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Cindy Capitani

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Events

Genealogy Course Tops Lewisboro Library Events For October LEWISBORO, N.Y. – The Lewisboro Library has programs available to help people navigate a variety of topics. Registration is required by calling 914-875-9004 or sending an email to lewisborolibrary@gmail.com. The following classes are open: Genealogy Basics and Beyond, 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, with Suzanne Garbardini, who will lead this workshop for beginner and intermediate genealogists. She'll discuss organization and documentation, as well as sources and how to locate them. Downloading Books to Your iPad or iPhone, 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 6. Learn how to download free eBooks and audio…

by Cindy Capitani

10/02/2015

Events

Rutherford Residents Can Detect Blood Trouble With Screening RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The Rutherford Health Department will sponsor a multi-phasic blood screening program for adult residents on Oct. 23 and 24. The screenings will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days at the Health Center, 184 Park Ave. There will be a charge of $21 per person. For an additional fee, other testing can be added: T4/TSH (two thyroid tests) $27, Vitamin D level $22, Hemoglobin A1-C $15. Appointments are required and can be made by calling the Public Health Nurses at (201) 460-3020. Walk-in appointments will also be taken during the same time period. NOT ELIGIBLE: Residents…

by Cindy Capitani

10/02/2015

Neighbors

Allendale Ambulance Corps Letter Contest Unites Neighbors ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Five letters, five remarkable stories, one chance to win a $200 gift card to the Allendale Bar & Grill -- that's the promise of the Allendale Volunteer Ambulance Corps for its 2015 fund drive. The corps has mailed five different letters that each tell "inspiring and remarkable" stories about its members -- while providing a bit of history and statistics -- to 2,230 residents. The first group of neighbors who team up to produce all five letters wins the gift card. INFO: (201) -327-3274 or the AVAC Facebook page

by Cindy Capitani

10/02/2015

Events

Pancake Breakfast, Open House At Vista Fire Department LEWISBORO, N.Y. – A pancake breakfast takes place from 8-11 a.m. Saturday Oct.10 at the Vista Firehouse, 377 Smith Ridge Road. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children 8 and younger. All proceeds benefit the Vista Volunteer Fire Department. The fire department also is having an open house and recruitment the same day, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. People can learn how they can help the community and become a volunteer firefighter, EMT, ambulance driver or fire truck driver. Those interested can get a ride on Vista Engine 141, check out a car fire, an extrication demo and more.

by Cindy Capitani

10/02/2015

Police & Fire

Man Ousted From Bergen County Freeholder Meeting HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Bergen County Board of Freeholders removed a man from Wednesday’s meeting after he tried to play a video about a Teaneck doctor accused of sexual misconduct, northjersey.com reports. In the video, which was on Youtube that day, a woman identifies herself as an alleged victim of Dr. Gangaram Ragi, who entered a pre-trial Intervention program, thereby avoiding prosecution, northjersey.com said. According to northjersey.com Freeholder Board attorney Ed Florio advised Freeholder Chairwoman Joan Voss not to allow the video to be played. Bill Brennan a critic of Bergen Co…

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2015

Police & Fire

Brewster Man Pulled Over For Not Wearing Seatbelt Charged With DWI BREWSTER, N. Y. -- Raymond L. Pellecchia, 48, was arrested by New York State Police, on Sept. 26, for aggravated driving while intoxicated on Main Street. He also was cited for not wearing his seat belt. Pellecchia was released on summonses pending an October court appearance.

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2015

Business

Ossining Chamber Of Commerce Members Meet And Greet OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Chamber of Commerce recently held a meet and greet for members hosted by the Mike and Miriam Risko at Mike Risko Music. About a dozen local business people and entrepreneurs showed up to network and socialize with other local friends. John Girolamo (Johnny G the DJ) and chamber President Gayle Marchica (Eduscape Associates) organized the event and guests were treated to snacks provided by Mike Risko Music. Among the guests were Tricia Robbins who does public relations, Neil Wolf from Bobs Army Navy and John Suess who works in SEO.

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2015

News

Exercise Caution When Hiring Caregiver, Westchester DA Alerts Residents WESTCHESTER, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Janet DiFiore is issuing a community alert to notify senior citizens to be cautious when it comes to hiring caregivers. DiFiore advises that financial elder abuse is on the rise. “A caregiver can be a ‘Thief in Disguise’ and the elderly are often taken advantage of by the very people hired to care for them.” She notes most are dedicated to helping their clients, but some use these jobs to take advantage of clients. For more information and guidelines, see her website.

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2015

Schools

Elmwood Park Teachers Protest; Working Without Contract ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Members of the Elmwood Park Education Association recently organized outside the board of education to protest an ongoing two-year pay freeze with no settled contract, according to northjersey.com More than 50 teachers and other union members employed by the Elmwood Park School District marched along East 53rd Street holding signs that read: "No Contract, Still Working, Always Caring." Northjersey.com reports the EPEA includes teachers, nurses, counselors, secretaries, child study team members, custodians and maintenance department workers. For full story s…

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2015

Neighbors

Darien's Geary Gallery Hosts Exhibit Featuring Greenwich's Peter Arguimbau DARIEN, Conn. – The Geary Gallery of Darien is presenting “Of Light and the Sea” featuring the marine and seascape paintings of longtime Greenwich resident and Darien native Peter Arguimbau. His exhibit runs Oct. 1 through 31 at the Geary Gallery, 576 Boston Post Road, Darien. Arguimbau is a nationally acclaimed, classical-realist painter who has specialized in the Flemish Technique (popular during 1450-1650) for more than 40 years. He first learned to paint at age 8 when he spent hours watching his father, Vincent Arguimbau, a portrait painter in Darien. His formal art training included …

by Cindy Capitani

10/01/2015

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