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Schools

Irvington Sixth-Graders Take On Marshmallow Challenge IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- A science lesson in Philip Levine and Amy Panitz’s sixth-grade classes at Irvington Middle School was food for thought when students took on the Marshmallow Challenge.The sixth-graders worked in groups to construct the tallest freestanding structure that could support a marshmallow on top. Each team was given 20 pieces of uncooked spaghetti, 100 centimeters of masking tape, 100 centimeters of twine, one marshmallow and 18 minutes to complete the assignment. Part of the challenge was to move each structure from the lab table to a central location, and to have it support th…

by Ken Davis

12/15/2015

Police & Fire

LaGrange Man Fires Shot During Domestic Dispute, Police Say LAGRANGE, N.Y. -- New York State Police from the Poughkeepsie barracks arrested 31-year-old LaGrange resident Bryan J. Gardner Saturday for reckless endangerment in the first degree degree and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, both Class D Felonies. Gardner was also charged with harassment in the second degree, a violation. Troopers were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 to a domestic dispute that occurred at a Town of LaGrange home on Nov. 23 at approximately 11:45 p.m., police said. Troopers interviewed Gardner, who reported that he had engaged in a verbal argument with …

by Ken Davis

12/15/2015

Neighbors

Managing Director At Westport Country Playhouse To Step Down WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Country Playhouse announced Michael Ross will step down as managing director, effective June 30. Ross will rejoin the prestigious Center Stage in Baltimore as managing director, having previously served in that role from 2002-08. “Michael’s accomplishments during his tenure at the playhouse have helped light up this historic theater,” said Barbara Streicker, chair of the playhouse's board of trustees. “He has built an amazing staff here. He has championed community engagement initiatives, sparked subscription and single ticket sales, inspired fundraising efforts an…

by Ken Davis

12/15/2015

News

Rockland Officials Stage Menorah Lighting In New City NEW CITY, N.Y. -- An annual menorah lighting ceremony took place Friday outside the Allison-Parris County Office Building in New City. The festive event brought together Rockland County Executive Ed Day with fellow elected officials and local Jewish leaders. Together they lit four candles for the first four nights of Hanukkah, which began on Dec. 6. "Hanukkah is not just a time we celebrate miracles, we celebrate hope," Day said. The gathering was immediately preceded by the dedication of the crèche, demonstrating the diversity and freedom of religion that serve to unite us as a c…

by Ken Davis

12/15/2015

Schools

Croton-Harmon Senior Named Boces Student Of Distinction CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Croton-Harmon High School senior Kristopher Gordineer has been named Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES’ Student of Distinction for December. Gordineer, who is a second-year student in BOCES’ culinary arts program at the Tech Center, was recognized for his outstanding leadership skills, academic progress and community service. He was presented with a Student of Distinction certificate during the Croton-Harmon School District Board of Education meeting Dec. 3 in front of administrators and his parents. Douglas Glickert, a BOCES board member, and Jim Bellucci, the Car…

by Ken Davis

12/14/2015

Schools

Hen Hud String Musicians Perform With Daisy Jopling In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- More than 30 students, representing the Hendrick Hudson School District's Elementary String Program, recently performed at the Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill, as part of the Daisy Jopling Band’s Holiday Show. The Daisy Jopling Band is a globally acclaimed musical group that incorporates classical and contemporary music. This is the third time Hendrick Hudson’s youngest string musicians have participated in one of the band’s live performances. This year’s group, selected from the district's three elementary schools, performed “Jingle Bells” on stage during the high-e…

by Ken Davis

12/14/2015

Schools

Storytelling Celebrated With Joy At Kensico School VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Many children, along with their parents and teachers, gathered in Kensico School's library in Valhalla for the 18th annual "Tellebration" on Thursday. The event was a culmination of the storytelling club and celebrated student storytelling and their accomplished work throughout the year. One by one, students approached the microphone to share and discuss storytelling. From the audience, parents and friends applauded their efforts, encouraging them to continue their work in the future.

by Valhalla School District

12/14/2015

Politics

Sen. Carlucci Proposes Bill To Label Holiday Decor Containing Lead CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci, D-Rockland/Westchester, said he will announce legislation that would require that a warning label be attached to any holiday decorations containing lead sold or delivered for sale in New York.A recent study found that 85 percent of artificial Christmas trees made in China that were sold in the United States tested positive for PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastics, which is known to contain lead. Other holiday decorations, such artificial wreaths, stockings and figurines, also carry the risk of containing lead. Carlucci said that as we enter the hol…

by Ken Davis

12/14/2015

Events

Astronomer Heidi Hammel Talks Telescopes At Westport Library WESTPORT, Conn. -- Planetary astronomer Heidi Hammel will speak about the exploration of the universe with the state-of-the-art James Webb Space Telescope at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the Westport Library’s McManus Room.The free program, offered in partnership with the Rolnick Observatory and the Westport Astronomical Society, is suitable for all ages. The telescope is next in line of NASA’s great observatories, a scientific successor to both the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes; it's scheduled for launch in 2018. It will see the first galaxies to form in the universe and explore how stars ar…

by Ken Davis

12/14/2015

News

Runaway White Horses Top Week’s News In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at last week's top stories from around Putnam County. A pair of white horses were found on the loose after escaping from Ryder Farm in Brewster Tuesday morning. Putnam County Sheriff Donald Smith voiced his support for the right of licensed gun owners to carry firearms. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and members of New York's congressional delegation announced on Wednesday that $4.5 million in federal grants have been awarded to municipalities to support homeland security efforts, with $150,000 going to Putnam County. The Eagle Eye Too …

by Ken Davis

12/13/2015

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