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Donna Christopher

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Reading, Parenting Programs Begin At Scarsdale Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Parenting issues will be addressed and there will be several reading programs, including a chance for young readers to practice with dogs in programs set to begin at the Scarsdale Library. Coffee, Tea, Baby and Me for parents of children ages 2 and under will run Wednesdays, Oct. 7 to Nov. 18, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. There will be speakers from the Child Care Council of Westchester on Oct. 18 and 21. Registration is required. Library Director Elizabeth Bermel said the idea came about after seeing how parents coming in with their kids for morning programs would use the time to…

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

Schools

Teacher Night, PTA Meeting Set At Albert Leonard Middle School NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Principal John Barnes at Albert Leonard Middle School has outlined some upcoming events at the school in New Rochelle beginning with Meet the Teacher night set for Wednesday at 7 p.m.Doors will open at 6:45 p.m. There will be a program in the auditorium then parents will have the opportunity to meet their child's teachers in an abbreviated schedule for the eight period school day. In support of the school's anti-bully mission, Monday, Oct. 5 is "Blue Shirt Day," when wearing blue will be a symbol of solidarity. There will be an assembly for all students in Gra…

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

Schools

Immaculate Conception HS In Lodi Celebrates 100th Anniversary With Gala LODI, N.J. – The 100th Anniversary Gala to benefit Immaculate Conception High School in Lodi is taking place Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Il Villagio, 651 Route 17 North in Carlstadt. Past graduates of ICHS are among honorees and Hall of Fame inductees at the dinner and the Felician Sisters of North America, Inc. will receive the Centennial Award. To purchase tickets for the dinner and raffle, and for more information, send an email or call (973)-472-7231.

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

Obituaries

Helen Galog, 104, Of Fairfield, Former Nursery School Teacher FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Helen M. Galog of Fairfield, died Sunday, Sept. 27, at Cambridge Manor in Fairfield. She was 104. She was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., to Harry and Annie Skinner, and moved to Fairfield in 1931. She was a nursery school teacher for 28 years at the First Church Congregational, Fairfield, and the Southport Congregational Church. Galog was a longtime member of First Church Congregational in Fairfield. Her joys in life were working with children and travel. She was an outdoor enthusiast, avid swimmer and camper. Travel destinations included the United States, New Zealand, …

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

Police & Fire

Pedestrian Struck By Hit, Run Driver Near WestConn Campus DANBURY, Conn. -- A pedestrian was struck Wednesday morning on White Street outside the Western Connecticut State University by a hit-and-run driver, a News-Times report says.The man, who appeared to be 18 to 20 years old, was thrown 10 feet and was taken by ambulance to Danbury Hospital, the report said. According to the article, police are searching for the driver, who hit the man in the main crosswalk at the parking garage. Read the story here.

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

Police & Fire

Yorktown Man Charged With Driving With Suspended License YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man was arrested Wednesday, Sept. 23, with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor, Yorktown officials said. Police also charged Paul Tetro, 57, with two traffic violations, failure to use a turn signal and failure to yield right of way. An officer on patrol on Route 6 observed Tetro at 7:10 a.m. allegedly fail to stop and yield. The officer made a traffic stop and upon investigation arrested Tetro for allegedly driving with a suspended New York State license, police said. Tetro was processed and released, police said.. He is due in c…

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

Police & Fire

Names Of 5 Fallen Stamford Firefighters Added To National Memorial STAMFORD, Conn. -- The names of vive city firefighters who died in the line of duty were added to the IAFF Fallen Firefighters Memorial wall in Colorado Springs, Colo. A ceremony was held Sept. 19 with members of the Stamford Professional Fire Fighters Association in attendance. The annual ceremony commemorates more than 7,300 firefighters and paramedics across the U.S. and Canada who have died in the line of duty since 1918. The local firefighters added to the wall this year are: Henry Wosniak, who died in 1973; Capt. George Daily, 1956; Capt. James R. Murray, 1945; Firefighter Thomas J. …

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

News

Worker Cut Diseased Oak Tree In Larchmont LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- A diseased, dying white oak, estimated to be 250 years old, was cut down Monday from a Chatsworth Avenue residence in Larchmont.

by Megan McCarthy

09/30/2015

Events

Enjoy Traditional Italian Fare At Feast In Cresskill CRESSKILL, N.J. – Sausage and peppers, cheese steaks, pizza and zeppoles are mainstays of an Italian feast so plan on the traditional fare at one in Cresskill this weekend. An array of homemade desserts too will round out the menu at St. Therese of Lisieux, 200 Jefferson Ave. in Cresskill. The feast will run Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 3 to 10 p.m. All are welcome to attend this free event. Food and tickets to games will be extra. Click here for more information or call (201)-567-2528.

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

Schools

Ramapo School Seeks Volunteers For Planning Committees HILLBURN, N.Y. -- Ramapo Central School District is asking parents and staff to be part of a srategic planning process.Ramapo Central will be launching three committees, Teaching & Learning, Communication & Partnerships and Intervention and Supports, to inform the district’s strategic planning process. Each committee will be comprised of teachers, administrators, students and parents and meet in fall and winter, possibly days and evenings. Committee members will be asked to provide feedback, contribute ideas and help develop action plans to guide the District in further enhancing ed…

by Donna Christopher

09/30/2015

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