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Yonkers Comedy Fest Aims For World Record Yonkers Comedy Fest Aims For World Record
Yonkers Comedy Fest Aims For World Record YONKERS, N.Y. – NoMa Productions will present the Yonkers Comedy Festival Nov. 11-14. The festival will feature comedy contests and shows throughout the city. “It’s time for the residents of Westchester to be proud of the comedic talent and comedy productions that have been right under their noses. Yonkers is the perfect city to showcase that talent,” said Frank Pellegrino, co-founder and president of NoMa. NoMa's co-founder and chief financial officer Rich DeLayo. The Nov. 11 kickoff will feature two shows, one at Rory Dolan's where NoMa will be sending upwards of 100 comedians to the st…
Firefighters Fought Blaze Twice In Mamaroneck Firefighters Fought Blaze Twice In Mamaroneck
Firefighters Fought Blaze Twice In Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- A Fairway Green house was destroyed Monday night in a fire officials say had to be fought twice, according to News 12.The home's fire first began at about 7:30 p.m., and again reignited at about 11:30 p.m., says News 12. The fire took two hours to contain, according to News 12. Here's the full article.
Zugibe Featured In Public Service Announcement On Drug Abuse Zugibe Featured In Public Service Announcement On Drug Abuse
Zugibe Featured In Public Service Announcement On Drug Abuse ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The rise of prescription drug overdoses and abuse can be linked to heroin abuse, says a drug abuse prevention public service announcement featuring Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe and other officials, says lohud.com Here's the full article.
Fairfield Library Program Answers Questions On Medicare Fairfield Library Program Answers Questions On Medicare
Fairfield Library Program Answers Questions On Medicare FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Do you know the most important things to understand about Medicare? Who is eligible? What will it cost? What are the benefits? Get the answers and more at "What You Need to Know About Medicare in 2016," which will be presented Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 10 a.m. at the Fairfield Library, 1080 Old Post Road in Fairfield. Nancy Lombard of the Southwestern Connecticut Agency on Aging will review key elements of Medicare and changes to Medicare in 2016, including: eligibility, enrollment periods, Medicare options A, B, C and D, and more.  The program will be held in the …
Rockland Woman, 39, Charged With Bribing Witness In Her Burglary Case Rockland Woman, 39, Charged With Bribing Witness In Her Burglary Case
Rockland Woman, 39, Charged With Bribing Witness In Her Burglary Case SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. --- The Rockland County District Attorney's office has announced the indictment of a 39-year-old Spring Valley woman awaiting trial on burglary charges, along with her roommate and another individual, on charges of bribing a witness in that case.  The three indicted are Millie Sauvan and Gelacio Morales-Lopez, both of Spring Valley, and Patrick Zeitler of Sparkill. Zugibe said, “Prospective witnesses must be protected from outside interference that could impact their testimony. My office will not tolerate the bribing of, or tampering with, witnesses and is committed to t…
Police Issue Two Tickets To Captain Of New Canaan High Soccer Team Police Issue Two Tickets To Captain Of New Canaan High Soccer Team
Police Issue Two Tickets To Captain Of New Canaan High Soccer Team NEW CANAAN --The captain of the soccer team at New Canaan High School was issued two infractions in two different incidents in less than a week, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. The 18-year-old was given tickets on charges of having alcohol at a party of underage people in the first arrest and with displaying a false ID to police in a later incident, says the New Canaan Advertiser. Read the full story here at the New Canaan Advertiser website.
13 Car Break-Ins Reported Overnight In Norwalk 13 Car Break-Ins Reported Overnight In Norwalk
13 Car Break-Ins Reported Overnight In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Police are asking the public for help in locating those responsible for 13 car burglaries overnight Monday, Nov. 2, in Norwalk.According to police, the thieves stole wallets, cash and loose change from inside the vehicles. The burglaries happened near Friendly Road, Fullin Court, Cider Lane and Saddle Road, police said. Anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity or with information should contact detectives at 203-854-3111. Meanwhile, police advise residents to take the following precautions against car burglaries. Fully close windows and lock doors. Rem…
Professional Development Workshops Taught In Rhinebeck Professional Development Workshops Taught In Rhinebeck
Professional Development Workshops Taught In Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Public relations firm Cale Communications in Rhinebeck offers many workshops in November and December.They are the same professional development programs publicist Marybeth Cale provides for her corporate clients and are being made available to anyone who wants to learn about these subjects. The following workshops are offered: Life Alignment, Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., $175.  Communicate with Confidence, Thursday, Nov. 12, 4 to 6:30 p.m., $175. Sales Success, Fridays, Nov. 13 and 20, 9 to 11:30 a.m., $325. Leadership Tools to Shine, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 9 to …
Chappaqua Conference Targets Healthcare Trends Chappaqua Conference Targets Healthcare Trends
Chappaqua Conference Targets Healthcare Trends CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – The regional Case Management Society of America will present “Current Trends in Healthcare” Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11:20 a.m. at 480 Bedford Road at Chappaqua Crossing in Chappaqua. Lunch will be served. Louise Weadock, founder and president of Access Nursing, as well as WeeZee-The Science of Play and Access Sensory Kinetics ,will be a highlighted speaker For more information about attending the conference, call (914) 747-2500 or visit www.ddrpr.com
College Freshman From Brewster Charged With Raping Woman In Dorm Room College Freshman From Brewster Charged With Raping Woman In Dorm Room
College Freshman From Brewster Charged With Raping Woman In Dorm Room BREWSTER, N.Y. -- A student from Brewster at the State University of New York at Oswego has been charged in an alleged rape of a fellow student on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to multiple reports. Adarsha Budhathoki, 18, is accused of assaulting his alleged victim, a female student, in a residence hall, according to syracuse .com. The two were acquaintances, the report said. He was charged with third-degree rape, third-degree sexual abuse and second-degree unlawful imprisonment.  Read the full story.
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