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Author Nadia Hashimi Discusses New Novel At New Canaan Library
NEW CANAAN, CONN. -- International author Nadia Hashimi, who grew up in the New York area, plans to speak about her newest novel, "A House Without Windows," at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the New Canaan Public Library.Best-selling author of "The Pearl That Broke Its Shell," Hashimi is an Afghanistan-born pediatrician whose books focus on strong female characters. In her newest novel, the story revolves around Zeba, an Afgan housewife imprisoned after her husband is found murdered.
Before Hashimi's presentation in New Canaan, there will be a light reception at the library, 151 …
Sheriff: Motorist On Route 6N In Mahopac Had Cocaine, Ecstasy, Loaded Gun
MAHOPAC, N. Y. -- A 37-year-old man is facing drug and weapons charges after Putnam County Sheriff's officers say they found a loaded gun along with cocaine and ecstasy during a traffic stop along Route 6N in Mahopac.
Julio A. Garcia, of Coral Reef Way in Queen, is being held on $50,000 bail at Putnam County Correctional Facility, the sheriff's office said. He's charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell, second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, and third-degree criminal posses…
Hackensack Hispanic Fiesta Serves Up Food, Flamenco Dancing
HACKENSACK, N. J. -- Flamenco dancer Anna de la Paz highlights the Hispanic Heritage Fiesta on Saturday at Hackensack's Johnson Public Library.The event, which runs from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the library, 274 Main St., also features tastings of authentic food such as tacos, popusas, empanadas, arepas con queso and more. Flamenco dancing is a classical Spanish dance, and the event features music from the Americas.
The event is free and open to all. For details, call Michelle at (201)-343-4169, ext. 34, or visit the library's website.
Croton Firm Wins Design Award For Work With Ossining Company
CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Design firm Hudson Valley Graphic Design, based in Croton-on-Hudson, was recently recognized with a 2016 American Graphic Design Award from Graphic Design USA for its work on a logo for WillYum Spice Co. in Ossining. Hudson Valley Graphic Design was one of almost 10,000 entries submitted for this annual award and was selected by a professional panel of judges. The top 15 percent are chosen, officials said.
The competition is open to design firms, ad agencies, corporations, nonprofits, freelancers, students and more.
Hudson Valley Graphic Design officials said they…
