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Route 52 Lanes In East Fishkill To Be Closed for Construction EAST FISHKILL,N.Y. -- Motorists are advised that a lane closure with alternating traffic on Route 52 between Fishkill Hook Road and Corporate Park Drive in the town of East Fishkill is expected to occur on Friday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., while crews perform construction activities, weather permitting.The flow of traffic will be controlled by flaggers, and drivers are asked to use caution when traveling through the work-zone area and pay particular attention to all traffic control devices, particularly signs and flaggers. Motorists are reminded that fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone…

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

Schools

Peeskill Middle School Holding Third Annual Men's Night PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill Middle School will hold its Third Annual Men's Night on Monday from 6:30 to 9 p.m.The night will consist of dinner, games and fun activities for all male role models and their child/student. Don't miss out on this wonderful opportunity to connect, bond, smile, eat and have an awesome time. This is a free event. If you would like to attend, visit www.peekskillcsd.org/Domain/11 to fill out the permission slip. Peekskill Middle School is at 212 Ringgold St., Peekskill.

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

Neighbors

Westchester HS Senior Raffaela Cicchetti Wins Vocal Competition EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester High School senior Raffaela Cicchetti recently won the grand prize of $12,000 in the William Haralson Vocal Competition at Performers Career Center in Manhattan.Cicchetti competed in the Scholarship Division, which consists of current students and emerging professionals between the ages of 13 and 50. The competition took place over the course of four days. She is the first competitor in the 12-year history of the event to receive a perfect score and the first to ever win under the age of 20. She will use the prize winnings to further her vocal training. In ot…

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11/19/2015

News

Breakfast With Santa Tickets On Sale in Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Hartsdale/Greenburgh Rotary Club is once again sponsoring the Breakfast with Santa program this year, which takes place on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9 - 11a.m. at the Multipurpose Center in Anthony F. Veteran Park in Ardsley.Bring your children and grandchildren to this special holiday event, and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast while waiting for Santa's arrival. Children will have the opportunity to take their picture with Santa and make a holiday craft. Photos will be emailed to participants. Tickets are now on sale at the Anthony F. Veteran Park Registration Offic…

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

Events

Wayne Library Presents An Evening With Mary Higgins Clark WAYNE, N.J. -- Wayne Public Library's Community Outreach Committee will present an evening with the "Grand Dame of Mystery" Mary Higgins Clark on Friday from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Main Library. The event -- co-hosted by Wayne Public Library and Bookends Bookstore of Ridgewood -- will include a meet and greet and wine tasting; and all attendees will receive a signed copy of Higgins' latest book "All Dressed in White." Tickets are $50 per person. Must be 21 to attend. Click here for more info or to purchase tickets The Main Library is at 461 Valley Road, Wayne.

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

Schools

Author Offers Tips For College Success In Peekskill Discussion PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Charles A. Potter, Sr., author of “12 Steps to College Success” will host a Parent and Student Empowerment Program at Peekskill High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m.Come learn the 12 steps that will help you be a better-informed parent in understanding the college financial aid process. This free program is open to third -12th-grade students and their parents/guardians. The event is partially sponsored by a grant from GoGreen4Life - Sustainable Energy. Call Peekskill NAACP for more information at (914)-200-4705. Peekskill High School is at 1072 El…

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11/19/2015

News

SUNY New Paltz Project's Opening Reception Will Be Saturday RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- The opening reception for "Savor" -- a collaborative design project of SUNY New Paltz students -- takes place from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday at the bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy in Rhinebeck.Come look at some of the designs created by SUNY's Ceramics Program and members of the Design Society at the reception. Farnum Hills Cider will be pouring its amazing dry cider at the event. The bluecashew Kitchen Pharmacy is at 6423 Montgomery St., Suite 3, Rhinebeck.

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

Police & Fire

Fairfield Firefighters Go Door-To-Door To Promote Safety After Home Blaze FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A day after a blaze caused significant damage in an empty home on South Benson Road, Fairfield firefighters hit the streets to promote safety. “Today Fairfield Fire began a new home safety program,” said Fire Chief Denis McCarthy. “We recognize the anxiety a home fire in a neighbor’s home has on the entire family and want to translate that concern into action. Personnel from the Fairfield Fire Marshal’s Office and Fire Company One returned to the scene of Monday night's house fire on South Benson Road. The goal was not only to further investigate the fire but also to …

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

News

I-95 In Stratford To Close For Construction STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced construction activities along Interstate 95 northbound and southbound near Exit 30 in the town of Stratford will require the implementation of a full highway closure for intermittent periods of 10 minutes during the nighttime hours Monday, Nov. 23 and Tuesday, Dec.1.The construction is for the removal of existing and installation of new overhead signs and sign supports. Closures will occur between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through…

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

Events

Stamford's Westhill High School To Be Involved In Basketball Fundraiser STAMFORD, Conn. -- Jon Harris, founder and president of The ATHLife Foundation and former DePaul University basketball player, is on a quest to make 1,100 free throws in 24 hours at 11 ATHLife School in an effort to raise scholarship money for the graduating class of 2016 at each of the schools. Harris kicks off his quest at 8 a.m. Saturday at Westhill High School in Stamford. Westhill currently is the only ATHLife member school in Connecticut. During this event, Charles Cernansky of the PCMFund, Inc will be presenting a donation/grant check to Westhill Principal Camille Figluizzi for the e…

by Ken Davis

11/19/2015

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