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Supreme Court Upholds $2M Judgment In White Plains Murder Case Supreme Court Upholds $2M Judgment In White Plains Murder Case
Supreme Court Upholds $2M Judgment In White Plains Murder Case WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A Supreme Court judge has maintained the judgment of $2 million for the family of Connie Russo-Carriero who was murdered in a city parking garage in 2005, says News 12.The jury reportedly made a decision that not enough on behalf of the city was done to avert the murder, according to News. 12. Here's the full story.

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Eat All You Can At Cliffside Fire Department Dinner Eat All You Can At Cliffside Fire Department Dinner
Eat All You Can At Cliffside Fire Department Dinner CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. – An all-you-can-eat beefsteak dinner is being hosted by the Cliffside Park Fire Department Saturday, Nov. 7, from 7 p.m. to midnight. The meal cost is $40 and includes beer soda, a 50/50, raffles and giveways and live music. The dinner will be at the fire department headquarters, 525 Palisade Ave. CLICK HERE for more details 

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Rhinebeck: Workshops Teach Effective Communication Rhinebeck: Workshops Teach Effective Communication
Rhinebeck: Workshops Teach Effective Communication RHINEBECK, N.Y. – Public relations, training and coaching firm, Cale Communications, will offer a series of workshops beginning Friday, Nov. 6 on East Market St., in Rhinebeck. Participants will learn how to communicate more effectively, get better results in sales, and align work life and home life. Publicist and life coach Marybeth Cale said her workshops are designed to “promote the development of skills necessary to communicate and connect with confidence.” The following workshops are offered: Friday, Nov. 6, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., “Work-Life Alignment”, $175.00. Thursday, Nov. 12 fro…

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Norwalk Man Tells Story Of His Family's Role In Vietnam In Library Talk Norwalk Man Tells Story Of His Family's Role In Vietnam In Library Talk
Norwalk Man Tells Story Of His Family's Role In Vietnam In Library Talk NORWALK, Conn. -- A presentation on "Vietnam, One Family's Story of Military Service and Protest" is set for Saturday, Nov. 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the SoNo Branch Library, 10 Washington St. in South Norwalk.The guest speaker is Tony Velez, a retired Kean University art professor and Norwalk Arts Commission member.  Velez, who appeared in the PBS documentary "The Draft"  in April, volunteered for the draft, and served as a soldier in Vietnam with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment until late 1967.  Following his return he saw his two younger brothers drafted. His brother He…

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Food Bank Helps With Food Stamp Applications In East Rutherford Food Bank Helps With Food Stamp Applications In East Rutherford
Food Bank Helps With Food Stamp Applications In East Rutherford EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Staff of the Community Food Bank of New Jersey will pre-screen applicants for food stamps and help with online applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) on Thursday, Nov. 12.The event will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. at the East Rutherford Memorial Library, 143 Boiling Springs Ave.  The following documents are necessary to apply for food stamps: Identification (for everyone in the household)  Social Security numbers (for everyone in the household) Utility bills (gas, electric, oil, water, and telephone) Rent receipt/agreement or mortgage …

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River Vale Plans Christmas Tree, Menorah Lighting Events River Vale Plans Christmas Tree, Menorah Lighting Events
River Vale Plans Christmas Tree, Menorah Lighting Events RIVER VALE, N.J. -- The Township of River Vale will get into the holiday season with two special events in early December.The River Vale Christmas Tree lighting will take place in front of Town Hall on Friday, Dec. 4, at 6:30 p.m. A party will follow at Holdrum School Old Gym. 393 Rivervale Road in Westwood. All are invited to enjoy the lighting of the tree, holiday music, hot chocolate and treat and take pictures with Santa so bring your cameras. The township and Valley Chabad will host a Hanukkah Menorah Lighting Monday, Dec. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Community Center, 628 Rivervale …

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Pathmark Customers Unhappy Over Closing Of Yonkers Store Pathmark Customers Unhappy Over Closing Of Yonkers Store
Pathmark Customers Unhappy Over Closing Of Yonkers Store YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Yonkers Pathmark on Central Park Avenue is going to close and this has upset those shop there, according to News 12. Here's the full article.

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Naturalist Will Speak In Lyndhurst On How To Help Migratory Birds Naturalist Will Speak In Lyndhurst On How To Help Migratory Birds
Naturalist Will Speak In Lyndhurst On How To Help Migratory Birds LYNDHURST, N.J. -- A free talk by Scott Weidensaul, “Birds and Beans: Simple Ways to Save Migratory Birds,” is set for Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:30 p.m., at the Meadowlands Environment Center, Two DeKorte Park Plaza in Lyndhurst. Join Weidensaul, one of the nations’s leading naturalists and birding authors, will discus ways to help the plight of migratory birds. Weidensaul is the author of more than two dozen books, including Pulitzer Prize-finalist, “Living on the Wind.” His latest book is “The Peterson Reference Guide to Owls of North America and the Caribbean,” and will be available for pur…

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POW/MIA Chair Of Honor Is Dedicated At Dutchess Stadium POW/MIA Chair Of Honor Is Dedicated At Dutchess Stadium
POW/MIA Chair Of Honor Is Dedicated At Dutchess Stadium FISHKILL, N.Y. -- Local veterans and officials recently unveiled a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at Dutchess Stadium. Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, Division of Veterans Affairs Director Nelson Eddy Rivera and local veterans attended the ceremony Friday, Oct. 23. The Chair of Honor will remain perpetually empty, symbolizing that though American prisoners of war and those missing in action may never return, Dutchess County will forever remember those veterans and leave a space open for them. “We must never forget our brothers and sisters who fought so bravely overseas to secure our liber…

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Learn About Medicare In Free Rockland Seminar Learn About Medicare In Free Rockland Seminar
Learn About Medicare In Free Rockland Seminar CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Medicare Annual Election Period ends Dec. 7.Are you eligible now or in the near future? Are you already on Medicare and want to learn more about the program? Are you helping a family member navigate the Medicare landscape? Find out what you need to know at free seminar on Friday, Nov. 6, at 10:30 a.m. at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen's Memorial Drive in Pomona. The program will cover a variety of topics including upcoming changes to Medicare Part A and Part B benefits in 2016, the prescription drug benefit (Part D), Medicare Advantage plans and…

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