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Donna Christopher

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Frank Capra Film Series Comes To Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater CROTON FALLS. NY – Films of the legendary director Frank Capra will be featured Feb. 11, March 10 and May 12 at the Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls.The films are as follows: “Meet John Doe”(1941): Feb . 11 “You Can’t Take it With You” (1938): March 10 "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939): May 12 The series will be moderated by Journal News entertainment reporter and editor, Peter D. Kramer. He will introduce each film and lead a post-screening discussion. Frank Capra was born in Italy and settled in Los Angeles with his family when he was five years old. He didn't mind that his…

by Donna Christopher

01/18/2016

Events

StacyKnows: Survivor Of Munich Olympics Attack Tells Story At Chabad Stacy Geisinger writes the local lifestyle blogazine stacyknows.com . Her articles are reprinted in Daily Voice. Dan Alon one of the five survivors of the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre, began fencing when he was 12. At 27, he was among 15 fellow Israeli athletes to compete at the 1972 Winter Olympics. On Sept. 5, at 4:30 a.m. Alon awoke to the sound of machine guns. The Palestinian terrorist group Black September had invaded their suite in Olympic Village and seized 11 of the athletes as hostages. None survived. Alon is author of "Munich Memoir." He will tell his story at Chab…

by Donna Christopher

01/18/2016

News

Field Home Selling Field Home, Seabury In Cortlandt Manor CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- Fieldhome is proceeding with its planned sale of Field Home-Holy Comforter and The Seabury in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y., the company said in an announcement.Fieldhome will enter into an agreement with Personal Healthcare, LLC, operator of skilled nursing care and rehabilitative care facilities in New York and Massachusetts. Subject to regulatory approvals by the state Department of Health, the transition to new ownership is expected to be completed by the end of 2016 with no disruption in services or displacement of residents. Until the transaction is approved, Fieldh…

by Donna Christopher

01/18/2016

Lifestyle

Westchester's Jeffrey Tambor Wins Best Actor At Critics Choice CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- Cross River resident Jeffrey Tambor won Best Actor at the 21st annual Critics' Choice Awards. Tambor accepted his award for Best Actor in a Comedy Series for his work in "Transparent," presented by Thomas Middleditch and Carrie Brownstein, at the 21st Annual Critics' Choice Awards which aired live. Sunday, Jan. 17. Tambor portrays Maura Pfefferman in the series. In his acceptance speech, Tambor said his father told him to "be useful" and among those he thanked said, "Thank you for the transgender community for letting me be useful."

by Donna Christopher

01/18/2016

News

Pavilion Bids Out Tops Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A request for proposals to dismantle the “super structure” of the pool pavilion at Law Memorial Park in Briarcliff Manor down to its stone faced concrete piers is out for bid, according to Village Manager Philip E. Zegarelli's latest report.The pavilion was destroyed by fire in December. There will be potential bidders around the site to enable them to prepare a competitive bid. Other experts will double check that the 14-inch pavilion floor (“roof” of the pool facilities) can be rehabilitated. An architect will review the 16-year-old plans to the pavilion to br…

by Donna Christopher

01/18/2016

Schools

Learn About FAFSA, Student Aid At Norwalk Community College 'Goal Sunday' NORWALK, Conn. -- College-bound students and their parents can learn about the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and state and federal financial aid programs at "College Goal Sunday" Sunday, Jan. 31 at Norwalk Community College. College staff of the financial aid department and volunteers within and outside the college will be in attendance. Participants will get information about the college entrance requirements, learn about planning for college and receive on-site help completing the FAFSA. The event is open to all high school students, not just those planning to attend…

by Donna Christopher

01/18/2016

Neighbors

Harrison Community Showed Outpouring Of Love, Friendship, Faith HARRISON, N.Y. -- The following is a weekly column submitted by Harrison Mayor/Supervisor Ron Belmont:As many of you know, our community suffered a loss with the tragic death of West Harrison resident Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm, killed by a suicide bomber on Dec. 21 in Afghanistan. Sgt. Lemm was cherished by his family and was greatly admired by our community. Through these dark days, I have been deeply moved by the outpouring of love, friendship and faith I’ve witnessed, especially by our residents. I hope that this show of support will encourage those who knew and loved Sgt. Lemm to draw …

by Ron Belmont

01/17/2016

News

Suffern Chamber of Commerce Mixer Draws Crowd SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Dozens of area business representatives attended a networking mixer recently of the Greatern Suffern Chamber of Commerce.Food was provided by LaHacienda De Don Manuel, and the event drew participants from an array of backgrounds, from insurance and yoga and dance studios to real estate, banking and nonprofits. Click here for more information about the Greater Suffern Chamber of Commerce.

by Donna Christopher

01/16/2016

News

Westport Advocates Aim Is To Preserve Saugatuck River Bridge WESTPORT, Conn. -- Support for activists aiming to gain "State Scenic Highway" status for Route 136, which crosses the Saugatuck River Bridge in Westport, gained unanimous approval from the town's Planning and Zoning Commission, according to the Westport News.If the designation is granted it would preserve the bridge from expansion in the future, according to the Westport News. There are structural and operation concerns about the bridge, said the Westport News. Click here to read the Westport News article.

by Donna Christopher

01/15/2016

Neighbors

Passaic Tennis Courts Renamed For Longtime Coach, Teacher PASSAIC, N.J. -- The City of Passaic has renamed the Benson Tennis Courts in honor of William Major, a 40-year teacher and longtime tennis coach. “It is my privilege to rename these tennis courts in honor of William Major. Born in the City of Passaic, William Major, affectionately known by many as ‘Maj’, has selflessly provided time and resources to help young adults in the City as a history teacher at Passaic High School and a volunteer tennis coach,” said Mayor Dr. Alex Blanco, at a recent renaming event. William Major taught history teacher at Passaic High School for 40 years (1968-2008).…

by Donna Christopher

01/15/2016

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