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Briarcliff Math Teacher Wins Operations Research Prize Briarcliff Math Teacher Wins Operations Research Prize
Briarcliff Math Teacher Wins Operations Research Prize BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff High School math and computer science teacher JP Fasano recently returned from San Francisco, where he accepted the INFORMS Impact Prize for his work in the field of operations research. “Operations research uses mathematical and computational methods for decision-making,” Fasano explained. “The field revolves around a mathematical core consisting of optimization, stochastic systems, simulation, and economics, game and graph theory.” This year, he was one of several recipients of the Impact Prize at the Institute for Operations Research and the Manag…

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by Cassandra Huerta
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Maritime Aquarium Hosts 'Salute Norwalk Day' With Free Admission Maritime Aquarium Hosts 'Salute Norwalk Day' With Free Admission
Maritime Aquarium Hosts 'Salute Norwalk Day' With Free Admission NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk residents can get close to seals, sharks, sea turtles and other animals for free on Saturday, Dec. 6, in a special deal offered by their grateful hometown jewel, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. The aquarium is thanking the residents of Norwalk for their support by offering free admission on Dec. 6 – the third of three such opportunities this year. The others were Oct. 4 and Nov. 1. On “Salute Norwalk Day,” Norwalk residents can enjoy their favorite aquarium animals for free, and enjoy discounts on the 40-minute IMAX documentaries. Proof of residency is require…

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by Cassandra Huerta
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Westport Country Playhouse Celebrates Anne Keefe At Mitchells Westport Country Playhouse Celebrates Anne Keefe At Mitchells
Westport Country Playhouse Celebrates Anne Keefe At Mitchells WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport Country Playhouse’s annual fundraising event at Mitchells of Westport will celebrate Anne Keefe, playhouse associate artist, for her many contributions to the arts in the community, on Thursday, December 4, 6 to 8 p.m.  The evening will include food, wine, and music, as well as shopping at Mitchells, featuring men’s and women’s luxury apparel. 10 percent of purchases at the event will be donated to the playhouse in the buyer’s name.  Keefe is curator of the Playhouse’s Script in Hand playreading series. She served as artistic director of the playhouse, with J…

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by Cassandra Huerta
Neighbors
Mamaroneck Fire Department Kicks Off 4th Annual Toy Drive Mamaroneck Fire Department Kicks Off 4th Annual Toy Drive
Mamaroneck Fire Department Kicks Off 4th Annual Toy Drive MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The Village of Mamaroneck Fire Department will collect toys through Dec. 17 to benefit Blythedale and Marie Fareri Children's hospitals as well as Toys for Tots. Toys can be dropped off at any Village of Mamaroneck firehouse. The fire department also will collect toys at the village of Mamaroneck tree lighting, set for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the Stephen E. Johnston Beach Pavillion in Harbor Island Park. The fire department also will host a brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Andrea's 25 North restaurant, located at 974 E. Boston Post…

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by Cassandra Huerta
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Greenwich's Saks Fifth Avenue Hosts Benefit For Save The Children Greenwich's Saks Fifth Avenue Hosts Benefit For Save The Children
Greenwich's Saks Fifth Avenue Hosts Benefit For Save The Children GREENWICH, Conn. -- Saks Fifth Avenue in Greenwich will host its sixth annual ‘Festive Evening on the Avenue’ to benefit Fairfield-based Save The Children. The event will be held on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.  Guests will enjoy holiday cheer provided by Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits and restaurant samplings from Douro Restaurant Bar, Le Pain Quotidien, l’escale restaurant and La Prima Dolce, complimentary makeovers, gift bags and a holiday fashion show featuring members of the Greenwich Leadership Council.  Co-chairs of the event are Greenwich residents Angelique Bell …

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Schools
Harrison Pupils Treated To Visit From Children's Book Author Harrison Pupils Treated To Visit From Children's Book Author
Harrison Pupils Treated To Visit From Children's Book Author HARRISON, N.Y. -- Students of the four Harrison Central School District elementary schools were treated to a visit from children’s picture book author and illustrator Daniel Kirk. The students enjoyed a day of drawing, writing, and music with the renowned children’s picture book author and illustrator. Kirk visited with students ranging from kindergartners to third graders and explored how writers develop ideas and images for books. The author’s visit was made possible through a grant from the school district's Elementary Enrichment Committee and was moderated by Harrison’s elementary scho…

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New Rochelle Public Library Hosts Events on Dec. 6 & 7 New Rochelle Public Library Hosts Events on Dec. 6 & 7
New Rochelle Public Library Hosts Events on Dec. 6 & 7 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Public Library has two upcoming events for the community. BID Family Day: Make a Gift Fair The event takes place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6 in the meeting room and lobby of the Main Library, 1 Library Plaza. This is one of the library's most popular events. The BID staff of teachers and teens will be ready to help children ages 5 and older use their creativity to make three lovely presents to give to family and friends this holiday season. Gifts will include painted picture frames, soup-mix-in-a-jar, tiles, necklaces and more. Wrapping and gi…

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Harrison High School Marching Band Soars At UBS Parade Harrison High School Marching Band Soars At UBS Parade
Harrison High School Marching Band Soars At UBS Parade HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison High School Marching Band participated in the 21st Annual UBS Parade Spectacular, presented by the Stamford Town Center and the Advocate/Hearst Media. This pre-Thanksgiving parade was held on Monday, November 24 and included local bands, high-flying inflatable balloons and talents such as former Knick star Allan Houston and Master of Ceremonies Alan Kalter of the Late Show with David Letterman. Touted as one of the largest parades in the country, the UBS Parade Spectacular brings more than 100,000  viewers to the streets of downtown Stamford, Connecticut a…

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Neighbors
New Rochelle's Mayor Bramson Discusses Low Property Taxes New Rochelle's Mayor Bramson Discusses Low Property Taxes
New Rochelle's Mayor Bramson Discusses Low Property Taxes NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson recently discussed the property taxes of New Rochelle compared to other New York cities. Property taxes are too high – there’s no doubt about that. But is this primarily a result of local decision-making or does it result instead from regional and state-wide factors? Bramson said one way to sort it out is to compare New Rochelle's budget and tax statistics with those of other cities in the area. The Empire Center has set up a nice portal, using data from the New York State Comptroller’s Office, which lets you run cross-community c…

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by Noam Bransom
Events
Easton Brightens The Holidays With Annual Community Tree Lighting Easton Brightens The Holidays With Annual Community Tree Lighting
Easton Brightens The Holidays With Annual Community Tree Lighting EASTON, Conn. - The annual community tree lighting will take place on Sunday, Dec. 7, from 5 o 6 p.m. in the Easton Library's parking lot.  The event is presented by the friends of the Easton Public Library and the Easton Parks & Recreation Department. Join the Easton Library and the Parks & Rec Department to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the third annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Bring the whole family for an evening of Christmas Carolers, holiday refreshments and one very special guest from the North Pole. Attendees are asked to donate nonper…

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