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79-Year-Old White Plains Resident To Run 97th Half-Marathon 79-Year-Old White Plains Resident To Run 97th Half-Marathon
79-Year-Old White Plains Resident To Run 97th Half-Marathon WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- When Steve Siegel, 79, of White Plains hits the streets of Brooklyn on Saturday to take part in the Airbnb Brooklyn Half Marathon, it will be the 97th time he has run a half-marathon in 38 years. And while he might not run the entire race, mixing in a little walking, then running again, Siegel said running is a big part of his life, something he still does three to four days a week as part of the New York Road Runners, the organization behind the NYC Marathon and many other races year-round. The former information technology employee, who has also run 30 full marathons…

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Police & Fire
Two Passing Out At Party Tops North Castle Police Blotter Two Passing Out At Party Tops North Castle Police Blotter
Two Passing Out At Party Tops North Castle Police Blotter NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- Two people passing out during a party on Maple Avenue is among the recent incidents reported by the North Castle Police Department. On May 14, a called reported that a male had passed out and hit his head during a party on Maple Avenue. When police arrived another person at the same table had also passed out. An ambulance was called and both people were transported to the White Plains Hospital. Other calls included: May 13: A six-year-old girl called 911 because her cat had snuck out of the house. The father told officers there was no emergency. May 13: A US Postal w…

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Events
Color On Wheels To Hold DAWS Fundraiser In Bethel Color On Wheels To Hold DAWS Fundraiser In Bethel
Color On Wheels To Hold Daws Fundraiser In Bethel BETHEL, Conn. -- Join Color on Wheels for a fun-filled day celebrating art and animals on Saturday, May 21 at Bethel Arts to benefit the Danbury Animal Welfare Society (DAWS). The event from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. will feature an art project for all ages. Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or an extremely talented artist, these events and parties are all about having fun. Color On Wheels owner Karen Hess adopted her dog Annie from DAWS almost 5 years ago and can't imagine her families life without this loving dog. Inspired by all the volunteers, she decided to host a Color on Wheels fundraise…

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Events
Wilton Library Stocks Up On Summer Events Wilton Library Stocks Up On Summer Events
Wilton Library Stocks Up On Summer Events WILTON, Conn. -- As summer approaches, the Wilton Library is stocking the library with plenty of interesting events for all to enjoy.First on tap is an exhibit and reception on Monday, May 23 by Weir Farm Weir Farm Artist-in-Residence Erin O'Brien, from 6 – 7:30 p.m. O'Brien's paintings are small abstractions, haptic records of a mental reality. They arise from a feeling of intimacy with a place or another person, or often, both.  The paintings are an equal conversation between these perceptions and memories and the space of painting itself. O'Brien will continue her ongoing investigations w…

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News
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Takes Place Saturday In Newtown Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Takes Place Saturday In Newtown
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Takes Place Saturday In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- It's time to clean our those garages of all of the old paint and hazardous waste that most residents don't know what to do with during the Household Hazardous Waste drop-off on Saturday, May 21 at the Newtown Public Works garage.The event, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., is open to residents of Newtown, Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield, Redding and Ridgefield at the garage located at 4 Turkey Hill Road. (Take Route 25 to Peck’s Lane. Follow Peck’s Lane to first intersection. Turn on to Turkey Hill Road, Newtown Public Works is on the right). What To Bring: Paints Stains and Varnishe…

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Scarsdale Literary Salon Features Readings By Four Authors Scarsdale Literary Salon Features Readings By Four Authors
Scarsdale Literary Salon Features Readings By Four Authors SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Book lovers will want to mark their calendars for Thursday, May 25, when four authors will read from and discuss their works at the next program of the Scarsdale Literary Salon at the Scarsdale Public Library. The evening will include music and wine. The authors and their works include:  “Take This” by Steve Lewis follows the journey of a recently divorced and dispirited 60- year-old psychotherapist who travels in a Winnebago from his former home in upstate New York and ends up in Costa Rica.  “Finding Mr. Rightstein” by Nancy Kelton is a lovely memoir of finding love lat…

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Rockland County Residents Urged To Help Prevent Zika Virus Rockland County Residents Urged To Help Prevent Zika Virus
Rockland County Residents Urged To Help Prevent Zika Virus ROCKLAND, COUNTY, N.Y. ­­– Rockland County Executive Ed Day urged property owners to take special care during the coming warm weather to remove potential places where mosquitoes can breed to prevent spread of Zika virus and other diseases. Day and Rockland Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert delivered an update about mosquito control and the Zika virus as they toured an abandoned home in Chestnut Ridge with debris in the yard to demonstrate all the places where mosquitoes can breed. Day also announced that the state Department of Health is providing Rockland with 23 traps d…

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Guidance Center of Westchester Fundraiser Tops $270,000 Guidance Center of Westchester Fundraiser Tops $270,000
Guidance Center of Westchester Fundraiser Tops $270,000 NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Clients of the Guidance Center of Westchester were the big winners during the organization's recent gala in New Rochelle where more than $270,000 was raised.Some 200 people attended the event at the Glen Island Harbour Club to help raise funds for the organization, which serves more than 5,000 people annually by helping them achieve successes in education, work and personal relationships through college and career preparation, early childhood education, substance use and mental health treatment, and housing permanency. Those honored during the night for their commitment…

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Sen. Carlucci Talks With Rockland D.A. Zugibe On 'The Albany Report' Sen. Carlucci Talks With Rockland D.A. Zugibe On 'The Albany Report'
Sen. Carlucci Talks With Rockland D.A. Zugibe On 'The Albany Report' State Sen. David Carlucci will be joined by Rockland County District Attorney Tom Zugibe during his monthly radio show, "The Albany Report,' Friday, May 20 on WRCR AM 1700.  Zugibe will discuss his office's role in investigation public corruption cases, as well as his reaction to the heroin epidemic impacting the Lower Hudson Valley and the work he has done with Carlucci to advocate for problem solving courts in New York State. The show, which begins at 10:10 a.m., can be streamed online at www.wrcr.com. These are the other guests: Alan Brody: Brody will discuss his advocacy in cal…

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Lifestyle
Young Professionals Pick Mount Vernon As Best For Millennials Young Professionals Pick Mount Vernon As Best For Millennials
Young Professionals Pick Mount Vernon As Best For Millennials MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A Journal News panel of young professionals has named Mount Vernon as the best place for millennials to live in Westchester County.  Mount Vernon stood out from the other entrants for several reasons including its sense of community, diversity, and access to three major highways, three Metro-North stations, and the New York City subway system, said Mayor Richard Thomas. No other city or town in Westchester County has the location benefits of Mount Vernon, the survey said. Mount Vernon also topped the list in affordability with the lowest median rental price for a one-b…

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