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Goldens Bridge Troop Members Earn Eagle Scout Awards Goldens Bridge Troop Members Earn Eagle Scout Awards
Goldens Bridge Troop Members Earn Eagle Scout Awards GOLDENS BRIDGE, N.Y. -- Three Boy Scouts of Goldens Bridge Troop 154 were formally ranked as Eagle Scouts at a Court of Honor ceremony Dec. 16, according to the Lewisboro Ledger. The Eagle Scouts are Matt Salton, Dunlin Stathis, both seniors at John Jay High School, and Matthew Galea, a Fordham Prep senior, reports the Lewisboro Ledger. Salton's Eagle project involved adding benches and a lifeguard stand to Lake Katonah beach, according to the Lewisboro Ledger. A new kiosk and picnic table was built by Galea, who also did landscaping at Bedford Audubon Society, while Stathis produced a veg…

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Politics
Bergen County Freeholders Announce $1.2M Fort Lee, Montvale Housing Project Bergen County Freeholders Announce $1.2M Fort Lee, Montvale Housing Project
Bergen County Freeholders Announce $1.2M Fort Lee, Montvale Housing Project FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders Wednesday passed several resolutions allocating approximately $1.2 million in Community Development funds for various housing projects in Fort Lee and Montvale.The funds will provide homes for veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, according to a press release. The sources of funding for these projects are grants from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, the press release says. They are administered by the Bergen County Division of Community Development as a pass-through.  The funding i…

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Events
Norwalk Library Shows How To Create A Resume That Won't Get Thrown Away Norwalk Library Shows How To Create A Resume That Won't Get Thrown Away
Norwalk Library Shows How To Create A Resume That Won't Get Thrown Away NORWALK, Conn. -- Want to create a resume that won't get thrown away? The Norwalk Library will teach you how in a free program Tuesday, Jan. 19. Learn how to create a resume that makes a good impression that is updated and accurate. Participants will be offered a follow-up session within the week. Registration is required by calling (203) 899-2790 ext. 15902.  The workshop will be run by: Monika Gibek, human resources operations manager for corporate human resources at Xerox Corp. Ian Allen, former NFL athlete of six years at New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, and Arizona Cardinals. H…

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Business
Harrison Mayor Recaps Astorino's Westchester County Association Talk Harrison Mayor Recaps Astorino's Westchester County Association Talk
Harrison Mayor Recaps Astorino's Westchester County Association Talk HARRISON, N.Y. -- The following is a weekly column submitted by Harrison Mayor/Supervisor Ron Belmont: I recently had the pleasure of attending the Westchester County Association’s annual breakfast where Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino discussed his economic vision for 2016. He illustrated economic trends for the year ahead and unveiled a five-point program that includes job training programs for health care workers, a technology competition for students who are interested in designing mobile device applications, and a website redesign effort that will make the County’s site more …

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by Ron Belmont
Lifestyle
Learn Self-Defense At Nanuet Workshop Learn Self-Defense At Nanuet Workshop
Learn Self-Defense At Nanuet Workshop NANUET, N.Y. -- A self-defense workshop is being offered Monday at The Workout Place in Nanuet.The workshop teaches CounterStrike, which integrates street-smart personal safety strategies with easy-to-learn self-defense techniques. It is geared for ages teen to senior citizen. The price is $129; half-price for students and parties of two or more. The workshop will run from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Workout Place, 110 Demarest Mill Road, Nanuet. For more information and to register, call 845-624-2244; also visit www.workoutplace.org.

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Lifestyle
Beacon Gets Top Billing For Tourism From Travel Website Beacon Gets Top Billing For Tourism From Travel Website
Beacon Gets Top Billing For Tourism From Travel Website DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Beacon has been named the top getaway location in the Northeast, according to a report on WRRV Radio. The city garnered the notice from Getaway mavens, a travel website that gleans "eclectic, ‘turnkey’ getaway locations with a focus on one-of-a-kind shopping, foodie-approved dining and luxury lodging," according to the WRRV Radio report. The city has enjoyed a resurgence when Dia: Beacon opened in May of 2003, according to the radio station. The museum in the former Nabisco box printing plant on the Hudson River is among tourist attractions, as are its ar…

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Police & Fire
West Nyack Man Charged With DWI West Nyack Man Charged With DWI
West Nyack Man Charged With DWI NYACK, N.Y. -- A West Nyack man who was observed by an officer driving in an erratic manner on Route 59 was found to be intoxicated, said the Rockland County Sheriff's Office.Reginald Crevecoeur, 21, was taken to the sheriff's headquarters in New City then released on summonses to appear in Clarkstown Justice Court, according to police.

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Schools
Parents Want Staples Student's Death Investigated Parents Want Staples Student's Death Investigated
Parents Want Staples Student's Death Investigated WESTPORT, Conn. -- The parents of a Staples High School student who died just before Christmas reportedly appealed to Superintendent Elliott Landon for an investigation as to whether bullying and social media postings were contributing factors to his death, according to the Westport News. Peter Lanni and Cornelia Gallo, parents of Christopher J. Lanni, 14, publicly expressed their concerns regarding their son's Dec. 23 suicide by providing the media with a letter to Landon requesting an investigation, the Westport News said. Click here to read the Westport News story.

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Events
National Parks Featured In Ridgewood Fourth Of July Parade Theme National Parks Featured In Ridgewood Fourth Of July Parade Theme
National Parks Featured In Ridgewood Fourth Of July Parade Theme RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- This year, the Ridgewood Fourth of July Celebration Parade will honor the creation of the National Park Service."America the Beautiful – Celebrating 100 Years of our National Parks" honors the creation of the National Park Service through the Organic Act of 1916 signed by President Woodrow Wilson and originated by President Theodore Roosevelt.  This theme will be the basis for the parade float competition among the town's elementary schools.  Although national parks have existed since 1872, the creation of the National Park Service established a unified organiza…

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News
Valley United Way Approves Special Needs Grants To Shelton Nonprofits Valley United Way Approves Special Needs Grants To Shelton Nonprofits
Valley United Way Approves Special Needs Grants To Shelton Nonprofits SHELTON, Conn. -- Valley United Way’s Board of Directors recently approved close to $40,000 in special needs grants for 12 Shelton-area agencies.  The allocated funds are earmarked for special needs and programs not normally covered by an agency’s regular budget and the funds come from funds designated by donors for particular areas of need. These funds are in addition to the funds awarded through the annual allocations process. This year’s grants include funding for teen outreach, child assessments. literacy, mental health first aid and meals for seniors.  Valley United Way President and C…

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