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Cassandra Huerta

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Neighbors

Pound Ridge's Millie Hernandez-Becker Honored As Business Leader POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Millie Hernandez-Becker, a Pound Ridge resident and active member in the Bedford community, was honored by Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino and the New York State Senate at The Woman's Enterprise Development Center's Annual Spring Luncheon and Marketplace, after a June 28 was proclaimed as Millie-Hernandez Becker day. Hernandez-Becker was acknowledged for her extraordinary service to the Westchester community and commitment to advancing women's entrepreneurship. Hernandez-Becker was also WEDC’s community honoree. She is the president of Skyqueen Enter…

by Cassandra Huerta

06/30/2015

Business

Manfredi Jewels Expanding Its Location In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- After 27 years at its Greenwich location, Manfredi Jewels is expanding. Owner Roberto Chiappelloni has recently purchased the building that Manfredi Jewels has called home for almost three decades. Strongly devoted to his customers, Chiappelloni wanted to permanently show his commitment. Manfredi Jewels has been a staple in Greenwich and Fairfield County. As other businesses have come and gone, Manfredi Jewels continues to evolve and flourish. “2015 has been an extraordinary year for Manfredi Jewels,” said Chiappelloni. “With the opening of the New Canaan boutiqu…

by Cassandra Huerta

06/29/2015

Schools

Stamford Schools Offering Free Meals To Students This Summer STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Public Schools is once again participating in the federally funded Seamless Summer Food Program and will serve up free meals for city kids while school is out of session. This program, an extension of the National School Lunch Program, provides meals to children in summer. The program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by the Connecticut State Department of Education. Under the program, nutritious meals will be provided through Chartwells Dining Services, free of charge, to all Stamford children, 18 years and …

by Cassandra Huerta

06/29/2015

Neighbors

Stamford's SilverSource's Golf Outing Raises Over $65,000 For Senior Rides STAMFORD, Conn. -- SilverSource, formerly know as Senior Services of Stamford, held its annual charity golf outing on May 21, raising over $65,000 to support the organization's Ride to Wellness Medical Transportation Program. The program is dedicated to ensuring affordable transportation for older adults so they can manage chronic conditions and maintain good health. According to the AARP's Public Policy Institute, more than 20 percent of Americans age 65 and older don't drive. Additionally, many aging drivers experience a decline in their vision but are reluctant to burden others by…

by Cassandra Huerta

06/29/2015

Neighbors

Connecticut Realtors Award Scholarships To 2 New Canaan Residents NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Connecticut Realtors announced its 2015 Raymond F. Gates Jr. Memorial Scholarship winners. The Raymond F. Gates, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1976 in memory of Raymond F. Gates,Jr., following his tragic death in an automobile accident. Gates was the executive vice president of the Connecticut Realtors. Over the past 39 years, children of Realtors have been awarded scholarships totaling more than $800,000. For the 2014-2015 academic years, the Connecticut Realtors received more than 120 applications. This year, 43 outstanding children of the c…

by Cassandra Huerta

06/29/2015

Schools

Daniel Webster Fifth-Graders Graduate In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Daniel Webster Elementary fifth-graders celebrated their accomplishments with family, teachers, administrators and board of education members Thursday, June 25. Students led The Pledge of Allegiance, welcomed guests and congratulated Webster retirees. Principal Melissa Passarelli, board of education member Chrisanne Petrone and superintendent Brian Osborne wished students well and shared advice, according to a press release. Board of education member David Lacher, associate superintendent Diane Massimo and assistant to the superintendent Joe Williams (a former Webs…

by Cassandra Huerta

06/28/2015

Schools

Yorktown's Thomas Jefferson PTA Donates $500 To Autism Speaks YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- The Thomas Jefferson Elementary School PTA made a donation of $500 to Autism Speaks, in honor of its tradition of giving an end-of-the-year donation for grade five as it moves up to the middle school. "This year, in collaboration with the grade five teachers, PTA and the grade five PTA committee and myself, we decided to give to Autism Speaks,” said Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Principal Karen Gagliardi in a prepared statement. Last week, fifth-graders learned about the Guiding Eyes program “Heeling Autism.” A representative from Guiding Eyes brought one …

by Cassandra Huerta

06/27/2015

Business

GEICO's Grand Opening In Yonkers Features NASCAR Show Car, Raffles YONKERS, N.Y. -- GEICO's Westchester County local office, headed by agent Weezie Mullaly, will host a grand opening celebration from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday at its new location at 1915 Central Park Avenue in Yonkers. Mullaly’s office will award $5,000 to Family Services of Westchester as part of the event, according to a press release. The organization provides a broad range of social and mental health services. GEICO’s NASCAR showcar will make an appearance and the gecko will be featured, according to a press release. Guests can enter to win a series of raffle prizes, including four New…

by Cassandra Huerta

06/27/2015

Lifestyle

Scarsdale Adult School Adds New Classes To Summer Catalog SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Adult School has added new classes to the course catalog for the summer. The classes will not be found in the print edition of the catalog, but all of these courses are open for registration on the website. Interested participants can explore the modern realm of street art in Martin Merchant's newest two-day class, Art in the Street: the Bushwick Collective (course no. 3149). For those who don't want to take the walking tour in Brooklyn on Saturday, Aug. 1, you may register for the lecture portion only (course no. 3150), that meets on Friday, July 31,…

by Cassandra Huerta

06/26/2015

News

Junior League Volunteers Make Cards For Patients Of Mount Kisco's NWH MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- The women and children of the Junior League of Northern Westchester held a meeting at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco, where members and their children created artwork and get well cards for the pediatric pediatric department. The Junior League of Northern Westchester is an organization of women trained for effective leadership in community activities and dedicated to the belief that volunteer service is an essential part of responsible citizenship. This is the third installation of Kids Helping Kids/The Healing Power of Art and Community Outreach that …

by Cassandra Huerta

06/26/2015

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