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Acclaimed Music Director Keeps County's Oldest Chorus In Tune Acclaimed Music Director Keeps County's Oldest Chorus In Tune
Acclaimed Music Director Keeps County's Oldest Chorus In Tune WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Like many lifelong musicians, Frank Nemhauser's love of music began at a young age.  "I had piano lessons when I was a small boy and played trumpet and joined the chorus in high school while growing up in Croton-On-Hudson," said Nemhauser, Westchester Choral Society's music director. "I really enjoyed singing and meeting other people interested in music."  After attending college for music and studying voice and conducting, he began to sing in a variety of choral groups and professional ensembles across the region. It wasn't until 11 years ago…
On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime
On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime GREENWICH, Conn. -- Sinking a hole-in-one would give any golfer cause to celebrate. For James Dean, 73, achieving golf’s ultimate shot was particularly gratifying, considering it happened nearly a year to the day after a total shoulder replacement surgery. “I’ve been a golfer for 35 years, have played more than 2,000 rounds of golf and never came close to a hole-in-one,” said Dean, a longtime Greenwich resident. “If you had seen me before my surgery, you wouldn’t believe it would be possible.” For more than 10 years, Dean suffered from shoulder pain which steadily restricted his range of mo…
On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime
On Par: ONS Puts Golfer On Path For The Shot Of A Lifetime GREENWICH, Conn. -- Sinking a hole-in-one would give any golfer cause to celebrate. For James Dean, 73, achieving golf’s ultimate shot was particularly gratifying, considering it happened nearly a year to the day after a total shoulder replacement surgery. “I’ve been a golfer for 35 years, have played more than 2,000 rounds of golf and never came close to a hole-in-one,” said Dean, a longtime Greenwich resident. “If you had seen me before my surgery, you wouldn’t believe it would be possible.” For more than 10 years, Dean suffered from shoulder pain which steadily restricted his range of mo…
Bergen County Woman Lends Style To Those Fighting Breast Cancer Bergen County Woman Lends Style To Those Fighting Breast Cancer
Bergen County Woman Lends Style To Those Fighting Breast Cancer RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- For Meg McCluskey, an independent business owner and stylist for luxury brand Stella & Dot, helping those affected by cancer was something she felt she needed to do. How she provided that aid was the result of her unique talents. As part of her second annual chemo care fundraiser, McCluskey encouraged family and friends to donate $27 towards the purchase of a Stella & Dot pouf, with 100 percent of her commission being used to fill the makeup bags with comforting items to support breast cancer patients at The Valley Hospital. “We’ve all been touched by breast cance…
What Causes Congestive Heart Failure? What Causes Congestive Heart Failure?
What Causes Congestive Heart Failure? RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Affecting nearly 6 million adults in the United States each year, heart failure can lead to frequent hospitalizations if not properly managed. "The five-year survival rate after a heart failure hospitalization is only 20 percent, a prognosis worse than most cancer diagnoses," said Dr. Kariann Abbate, heart failure specialist at Valley Medical Group's Heart Care for Women. "However, if the disorder is properly managed by a team of skilled heart failure clinicians, prognosis and quality of life can improve." According to the American Heart Association, t…
SUNY Orange Students Transfer Success SUNY Orange Students Transfer Success
SUNY Orange Students Transfer Success ORANGE COUNTY, N.Y. -- For three college students with Orange County connections, this upcoming May is shaping up to be a big month. In May 2018, Ross Pavelka will graduate from the University of Minnesota with an engineering degree, Samuel Fontanez, Jr., will accept his degree in history from Marist College and Ally Andryshak will collect her communications degree from Manhattanville College. Although these graduates-to-be enrolled in three diverse programs at three different schools, a common thread unites them all: each is a 2016 graduate of SUNY Orange.  “There are many paths that you …
Cyber Cops: Criminal Justice Simulator Preps Students For Force Training Cyber Cops: Criminal Justice Simulator Preps Students For Force Training
Cyber Cops: Criminal Justice Simulator Preps Students For Force Training MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. -- An adult male flees a house's garage, running down the driveway with a crowbar in hand. A female police officer, weapon drawn, intercepts him at the street, asking the suspect what he's doing and rapidly exchanging words. However, what happens next won't play out across news networks and social media platforms. Rather, the conclusion to this situation is up to the college professor sitting at the controls of SUNY Orange’s Response to Resistance criminal justice simulator. Based on the officer’s actions, the professor can have the scenario escalate toward violence or requi…
Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical
Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Influenza is nothing to sneeze at. Infecting millions of Americans annually and causing tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, the flu often affects society's most vulnerable. With work and school in full swing, the fall season is ripe for the person-to-person spread of the flu virus. According to Dr. Barbara Alpert, a specialist in internal medicine, and Dr. Jill I. Ratner, a pediatrician, both with CareMount Medical, PC, if adults and children are looking to avoid being sick, it's important to get their vaccinations before flu season begins. In …
Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical
Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical DUTCHESSS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Influenza is nothing to sneeze at. Infecting millions of Americans annually and causing tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, the flu often affects society's most vulnerable. With work and school in full swing, the fall season is ripe for the person-to-person spread of the flu virus. According to Dr. Barbara Alpert, a specialist in internal medicine, and Dr. Jill I. Ratner, a pediatrician, both with CareMount Medical, PC, if adults and children are looking to avoid being sick, it's important to get their vaccinations before flu season begins. …
Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical
Still Need A Flu Shot? Go Right Now Says CareMount Medical WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Influenza is nothing to sneeze at. Infecting millions of Americans annually and causing tens of thousands of hospitalizations and deaths each year, the flu often affects society's most vulnerable. With work and school in full swing, the fall season is ripe for the person-to-person spread of the flu virus. According to Dr. Barbara Alpert, a specialist in internal medicine, and Dr. Jill I. Ratner, a pediatrician, both with CareMount Medical, PC, if adults and children are looking to avoid being sick, it's important to get their vaccinations before flu season begins.…
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