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Stamford Police Charge 2 Norwalk Teens In Phony ID Scheme STAMFORD, Conn. – Dozens of phony driver's licenses found in a package delivered to the wrong address led to the arrests of two Norwalk teenagers, Stamford police said.Police said they were notified in August by a “concerned citizen” on Bouton Street who opened the package and found the fake identifications hidden under packing materials. After investigating, police said they determined that a conspiracy had been initiated in Stamford and that the money and photos had been collected there and then wired to China, where the fake licenses were manufactured. The licenses were mailed back to St…

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Schools

Clarkstown Students Honor Veterans With Flag, Messages of Thanks CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Patriotic pride and gratitude were on display this past Veterans Day at the Link Elementary World School in New City. Students honored servicemen and women by creating a large flag made of red, white, and blue hands -- each of them carrying a message of thanks or a heartfelt wish, school officials said. The flag is displayed in the school’s main hallway. Principal Francine Cuccia, at the Veterans Day program, offered words of wisdom and hope honoring those, she said, “who protect our freedoms.” Members of the Student Council led other students in the “Pledge of Allegian…

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Business

Bronxville Offers Holiday Shoppers Free Parking BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Holiday shoppers can enjoy free parking on Saturday in downtown Bronxville. Look for the bagged meters. Free parking will be available from noon on at the following locations: East side: Kraft Avenue, Park Place and Pondfield Road. Courtesy of Admiral Real Estate Services. West side: Palmer Avenue and Parkway Road. Courtesy of Houlihan and O’Malley.

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Events

Reception Launches 'Ode to Earth' Artists Exhibit At Pearl River Museum PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- An opening reception for the “Ode to Earth” group exhibition is set for 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at the Blue Hill Art and Cultural Center in Pearl River. The paean to our planet’s natural beauty showcases the work of 34 local and regional artists, organizers said. The show was co-curated by Barbara J. Sussman and Joanna Dickey. It will be on view at the museum on Mondays through Fridays, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. through March 31. The museum is at 1 Blue Hill Plaza, Pearl River. For more information, click here or email the museum at bluehillartandculturalcenter@gmail.c…

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Business

County Executive Urges Small Business Owners To Take 'Just Add One' Course CARMEL, N.Y. – Putnam County Executive MaryEllen Odell is encouraging small business owners to take part in Just Add One Westchester-Putnam, a course designed to help them grow and contribute to the region’s economic growth. The course is open to small business owners in Putnam or Westchester who are interested in learning how to create strategies to strengthen their business models/operations and make them more efficient. It is being sponsored by the Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board. Board members are appointed by Odell in Putnam County and in Westchester by County Executive …

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Schools

Cottle School's Talent Show Aids Ailing Student EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – Proceeds from a talent show planned at the William E. Cottle School in will go to aid a student who is recuperating from surgery, Tuckahoe school district officials said. The show is scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11. Admission is $5. The school is located at 2 Siwanoy Blvd., Eastchester. Funds will go to the family of sixth-grader and former talent show participant, Jenna Velez, who recently underwent major surgery on her legs, school officials said. In other announcements: School reopens after the Thanksgiving holidays on Monday, Nov. 30. Schools are closed on T…

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Events

Santa, Tree Lighting Among Bronxville's 'Hometown Holiday' Events BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – “Hometown Holiday” happenings will light up downtown Bronxville from Friday, Dec. 4 through Sunday, Dec. 6, according to the local PTA and Chamber of Commerce. These are among the events scheduled: A store-window decorating contest for Bronxville High School students. Discounts for PTA members at village stores and restaurants. Holiday happy hours at select locations. Santa’s workshop. The lighting of the village’s Christmas tree is set for 5 p.m., Dec. 4, at Leonard Morange Park, which is near Paxton and Palmer avenues. The winners of the store-window painting contest …

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Events

Mount Vernon Holiday Concert Features Gospel Artists The Jenkins Brothers MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Gospel recording artists The Jenkins Brothers will perform at a holiday concert Saturday, Dec. 5, at Mount Vernon High School. “The Most Wonderful Time” concert starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The concert is free, but donations of non-perishable food or unwrapped toys are welcome, organizers say. Donations will be distributed to needy families in the Mount Vernon community. To see a video of a Jenkins Brothers performance, click here. The high school is at 100 California Road, Mount Vernon. For directions or more information, call (914)-665-5300.

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Neighbors

Dutchess County SPCA Has Long List For Santa This Year HYDE PARK, N.Y. – As the holiday season begins, most pet owners will be heading to stores to purchase treats and toys for their furry friends, say officials from the Dutchess County SPCA. In that spirit, the Hyde Park-based agency is launching its first “12 Days of Holiday Giving” donation drive. It runs from Tuesday, Dec. 1, through Thursday, Dec. 10. Drive organizers even came up with a catchy way to post its “wish list” for all those Santas out there. Set to the tune of “The 12 Days of Christmas,” the animal rescue agency’s list includes: a Fast Cat exercise wheel, Go Pro cameras, lapto…

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Robin Givens NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Happy Birthday to New Rochelle’s Robin Givens! The American stage, television and film actress turns 51 Friday, Nov. 27. She was born in New York City, but raised in New Rochelle and Mount Vernon. According to Wikipedia, Givens began her acting career after graduating from Sarah Lawrence College in 1984. In 1986, she snagged a role on the ABC sitcom, “Head of the Class.” After the series ended in 1991, she continued her career with film roles and guest spots on television, like the sitcom “Sparks.” She also has had recurring roles on “The Game,” “Tyler Perry’s House…

by Carol Reif

11/27/2015

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