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Cindy Capitani

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Politics

Dutchess County Aims To Expand 'Think Differently' Inititative POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. — Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro outlined plans to expand the county’s “Think Differently” initiative, including the addition of a Special Needs Advocate position, in his 2016 Executive Budget Molinaro outlined his plans at a tour of Abilities First’s new state-of-art school for those with developmental disabilities in the Town of LaGrange, which opens Nov. 30. The creation of Special Needs Advocate position will be to assist families and provide the support they need to connect with the many services offered by Dutchess County and local communities. This positi…

by Cindy Capitani

11/06/2015

Events

Westchester Habitat For Humanity Celebrates 50 Years With Walk NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Habitat for Humanity of Westchester celebrated its 50th anniversary at 1 p.m. on Nov.2 at Constitution Park next to Village Hall in Larchmont (across from St. Augustine’s Church). Jim Killoran, chief executive officer, of Habitat for Humanity of Westchester, will walk 10.1 miles from Yonkers to Larchmont to mark Habitat’s progress. Not everyone who signs up with a sponsor will have to walk 10.1 miles. The actual walk is less than two miles so the whole family can join – young, seniors and everyone in between. “This walk is an effort to bring awareness. There is no affo…

by Cindy Capitani

11/06/2015

Events

Mount Kisco Gets Special Halloween Treat With Exotic Animal, Garden Tour MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Make plans now for next Halloween and visit the home and grounds of Judy and Michael Steinhardt. The 58-acre estate decorated with ghouls and goblins is filled with unusual plants, trees and exotic animal attractions. But it’s only open to the public on Halloween and one day in the spring. The other openings are for fundraising events. On Halloween, people have the opportunity to experience animals such as huge dromedaries, wallabies, kangaroos, pink flamingos, llamas, zebras and more. The animals roam safely behind fencing, while onlookers get up-close and personal. A…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

Schools

Bedford Central's Space Committee Holding Meetings BEDFORD, N.Y. — The Space and Enrollment Committee has scheduled several meetings to walk through each elementary school, gather and review background information, and hear reports pertinent to planning. The committee was created to figure out how to address enrollment caused by crowding at Mount Kisco Elementary School. The committee's meetings, which are open to the public, are meant to be an early discussion of whether action is needed. The initial meeting was on Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Pound Ridge Elementary School. Remaining meetings are held from 7 to 9 p.m. as follows: Tuesday, Nov.…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

Events

Wilton Historical Society Opening Sales At American Artisan Show WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Historical Society will host its annual American Artisan Show at 224 Danbury Road/Route 7. A preview and silent auction opens the show from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6. The show takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. With more than 30 diverse artisans, the show highlights arts, crafts and designs that have been part of fine American handwork since the 18th and 19th centuries. Shaker-style furniture, pottery, kitchen wares, Nantucket-style baskets, pepper mills, hand-woven scarfs and shawls, quilts, rugs, floor clot…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

News

Nyack Library Director Reads With The Rotary Club NYACK, N.Y. – The Nyack Rotary Club recently held a family reading night at the Nyack Center. Nyack Library Director and Rotary Club member Jane Marino spent time reading to kids at the Nyack Center. The club also brought pizza and gave every child in the program a book to take home. The Nyack Rotary Club meets at 12 p.m. on Tuesdays at La Fontana Restauran at 93 South Broadway, Nyack. For more information see its website or call 845-348-3770.

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

Events

String Quartet Entertains Nyack As Part Of Carnegie Series NYACK, N.Y. — The String Quartet opened the Nyack Library Carnegie Concert Series 2015-2016 season and played to a packed house. The Manhattan-based musicians formed the quartet in 2000 to perform freelance Chamber music outside of their day jobs with other professional orchestras. Musicians performing Sunday were Abraham Appleman on violin, Desiree Elsevier on viola, Annamae Goldstein on violin, and Daniel Miller on cello. Future Carnegie Concert Series take place at the Nyack Library, Carnegie-Farian Room, 59 S. Broadway, Nyack. The room features 18-foot ceilings and seating for 100. Do…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

Events

Garfield Prevention Coalition Tackles Substance Abuse GARFIELD, N.J. – The Garfield Prevention Coalition is holding a meeting from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 12 at Garfield YMCA, 70 Outwater Lane, Garfield. The Garfield Prevention Coalition's goals include reducing youth substance abuse, changing perceptions and working collaboratively as a community within the city. For more information call (201) 740-7083 or see the coalition's Facebook page.

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

Events

Seniors Danced The Day Away At Mount Vernon Halloween Bash MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — A Halloween Luncheon and Dance for senior citizens took place from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. Sponsored by the Westchester County Office for the Aging, the event took place at the Mount Vernon Armory, 144 North 5th Ave., Mount Vernon. Music, pizza, candy, treats and a prize for the best costume highlighted the event.

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

Events

Accessible Art Show Opening At Four Sites Around Danbury DANBURY, Conn. — The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is holding the last installment in its 7th season of Accessible Art, a year-long, multisite series of exhibitions joining business with art. From Monday, Nov. 9 and through Friday, Jan. 7, Accessible Art will feature four artists in four venues, as it experiences the ongoing growth of its mission. Its goal is to provide more opportunities for artists to show work in local and regional alternative public and private spaces, and make art accessible to the general public. The 2015 series of jury-selected visual artists and photo…

by Cindy Capitani

11/05/2015

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