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Putnam Promotes Early Treatment In Observing Mental Health Month PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Improving mental, emotional and behavioral health is a top priority in Putnam County’s Community Health Improvement Plan. This May, Mental Health Month, the Putnam County Department of Health is promoting the advantages of addressing mental health symptoms as early as possible, before symptoms escalate. This is the theme of 2015 Mental Health Month, conceived in today’s texting parlance as “B4Stage4.” “Unaddressed mental health issues can escalate to critical levels and potentially lead to suicide,” says County Executive MaryEllen Odell. “That’s why our mental h…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/12/2015

Events

Higher Aims Program Honors Role Models At New Rochelle Gala NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Foundation of Westchester Clubmen will host its 56th annual Founders' Gala on Friday, May 29, to benefit the foundation's Higher Aims Program. The Higher Aims Program is an after-school curriculum that focuses on academic and cultural enrichment and leadership development for young African-American and Latino men. The gala will take place at the Surf Club, 280 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle. The gala will be attended by elite professionals of all industries and local dignitaries and this year, The Foundation of Westchester Clubmen will honor three astounding…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/12/2015

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Sarah Lawrence Writing Institute Offers Resume Writing Course YONKERS, N.Y. -- Suzanne Grossberg, communications expert and a former SUNY New Paltz professor will be teaching a new summer course, Writing Cover Letters, Bios and Resumes That Get Results, at the Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. This five-week course will take place on Thursdays, May 28 through June 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Sarah Lawrence College campus. The course is designed for adults interested in sharpening their professional writing skills so they can increase the likelihood of landing a job, art commission or consulting contract. Students will conduc…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/12/2015

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Mount Kisco's KG&D Wins Public Architecture Award For School MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The Post Road School in White Plains, designed by KG&D Architects, an architectural firm in Mount Kisco, was recently honored with the "Excelsior Award of Distinction in Public Architecture." The award was presented by the American Institute of Architects in New York State (AIANYS) at the award ceremony, which took place at the annual “Excelsior Awards Presentation Reception” on Monday, April 27 at the Sixty State Place in Albany. AIANYS honors New York State funded projects that serve the public. The AIA New York State Excelsior Award celebrates design and pro…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/11/2015

Events

Rock And Roll Maverick Todd Rundgren Brings Global Tour 2015 To Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Todd Rundgren, "Rock's Renassiance Man," returns to The Ridgefield Playhouse at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 12 during his Global Tour 2015. Rundgren's career has produced a diverse range of recordings, both as a solo artist and as a member of the band Utopia. In the early 1970s, he was dubbed “Rock’s New Wünderkind” after albums "Something/Anything" and "A Wizard, A True Star" catapulted him into the limelight. Known as a musical genius both as a performer and songwriter, Rundgren helped pioneer progressive rock. He sells out every time he returns to the Ridgefield Playhou…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/11/2015

Neighbors

World Heritage Cultural Center Settles In Danbury, Celebrates With Concert DANBURY, Conn. -- The World Heritage Cultural Center, now housed in the old Empress Theater auditorium, 155 Main St., has chosen Danbury as its new home because of the city's diversity and will be celebrating with a World of Colors Concert. The concert will be held on Saturday, June 20, with a World of Colors concert on CityCenter Danbury Green. Hosted by Kelly Wright of Fox News Channel and radio personality Cindy Vero, World of Colors promises an array of world entertainment and food vendors beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing through early evening. The World Heritage Cultural Center …

by Cassandra Huerta

05/11/2015

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Danbury Op Ed: Inescapable Issues Face Connecticut DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Please send letters to danbury@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: The legislative session ends June 3, and until then, there are still a handful of inescapable issues on the table. As some of you already may know, the majority party – who controls the legislature’s committees on finance and appropriations – has produced a budget proposal that would expand the state’s sales tax and increase income taxes in a way that would significantly hamper middle-class families and employers. I voted against it. Jobs…

by Rep. Stephen Harding

05/11/2015

Events

Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Shows 'Amazing Grace' NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- "Amazing Grace," a documentary about the making of the first and only musical ever staged inside Bedford Hills Correctional Facility, will be shown Wednesday, May 20, at The Schoolhouse Theater under the auspices of the Katonah-based nonprofit organization Rehabilitation Through The Arts. The documentary, which was filmed during six months of rehearsals and interviews with cast members, will begin at 7 p.m. There is no admission charge, but donations to RTA are welcome. The musical grew out of a writing class for inmates led by RTA facilitators Phyllis Ross and To…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/11/2015

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McIntyre Running For Mount Vernon Public Library Board MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Sean McIntyre has announced his candidacy for trustee of the Mount Vernon Public Library. McIntyre and his family have called Mount Vernon home for over 12 years. Not long after his arrival, McIntyre familiarized himself with the City by getting involved as a Democratic district leader and board member of the Urban Renewal Agency. He also remains active on the boards of Westchester County Crime Stoppers and the Westchester County Homeowners’ Coalition. McIntyre embarked on a formative career in public service immediately following his graduation from Siena College…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/11/2015

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Putnam County Will Honor Four War Heroes At Kent Park PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Four Sheriff's Office patrol boats will be christened with the names of four local war heroes at a ceremony that will be held on Thursday. The ceremony will take place at Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park at 7 p.m. The park is off Gipsy Trail Road in Kent. The public is invited, and refreshments will be served beginning at 5:30 p.m. Navy Lt. Cmdr. John C. McCloy was the recipient of two Medals of Honor – one of only 19 individuals ever to receive the Medal twice – and The Navy Cross. He hailed from Brewster. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Albert L. Ireland was awar…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/10/2015

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