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Cindy Capitani

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Schools

William Paterson University In Wayne Kicks Off Pioneer Pride Week WAYNE, N.J. -- William Paterson University has scheduled a series of events for its homecoming week and Pioneer Pride Week. The following events will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, Homecoming Day: At 1 p.m. WPU football takes on Frostburg State University at Wightman Stadium. Giveaways during the game courtesy of the Pioneer Pride Committee. A pioneer midway takes place 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., lot 5. There will be game booths, prizes, a photo booth, cheesesteaks, funnel cakes, caricaturist, ziplining, a rock wall and more. "Touch a Truck," sponsored by the Haledon Fire Department will …

by Cindy Capitani

10/07/2015

Politics

White Plains Woman's Club Sponsors Forum With Common Council Candidates WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Woman’s Club is hosting its annual Fall Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, at the Woman’s Club of White Plains, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains. Admission is free and refreshments will be served. Three Democratic members of the White Plains Common seeking re-election -- Dennis Krolian, Nadine Hunt-Robinson and Milagros Lecuona -- will participate, along with Republican challenger AnneMarie Encarnacao. Benjamin Boykin, a Democratic county legislator who is running unopposed in the Nov. 3 election, also will speak. The community forum is co-sponsored by the White Pl…

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

Obituaries

Clement V. Scaglione Sr., 74, New Rochelle Resident NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Clement V. Scaglione Sr. of New Rochelle, died on Sunday, Oct. 4. He was 74. He was the proprietor of several liquor stores in the Bronx and later worked as a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his parents John and Rosa (Benedetto) Scaglione and his wife, Mary Ann (Buonaiuto). He is also survived by his children John and his wife, Kathleen, Anthony and his wife, Audrey and Clement Jr. and his wife, Tisha, grandchildren of Nicholas, Michael, Luke and Jason and brother-in-law of Don Buonaiuto. Viewing is Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.…

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

Police & Fire

Fire Reveals Possible Marijuana Grow House In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. – Signs of a possible marijuana grow house were reportedly discovered following an early morning Park Hill Avenue home fire on Oct. 6, police said. Approximately 5:39 a.m., the Yonkers Fire Department and Yonkers Police Department responded to 23 Park Hill Avenue on a report of a structure fire. The fire was subsequently extinguished and no serious injuries were reported at the scene. A third-floor apartment in the building had extensive damage and contained items consistent with possibly being a marijuana grow house. Yonkers Police arson and narcotics investigators are curre…

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

News

Lewisboro Library Installs Custom Bricks LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- More than 200 custom engraved bricks were installed last weekend in the front of the library, 15 Main St. Orders are now being taken for the next installation. Anyone can still become a permanent part of the new Lewisboro Library by buying an inscribed brick to be placed along the Reader's Walkway. Engraved bricks are $200 for two lines of text and $300 for three lines. The current installation has inscriptions ranging from family and business names to "in honor of" dedications, as well as favorite books and inspirational quotes about reading. Ordering inform…

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

News

Historic Speaker Series Returns To Putnam Valley With Custer Discussion PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Valley Historical Society announces a new season of “Our American History – A Free Program Series,” at 10 a.m. on Oct. 10 at Putnam Valley Grange Hall, 128 Mill St., Putnam Valley. Capt. Mark Ehlers, assistant professor of History at West Point, will discuss “George Armstrong Custer: Before the Little Bighorn.” Ehlers received his commission as an armor officer through ROTC at James Madison University in 2005. Upon graduation, he served as a light cavalry scout platoon leader in the 1st Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Riley, Kan. He deployed to Bagh…

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

Lifestyle

Bridgeport Family Gets New Home Thanks To Habitat For Humanity, JPMorgan BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- JPMorgan Chase employees recently met with the new owners of the Habitat of Humanity home they are helping to building. Friends since sixth grade, Kimberly and Jeymar grew up in Bridgeport and are now married with four children. Along with volunteers from JPMorgan Chase and Habitat for Humanity for Humanity of Coastal Fairfield County, the family put in 500 hours of sweat equity building their Wood Avenue home. “Cities around the world are grappling with how to provide affordable, reliable housing and economic opportunities to community members in distressed neighborho…

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

Events

Wednesday Is Free Yoga In October At Teaneck Library TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Public Library’s Friends Group in conjunction with the Art of Living Foundation will host a free yoga and meditation class at 6 p.m. every Wednesday in October with Sujatha Nair at the Teaneck Library auditorium, 840 Teaneck Road. Participants may attend any or all classes. The Art of Living Foundation was inspired by the programs of spiritual leader and humanitarian Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar that began in 1982. Accredited as a United Nations Non-Governmental Organization in 1996, it is now one of the UN's largest volunteer-based NGOs.

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

Business

White Plains-Based Chauffeur Service Hires New VP Of Marketing WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Meredith A. Bach, a resident of Rowayton, Conn., was recently appointed by Luxe Travel Company LSW Chauffeured Transportation, to serve as its vice president of sales and marketing. Family-owned LSW provides premier chauffeured service to exclusive residents and business people in Westchester County, New York City and Connecticut. Bach, who grew up in New Canaan, Conn., will play a key role in developing marketing and business plans to help LSW continue its growth path to success. “One reason I was intrigued by this opportunity,” says Bach, “is because it’s a smalle…

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

Business

Learn About Leadership With Abby Duncan At The Meadowlands Chamber The Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council will hold a leadership session, “Bettering Yourself to Better Your Business” from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, 2nd floor conference room, 301 Rt. 17 North, Rutherford, NJ. The speaker will be Abby Duncan, founding principal of Duncan Resources. She will discuss leaders versus managers and the required skill sets and mindsets. Register online.

by Cindy Capitani

10/06/2015

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