by the Armonk Players Thursday, March 3 at the North Castle Library, Armonk.The performance will feature Christine DiTota (Fanny Brice) and Assaf Gleizner (Musical Director/Piano) Admission is free, though donations accepted. Fanny Brice rose from rather humble origins to become the highest-paid American singing comedienne--a Ziegfeld star. A strong, intuitive, street-smart woman, Brice's life story provided the inspiration for "Funny Girl" and "Funny Lady." …

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Police & Fire
Wilton Mother Accused Of Taking Kids' Social Security Benefits Wilton Mother Accused Of Taking Kids' Social Security Benefits
Wilton Mother Accused Of Taking Kids' Social Security Benefits WILTON, Conn. -- Wilton police responded to an investigation into a Wilton woman alleged to have taken around $50,000 from Social Security benefits of her two children who are minors, according to the Wilton Bulletin. The U.S. Social Security Administration assembled an investigative report, information police used to obtain a warrant to arrest Jane Powell, 56, said the Bulletin. Stamford Judicial Court issued the arrest warrant for Powell, the Wilton Bulletin reported. Her charges are two counts of first-degree larceny and two counts of first-degree forgery, said the Bulletin. Click here…

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Police & Fire
Orangetown Youth Court Students Complete Training Orangetown Youth Court Students Complete Training
Orangetown Youth Court Students Complete Training ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A recent class of the Orangetown Youth Court program has graduated.These Youth Court members completed an extensive training program, where they learned about New York state’s criminal justice systems and how it relates to juveniles, according to a statement from Orangetown police. The program has received national acclaim, and there are various versions of Youth Court programs throughout New York state, said the release.

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Events
Helen Hayes Hospital Has Workshops For People With Disabilities Helen Hayes Hospital Has Workshops For People With Disabilities
Helen Hayes Hospital Has Workshops For People With Disabilities WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- The Helen Hayes Hospital Center for Rehab Technology in West Haverstraw offers an array of free workshops for individuals with disabilities and their caregivers. The cost is $25 for all others.The following are offered: Home Control by Voice - Thursday, March 17, 2:30-5 p.m. From opening doors and lowering blinds, to turning on the television and turning off the lights, there are multiple items someone with a disability may want to control in their home. Participants will learn about different voice technologies to gain greater command of your surroundings and maximi…

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News
Hearts Mend At Danbury Hospital Cardiac Rehab Center Hearts Mend At Danbury Hospital Cardiac Rehab Center
Hearts Mend At Danbury Hospital Cardiac Rehab Center DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury Hospital's Marcus Cardiac Rehabilitation Center offers cardiac rehabilitation for people who have or are at severe risk for heart disease. Its outpatient programs use exercise, education, support and behavioral modification to limit the physical and psychological effects of cardiac illness. Southbury resident Marueen Lizarazo, 66, works out at the center three times a week. Frank Barbato of Oxford also exercises there regularly. Both patients entered the program after being successfully treated for blocked arteries at Danbury Hospital. In September, Lizarazo was …

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News
Openings Available For Students In Rockland Youth Police Academy Openings Available For Students In Rockland Youth Police Academy
Openings Available For Students In Rockland Youth Police Academy HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- There are still openings for high school -age students to enroll in the North Rockland Youth Police Academy, said the Haverstraw Police Department The vacancies are due to scheduling conflicts for six student that had to drop out for the academy set to begin March 12. Students of high school-age may express interest in attending the academy by email to Det. Spatta at rspatta@haverstrawpolice.org. Place "NYRPA" in the subject line.

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Lifestyle
Chill Out for National Chili Day, White Plains Chill Out for National Chili Day, White Plains
Chill Out for National Chili Day, White Plains Attention chili enthusiasts and anyone with a hankering for the savory, meaty stew -- Thursday is National Chili Day. The celebration on February's fourth Thursday seems fitting. What's better than a fiery dish in winter's coldest month? When it comes to the story of chili, tales and myths abound. While many food historians agree chili con carne is an American dish with Mexican roots, Mexicans are said to indignantly deny any association with the dish, according to nationalchiliday.com. Chili lovers say while far-fetched, an origin of the dish lies with Sister Mary Agreda, a Spanish nun in t…

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