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New Canaan's Silvermine Student Exhibition Celebrates Winners New Canaan's Silvermine Student Exhibition Celebrates Winners
New Canaan's Silvermine Student Exhibition Celebrates Winners NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A crowd of friends, family, and artists gathered in spring for the opening of the 2015 Student Art Exhibition in the Silvermine Art Galleries. Beth Livensperger, who teaches painting and drawing at the School of Art + Design at Purchase College, SUNY, acted as juror for the annual event, which includes new work by students who have completed at least one term of study at the Silvermine School of Art. Lori Ann Dunn, Michele Marshall and Cynthia Mullins served as chairpersons for this year’s Silvermine School of Art Exhibition. The Best in Show Award went to Elaine Le…

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Events
Former Westport HS Tennis Director Offers Programs For Seniors Former Westport HS Tennis Director Offers Programs For Seniors
Former Westport HS Tennis Director Offers Programs For Seniors WESTON, Conn. -- Glen Englander is courting the area’s seniors with a diverse tennis program especially tailored to the young at heart. Every Sunday, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., he is hosting a senior’s workshop at Weston High School. No RSVP is necessary; just bring your racquet. The fee is $15 per session. “Playing tennis is more than just a way to get the body moving,” Englander said. "It benefits coordination, strategy, endurance and competiveness along with the opportunity for participants to meet one another and socialize.” By organizing a calendar of senior events, his goa…

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Stamford Schools Sailing Team Ends Season With Two First Place Wins Stamford Schools Sailing Team Ends Season With Two First Place Wins
Stamford Schools Sailing Team Ends Season With Two First Place Wins STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Schools sailing team concluded its season in May, with two first place finishes in both the Silver and Gold Cup Regattas. The team, which is supported by Stamford Yacht Club, comprises sailors from the Academy of Information Technology and Engineering (AITE), Stamford High School (SHS), Westhill High School (WHS), Rogers International School, King, and Stanwich. Sailing from the Greenwich Boat and Yacht Club on Grass Island, the team finished the day of competition with 10 wins and no losses. “I am very pleased with our finish at the Gold Cup,” said SHS g…

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Business
Costco Eyeing Yorktown Opening Costco Eyeing Yorktown Opening
Costco Eyeing Yorktown Opening YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Costco Wholesale Club prepares to settle into its 3200 Crompond Road location in Yorktown in November 2016, according to Yorktown News. Although Costco representatives had anticipated a much earlier opening, the company's application faced several delays and reviews. The project has cost the company around $6 million, reported Yorktown News. Yorktown residents have expressed their opinions of opposition in an attempt to overturn the town board's decision to approve gas stations at Costco, but the project is already awaiting their final  local review, according to Yorkt…

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Bar Z Consulting and Education Opens Its Doors In Danbury Bar Z Consulting and Education Opens Its Doors In Danbury
Bar Z Consulting and Education Opens Its Doors In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- Bar Z Consulting and Education has opened its doors at 7 National Place in Danbury. Bar Z is a business that focuses on providing education and advocacy through workshops especially designed to help victims of domestic violence and immigration scams. For more information on upcoming workshops and training sessions, visit www.barzconsulting.com.

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Events
Hudson Valley Gateway Hosts Annual Expo In Peekskill Hudson Valley Gateway Hosts Annual Expo In Peekskill
Hudson Valley Gateway Hosts Annual Expo In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce presents the Hudson Valley Exposition on Aug. 1 from 12 noon to 9:30 p.m. The event will be held at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill. There will be live music, kid's entertainment, locally-sourced food, arts and crafts, a laser show and more. Children's entertainment includes Jonathan Krus, master storyteller; The Storycrafters, Jeri Burns and Barry Marshall; Joy Kelly Smith, storyteller and musician; and more. There is a suggested donation of $10 per person. A family of four package is $25. Kids under 12 are free.  …

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News
Solar Company Hosts Dog Days Competition In Sleepy Hollow Solar Company Hosts Dog Days Competition In Sleepy Hollow
Solar Company Hosts Dog Days Competition In Sleepy Hollow SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- SunBlue Energy is celebrating the height and heat of summer in Westchester County with a #DogDaysOfSunBlue competition, offering local dog owners the chance to win prizes. Post a picture of your dog enjoying the sunshine this summer on the SunBlue Energy Facebook page and you could win a gift certificate to Bark & Meow in Tarrytown and a donation in your name to the no kill animal shelter, Pets Alive Westchester. SunBlue is hosting the competition to celebrate energy independence by offering $300 off solar array installations for your home or business. Plus, w…

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Schools
Lowey Helps Mercy College Gain Funds To Aid Underserved Students Lowey Helps Mercy College Gain Funds To Aid Underserved Students
Lowey Helps Mercy College Gain Funds To Aid Underserved Students DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey announced $284,754 in new U.S. Department of Education TRIO Student Support Services Program funding for Mercy College students in the successful completion of their post-secondary education. Mercy College will receive $284,754 to support 250 underserved students through a student support services program aimed at increasing the rates of retention, good academic standing and graduation of eligible students. According to Mercy, two-thirds of the participants will be low-income and first-generation college students or individuals with disabilities…

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Kaplan Presents SAT And ACT Prep At Field Library Kaplan Presents SAT And ACT Prep At Field Library
Kaplan Presents SAT And ACT Prep At Field Library PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Field Library will be holding a free Kaplan SAT and ACT Test Practice and Preparation Session on Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students can prepare for the real test with a practice test; find out the differences between the ACT and SAT; know exactly what to expect on test day; get a complete analysis of their results; and learn exclusive strategies to improve scores. Spots are limited so sign up today. For more details or to reserve your spot, contact the library at (914) 737-0010 or email teen librarian Liz Anastasi at eanastasi@wlsmail.org. Visit www.peekski…

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Sen. Terrence Murphy Teams With Yorktown To Shed Prescription Drugs Sen. Terrence Murphy Teams With Yorktown To Shed Prescription Drugs
Sen. Terrence Murphy Teams With Yorktown To Shed Prescription Drugs YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Sen. Terrence Murphy hosted his second of five prescription drug drop-off events on July 23 as part of the effort to remove dangerous medications from residents' medicine cabinets. Murphy will host additional medication drop off events in Carmel on Thursday; Mount Pleasant on Aug. 14; and Lewisboro on Aug. 27. The Buffalo area recently suffered 10 opiate-related overdoses in just 24 hours. The overdoses included one man dying, as well as a woman who overdosed twice, causing county officials to call for immediate care of overdose victims. "Having just returned from r…

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