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Irvington's Patrick DiBenedetto Named Coach Of The Year Irvington's Patrick DiBenedetto Named Coach Of The Year
Irvington's Patrick DiBenedetto Named Coach Of The Year IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Patrick DiBenedetto, an art teacher and the head coach for girls soccer in the fall and girls lacrosse in the spring, has been named Coach of the Year by The Journal News.In his first year as the head coach for the girls soccer team at Irvington High School, DiBenedetto led the team from 9-7 the previous year to an almost perfect season. The team was undefeated in the regular season, 8-0, and won its first league title in more than 15 years. The girls made it to the Class B sectional final before losing to Albertus Magnus High School, and finished with an 18-1 record. “Th…

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Neighbors
Bronxville Students Build Gingerbread Houses For Habitat for Humanity Bronxville Students Build Gingerbread Houses For Habitat for Humanity
Bronxville Students Build Gingerbread Houses For Habitat for Humanity BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville Elementary School students got a taste for community service when they built "homes" during the third annual Gingerbread House Making fundraiser on Monday, Dec. 14. Organized by members of the Habitat for Humanity Club at the high school, the students raised a total of $600. “It’s one of the few events that brings together high school and elementary school students and it helps them connect,” said social studies teacher Chris Doyle, who advises the club with math teacher Zhanna Cabrera. “The students learned the value of being involved in their local …

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Politics
Alden Wolfe, Jay Hood Elected Leaders of Rockland County Legislature Alden Wolfe, Jay Hood Elected Leaders of Rockland County Legislature
Alden Wolfe, Jay Hood Elected Leaders of Rockland County Legislature NEW CITY, N.Y. -- For the third consecutive year, Alden H. Wolfe of Montebello has been elected chairman of the Rockland County Legislature, and Jay Hood Jr. of Haverstraw has been elected vice chairman.Rockland County Surrogate’s Court Judge Thomas E. Walsh II conducted the swearing-in Tuesday evening as Wolfe stood with his hand on the Bible and his daughter Morgan by his side. Wolfe represents District 6, which covers part of Monsey, Montebello and Suffern. Wolfe is a graduate of Ramapo High School and attorney in private practice in New City. Wolfe said he plans to maintain his “open-d…

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Neighbors
Greenburgh Nature Center Hires Rebecca Snyder For Marketing Post Greenburgh Nature Center Hires Rebecca Snyder For Marketing Post
Greenburgh Nature Center Hires Rebecca Snyder For Marketing Post GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Nature Center has announced the recent hire of Rebecca Snyder as events and marketing manager.Snyder comes with a broad spectrum of experience in marketing, development, event management and fundraising. Before her role at GNC, Snyder was a campaign specialist at The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and worked as an independent development consultant and grant writer. She holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Purchase College and a master's in international affairs from The New School. Snyder resides in Port Chester. In her new role, Snyder will be re…

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Lifestyle
Fairfield Wellness Talk To Take On Seasonal Affective Disorder Fairfield Wellness Talk To Take On Seasonal Affective Disorder
Fairfield Wellness Talk To Take On Seasonal Affective Disorder FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and Norma Pfriem Breast Center invite the public to an Evening of Wellness Lecture on "Seasonal Affective Disorder." The event will be on Wednesday, Jan. 13, at the Pfriem Center, 2nd floor, in Fairfield, from 6 to 7 p.m. It is free and open to all. "We are proud to be partnering with Norma Pfriem Breast Center to help people live the healthiest lifestyle possible at any age or stage of life," said Beverly A. Balaz, president of the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. "We are proud to provide current and up-to-date inf…

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News
Fairfield's Senior Center Seeks National Accreditation Fairfield's Senior Center Seeks National Accreditation
Fairfield's Senior Center Seeks National Accreditation FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Bigelow Center for Senior Activities in Fairfield is beginning the process of pursuing national accreditation through the National Council on Aging's (NCOA) National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC). The accreditation process will help the Center improve the quality of services it provide its seniors, their families and caregivers in the community. Accreditation will demonstrate the Center's full compliance with the highest national standards for senior center practices and complement the community’s standards of excellence. The Center is currently in the early st…

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Events
Comic Richard Morris Performs In Norwalk Comic Richard Morris Performs In Norwalk
Comic Richard Morris Performs In Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Young Jewish Professionals, Connecticut will host an event Sunday in a private home in Norwalk featuring comic Richard Morris.Morris is an author and comedian who started his career as a regular headliner at The Improv, Catch a Rising Star and was one of the eight original writers and frequent guest comedians on NBC’s" Late Night with David Letterman." His book, "Funny You Should Think About a Return to Judaism," is endorsed by both Larry David and Bob Saget. Young Jewish Professionals, Connecticut serves as a hub for business networking and social acti…

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Events
Ossining Library Screens Documentary On Haiti Ossining Library Screens Documentary On Haiti
Ossining Library Screens Documentary On Haiti OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Pubic Library will screen the documentary "Kombit: The Cooperative" on Sunday. "Kombit" tells the inspiring story of how Ossining resident Hugh Locke and Haitian agronomist Timote Georges worked with thousands of small-scale farmers in Haiti to plant five million trees and double their organic crop yields at the same time. The screening will feature an introduction by Ossining Town Council member Karen D'Attore and a post-screening Q&A with Locke, who's president of the Smallholder Farmers Alliance. Call the library at (914)-941-2416 fo…

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News
Westport's Planning, Zoning Director Resigns Westport's Planning, Zoning Director Resigns
Westport's Planning, Zoning Director Resigns WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe announced Wednesday that he has accepted the resignation of Planning and Zoning Director Larry Bradley. Bradley has accepted the position of planning director with the Seminole Tribe of Florida and will be relocating to the South Florida area. Bradley was appointed to the position of Planning and Zoning director in June, 2005. His final day at Town Hall will be Feb. 5. “The Town is very grateful for Larry’s dedicated service throughout the years," Marpe said. "His expertise in some very complicated and at times, volatile, land…

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Events
Alliance Française Of Greenwich Holds Traditional French Meal Alliance Française Of Greenwich Holds Traditional French Meal
Alliance Française Of Greenwich Holds Traditional French Meal GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Alliance Française's La Table Française is holding a traditional La Galette des Rois dinner at Bistro Versailles in Greenwich on Thursday. This French tradition of serving a frangipane-filled tart known as the 'galette des rois' dates back to the 14th century. The festival takes place around Epiphany, the twelfth day of Christmas, when the Three Wise Men visited baby Jesus. According to tradition, the 'galette des rois', was to "draw the kings" to the Epiphany. Here is the menu for the traditional meal: Spinach and white bean soup; Pâté de campagne; organic…

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