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Donna Christopher

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Historical Society Fundraiser Gives Nod To Beacon Hat Past BEACON, N.Y. -- A fundraiser on Saturday paid homage to Beacon's hat past. The city is second only to Danbury, Conn., in its relevance as a hat making capital in the region, said Mary Colbert, vice president of the Beacon Historical Society. The society's fundraiser this past weekend featured the auctioning of 40 hats local artists created, to pay homage to the history. "Hats Off" was an anniversary exhibit, the 40th Anniversary of the Beacon Historical Society and a fundraiser for its new home, Colbert told Daily Voice. The auction was of wood hats, that had been painted or dec…

by Donna Christopher

11/09/2016

Police & Fire

Stratford Emergency Crews Respond To Election Night Rollover STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford first responders were called to the scene of a dramatic rollover Tuesday night in front of Carl's Monuments on Stratford Avenue. Three fire crews, along with Stratford Emergency Medical Service and the Bridgeport Fire Department, attended to the accident where a red pickup truck flipped on its roof had parts torn off it. The condition of any occupants was not available Wednesday morning, and a call to the Stratford Fire Marshall was not immediately returned.

by Donna Christopher

11/09/2016

Events

Get Your Sweet Tooth Ready For Pawling Chocolate Festival PAWLING, N.Y. -- A chocolate-eating event that draws 650 people annually paves the way for local organizations to serve Pawling's youth. The Rotary Club of Pawling's third annual Chocolate Festival is Saturday, Nov. 12 at the Lathrop Center. A winning experience for anyone who enjoys chocolate, numerous vendors will be selling an array of merchandise, with samples at each station. The initiative supports grants for organizations and initiatives in Pawling that serve local youngsters and their families. These include The Smith Johnson Scout Cabin; The Pawling Resource Center and their fami…

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

Events

Are You The Next Dutchess Poet Laureate? Nominations Sought DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Do you have the writing chops for free verse or sonnets? Are you a seasoned rap lyricist or pen haiku? Applications are being accepted by Arts Mid-Hudson for individuals interested in serving as Dutchess County's 2017 poet laureate. The post, established in 2016 by County Executive Mark Molinaro, is to honor local outstanding poets, integrate poetry into the community, enrich the education of young people, and enhance the County's position as a cultural center in the Mid-Hudson region, according to the announcement. First poet laureate Robert Kelly served as the …

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

Lifestyle

Fieldhome Celebrates Board Member's 50 Years of Service CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- He hit two holes in one 30 years ago. It's a fun fact about a retired banker who was celebrated for his public service life, which includes 50 years serving boards at Fieldhome, Holy Comforter and Catharine Fieldhome (The Seabury). Ian D. Smith was honored recently at an event in New Rochelle with proclamations from elected officials, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Sen. Terrence Murphy, Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, Westchester County Legislator Michael B. Kaplowitz, Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, and Yorktown Town Supervisor Michael Grace. Kaplowitz declare…

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

Schools

Police, Students Team To Curb Underage Drinking In Nanuet NANUET, N.Y. -- Young people buying alcohol will be carded twice and reminded of the regulation at 11 stores in Nanuet. Two forms of ID must be produced at cooperating businesses, thanks to a team effort involving students at Nanuet High School and Clarkstown police. In an effort to curb underage alcohol use and abuse, and to avoid the tragic consequences of underage drinking, students and police officer Frank Negri stopped by stores in the hamlet that sell alcoholic beverages. The businesses will display posters, stickers and handouts at their stores. This illustrated artwork by local s…

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

Neighbors

World War II Vet, 97, Donates Artifacts To Putnam Veterans Museum CARMEL, N.Y. -- A local World War II veteran was guest of honor recently when he visited the Putnam Veterans Museum to donate military artifacts. Retired Navy Lt. Richard G. Hopkins and his daughter, Susan Hopkins, attended a presentation ceremony Nov .1 at Veterans Memorial Park in Carmel. Hopkins, whose family roots date back to before the Revolution, also donated items from Putnam County’s past. He was born on Oak Street in Brewster, and his family moved to Carmel when he was young. Hopkins still lives in Westchester and frequent the museum. Among the exhibits are ship models he dona…

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

News

Entergy Declares, Then Ends Notice Of Unusual Indian Point Event BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- Control room operators at Indian Point's Unit 2 nuclear power plant declared and subsequently terminated a Notice of Unusual Event on Tuesday morning, according to an announcement. The notice is the lowest of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s four emergency classification levels. It followed an electrical fault on a cable that carries electricity between both operating units at the site, the release said. A small fire on the cable self-extinguished moments after the fault occurred. There was no impact on plant operations and there were no injuries as a result of the eve…

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

Events

South Salem Veterans Day Observance Features Free Breakfast SOUTH SALEM, N.Y. -- South Salem will hold a two-day observance of Veterans Day starting Thursday at 2:15 p.m. when the John Jay for Veterans Club will host a flag placement ceremony on the front lawn at John Jay High School. A free pancake breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the South Salem Fire Department ( 1190 Route 35) is open to veterans, their caregivers, spouses and family members. At 9:15 a.m., the Boy Scouts will place flags at the Lewisboro Town House lawn, followed by a 10:15 a.m. flag-placing ceremony among Boy and Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies, and volunteers from the John…

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

Schools

Boces Welcomes New Educational Leadership Ph.D. Class YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A fall Ph.D. program for teachers is about to enter its eighth year at Putnam Northern Westchester BOCES. The Manhattanville College doctoral program in educational leadership, run with BOCES, has a already graduated 23 students, and 100 more are currently pursuing their degrees. About 40 teachers and scholars attended an event to celebrate the accomplishments and welcome 15 new doctoral students accepted into the fall program. The rigorous three-year doctoral program offers problem-based learning with coursework, field experiences and applied research for midcareer educa…

by Donna Christopher

11/08/2016

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