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St. Francis Of Assisi Joins Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry St. Francis Of Assisi Joins Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry
St. Francis Of Assisi Joins Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church has become the 13th faith-based congregation to join the Mount Kisco Interfaith Food Pantry. "We're so happy to be part of this important community organization," said Father Bill Damroth, administrator at St. Francis. “The pantry does great work, exactly the kind of outreach the church calls us to do." The pantry was founded in 1991 by one church, one synagogue and one volunteer. On the day the pantry opened its doors, it served eight people. Today, the pantry located in the United Methodist Church in Mount Kisco serves an average…

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Events
Bedford's Temple Shaaray Tefila Will Hold Purim Celebration Bedford's Temple Shaaray Tefila Will Hold Purim Celebration
Bedford's Temple Shaaray Tefila Will Hold Purim Celebration WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila in Bedford Corners is celebrating Purim with the community. The festive Jewish holiday marks the deliverance of the Jews living in Persia from their enemies in the Book of Esther. Purim is so called because the story's villain, Haman, cast the "pur" (the lot) against the Jews, yet failed to destroy them. Reading a Purim story is a central part of the Purim celebration. All are welcome to share in the festivities with the Temple Shaaray Tefila congregation on Sunday, March 1. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with a Purim program, "The Megillah Ya…

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Cultural Alliance's Danbury Site Features Abstract Artist Cultural Alliance's Danbury Site Features Abstract Artist
Cultural Alliance's Danbury Site Features Abstract Artist DANBURY, Conn. -- Cultural Alliance's @287 Gallery & Meeting Place in Danbury will hold a special event featuring a 'walk and talk' with abstract artist Robert L. Ferrucci, beginning Saturday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. "Variations" will run through Friday, April 10. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and also by appointment.  Brewster artist Robert L. Ferrucci's mixed media works, along with sculptures by Anthony Masina, are featured in the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut's current show "Variations." Specializing in Abstract Action Art, Drip Art, and Contem…

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Politics
Bridgeport Promotes Improving Economy In New Ads Bridgeport Promotes Improving Economy In New Ads
Bridgeport Promotes Improving Economy In New Ads BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – As part of an ongoing marketing campaign aimed at boosting confidence in the state’s largest city, officials announced that Bridgeport has launched its second round of TV, radio and digital ads.  The new marketing campaign ads feature Brandon Hall, a principal partner at Forstone Capital. It’s a full-service real estate investment company that has invested in several buildings in Bridgeport’s improving downtown. Forstone Capital recently finished renovating the historic Mechanics & Farmers Building in downtown Bridgeport. After a complete renovation of the 40,000-sq…

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Schools
Registration Open For Norwalk Community College's 'College For Kids' Registration Open For Norwalk Community College's 'College For Kids'
Registration Open For Norwalk Community College's 'College For Kids' NORWALK, Conn. -- Registration is now in progress for the Norwalk Community College's 'College for Kids' spring 2015 session.  Classes start on March 7. Age appropriate classes are available for First through Eighth Grade. Courses such as April Fool’s Science, Amusement Park Physics, Creating Video Games, Super Hero Lego Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Crime Scene Investigation, Chess Battles, The Art of Cooking, Sewing for Beginners, Keyboarding, Babysitting Training and Study Skills are available. Classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. t…

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Neighbors
Junior League Of Stamford-Norwalk Donates To School's Lending Library Junior League Of Stamford-Norwalk Donates To School's Lending Library
Junior League Of Stamford-Norwalk Donates To School's Lending Library STAMFORD, Conn. – The Junior League of Stamford Norwalk, Inc. (JLSN) recently contributed 200 children’s books to Davenport Ridge Elementary School.  "We are so thrilled to contribute to Davenport Ridge Elementary's new lending library for their students,” Kerry Safir, president of the league, said. “It feeds the very heart of our League's efforts to bring new reading opportunities to children." Created by Davenport Ridge Elementary’s librarian in the fall, the lending library encourages students to take a book or leave a book, sharing new reading material within their school community.…

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Events
Yorktown Chamber Hosts Dinner, Dance Celebration Yorktown Chamber Hosts Dinner, Dance Celebration
Yorktown Chamber Hosts Dinner, Dance Celebration YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Join the Yorktown Chamber of Commerce as it hosts the 17th Annual Dinner Dance & Awards Celebration, where the chamber can gather the entire membership, recognize outstanding contributions of the community, and celebrate excellence among its peers. The event will take place on May 29 at Villa Barone Hilltop Manor, 466 Route 6, Mahopac. The 2015 honorees are Business Person of the Year - Nancy Brophy of Tom Thumb Preschool; Organization of the Year – Relay For Life; The Chairman’s Award – Anthony Grasso; and the Community Service Award – Mohegan Ambulance Corps and …

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Politics
Katz Said 'Budget Shouldn't Be Tied To Dream Act' Katz Said 'Budget Shouldn't Be Tied To Dream Act'
Katz Said 'Budget Shouldn't Be Tied To Dream Act' WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- In his 30-day budget amendments, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has tied future funding of the Tuition Assistance Program to the DREAM Act.  Assemblyman Steve Katz (R,C - Yorktown) is calling on Gov. Cuomo and the Legislature to remove the DREAM Act from the TAP funding equation. The Assemblyman argues TAP is an essential post-partisan program, whereas the same cannot be said for the DREAM Act. "TAP is a necessary program that provides families with the opportunity to send their child to college when they thought that was impossible," Katz said.  "TAP funding shouldn't be…

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Obituaries
Dr. Arthur Goldhamer, HS Biology Teacher In Yorktown Dr. Arthur Goldhamer, HS Biology Teacher In Yorktown
Dr. Arthur Goldhamer, HS Biology Teacher In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Dr. Arthur Goldhamer passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Veterans Memorial Home, Menlo Park, New Jersey. He was 95 years old.  Goldhamer was born at 98 Delancy St. in Manhattan and attended DeWitt High School in the Bronx. He interrupted his college education to serve in the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving stateside and in Normandy with the 808 Chemical Warfare Division. He returned after five years as a 1st lieutenant to complete his bachelor of science degree in biology at New York University. After spending 10 years as an owner of a curtain manufacturing business, he …

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Events
Odell To Give Putnam's State Of County Address Odell To Give Putnam's State Of County Address
Odell To Give Putnam's State Of County Address PUTNAM, N.Y. -- County Executive MaryEllen Odell will present the State of the County address at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill St. in Mahopac.  Prior to the address, there will be a Family Wellness Marketplace, which will open at 5:30 p.m. As she has in the past, Odell has chosen to highlight a particular theme as she starts her first full term and fourth year as county executive. “This year will be ‘The Year of the Family,’” she said. “While Putnam has long had the reputation for being a great place to raise a family, and many consider the Putn…

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