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Norwalk Youth Mentoring Programs Receive Funds From First Niagara Norwalk Youth Mentoring Programs Receive Funds From First Niagara
Norwalk Youth Mentoring Programs Receive Funds From First Niagara NORWALK, Conn. — Connecticut's youth are among beneficiaries of $1 million in grants from the First Niagara Foundation. The grants are provided by the bank's Mentoring Matters programs to support not-for-profit youth mentoring programs. The grants will also go to organizations across New York, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts. The recipients in Connecticut are the Bridgeport Public Education Fund Inc. in Bridgeport; the Human Services Council Inc. in Norwalk; Norwalk Community College in Norwalk; and the Stamford Public Education Foundation Inc. Mentoring Matters supports organizations that …

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Schools
Private School Students Invited To Tours At Fairfield Ludlowe's Open House Private School Students Invited To Tours At Fairfield Ludlowe's Open House
Private School Students Invited To Tours At Fairfield Ludlowe's Open House FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- There will be an Open House event Thursday, Nov. 19, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, 785 Unquowa Road in Fairfield.Students who live in the Fairfield Ludlowe High School district and currently attend private school are invited to attend with their parents. Administrators, counselors, and curriculum leaders will provide an overview of the school's academic offerings and discuss the other programs and services offered. Student leaders at Ludlowe will give tours of the school and answer questions. To RSVP, call Julie Power at 203-255-7232.

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Neighbors
Eastchester Beautification Group Bestows Yellow Rose Awards Eastchester Beautification Group Bestows Yellow Rose Awards
Eastchester Beautification Group Bestows Yellow Rose Awards EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- The Eastchester Beautification Foundation presented yellow roses recently in recognition of two major town beautification projects at an awards ceremony at Town Hall.The projects are the 350th Town of Eastchester’s Anniversary Celebration and the Eastchester Library landscaping project. The Yellow Rose Awards recognize these properties for adding to the aesthetic value of the Eastchester community through major renovations. Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita Jr. welcomed guests and award winners Nov. 2, and co-presidents of the foundation board, Maura McMahon and Judith …

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Events
Comedy Fundraiser On Stage In Blauvelt Comedy Fundraiser On Stage In Blauvelt
Comedy Fundraiser On Stage In Blauvelt BLAUVELT, N.Y. -- Laughter Saves Lives will present a comedy fundraiser for the Rockland County Fire Chief's Association Feb. 26 at Casa Mia Manor House, 577 Route 303 in Blauvelt. There will be a buffet dinner at 7 p.m. with the show following at 8:30 p.m. The dinner will include beer, wine and soda. Dessert and a cash bar will be available after the show. Tickets are $45. To purchase tickets, call (914) 879-8543, (914) 879-8541 or (845) 222-1322. For more information, visit www.laughtersaveslives.org. 

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Scarsdale Temple Boutique Offers Array Of Merchandise Scarsdale Temple Boutique Offers Array Of Merchandise
Scarsdale Temple Boutique Offers Array Of Merchandise SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Women of Reform Judaism at Westchester Reform Temple is sponsoring its annual holiday boutique from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at 255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale.Dozens of vendors will offer an array of merchandise, including gifts for everyone, winter "wearables," artisan edibles, trendy women’s clothing, designer handbags, contemporary sports apparel, hand-crafted jewelry, children’s exercise clothes, organic baby quilts, sunglasses, gloves, belts, colorful accessories, fur vests and trimmed sweaters, South African handicrafts, cookware and Judaica. …

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Politics
Industry Leaders Will Look At Revising New York's Alcohol Laws Industry Leaders Will Look At Revising New York's Alcohol Laws
Industry Leaders Will Look At Revising New York's Alcohol Laws ALBANY, N.Y. -- A group of industry leaders to recommend revisions to New York State’s Alcoholic Beverage Control Laws has been created, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced. The group is a result of the 3rd Wine, Beer, Spirits and Cider Summit. It will review existing statutory provisions and explore approaches to clarify and modernize the 80-year-old statute, the announcement says. "This administration has worked hard to cut red tape and break down bureaucratic barriers in order to help this state’s burgeoning craft wine, beer, spirit and cider producers thrive and create jobs,” Gov. Cuomo…

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Business
Senior Drivers Wanted For Scarsdale Medical Group Research Senior Drivers Wanted For Scarsdale Medical Group Research
Senior Drivers Wanted For Scarsdale Medical Group Research SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Scarsdale Medical Group Partners in partnership with Mercy College is recruiting volunteers to participate in a Senior Driver Safety research project.  The goal of this study is to develop a tool for physicians to screen for potential driving concerns in seniors. Volunteers will be assessed on their vision, movement and thinking skills using paper and pencil tasks, a short walk down a hallway and a computer task.  Interested participants must be current drivers ages 65 and older, must register as a Scarsdale Medical Group patient and schedule a visit with a physician pri…

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Events
Dumont Shade Tree Commission Meets Dumont Shade Tree Commission Meets
Dumont Shade Tree Commission Meets DUMONT, N.J. -- The Shade Tree Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday at the Dumont Senior Center, 37 Dumont Ave. The group's purpose is to promote a sustainable and productive community forest and shade tree resource that will subsequently improve the quality of life for the residents of the Borough of Dumont. For detailed information, visit the Shade Tree Commission's website.

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Greenwich Luncheon Focusing On 'Women Who Get It Done' Greenwich Luncheon Focusing On 'Women Who Get It Done'
Greenwich Luncheon Focusing On 'Women Who Get It Done' GREENWICH, Conn. -- A "Women Who Get It Done" event is planned for Monday, Nov. 16 at Delamar, 500 Steamboat Road in Greenwich. Featured guests will be Nancy Armstrong, producer of "MAKERS: Women Who Make America," and Anthony Luciano, Bespoke, handbag designer. There will be a champagne reception and trunk show at 11:30 a.m., followed by a live taping for next day airing of the Debbie Nigro Show, "Women Who Get It Done." The lunch will be at 12:30 p.m. The three-course luncheon costs $20.15 plus beverages, tax and tip. To RSVP, call 203-661-4600.

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News
Beacon, Dutchess County Building Owners Get Clean Energy Help Beacon, Dutchess County Building Owners Get Clean Energy Help
Beacon, Dutchess County Building Owners Get Clean Energy Help BEACON, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, Beacon Mayor Randy Casale, elected officials and business leaders met in Beacon Wednesday to highlight the Energize NY Finance program. It helps commercial building owners reduce their operating costs and increase the value of their buildings through clean energy improvements. Through the program, building owners receive support, tools and low-cost, long-term financing for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that cut energy consumption and save money.  Beacon Mayor Randy Casale said, "Recently, the City partnered wit…

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