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Trader Joe's Issues Recall Of Raw Nuts Over Salmonella Fears Trader Joe's Issues Recall Of Raw Nuts Over Salmonella Fears
Trader Joe's Issues Recall Of Raw Nuts Over Salmonella Fears Trader Joe's has recalled a line of cashews because of worries it could be contaminated with salmonella.The recall stemmed from a supplier's notification to the store chain that Trader Joe's Raw Cashew Pieces marked with the code "BEST BEFORE 07.17.2016TF4" may be tainted, according to Trader Joe's. The product was distributed to stores in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York among 30 states and in Washington, D.C., the statement said. "Out of an abundance of caution, all lots of Trader Joe’s Raw Cashew Pieces have been removed from store shelves and their sale has been suspe…

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by Donna Christopher
Schools
Students At Bridgeport's Roosevelt School Enjoy New iPads Students At Bridgeport's Roosevelt School Enjoy New iPads
Students At Bridgeport's Roosevelt School Enjoy New iPads BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Students at Roosevelt School, among five schools in Bridgeport, were given iPads, thanks to a grant from Apple, said the Connecticut Post. The grant total is estimated to be worth $2.2 million, according to the Connecticut Post. A total of 614 students at Roosevelt got iPads last week, said the Connecticut Post. The grants stem from a White House initiative in 2014 to bring broadband access to classrooms where at least 96 percent of the students qualify for free or reduced price lunch, the Post said. Click here to read the Connecticut Post story.

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by Donna Christopher
Schools
Elmsford Superintendent Recaps 'Coffee And Conversation' Elmsford Superintendent Recaps 'Coffee And Conversation'
Elmsford Superintendent Recaps 'Coffee And Conversation' ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- School superintendent Joseph Ricca began the new year with Coffee and Conversation with parents and members of the Elmsford Union Free School District Wednesday, Jan. 13. The meeting in the Alexander Hamilton High School library covered an array of items, including the status of the elementary school principal search, the importance of using the district website to access crucial information, and an update on the capital improvement project for the coming year. The finalists for principal will meet with the Board of Education trustees in the coming weeks, said Ricca. Ricc…

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Business
Scholarship Event Honors Heads Of Leadership Greater Bridgeport Scholarship Event Honors Heads Of Leadership Greater Bridgeport
Scholarship Event Honors Heads Of Leadership Greater Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Leadership Greater Bridgeport will host its inaugural alumni party and scholarship fundraiser Thursday, Jan. 21.The event will celebrate the leaders behind the leadership and honor Executive Directors Carole Adzima, Janice Martin, and Lisa Labella. Proceeds will benefit the Janice Martin Scholarship Fund, which provides financial aid to individuals enrolled in Leadership Greater Bridgeport.  “Each year the best and brightest from the corporate and nonprofit communities are selected by their employers to participate and join this prestigious group of up-and-coming leader…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
New York Times Shines Light On Fairfield Museum Exhibit New York Times Shines Light On Fairfield Museum Exhibit
New York Times Shines Light On Fairfield Museum Exhibit FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The New York Times highlighted the “Handcrafted: Artisans Past and Present,” an exhibition at the Fairfield Museum and History Center featuring centuries-old handcrafts along with work by modern-day artisans.Its focal point is the connection between the antique pieces from the museum's History Collection and modern designs by ten contemporary artisans, according to the New York Times. Items on display include jewelry and embroidery, furnishings, and pieces made of ceramic and glass. This exhibition highlights the diverse and talented artisans who have worked in the regio…

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by Donna Christopher
Business
Armonk's IBM Using Watson For Whirpool Home Appliances Armonk's IBM Using Watson For Whirpool Home Appliances
Armonk's IBM Using Watson For Whirpool Home Appliances ARMONK, N.Y. -- Whirlpool Corporation and IBM announced a new collaboration to connect Whirlpool home appliances with IBM Watson services, including cognitive analytics, to provide more personalized services to consumers.“IBM’s cognitive analytics is a strong fit for Whirlpool Corporation,” said Laurent Borne, General Manager, Connected Appliances, Whirlpool Corporation.  “Saving energy and water, caring for their families through mobile efficiencies – these are the benefits we’re hoping to bring to consumers. IBM’s expertise in data storage, and cloud computing ensures we’ll continue to bri…

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News
Spring Valley Church MLK Commemorative Service Draws Over 400 Spring Valley Church MLK Commemorative Service Draws Over 400
Spring Valley Church MLK Commemorative Service Draws Over 400 SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A Martin Luther King Jr. event Sunday drew more than 400 people to the Spring Valley First Baptist Church, said lohud.com.The event drew with clergy from an array of churches who commemorated the birth of the civil rights movement, according to lohud.com. Click here to read the lohud.com story.

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Schools
William E. Cottle School’s Administration Issues Community Message William E. Cottle School’s Administration Issues Community Message
William E. Cottle School’s Administration Issues Community Message EASTCHESTER, N.Y. –The following is a letter from William E. Cottle School Principal George Albano and Assistant Principal Peter Kilgallen to the school community: Dear Cottle Parents: On behalf of the staff at William E. Cottle Elementary School, we want to wish you and your families a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.  Please send students to school on time. Late arrivals will be marked on report cards. Notes to teachers should be sent in with students or sent by email. Calls to the office or from students to home should be in emergencies only.  Cottle students’ 2016 New Year’s Re…

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Lifestyle
Rentals Offered at Mount Vernon's Lohman Village Retirement Community Rentals Offered at Mount Vernon's Lohman Village Retirement Community
Rentals Offered at Mount Vernon's Lohman Village Retirement Community MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- An open house continues Tuesday and Wednesday from 2 - 6 p.m. at Lohman Village at the Wartburg Adult Care Community in Mount Vernon.Lohman Village offers independent senior living community in a retirement community on a rental basis. There is an integrated spectrum of senior care services plus a host of free amenities.  There are two and three-bedroom step-free townhouses. To attend and for more information, call Patrice Griffiths at (914)-513-5295 or visit www.wartburg.org; also email her at Pgriffiths@wartburg.org 

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Business
Hawthorne-Based Consulting Firm Promotes Four Engineers Hawthorne-Based Consulting Firm Promotes Four Engineers
Hawthorne-Based Consulting Firm Promotes Four Engineers HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Hawthorne-based OLA Consulting Engineers has promoted Camille Bowman of Eastchester from senior engineer to associate, and Robert P Gruffi of Congers, Kerry Gorczynski of New City, and Brian Tyler of Riverdale, were promoted to senior engineer. All four are professional engineers. “The most important part of any organization is its people, and we are no different,” said OLA President Patrick F. Lynch. “The dedication these four individuals have shown to growth and ongoing professional development exemplifies our firm’s commitment to excellence and innovation in every asp…

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