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Donna Christopher

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Larchmont Group Aims To Save Historic House LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- A petition is mounting to oppose a developer's plans to reportedly demolish a 120-year-old historical home at 40 Ocean AvenueThe petition opposes the subdivision of the property known as "The Orchard," which was built in 1896. Click here for more information about the petition.

by Donna Christopher

12/03/2015

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Larchmont Comedy Night Benefits Israeli Guide Dog Center For The Blind LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Four comedians will perform a comedy show Thursday, Dec. 10 in Larchmont to benefit the Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind.The show called "Latkes & Laughs" will be hosted by Jeff Applebaum and feature comedians Barry Weintraub, Scott Blakemen and Simon Cadel. Tickets are $20 in advance; $25 at the door. To purchase tickets, visit www.latkesandlaughs.com/ny or call (800) 820-6930. The show will be at 7 p.m. at the Bonnie Briar Country Club, 808 Weaver St.

by Donna Christopher

12/03/2015

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Canticum Novum Singers Performing In South Salem SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- "A Canticum Novum Christmas" conducted by Harold Rosenbaum will be presented Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. at the South Salem Presbyterian Church, 111 Spring St. The Spring Street Arts Center of South Salem in collaboration with Canticorum Virtuosi Inc. is presenting the Canticum Novum Singers choral musical group. Admission is $20; $10 for students. Click here to purchase tickets or call (914) 763-8273.

by Donna Christopher

12/03/2015

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Learn To Write A Computer Program At The Fairfield Public Library FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- An international initiative to promote computer education is underway so the Fairfield Public Library is offering everyone, from age 6 to 106, a chance to learn "How to Write a Computer Program" on Dec. 5. To participate, bring a laptop or tablet to the library, or use one of the library's computers. The program features a self-paced, online tutorial consisting of puzzles that use a simple, video game-style interface with familiar characters from Star Wars, Minecraft, and Angry Birds. Staff will be there to answer questions. Registration is only necessary if y…

by Donna Christopher

12/03/2015

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Rockland County Economic Development Corporation Draws 300 To Luncheon SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Rockland County companies, organizations and individuals who have demonstrated a commitment to the County's economic vitality and enhanced its business climate were honored at a luncheon held late last month at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern. More than 300 people attended the Rockland Economic Development Corporation's 21st Annual Economic Development Awards Luncheon. Rockland County Executive Ed Day and New York Lieutenant Gov. Kathleen Hochul both delivered keynote remarks on local economic growth.

by Donna Christopher

12/03/2015

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Palisades Residents Back Zoning Board's Decision To Limit House Size ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Palisades residents want to make sure the Orangetown Zoning Board of Appeals does not reverse its denial of a proposal for construction of a house that would be twice the size of the largest house in the historic district.So far, about 100 people have signed a petition supporting the board's decision and opposing the project. A letter to the board cites three occasions, Sept. 8, Oct. 13 and Nov. 10, when the board denied the proposal. If allowed, the house at 246 Route 9W would be between 10,000 to 12.000 square feet and 41-feet high, the petition said. The average hou…

by Donna Christopher

12/03/2015

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Wayne ShopRite Offers Appetizers, Kids' Cooking Workshops WAYNE, N.J. -- Two workshops and free events are part of the "Healthy Holidays Offerings" this month at the ShopRite in Wayne.The store's registered dietitian will show participants how to make holiday appetizers in "Essential Appetizers" from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday. The cost is $20. On Wednesday, there will be "Ask the RD: Holiday Edition" from noon to 6 p.m. Drop by the dietitian’s corner to have your questions answered and for tips and tricks on how to make any meal more nutritious. "Kids’ Culinary Workshop Class" is offered from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Satur…

by Donna Christopher

12/03/2015

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Yorktown Will Have Its Own New Year's Eve Ball Drop YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Ball Drop is planned on New Year's Eve in Yorktown on Commerce Street and Veterans Road.Musical entertainment with Yorktown's DJ Connection Live until 11 p.m. and a countdown to announce the ball’s descent , along with a pyrotechnic display at midnight will highlight the celebration. The Yorktown Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Town of Yorktown will be hosting this inaugural New Year’s Ball Drop on Thursday, Dec. 31 at 11 p.m. All are welcome. .

by Donna Christopher

12/02/2015

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Watch Ice Sculpting, Ride Polar Express At Rye Brook Winter Fest RYE BROOK, N.Y. -- Ice sculpture demonstrations, a Polar Express train ride and showing of the "The Polar Express" film at Blind Brook High School are planned Friday at the Rye Brook Winter Festival. Activities include crafts and games, as well as a snowball fight with Dodge balls, and performance by the high school choir and band at the Christmas tree and Menorah lighting ceremony. In addition, Santa will arrive at the park at 5 p.m. to meet children through 8 p.m. The festival will run 4 to 9 p.m. at Pine Ridge Park.

by Donna Christopher

12/02/2015

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Jails, Jobs, Climate Dominate Dutchess County Budget Discussion DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- County jails, climate and jobs were discussed among attendees at a Tuesday night public hearing about next year’s budget proposal for Dutchess County, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The creation of jobs was foremost on one person's mind, and another made the argument that joblessness threatens security in that terrorists seek to recruit individuals "without purpose," says the Poughkeepsie Journal. The full article is here.

by Donna Christopher

12/02/2015

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