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Cindy Capitani

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Sports

Fairfield U. Stags Hit The Road To Take On North Carolina In Basketball FAIRFIELD, Conn. — The Fairfield University Stags men’s basketball team and head coach Sydney Johnson begin their 2015-16 campaign with a three-game road trip. The Stags face the No. 1-ranked University of North Carolina Tar Heels in the middle game of the swing on Sunday, Nov. 15, in Chapel Hill, N.C. The game starts at 4 p.m. and ESPNU will televise. Bob Heussler is delivering the play-by-play for his 27th consecutive season on WVOF Radio, 88.5 FM, the flagship station for Stags Basketball. Fairfield hoops great Joe DeSantis is providing expert analysis. On the heels of the Stags openi…

by Cindy Capitani

11/14/2015

Events

Over 30 Westchester Rabbis Teaching At Annual Celebration NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. — The fourth Westchester-wide Night of Jewish Learning and Celebration takes place Saturday, Dec. 5 at Beth El Synagogue Center in New Rochelle. Beginning at 6:45 p.m., the event allows participants to attend two 45-minute workshops chosen from more than 30 topics covering Jewish thought, text, philosophy, spirituality, sports, culture, life and love. Co-sponsored by the Westchester Jewish Council and the Westchester Board of Rabbis, with support from UJA-Federation of New York, over 30 rabbis from all over Westchester County will participate. Following the workshop, th…

by Cindy Capitani

11/14/2015

Schools

See Fort Lee High School's "Almost Maine" Fall Show FORT LEE, N.J. — The Fort Lee International Thespian Society Troupe 3103 presents “Almost, Maine,” written by playwright John Cariani. Under the direction of Jodi Etra, the performances take place at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 through Nov. 21 in the Fort Lee High School Auditorium. The story revolves around nine couples on a Friday night in the not-yet-town of Almost, Maine, who experience love, loss, hope, hurt, and everything in between. The plot is about the transformations of these small-town people, and how their lives are being changed forever. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for seni…

by Cindy Capitani

11/14/2015

Lifestyle

Pick A Pickle For National Pickle Day, Greenburgh It’s National Pickle Day on Saturday, Nov. 14. Pickles are a popular food for thousands of years according to food.com. In 2030 B.C., cucumbers were imported from India to the Tigris Valley where they were first preserved and eaten as pickles. In ancient Egypt, people consumed pickles for their nutritional value and because they were thought to enhance beauty, food.com says. Cleopatra attributed her good looks to her full diet of pickles, and centuries later, Napoleon believed pickles offered health benefits for his armies. On Nov. 14, our country nationally honors the culinary history of …

by Cindy Capitani

11/14/2015

Neighbors

3-On-3 Hoops Tourney Supports Ridgewood Mom RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Kerrie Prettitore, a 42-year-old mother of three, is fighting for her life following a reaction to a single chemotherapy treatment. On Saturday, Nov. 14, a 3 on 3 Charity Basketball Tournament to benefit her and her family will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel School Gym in Ridgewood. She was diagnosed with colon cancer in February 2014 and subsequently had successful surgery to remove the tumor. However, a rare genetic disorder, DPD Deficiency, put her into a coma.Besides financial support, it's hoped that the basketball tourney will raise…

by Cindy Capitani

11/14/2015

Schools

New Clifton School Board Member Emphasizes Security CLIFTON, N.J. — The Clifton School Board’s newest member says improving security is one of the main objectives of his three-year term, northjersey.com reports. Larry Grasso won a seat in the Nov. 3 election, along with Trustee Michael Evans, the article says. Other issues include school uniforms and changing the election from November to April, the story says. CLICK HERE to read the complete story.

by Cindy Capitani

11/14/2015

Neighbors

Pascack Valley Realty Firm Helps Move For Hunger Feed New Jerseyans BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- Prominent Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is teaming up with Move for Hunger to help those in the Northern and Central areas of New Jersey with a 25,000-pound challenge. “We are looking forward to reaching and exceeding our goal of 25,000 pounds of collected food,” Charles Oppler, CEO and broker of Sotheby’s, said in a statement. “There are over one million people in New Jersey who are still food insecure.” Throughout the rest of the month, the realty firm will collect non-perishable foods from clients, colleagues, and family members hoping to reach its goa…

by Cindy Capitani

11/14/2015

Business

DeCicco Family Market Will Replace A&P In Katonah KATONAH, N.Y. — Interior demolition and outside construction is in progress at the old A&P to make way for a new supermarket, lohud.com reports. DeCicco Family Market will open its doors in early 2016 at 132 Bedford Road in Katonah, the article says. The family-owned chain has several locations in Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Orange counties in New York. For the full story see lohud.com.

by Cindy Capitani

11/13/2015

Neighbors

Hartsdale Scouts Honor Veterans At Andrus-On- Hudson HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Hartsdale Boy Scouts Troop 67 honored 15 veterans from World War II with a Color Guard presentation. The veterans, living at Andrus on Hudson, were treated to the visit on Veterans Day. Hartsdale Boy Scouts who attended included Adam Pascual, Adrian Pascual, Jared Trupp, Samb Mishra and Vyas Mishra. The boys were led by William Kandalaft, Senior Patrol Leader. Andrus-On-Hudson is Westchester’s only Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation resource offering all private rooms with bath. Andrus specializes in skilled nursing, p…

by Cindy Capitani

11/13/2015

Events

Hear Some Tales At Rockland County's Storytelling Festival GARNERVILLE, N.Y. — The 20th Annual Rockland County Storytelling Festival takes place Sunday at Haverstraw King's Daughters Public Library. Hear professional storytellers Christopher Agostino (StoryFaces), April Armstrong, Elise Krakower, Jonathan Kruk, and Pamela Schembri, as well as high school student storytellers. There will also be story crafts for children with Debra Tietze. This free, multicultural event is for the whole family and takes place from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The Haverstraw King’s Daughters Public Library is on Route 202 (behind the CVS) in …

by Cindy Capitani

11/13/2015

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