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Pound Ridge Library Parent Workshop Stresses Smartphone Safety POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library will present A Workshop for Parents: Outsmarting Smartphones, Gadgets & Apps on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the library.This workshop will be presented by Sedef Orsel, author, public speaker, educator and certified coach for parents and families. Sedef will address crucial and timely topics related to kids social network and Internet safety. Parents should plan to attend if they are: Concerned about the time their children spend on the Internet. Unsure about making decisions to take away their children’s screen privileges. Often discu…

by Ken Davis

11/02/2015

Neighbors

Norwalk Hospital Presenting Lecture For Mothers, Young Daughters NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Hospital will be presenting the lecture "What Every Girl Wants to Know" at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 in the Richard S. Perkin Auditorium of the hospital. Diane Frankel-Gramelis, adjunct health educator at Southern Connecticut State University, will lead a discussion for mothers/guardians and daughters on the physical and emotional changes of puberty. Frankel-Gramelis' lecture will focus on questions about puberty, physical changes, emotional changes, menstruation and more. The program is presented free as a community service. It is recommended for girls a…

by Ken Davis

11/02/2015

News

Teen Soccer Player's Death Tops Week’s News In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Southern Westchester County last week. The New York City Medical Examiner's Office is investigating the death of Bronxville teen Thomas Jakelich following a collision he had on the field during a soccer match Monday. Facebook founder and White Plains native Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan are starting a private, free school for low-income students. The National Merit Scholarship Corporation has designated 13 Irvington High School seniors as Commended Students. The Scarsdale Chamber Of Commerce Plans Networking…

by Ken Davis

11/01/2015

News

Sex Abuse Charges Against Greeley Teacher Top Week's News In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Northern Westchester County last week. Former Horace Greeley High School drama teacher Christopher Schraufnagel was arraigned on Wednesday and charged with multiple counts of sex abuse, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's office. Bedford Central School District announced that Superintendent Jere Hochman will resign from his post after being named state deputy secretary of education. On Saturday, M&M Performing Arts Company presented “Sight Unseen” by Donald Marguiles at The Somers Library Two …

by Ken Davis

11/01/2015

News

Heated Putnam County DA Race Tops Week's News In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Here's a look at the top stories from around Putnam County last week. It's Round Two in the race for Putnam County District Attorney between incumbent Adam Levy and challenger Bob Tendy. On Wednesday, a police detective discussed how people can protect themselves from identity theft at the Kent Public Library. Mahopac resident Henry Winkler of "Happy Days" fame celebrated his 70th birthday Friday. Daniel Greenhill, of Carmel, died a week after he was hospitalized following a serious motorcycle accident. A Department of Motor Vehicles drop box recently …

by Ken Davis

11/01/2015

Schools

Wallington's Future Journalists Visit Rutgers WALLINGTON, N.J. -- Wallington Public Schools' newspaper and yearbook editors attended the Garden State Press Association's Fall Press Day Conference at Rutgers University. The students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of workshops to strengthen their duties as leaders of each publication. Several students also had the opportunity to be interviewed by Mary Beth Tinker, a leader in student journalism who fought for First Amendment rights for students and teachers alike.

by Ken Davis

11/01/2015

News

Police Discuss Identity Theft At Kent Public Library KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library will have a discussion on how to protect yourself from identity theft from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday in Kent Lakes.A detective from the Kent Police Department will discuss different types of identity theft and provide information on how to protect yourself from being a victim. This event is free but registration is required. You may register for the program by going to www.kentlibrary.org or calling the Kent Public Library at (845) 225-8585. The library is at 17 Sybil's Crossing, Kent Lakes.

by Ken Davis

10/31/2015

Police & Fire

Haverstraw Man Sentenced In Child Sex Abuse Case HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe announced that Wilfredo Franco, 56, of Haverstraw was sentenced to 10 years in state prison with 10 years of post-release supervision for sexually abusing a young boy on numerous occasions over several years, beginning in 2006. "The defendant has admitted to preying on a young child for his own degenerate pleasure," Zugibe said. "The sexual nightmare that he inflicted on his victim destroyed his childhood innocence and scarred him emotionally for life. As such, the sentence is more than warranted." Fra…

by Ken Davis

10/31/2015

Events

The Hobart Trio Performing Concert At Fort Lee Library FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Hobart Trio will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday the Fort Lee Public Library. The Hobart Trio consists of Kathleen Butler-Hopkins (violin), Joseph Kimura (cello) and Iris Perry (piano). The three musicians will present works by Hayden and Brahms. Butler-Hopkins is a violinist who has performed concerts in major forums in the United States and Europe. Her many concert credits include performances in both Weill Hall and Merkin Hall in New York. She is a professor emerita of violin, viola and chamber music at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She currently is affiliated wi…

by Ken Davis

10/31/2015

Events

Northvale to Honor Veterans NORTHVALE, N.J. -- Join others on the front lawn of Northvale Borough Hall on Veterans Day for a ceremony honoring the many who have served their country.The event begins at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Refreshments to follow at the American Legion Post located on Paris Avenue.

by Ken Davis

10/31/2015

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