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Chappaqua Seniors Inducted Into Cum Laude Society Chappaqua Seniors Inducted Into Cum Laude Society
Chappaqua Seniors Inducted Into Cum Laude Society CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- An academic recognition program based on a high school student's GPA has recognized 124 seniors at Horace Greeley High School. The students inducted into the Cum Laude Society were recognized in a Nov. 3 ceremony.  To be eligible for this honor, the students must be enrolled at Greeley for four or more complete semesters. In addition, students with a transcript of all 4.0 marks are also awarded the distinction of valedictorian.  For the list of students, click here.
Food Market, Wine Store Prepare For Mount Kisco Openings Food Market, Wine Store Prepare For Mount Kisco Openings
Food Market, Wine Store Prepare For Mount Kisco Openings MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- A specialty food market and wine store are poised to open in Mount Kisco. Siegel Bros. Marketplace will open at 39 S. Moger Ave.in mid-November, while Siegel Bros. Wine & Spirits at 41 S. Moger Ave. is slated for a mid-December opening, the company announced. Four generations Siegel Bros. Marketplace is a fourth generation owned and operated specialty food market.   Abram Siegel first opened a kosher butcher shop in Woodbine, N.J., after fleeing Russia in 1912, said the release. Siegel’s Meats, Poultry and Livestock, a butcher shop, followed. Today the family tr…
Business Leaders Inducted Into Hall Of Fame At Bridgeport Banquet Business Leaders Inducted Into Hall Of Fame At Bridgeport Banquet
Business Leaders Inducted Into Hall Of Fame At Bridgeport Banquet BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Local business leaders were inducted last month into the Junior Achievement of Western Connecticut's Dr. George R. Dunbar Free Enterprise Hall of Fame. The honor came at a banquet in Bridgeport attended by 260 people. Guests included Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Hall of Fame Honorary Chairman John Ciulla, President of Webster Bank, and Fairfield First Selectman Mike Tetreau, among others. The hall of fame inductees are Jack Barnes, President & CEO of People's United Bank; Traci Morris, CEO of Brookfield Global Relocation Services; John Stafstrom Jr., Member, Pullman &am…
Happy Birthday To Alpine's Tracy Morgan Happy Birthday To Alpine's Tracy Morgan
Happy Birthday To Alpine's Tracy Morgan ALPINE, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to Alpine's Tracy Morgan! Morgan, who lives in Alpine, turns 47 Tuesday. Born Nov. 10, 1968, Tracy Jamal Morgan is an American actor and comedian best known for his eight seasons as a cast member on Saturday Night Live (1996–2003) and for his role as Tracy Jordan in the comedy series 30 Rock (2006–13). He was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2009 for his work on 30 Rock. He has appeared in numerous films as an actor and voice actor. Morgan returned to host SNL March 14, 2009 and reprised his roles as Brian Fellow and Astronaut Jones. He also made a guest ap…
Youth Partnership Takes Stamford Kids From 'Cradle To Career' Youth Partnership Takes Stamford Kids From 'Cradle To Career'
Youth Partnership Takes Stamford Kids From 'Cradle To Career' STAMFORD, Conn. -- The city's youngsters have more than 60 agencies backing them thanks to a partnership with a focus on helping all Stamford students achieve equity and excellence. While there are many successes within the public schools, with graduates off to some of the finest colleges each year, not all kids have the same advantages. Some students are new to the country, and may have experienced early childhood trauma in their young lives. Others may struggle with housing or food insecurity. Stamford residents who earn less than the "basic cost of living" represent 35 percen…
Find Your Ancestors With DAR Expert In Darien Find Your Ancestors With DAR Expert In Darien
Find Your Ancestors With DAR Expert In Darien DARIEN, Conn. -- Want to trace your ancestry? An expert will speak on the topic Sunday in Darien. Darien’s Good Wife’s River Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor a Genealogy Workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Darien Library. Former National Society DAR Lineage Research Chairman and current CTDAR Curator, Jolene Mullen will be the guest speaker. Her discussion will be "Looking Beyond Ancestry: Thinking Outside the Box to Break Down Your Brick Walls.” The New Milford resident serves the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution as vice chairman of the Co…
Food Bank Gobbling Up Thanksgiving Donations In Shelton, Fairfield Food Bank Gobbling Up Thanksgiving Donations In Shelton, Fairfield
Food Bank Gobbling Up Thanksgiving Donations In Shelton, Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Turkeys and other supplies for Thanksgiving dinner may be dropped off at several Connecticut Food Bank sites, including Fairfield, Shelton and Stamford at certain dates in November. The Food Bank relies on community food drives and special programs in November to stock its pantry for the holiday meals. Media outlets and businesses have planned special drives to contribute food and money, said a release. The Food Bank, via community-based food assistance programs, provides nutritious food to people in six Connecticut counties, including Fairfield. On average, 150,000 pe…
Teachers Discuss New Education Guidelines At BOCES' Regional Forum Teachers Discuss New Education Guidelines At BOCES' Regional Forum
Teachers Discuss New Education Guidelines At Boces' Regional Forum YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Teachers in Westchester and Putnam counties met recently at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES to work on developing a plan to implement the federal government's Every Student Succeeds Act. The federal law passed in March 2016 calls for education reform. It replaces the No Child Left Behind measure signed by President George W. Bush in 2002.  Each state must develop a plan to implement the law.  Already, the state Education Department has come up with ideas, looking at such topics as accountability measurements, supporting English language learners, supporting excellent e…
Disco, Bellbottoms, Shakespeare Combine In Palisades Performance Disco, Bellbottoms, Shakespeare Combine In Palisades Performance
Disco, Bellbottoms, Shakespeare Combine In Palisades Performance PALISADES, N.Y. -- A theatrical performance featuring the bell-bottom, platform shoe-wearing disco era takes stage Friday night in Palisades. The Children's Shakespeare Theatre will present "Much A-DiscO" Nov. 11, 12, 17 and 18 at the Palisades Presbyterian Church. The show Beatrice and Benedick are destined to be together, but there's just one problem: They despise each other. Their friends conspire to trick them into falling in love with a few little white lies.  Meanwhile, young Hero and Claudio are deeply in love until a vengeful lie threatens to tear them apart -- on their …
Atria Senior Living In Briarcliff Celebrates Active Lifestyles Atria Senior Living In Briarcliff Celebrates Active Lifestyles
Atria Senior Living In Briarcliff Celebrates Active Lifestyles BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- A stand-up comedy performance was one of the highlights of a week's worth of activities to promote the sense that laughter surely is the best medicine at an assisted living facility in Briarcliff. Atria Senior Living partnered with the International Council on Active Aging to encourage active lifestyles among its residents. The objective of the annual health-promotion event is to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience wellness activities and exercise in a safe, supportive environment.  It also promotes the benefits of healthier, more active lifest…
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