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Award-Winning Author Carol Goodman Speaks About New Book In Rhinebeck Award-Winning Author Carol Goodman Speaks About New Book In Rhinebeck
Award-Winning Author Carol Goodman Speaks About New Book In Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Award-winning author Carol Goodman will launch her latest novel "River Road" (Simon & Schuster/Touchstone) at Oblong Books & Music in Rhinebeck on Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m."River Road" is a psychological thriller about a professor accused of killing her favorite student in a hit-and-run accident. Goodman will discuss her new book at the event. Admission is free, but an RSVP is requested byemailing rsvp@oblongbooks.com. Some of Goodman's previous novels for adults include "The Sonnet Lover" (2007), "The Drowning Tree" (2004),…
Brewster Student Sells Baked Goods For North Salem's Friends Of Karen Brewster Student Sells Baked Goods For North Salem's Friends Of Karen
Brewster Student Sells Baked Goods For North Salem's Friends Of Karen BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Brewster High School Leadership student Kayleigh McGovern dedicated her afternoon on Friday, Dec. 11, to bake numerous items to sell in front of ACME Supermarket on Saturday and Sunday.Over the course of two days, McGovern raised more than $700. All proceeds raised were used to fulfill the wish lists of children with terminal illnesses connected to the Friends of Karen organization in North Salem. After her successful bake sale, she purchased the requested gifts for these children on her own, which were dropped off to Friends of Karen this past Tuesday. McGovern and her …
Danbury Lawmakers Ring In Donations For Salvation Army Danbury Lawmakers Ring In Donations For Salvation Army
Danbury Lawmakers Ring In Donations For Salvation Army DANBURY, Conn. -- State Reps. Jan Giegler, Dan Carter and Stephen Harding along with state Sen. Michael McLachlan recently rang the holiday bell for The Salvation Army outside the Danbury Wal-Mart. In just one hour, the Republican lawmakers raised enough funds to help the caucus collectively reach an impressive sum of $41,000 and help Wal-Mart to make its promised donation of $25,000 to The Salvation Army that will ultimately go to local families in need. “The holidays are a difficult time for all of us when it comes to finances and budgeting,” said Giegler. “But that’s just what makes the …
Rye Residents Prefer Peppermint Mocha Latte During The Holidays Rye Residents Prefer Peppermint Mocha Latte During The Holidays
Rye Residents Prefer Peppermint Mocha Latte During The Holidays RYE, N.Y. -- The most ordered holiday drink in Rye is Peppermint Mocha Latte. For those who have never tasted one, the key ingredients are sweet mocha sauce, peppermint-flavored syrup, two shots of Espresso, steamed milk and whipped cream topped with chocolate shavings.Although it weighs in at 440 calories, it does have 13 grams of protein. For those weight-conscious folks, there is a skinny peppermint mocha weighing in at only 140 calories. It also comes iced. In second place is the Chestnut Praline Latte, which consists of praline syrup, two shots of Espresso, caramelized chestnuts, subtl…
Putnam Hospital Volunteer Terry Scrivani Reaches 7,500 Hours Of Service Putnam Hospital Volunteer Terry Scrivani Reaches 7,500 Hours Of Service
Putnam Hospital Volunteer Terry Scrivani Reaches 7,500 Hours Of Service CARMEL, N.Y. -- Putnam Hospital Center volunteer Terry Scrivani recently completed 7,500 hours of volunteer work at the hospital, equaling 1,000 full-time days of service.  Scrivani, 86, began as a Putnam Hospital Center volunteer in 1995 after retiring from the cashier department at the Foundation for Christian Living in Pawling. “Terry is well-known and well-loved by many of our staff and visitors,” said Michelle Piazza, director of volunteer and pastoral care services. Scrivani had surgery on her foot at Putnam Hospital Center and had such a positive experience, she said, that she wante…
Hawthorne Elementary School Community Gives Back For Holidays Hawthorne Elementary School Community Gives Back For Holidays
Hawthorne Elementary School Community Gives Back For Holidays HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- “Giving” was the theme of this year’s holiday toy drive at Hawthorne Elementary School. Gifts donated by students’ families and school staff were collected for Hope’s Door, an agency that serves women and children who are victims of domestic violence. Boxes and boxes of games, toys, crafts and stuffed animals were collected during the month of December for boys and girlsfrom birth to age15. Santa came to the school to congratulate the students on their generosity, telling them that by giving they will make other kids happy.
Scarsdale Library Starts New Year With Additional Tech Time Sessions Scarsdale Library Starts New Year With Additional Tech Time Sessions
Scarsdale Library Starts New Year With Additional Tech Time Sessions SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- For those who made a New Year’s resolution to be more tech savvy in 2016, or even those who didn’t, the Scarsdale Public Library begins the new year with additional tech time sessions. Tech time for all devices will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, between 10 a.m. and noon and again on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 6-7 p.m. The sessions do not include assistance with viruses or hardware issues. Tech time for e-books, including audiobooks and various apps the library offers, will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 5, from 6 - 7 p.m. and again on Wednesday Jan. 6, from 10 -11 a.m. Patrons shoul…
New Rochelle High PAVE Singers Join Kenny Rogers Onstage New Rochelle High PAVE Singers Join Kenny Rogers Onstage
New Rochelle High Pave Singers Join Kenny Rogers Onstage NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A select group of New Rochelle High School Performing and Visual Arts Education students recently had the opportunity to sing onstage with Grammy Award-winning country superstar Kenny Rogers at the Westchester County Center during a stop on his 2015 Christmas Concert Tour.Concert promoters chose the New Rochelle students for the show because of the school's reputation for high-quality arts programming.
Mahopac's KAS Krupnikas Makes Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 List Mahopac's KAS Krupnikas Makes Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 List
Mahopac's KAS Krupnikas Makes Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 List MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- KAS Krupnikas, a small-batch spiced honey liqueur made in Mahopac, has been included in Wine Enthusiast’s Top 100 Spirits for 2015. Its inclusion by the publication comes on the heels of it receiving a high score of 92 from the magazine in October.KAS Krupnikas is a spirit crafted with New York state honey and a combination of 10 spices to create an 80 proof liqueur that is popular with the Lithuanian community, where the recipe originates, as well as other spirit enthusiasts. Mahopac-based KAS Spirits -- the makers of KAS Krupnikas -- recently received praise from The New …
Putnam County Resident Donates 500 Books To Iona College Putnam County Resident Donates 500 Books To Iona College
Putnam County Resident Donates 500 Books To Iona College PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Jerry Furey of Putnam County recently donated approximately 500 books to Iona College in New Rochelle. The books, mostly Irish literature, history and a few on the Irish language, will be added to Iona’s special collection. “Iona College is very grateful for this significant donation,” said Rick Palladino, director of libraries. “These books will be a great addition to Iona’s Brother Charles B. Quinn Collection of Irish materials, in English and Gaelic, with a focus on the subjects of Irish literature, history and culture." An English teacher with an interest i…
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