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School Spirit Shines As Irvington Students Celebrate Bulldog Day School Spirit Shines As Irvington Students Celebrate Bulldog Day
School Spirit Shines As Irvington Students Celebrate Bulldog Day IRVINGTON, N.Y. – Skies were sunny and spirits high as Irvington’s Dows Lane Elementary School hosted its annual Bulldog Day recently. Classmates cheered each other on as they ran relay races and played field games like tug of war and capture the flag, said physical education teacher Marisa Stracuzzi. Teachers and parent volunteers supervised the day’s activities. Bulldog Day is the “highlight” of the school year, Stracuzzi said, adding many of the classes paired up to “build on teamwork and cooperation.”

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Neighbors
World-Class Drummer Kevin Hupp Joins Joe Duraes & The Skills World-Class Drummer Kevin Hupp Joins Joe Duraes & The Skills
World-Class Drummer Kevin Hupp Joins Joe Duraes & The Skills CORTLANDT MANOR, NY – Award-winning drummer Kevin Hupp will make his live debut with Hudson Valley band Joe Duraes & The Skills Saturday, June 13, at The Winery at St. George in Mohegan Lake. Hupp, who has recorded on gold and platinum records, has toured with Eddie Van Halen, Joan Osbourne, Rick Derringer, Iggy Pop and many other top artists. Also an award-winning producer and engineer, Hupp recorded, produced, and provided his drums on Duraes’ first album, “Ebb and Flow.” Lead singer Duraes said he is “thrilled” Hupp has joined the band. “He masterfully shaped and developed my …

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Business
Pleasantville Firm Receives North Dakota Business Award Pleasantville Firm Receives North Dakota Business Award
Pleasantville Firm Receives North Dakota Business Award PLEASANTVILLE, NY -- Four Anchors Worldwide, a marine insurance broker, has been recognized by the North Dakota Trade Office (NDTO) for its outstanding work with exporters. The Pleasantville firm, which specializes in cargo insurance on agricultural commodities and equipment, was awarded the 2014 Service to Exporters Award. It was the only company outside of North Dakota to receive such an award last month. Bob Furjanic, president of Four Anchors Worldwide, said his firm was “proud to serve as a knowledgeable resource for NDTO members.” North Dakota Lt. Gov. Drew Wrigley, chairman of…

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Events
Fresh Air Fund Asks Westchester Families To Open Hearts, Homes Fresh Air Fund Asks Westchester Families To Open Hearts, Homes
Fresh Air Fund Asks Westchester Families To Open Hearts, Homes WESTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Playing catch while running barefoot in the grass. Roasting marshmallows by a campfire. These are simple joys that every child should experience. Yet, for many low-income New York City kids, outdoor fun would remain out of reach if it were not for those willing to open up their hearts and homes, according to The Fresh Air Fund. So, with Father’s Day fast approaching, the independent, not-for-profit agency is asking Westchester dads and their families to consider hosting a child for a week or two this summer. Each summer, close to 4,000 children visit host familie…

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News
Cancer Action Network Pushes Astorino OK Of Westchester's E-Cigarette Ban Cancer Action Network Pushes Astorino OK Of Westchester's E-Cigarette Ban
Cancer Action Network Pushes Astorino OK Of Westchester's E-Cigarette Ban NEW YORK, N.Y. -- A nonprofit, advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society is praising a measure that, if signed into law in Westchester County, will curb the use of e-cigarettes in workplaces, restaurants and bars. Michael Davoli, of the Cancer Action Network, said the move by the Westchester County Board of Legislators will protect residents from second-hand exposure to nicotine and “other potentially harmful chemicals.” It will also strengthen enforcement of existing smoke-free laws, Davoli said, urging County Executive Robert Astorino to sign the legislation into law. Sales…

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News
Village Hall Summer Hours Tops Village Manager's Report Village Hall Summer Hours Tops Village Manager's Report
Village Hall Summer Hours Tops Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. – Summer hours have been implemented for Briarcliff Manor’s Village Hall, according to Village Manager Philip E. Zegarelli. They are: Mondays to Thursdays: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Zegarelli also noted that the village’s 2015-2016 tax bills were mailed May 26 and taxpayers should now be able to view and pay their bills online. The first installment is due by July 1. Taxpayers must reach out to the Tax Department before the due date, or a 5 percent NYS imposed penalty will be applied, he said. The department can be reached at 914-944-272…

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Events
Cortlandt Engine Company Hosts Annual Bazaar Cortlandt Engine Company Hosts Annual Bazaar
Cortlandt Engine Company Hosts Annual Bazaar MONTROSE, N.Y. -- The Cortlandt Engine Company's annual bazaar, which opened Wednesday, will run through Saturday. The bazaar, located at the fire department at 2143 Albany Post Road (Rte. 9A) in Montrose, starts at 6 p.m. each day. The firemen's parade kicks off at 6 p.m. Saturday. The band DSO will perform after the parade. For raffle tickets, contact Scott Gilbert at 914-906-8174, or Kyle Hanney at 914-403-8234.  

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