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White Plains: Will Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow on Groundhog Day? White Plains: Will Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow on Groundhog Day?
White Plains: Will Punxsutawney Phil See His Shadow on Groundhog Day? Cloudy skies on Tuesday in western Pennsylvania are likely to prevent groundhog Punxsutawney Phil from seeing his shadow and return to his burrow, according to a report in USA Today. According to the legend, if groundhog Phil does see his shadow, he'll be frightened and rush back into his burrow, signaling that the United States will be in for six more weeks of winter. But, if he fails to see his shadow, the country is in for warmer weather and an early spring, according to USA Today. According to weather information in the past, there is "no predictive skill for the groundhog during t…
Presence In Piermont Gift Shopping Day Thanks Customers Presence In Piermont Gift Shopping Day Thanks Customers
Presence In Piermont Gift Shopping Day Thanks Customers PIERMONT, N.Y. -- Wrapped gifts that customers can purchase for $35 from four participating Piermont shops are the highlight of Piermont's Polka Dot Present Day Sunday, Feb. 7.The shopping event from noon to 5 p.m. is a way for local shops to give back, according to the Piermont Chamber of Commerce. The participating shops are: Ned Kelly & Co., 458 Piermont Ave. Piermont Strauss, 10 Roundhouse Road. Elements Spa, 449 Piermont Ave. Presence of Piermont, 499 Piermont Ave. Click here for more information from the Piermont Chamber of Commerce.
Peekskill Students '26 Stars' Sandy Hook Video Shown At NY Philharmonic Peekskill Students '26 Stars' Sandy Hook Video Shown At NY Philharmonic
Peekskill Students '26 Stars' Sandy Hook Video Shown At NY Philharmonic PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Peekskill students in 5th and 6th grades visited Lincoln Center recently. The two-day trip included attending a concert of the New York Philharmonic for the Young People's Concerts for Schools series. Accompanied by Peekskill’s Performing Art Department Leader Crystal Hernandez, Peekskill Middle School’s Band Director Franklyn Vasquez, and Hillcrest’s Band Director Katie Lester, students watched as one of the most popular symphony orchestras in the world paid homage to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. This year’s concert theme is: “Jean Sibelius: Music of a Hero, Music of…
White Plains-Based Realtors Association Welcomes New Leaders White Plains-Based Realtors Association Welcomes New Leaders
White Plains-Based Realtors Association Welcomes New Leaders WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors in White Plains has two new leaders at its helm for 2016. The new presidents are: Marcene Hedayati, broker/owner of William Raveis Legends Realty Group in Briarcliff Manor, Hastings-on Hudson, Irvington, and Tarrytown. Renee Zurlo, associate broker with BHG Rand Realty in Central Valley, was appointed as the 2016 President of the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service (HGMLS). The installation of the 2016 presidents coincides with association's 100th Anniversary celebration. Founded in 1916 as the Westchester County Realt…
Putnam County Savings Bank Names New Senior Vice-President Putnam County Savings Bank Names New Senior Vice-President
Putnam County Savings Bank Names New Senior Vice-President YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Cliff Weber has joined PCBS in Yorktown Heights as senior vice president, general counsel, and chief risk officer.PCBS also recently changed its name from Putnam County Savings Bank. PCBS bank recently moved into a new Yorktown Heights corporate headquarters, while retaining its Brewster office. For more than 25 years, Weber’s financial services expertise has focused on community banks, which he has represented in corporate, securities, transactional, advisory, and regulatory matters. Previously, Weber was the managing partner in the White Plains office of Hinman,…
Trumbull Man Among Norwalk Aquarium Lighthouse Contest Winners Trumbull Man Among Norwalk Aquarium Lighthouse Contest Winners
Trumbull Man Among Norwalk Aquarium Lighthouse Contest Winners NORWALK, Conn. -- A Trumbull man’s fairy-world lighthouse is the third-place winner in the 14th annual “Festival of Lighthouses Contest” at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Bob Hemond and his entry, “Fairy Lighthouse,” earned $375 for receiving the third-most votes from Aquarium visitors during the holiday display. The display ran Nov. 21 to Jan. 18 and featured 22 large model lighthouses built by local artists, students and hobbyists.  Hemond also won an additional $500 for winning the exhibit’s “Facebook Favorite” vote conducted online Dec. 28-Jan. 18.  This is the first time Hemond en…
Easton First Selectman Weighs Run For State House Seat Easton First Selectman Weighs Run For State House Seat
Easton First Selectman Weighs Run For State House Seat EASTON, Conn. -- Easton First Selectman Adam Dunsby may make a bid for the 135th District seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives, according to the Easton Courier. That seat, which represents Easton, Redding and Weston, may become open: current state Rep. John Shaban intends to run for the 4th District seat now held by U.S. Rep. Jim Himes, a Democrat, according to the Easton Courier. Dunsby and Shaban are Republicans. Elections will be held this fall for both the state and U.S. House seats.   Click here to read the Easton Courier story.
Taste Chili, Beer In Poughkeepsie Taste Chili, Beer In Poughkeepsie
Taste Chili, Beer In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Sample a substantial array of chili and beer at the 2016 Chili & Brew Bash Saturday, Feb. 27 at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie. The event allows participants to sample some of the best beers around and dozens of chili from restaurants for one price. There will be a variety of foods and non-alcoholic beverages for purchase on site. Complimentary water stations will be setup throughout the event. The event is for ages 21 and over. Ticket prices are as follows: Designated driver: $20 ($21.69 with service fee); includes entrance and chili samples. Gene…
Easton, Redding State Rep. Shaban Announces Cleanup Grants Easton, Redding State Rep. Shaban Announces Cleanup Grants
Easton, Redding State Rep. Shaban Announces Cleanup Grants TRUMBULL, Conn. -- East Hartford, Meriden, New Britain, Old Saybrook, Waterbury and Torrington will each receive up to $200,000 from the Department of Economic and Community Development’s new Brownfield Area-Wide Revitalization Grant program, State Rep. John Shaban (R) announced.The grants will help the municipalities assess, clean and reuse abandoned sites for new business, transportation, housing and/or public amenities, Shaban said in an announcement. “These towns all have neighborhoods, downtowns and/or waterfront zones that have been disabled by polluted and abandoned brownfield sites,”…
William Pitt CEO Joins Firm In Ringing Closing Bell At Stock Exchange William Pitt CEO Joins Firm In Ringing Closing Bell At Stock Exchange
William Pitt CEO Joins Firm In Ringing Closing Bell At Stock Exchange FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Paul Breunich, president and CEO of William Pitt and Julia B. Fee Sotheby’s International Realty, was invited to join Sotheby’s International Realty Affiliates at the podium for the ringing of the closing bell recently at the New York Stock Exchange. The event marked the Sotheby’s International Realty brand’s 40th anniversary. Breunich and president and CEO of Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty Patricia Petersen were the only two Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate representatives asked to be honorary guests at the bell-ringing event on Dec. 29. The t…
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