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Amy Maciaszek

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New York Times Writer, Author Speaks At Stamford Breakfast For SilverSource STAMFORD, Conn. -- New York Times writer Jane Gross talks about aging and her new book about caring for aging parents at SilverSource's Autumn Breakfast Thursday in Stamford.Elizabeth Ritter, commissioner for the state department on aging, joins Gross for the event, which starts a 7 a.m. at Crowne Plaza, 2701 Summer St. Gross, who started "The New Old Age" blog at the Times, shares lessons she learned caring for her mother. For more details, visit the SilverSource website.

by Amy Maciaszek

10/21/2015

Sports

Somers Galaxy U16 Team Earns Spot In Disney Tournament SOMERS, N. Y. -- FC Somers Galaxy U16 boys soccer team was invited to play in the highly competitive 2015 Disney Soccer Showcase at the ESPN Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. Rated the No. 1 youth soccer tournament in the U.S., the Disney Showcase is an opportunity for Galaxy players to be seen by hundreds of college soccer coaches while testing their skills against the top teams in the country. The four-day tournament runs from Dec. 27-30. The team is currently ranked fifth in New York State and 58th in the country, according to GotSoccer. Last season, Galaxy made it to the State Cup sem…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/21/2015

News

Wilton Takes Part In Statewide Emergency Preparation Drill WILTON, Conn. -- Local officials in Wilton are participating in a statewide emergency drill between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday to practice response to a major disaster.Wilton officials said a school emergency drill is part of the exercise, but it will not involve schools, teachers or students. Wednesday's drill is part of a two-day statewide emergency drill to practice coordination at all levels of government, with an emphasis on responding to school situations. The first drill was held Saturday. Coordinated by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the pra…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/21/2015

Schools

Greenwich's Julian Curtiss School Celebrates United Nations Day GREENWICH, Conn. -- Julian Curtiss Elementary School students are marking 25 years of the school's United Nations Day with a special assembly and parade Thursday at the Greenwich school.The event is meant to showcase the diverse backgrounds of students and the world. Sixty countries will be represented in the 1 p.m. parade by the students, who will dress in their country's native clothing and carry its flag. As in the past celebrations, United Nations Ambassador Joseph V. Reed is the guest speaker. There will also be music from the Julian Curtiss Charaleers. The parade and ceremony will be …

by Amy Maciaszek

10/21/2015

Business

Job Cuts May Be Imminent For GE Capital Workers In Stamford NORWALK, Conn. -- GE Capital officials are confirming that job cuts may be necessary as General Electric works out selling off parts of its Norwalk-based financial services arm, according to the Connecticut Post.Officials would not share numbers of jobs on the line, the Post reported. One of the largest corporate employers in Fairfield County, GE Capital employees thousands at its main office in Norwalk and its additional office in Stamford, the Connecticut Post said. Click here to read the full article.

by Amy Maciaszek

10/21/2015

News

FEMA Grants Northern Westchester Hospital $5.4 Million MOUNT KISCO, N. Y. -- Officials at Northern Westchester Hospital recently got word that the facility is due for a $5.4 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to upgrade the hospital's electrical power system.Hospital officials say it is the largest grant they've ever received. It will go toward upgrading the Mount Kisco hospital's emergency electrical infrastructure system to a Type 1-Essential Electrical System. The hospital lost its primary Consolidated-Edison power for 70 hours during Hurricane Sandy in 2012, requiring the use of backup generators. Changing to …

by Amy Maciaszek

10/20/2015

Events

North Castle Coalition Works On Goals For 2016 At Kickoff Meeting ARMONK, N. Y. -- The North Castle Community Coalition is looking for input on the organization's goals at a kickoff meeting Wednesday at Byram Hills High School.Parents, North Castle leaders and other community members are invited to help the group make plans for the coming year. The meeting runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Bobcat Hall of the high school, 12 Tripp Lane. The community organization supports the health and safety of young people through a variety of campaigns aimed at curbing risky behavior, including substance abuse. For more details about North Castle Community Coalition, visit…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/20/2015

Events

Learn About Parisian Cocktails At Katonah Library Talk KATONAH, N. Y. -- Just in time for the holidays, an expert on cocktails in Paris shares some secrets Nov. 12 at Katonah Village Library.Local author Doni Belau presents An Evening of Paris Cocktails from 7:30 to 9 p.m. in the main floor reading room of the library, 26 Bedford Road. Belau has researched the Paris cocktail culture and the result is her new book "Paris Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipies Inspired by the City of Light." Those who attend the library talk will have a chance to watch her mix a few of her favorites, sample different cocktails, learn more…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/20/2015

News

East Fishkill's Palen Road To Close Temporarily EAST FISHKILL, N. Y. -- The Dutchess County Department of Public Works is alerting drivers to the temporary closing overnight Thursday of Palen Road at Bridge E-9 for repair.Thursday's closure starts at 9 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m. Friday so workers can remove existing beams on one side of the bridge, county officials said. When it reopens, drivers will be directed by a traffic signal to use one lane. This is part of the project that started during the summer to repair the bridge. County officials said they'll likely have to close the road at the bridge two more times during the course of the p…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/20/2015

News

Police Search For Suspects In Headless Chickens Discovery At JFK Marina YONKERS, NY -- Police are investigating the gruesome discovery of as many as five headless chickens at the JFK Marina in Yonkers, according to reports.Police are looking for a man and a woman, both believed to be in their 50s, who were seen in the area. The chickens were found Saturday afternoon near the boat launch, News 12 Westchester said. Ritualistic killing hasn't been ruled out by police, according to the Journal News. In April 2014, garbage bags containing the bodies of dead cats were found hanging from trees in the woods off Overlook Terrace, the Journal News said. Last August, seve…

by Amy Maciaszek

10/20/2015

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