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Police & Fire

Park Ridge Police Officers Share Veteran Experience With Kids PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- With Veterans' Day approaching, Park Ridge Police Department officers Christopher Puglis and John Szot, both of whom are U.S. Marine Corp veterans, visited West Ridge Elementary School and East Brook Elementary School Nov. 10 to speak to children about what it means to be a patriot. The officers explained to the children why they decided to join the military and described what being American means to them. They also brought USMC uniforms to show the kids.

11/11/2015

Schools

Mahopac Library Features High School Students' Artwork MAHOPIC, N.Y. -- Exhibits of artwork by Mahopic High School art students are on display throughout November at the young artists gallery in the Mahopic Public Library. The first exhibit, installed by art teacher Laura Bianco, features a series of landscape paintings; the other, comprised of both paintings and drawings, features a series of still lifes. The students featured in the two shows are Alexa Alebrande, Joseph Arroyo, Allison Cuomo, Katelin Crowley, Jennifer Conde, Alana Green, Jazlyn Inoa, Alyssa Kirby, Angela Nessel, Emily Park, Tara Polshinski, Beth Schum, Sarah Valdes, James Val…

11/10/2015

Events

Piedmont Bluz Performs At Hyde Park Free Library HYDE PARK N.Y. -- Acoustic blues duo Piedmont Bluz will perform at the Hyde Park Free Library on Sunday, at 2 p.m.The show marks the first occasion the duo, comprised of guitarist Valerie Turner and her husband, percussionist Ben Turner, have ever played at the Free Library. Suggested minimum donation for the concert is $10. To see a video of the duo performing, click here.

11/10/2015

Police & Fire

Three Teens Charged With Robbery In East Fishkill EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- East Fishkill detectives have charged three teens with robbery, officials report. Officers responded to a report of a teen who was assaulted and robbed of his cell phone and watch outside his residence in Wiccopee at about 8:00 p.m. on Nov. 2, according to police. The teen was able to provide the name of one of the suspects, police report. Two 17-year-old Fishkill teens were arrested and charged with second-degree robbery, a felony, as well as conspiracy and attempted assault, both misdemeanors, on November 5, police report. Both 17-year-olds were arraigned and rel…

11/10/2015

Sports

Englewood Cliffs Girls' Basketball Program Now Taking Registrations ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – The Englewood Cliffs girls' basketball program is about to start another season. Registration for the program is now open for the following sections: third- and fourth-graders, fifth- and sixth-graders and seventh- and eighth-graders. The registration deadline is Nov. 19. Parents can drop off their children's forms at Borough Hall, 482 Hudson Terrace, Englewood Cliffs. The participation fee is $110 per player. Cash or check are acceptable forms of payment. Parents can make their checks out to the Borough of Englewood Cliffs. For additional information, plea…

11/10/2015

Events

Church, College Sponsor Mount Vernon Discussion On Racism MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Local leaders will convene on Wednesday, at 6:30 p.m.. for an interactive presentation and discussion on the topic of racism. The free event, entitled “Racism in the 21st Century: How Does It Look and Where Do We Go from Here?,” is being held at the Unity Baptist Tabernacle Church, 101 South Second Ave. in Mount Vernon. The church is co-sponsoring the forum with the African studies program of Manhattanville College in Purchase. “In the 21st century racism is a real disease that continues to affect us all,” said James E. Jones, associate professor of World Religions …

11/10/2015

Sports

Westlake Wildcats Win Class B Title In Defensive Battle With Nanuet VALHALLA, N.Y. -- In a battle of defenses, the Westlake Wildcats shut out top-ranked Nanuet, 6-0, to win the Class B football championship Saturday, Nov. 7, at Somers High School. The game's only scoring came on two field goals by senior Michael Love. Greg Alfieri made the game-ending tackle for Westlake with 14 seconds left and Nanuet on the Wildcats' 3-yard-line. The win marked the Wildcats' first Class B title since 1983. Westlake advances to the regional playoffs at 1:30 p.m. Saturday against Marlboro at Sleepy Hollow High School. Admission is $9 or $5 for children under 12 and s…

11/10/2015

Business

Jersey Mike's Celebrates New Westport Site With Special Olympics Fundraiser WESTPORT, Conn. -- Jersey Mike’s Subs will open a new franchise Wednesday in Westport and will be celebrating with a fundraising event for charity. Franchise owner Brian Kelley of Paradigm Investments, along with operating partner Troy Davidson, will have a free sub fundraiser from Wednesday through Sunday to support Special Olympics Connecticut. The new restaurant, in Compo Acres Shopping Center at 390 Post Road E., is circulating 10,000 coupons throughout the community offering a free regular sub for a minimum $1 contribution to the charity. Customers must have a coupon to be eligible. …

11/10/2015

Events

Sacred Heart University Commemorates Kristallnacht In Annual Ceremony FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sacred Heart University’s annual commemoration of Kristallnacht will take place at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit on the Fairfield campus, on Wednesday, November 11, at 2 p.m. The commemoration, which is free-of-charge and open to the public, is sponsored by the Division of Mission and Catholic Identity and The Human Journey Colloquia Series. The event will feature Rabbi Marcello Kormis from Fairfield, who will lead the service and give a presentation. Kormis was born in Santiago, Chile, then moved to Buenos Aires, and studied at Haifa University in Israel, the Hebrew U…

11/10/2015

Business

Russell Speeder's In Stamford Offering Free Car Washes For Veterans STAMFORD, Conn. -- Russell Speeder's Car Wash is offering free car washes to veterans Wednesday. All Russell Speeder’s locations, Including those in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Shelton, Milford, Manchester and Avon, will be participating in the promotion. “I hope this small token of gratitude shows all Americans how we should treat our men and women in uniform," said Mike Shullman, owner of the company.

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