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Schools
Garfield Schools Offers Gang, Drug Awareness Talk Garfield Schools Offers Gang, Drug Awareness Talk
Garfield Schools Offers Gang, Drug Awareness Talk GARFIELD, N.J. -- Guest speakers from "Steered Straight" will talk about gang and drug awareness at Garfield Middle School Tuesday, Dec. 1.The 6:30 p.m. event for parents and friends will cover positive and realistic ways to talk to children about gangs and drugs.  Steered Straight is committed to providing real-life, motivational messages about substance use and abuse, gang involvement and bullying, its website says. Free childcare will be available and light refreshments will be provided by the PBA Local #46 Reilly Family. Garfield Middle School is located at 175 Lanza Ave. 

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by Donna Christopher
Neighbors
North Castle First Responders Receive Grants From Stayin' Alive North Castle First Responders Receive Grants From Stayin' Alive
North Castle First Responders Receive Grants From Stayin' Alive NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- Stayin' Alive presented the 2015 Grant Awards at the North Castle Town Board meeting in October. The charity supports the first responders of Northern Westchester with equipment that their budgets don't provide. Funds are raised at the Stayin' Alive 5K Fun Run each May in Windmill. The charity awarded over $36,000 to local first responders, including the Armonk, Banksville, North White Plains and Thornwood fire departments, as well as the North Castle Police Department. The grants are as follows: Armonk Independent Fire Company -- $5,000 to help fund the purchase…

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News
Pfizer Boasts Strong Impact On Pearl River, Rockland Pfizer Boasts Strong Impact On Pearl River, Rockland
Pfizer Boasts Strong Impact On Pearl River, Rockland PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- Pfizer in Pearl River has contributed in a large way economically and socially to Rockland County, according to a report in lohud.com.The contribution began in 1907 when Ernst Lederly established his laboratories at what once was Turfler farm. The Pfizer property, 500 acres that run between Pearl River and Nanuet, has seen the unfolding of histories of families, says the lohud report recounting Pfizer's history. News about the Pfizer site becoming a multipurpose one with shopping, dining and other purposes has brought back memories among locals of when Pfizer was a "…

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by Donna Christopher
News
Elementary School Cafeteria Monitor In Westchester Saves Boy From Choking Elementary School Cafeteria Monitor In Westchester Saves Boy From Choking
Elementary School Cafeteria Monitor In Westchester Saves Boy From Choking PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- A school aide's quick response to a life threatening situation in the cafeteria at Hillcrest Elementary School recently may have averted a tragedy.Playground/Cafeteria Monitor Lynn Riccio noticed that Alex Loja was choking on a piece of food during his third period lunch on Thursday, Nov. 18. Thanks to her first aid skills, Riccio was able to save the boy's life when she administered the Heimlich maneuver, according to a Facebook post. Riccio has worked in the Peekskill City School District for three years. She received first aid training from Peekskill Middle School nurse…

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Neighbors
Happy Birthday To Harrison's Mariano Rivera Happy Birthday To Harrison's Mariano Rivera
Happy Birthday To Harrison's Mariano Rivera HARRISON, N.Y. -- Happy Birthday to Harrison's Mariano Rivera! Mariano Rivera, a resident of Harrison, turns 46 Saturday. He was born Nov. 29, 1969, in Panama City, Panama. Rivera, nicknamed "Mo," is a former professional baseball pitcher who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2013. Rivera spent most of his career as a relief pitcher and served as the Yankees' closer for 17 seasons. A 13-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, he is MLB's career leader in saves (652) and games finished (952).  Rivera won five American Leag…

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by Donna Christopher
News
Dutchess County Caregiver Conference Focuses on Team Building Dutchess County Caregiver Conference Focuses on Team Building
Dutchess County Caregiver Conference Focuses on Team Building SOUTHWEST DUTCHESS, N.Y. -- November is National Family Caregivers Month so on Nov. 20 the 11th Annual Dutchess County Caregiver Conference was held at Villa Borghese in the Town of Wappinger. The Dutchess County Office for the Aging was a producer of the conference whose theme was “Caregiving: The Starring Role." Topics covered included care team-building, legal and financial solutions, the role of an ombudsman, and the power of music therapy. To learn about all of the Office for the Aging offerings, click here.

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Events
Eat Out For Arlington Education Foundation Eat Out For Arlington Education Foundation
Eat Out For Arlington Education Foundation ARLINGTON, N.Y. -- Area restaurants are supporting the 4th Annual Arlington Day Tuesday, Dec. 1 by donating 15 percent of purchases to the Arlington Education Foundation. The following are participating restaurants: Beekman Square Diner, Cafe Deliicious, Carlos Trattoria, Daily Planet, Madison Pizza Cafe, Pizza Express on 55, and The Crooked Rooster. For more information click here.

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News
Suffern Ranks Among Top Places To Raise A Family In New York Suffern Ranks Among Top Places To Raise A Family In New York
Suffern Ranks Among Top Places To Raise A Family In New York ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Piermont and Suffern are among the top 26 2015 Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in New York, according to a Niche Local ranking based on school ratings, crime rates, and access to affordable housing and amenities, according to niche.com. Niche Local offers rankings and statistics on every neighborhood and city in the U.S. to help people find the best places to live, visit, and raise a family. Suffern is a suburb in New York with 10,803 residents. It has high home values, very high rent costs, and average unemployment levels, as well as citizens with generally high educ…

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News
NRC Issues Inspection Report On Indian Point Unit 3 NRC Issues Inspection Report On Indian Point Unit 3
NRC Issues Inspection Report On Indian Point Unit 3 CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) has completed an inspection at Indian Point Nuclear Generating Unit 3. The inspection report was sent in a letter to Lawrence Coyle, site vice president, Entergy Nuclear Operations.  It documents the results of the commission's review of the completed actions for six license renewal commitments, Entergy's commitments management program, and compliance, which were discussed on Oct. 9, with members of the Entergy staff, the letter says. The inspector examined activities conducted by the Entergy staff to complete commitments Ente…

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Politics
Harrison Seeks Nominees For Vacant Town Board Seat Harrison Seeks Nominees For Vacant Town Board Seat
Harrison Seeks Nominees For Vacant Town Board Seat HARRISON, N.Y. -- The following is a weekly column submitted by Harrison Mayor/Supervisor Ron Belmont: There is a vacancy on the Town Board as of Jan. 1, 2016, the board is required to fill. If anyone is interested in being considered for this vacancy, they are urged to submit a letter of interest and a resume to the Town Board, c/o Town of Harrison, Supervisor Ron Belmont, 1 Heineman Place, Harrison, NY 10528 or via email to Rbelmont@harrison-ny.gov. Submissions must be received by Monday. The Interfaith Congregational Laymen’s Committee of Harrison hosted an assembly that underscores the …

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