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Donna Christopher

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Schools

Students Invited To Tour College Of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Students in grades 8 to 12 are invited to the College of New Rochelle School of Arts & Sciences and School of Nursing program, "Have You Ever Wondered? - The College Experience" on Saturday. The program will include tours and a presentation at the college, 29 Castle Place in New Rochelle. There will be Breakfast and Mingle from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Leland Castle Parlors, followed by tours from Leland Castle, 8:45 to 10 a.m., 10:35 to 11:05 a.m. and 11:10 to 11:40 a.m. Faculty presentations will be from 11:45 a.m. to noon at Leland Parlors, with a final ca…

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11/12/2015

News

Astronomers Discover Earth-Sized Planet WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Astronomers have reportedly made a new discovery of an approximately Earth-sized "exoplanet," according to Business Insider.The exoplanet resides in a solar system at a distance from Earth of nearly 39 light-years, Business Insider says. The full story is here See more about the planet here

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11/12/2015

Lifestyle

Ferguson Library Appeal Letters Sent To Stamford Residents STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Ferguson Library has sent letters to every Stamford house launching its 2015 Annual Appeal. The Ferguson Library Foundation sponsors the appeal, which raises money for programs and services at the library. Job skills training, author visits, computer classes and children’s early literacy programs are some examples. Contributions also help the library buy books, eBooks, DVDs and other materials. The appeal continues until the end of the year. Other programs, such as a Sunday Sponsorship program that helps maintain Sunday hours, also support the library. The library w…

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11/12/2015

Events

Expert Discusses 2016 Election At Port Chester-Rye Brook Library PORT CHESTER, N.Y. --Doug Schoen, a campaign consultant of the past 30 years, gave his views on the presidential candidates' strengths and weaknesses, their platforms, issues, personalities, and organizations at lecture Sunday at the Port Chester-Rye Brook library.Schoen's discussion centered on the nomination process. He talked about strategies that candidates will need to win key states, how the presidential campaign affects congressional elections, and offered his predictions on the election's outcome.

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11/12/2015

Business

Best Market Will Replace Mrs. Green's In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Mrs. Green's is closing its store on Central Avenue in Greenburgh and Best Market, another supermarket, will open in a few days at that site Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said.Mrs. Green's closed its operation because the store was too big for their needs. When Rivertown Square opens in Dobbs Ferry Mrs. Greens will open up a store at the new shopping plaza (off the Saw Mill River Parkway), Feiner said.

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11/12/2015

News

Forum In Nyack Addresses Shootings Involving Police NYACK, N.Y. -- A community forum Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Palisades Mall in Nyack at 7 p.m. will address shootings that have involved police and associated tensions in the region and around the country, says Westchester News 12.The forum is being set up by District Attorney Tom Zugibe and the Rockland County NAACP so questions can be asked by residents to establish a common ground, according to Westchester News 12. The full story is here.

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11/12/2015

Neighbors

Book Sale Continues At Easton Public Library EASTON, Conn. -- The Friends of the Easton Public Library will host a book sale in the Library’s Community Room, 691 Morehouse Road. The sale features gently used adult and children’s books, CDs, DVDs and more. There is ample free parking in the lot in front of the library. Refreshments will be available for purchase. The hours are from 6-9 p.m. Friday, which is a preview for Friends members, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday; books Sunday will cost $10 per bag. For more information, call (203) 261-0134 or visit the library's website.

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11/12/2015

Neighbors

Danbury Photographer Will Talk About Library Exhibit DANBURY, Conn. -- Photographer Maressa Gershowitz, of Danbury, will host informational sessions from 10-11 a.m. Monday and 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss her work and answer questions about her new exhibit at the Danbury Library, 170 Main St.Each session, as well as the photo exhibit, is free. The show, “Through the Windows – Looking for Yourself,” which continues through Dec. 6, demonstrates Gershowitz’s attentiveness to the details of daily life as seen through windows of cars, trains, airplanes and buildings. For information, call (203) 797-4505 or visit the library's website.

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11/12/2015

Events

'Good People' Opening at Elmwood Playhouse In Nyack NYACK, N.Y. -- “Good People” written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Bobbi Schevitz will open Friday, Nov. 20 at the Elmwood Playhouse, 10 Park St. in Nyack. The show runs to Dec. 12 Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24/$21 for seniors and students general admission. Abaire’s comic-drama takes place in the projects of South Boston, where a night on the town means playing Bingo and where this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills. "Good People" examines how choices make or break us, and how the smallest twists of fate can determine ou…

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11/12/2015

Police & Fire

Stamford Police Join Charter In Renovating ARI Community Residence STAMFORD, Conn. -- Nearly 30 volunteers from Charter Communications and the Stamford Police Association, along with Rebuilding Together Hartford, will help renovate an Always Reaching for Independence (ARI) community residence in Stamford this weekend. The project is part of Charter’s national philanthropic initiative, Charter our Community, a program that seeks to improve 25,000 homes in the Charter footprint by 2020. In partnership with Rebuilding Together, Charter our Community provides critical home repairs to low-income homeowners. ARI operates several community living residences in…

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11/12/2015

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