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Happy Birthday To PJ Byrne Of Old Tappan OLD TAPPAN, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to Old Tappan's PJ Byrne! The actor of film and television, who grew up in Old Tappan, turns 42 today. Paul Jeffrey "P. J." Byrne was born on Dec. 15, 1974. He is best known for his roles as Nicky "Rugrat" Koskoff in the Martin Scorsese film, "The Wolf of Wall Street" and "Bolin" on Nickelodeon's animated series, "The Legend of Korra". Byrne was born in Maplewood and was raised in Old Tappan, where he graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School in 1992. A graduate of Boston College with a double…

by Donna Christopher

12/15/2016

Schools

Sacred Heart Cuts Tuition In Criminal Justice Program For Police Officers FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Tuition reductions will be offered at Sacred Heart University for police, correction, parole and probation officers throughout the tri-state area. The university is rolling out a 50 percent reduction for those who enroll in a master's in criminal justice program. Previously, the offer was limited to the Fairfield Police Department, said the announcement. “We are excited to extend this benefit, which we hope will provide an incentive for more officers serving in the larger community to pursue their next level of education,” said SHU President John J. Petillo. “As a re…

by Donna Christopher

12/15/2016

News

Norwalk Mayor's Ball To Benefit Malta House, Family & Children's Agency NORWALK, Conn. -- Malta House and Family & Children’s Agency will receive proceeds from the 2017 Mayor’s Ball, according Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling. Malta House has been serving homeless women and their children for nearly 20 years. It assists homeless women and their children by providing on-site counseling, financial education, and parental development followed by transitional and post-residential support. Malta House helps families reach self-sufficiency and independence. Family & Children’s Agency has been providing services to the most vulnerable members of our communit…

by Donna Christopher

12/15/2016

Lifestyle

Stratford Opens Voting For Favorite Christmas-Decorated Home In Town STRATFORD, Conn. -- An array of Stratford homes are sparkling this season, adding good cheer to many neighborhoods, though a few outshine the rest. A contest is underway now for a Holiday Decorating Contest so voters can select their choice for "over the top," first, second, and third place among 13 properties. The homes are pictured on the Town's website. They include a house with a "Tastefully Tacky Display" and one with a 12-foot Christmas tree and singing Santa, among features. Vote here by Dec. 17.

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Lifestyle

Kosher Cured, Smoked Meats Series Pops Up In Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- The Red Heifer Specialty Meat series will offer a limited series of charcuterie Sunday, Dec. 18 in Teaneck. Cured and smoked meats, as well as prime cuts will be available at Wandering Que of 2016 to benefit Congregation Arzei Darom from noon to 9 p.m. at the synagogue, 725 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck. The Kosher barbecue pop-up event offers takeout and dine-in service of brisket, ribs, chili and artisanal smoked sausages, among items. Click here for more information about Red Heifer Specialty Cured and Smoked Meat Series by The Wandering Que or call (917) 584-2310.

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Events

Santa Claus Arrives Early, With A Special String Of Stopovers In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- If you see fire trucks in your Rye neighborhood Sunday afternoon, don't be surprised to see Santa Claus aboard. He will be riding the trucks and passing out candy canes, an event organized by the Rye Fire Department. Approximate times/locations: 1 p.m., Indian Village - Stopping at Intersection of Mendota and Onondaga. 1:30 p.m., Louden Woods - Stopping at Intersection of Thistle and Holly Lane. 2 p.m., Dublin- Stopping at Intersection of Maple and High Street. 2:30 p.m., Rye Recreation - Stopping at Rye Recreation parking Lot. 3:3 p.m., Playland Manor - Stopping at Inter…

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Events

Hundreds Gather In Harrison To Welcome Israeli Ambassador, Consul General HARRISON, N.Y. -- Ambassador Dani Dayan, Consul General of Israel visited Harrison recently. He was welcomed at a celebration of Honor Week attended by 200 people at the Westchester Jewish Council Dec. 6 at the Jewish Community Center. Honor Week is in recognition of those who have given of themselves in order to protect the State of Israel, said a release. Dayan shared the story of his family’s emigration to Israel and spoke of his support for the Westchester Jewish community. Israeli soldier, Gil Revivo, who was wounded six times over the course of his 18 years of service in the Israe…

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Schools

Rye Neck Elementary School Kids Crazy About Computing During 'Hour Of Code' MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- An international observance of an "Hour of Code' took over science and math classes at F.E. Bellows Elementary School recently so kids could practice computer programming. It was "Computer Science Week" so students got to nurture their creativity and problem-solving skills in the exercises. These included a “Star Wars”-based module, called “Building a Galaxy with Code" and “Wayfinding with Code” based on the animated Walt Disney movie, “Moana.” “It is important for students to become interested in computer science at an early age,” Principal Michae…

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Neighbors

$1 Million Campaign To Help Homeless Children Continues In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Legal Services of the Hudson Valley in its recent 50th-anniversary celebration kick-off has launched the Let Justice Grow $1 million campaign to prevent homelessness for children and families. In response to the effort, city law firm, DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP made a donation of more than $27,000 to the nonprofit organization. Legal Services provides legal counsel in civil cases for individuals and families that are poor, of low-income, and have disabilities and/or are vulnerable. “DelBello Donnellan Weingarten Wise & Wiederkehr LLP …

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

Schools

Iona Prep Human Rights Club Take Measures To Reduce Water Bottle Waste NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Water bottle consumption was addressed by the Human Rights Club and guest speakers at Iona Prep recently, where measures are being taken to reduce bottle waste at the Upper School. At a presentation in an activities period, Rachel Carpietella, the Greenburgh Nature Center Sustainability Coordinator & Educator, told how the bottles negatively impact the environment and explained their rise in popularity, for marketing and economic reasons. And Katia Barker, a student at Convent of the Sacred Heart in Greenwich, Conn., talked about her fundraising organization, groun…

by Donna Christopher

12/14/2016

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