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Astorino Launches Bilingual Business Seminars In Westchester Astorino Launches Bilingual Business Seminars In Westchester
Astorino Launches Bilingual Business Seminars In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A new series of bilingual business seminars will take place beginning Saturday, May 21, in Peekskill, Yonkers and New Rochelle as part of County Executive Rob Astorino’s ongoing focus on supporting small-business owners in Westchester.  “The goal is to provide small-business owners with direct access to bilingual professionals who can help provide strategies for growth and success,” Astorino said. “By going straight into our local communities, we are hoping to make it even easier for people to take advantage of this terrific resource.” The “2016 Ready, Set, Grow!…

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Get Fit Hudson Valley Challenges Residents To Log Exercise To Win Prizes Get Fit Hudson Valley Challenges Residents To Log Exercise To Win Prizes
Get Fit Hudson Valley Challenges Residents To Log Exercise To Win Prizes Now that spring is here, it's time to get outside and get those muscles pumping again. To help, the Get Fit Hudson Valley exercise challenge returns on Saturday with more than 60 check-in locations and dozens of prizes for people who log their activity.For six weeks, Get Fit encourages people to stay in shape and be active. Participants register at GetFitHV.com, perform 30 minutes of any kind of physical activity and log it through the #GetFitHV on Twitter or GetFitHV.com.  The more entries participants submit, the better their chances to win prizes. Prizes include an Apple Watch, NatureBox …

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Darien Holds Postal Food Drive To Benefit Person-To-Person Darien Holds Postal Food Drive To Benefit Person-To-Person
Darien Holds Postal Food Drive To Benefit Person-To-Person DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien residents can help feed a struggling family or child during the annual National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive by placing a bag of canned goods by their mailbox on Saturday, May 14. With 11 percent of Fairfield County residents living below the poverty level – and another 20 percent struggling to afford basic needs of food, clothing and shelter – hunger and food insecurity is an issue for many in the community.  Person to Person Director of Volunteers Janet King said that one in 10 families has struggled to find their next meal and that the rate of food ins…

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Westport Hosts Career Coach For Excel Classes Westport Hosts Career Coach For Excel Classes
Westport Hosts Career Coach For Excel Classes WESTPORT, Conn. -- The American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach will return to the Westport Town Hall on Thursday, May 12, to offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft Excel 2007.The event, from 10 a.m to noon, will be followed by an intermediate class in Excel from 1 to 3 p.m. The Career Coach is a training center tour bus equipped with 10 wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  “I hope that by offering the American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in the Westport area, many residents who wish to improve their computer skills will …

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Croton 'Drug Take Back Day' Receives Record Number Of Drugs Croton 'Drug Take Back Day' Receives Record Number Of Drugs
Croton 'Drug Take Back Day' Receives Record Number Of Drugs CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- A record number of prescription drugs were turned in during the Croton Community Coalition's Semi-Annual Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Croton-on-Hudson.In addition to the unwanted, unused or expired prescriptions turned in during the event, Croton Police also turned over prescription drugs collected from the department's drop box.  In total, 22 boxes of prescription drugs were turned over to the Drug Enforcement Agency — by far the most ever.  “We are so thrilled to be making a social change in how we dispose of our prescription drugs. This annual event gives …

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Bronxville Limits Parking In Avalon Lot Bronxville Limits Parking In Avalon Lot
Bronxville Limits Parking In Avalon Lot BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Commuters and residents should be aware that Wednesday, May 11 through Friday, May 13, there will be limited commuter parking in the Avalon Lot for fence repair. If there are no spaces available in the Avalon or Kraft Avenue lots on these days, residents can park their vehicles on Parkway Road or Paxton Avenue.  Residents with questions or problems, should contact the Parking Office at 914-337-6500. 

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Neighbors
New Rochelle Campership Fund Creates GoFundMe Page New Rochelle Campership Fund Creates GoFundMe Page
New Rochelle Campership Fund Creates GoFundMe Page NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With summer quickly approaching, members of the Campership Fund are putting out the call for donations to help send underprivileged children to a week of summer camp through a GoFundMe page. According to New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, there are so many families that cannot afford any summer activities for their children. A week of summer camp can be life changing for these kids.  "Contributing to the Campership Fund is a great way to have a meaningful impact on a child’s life," Bramson said. "And now it’s easier than ever to support the cause through Ca…

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Scarsdale Middle School Students Perform At Open Arms Men's Shelter Scarsdale Middle School Students Perform At Open Arms Men's Shelter
Scarsdale Middle School Students Perform At Open Arms Men's Shelter SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- More than 120 Scarsdale Middle School students performed an evening of music and served dinner to homeless residents of the Open Arms Men’s Shelter in White Plains on Monday, May 9.The music department at Scarsdale Middle School and the seventh grade Fountain House team continued their three-year tradition, to provide an evening of entertainment and a warm meal for the clients who benefit from "Lifting Up Westchester," a social services organization which serves the entire county.  The orchestra, band, and chorus groups performed a variety of music for the client…

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Marathon Effort Raises Money For Bronxville's Chapel School Programs Marathon Effort Raises Money For Bronxville's Chapel School Programs
Marathon Effort Raises Money For Bronxville's Chapel School Programs BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Seven members of Village Lutheran Church and The Chapel School community recently took part in the North Face Endurance Challenge Half Marathon or the 10K at Bear Mountain on behalf of The Chapel School arts and drama program. The team consisted of experienced runners and first time racers.  Aside from physically and mentally training for the course, each runner had commit to and guarantee a $1,100 per runner personal fundraising goal for the half marathon or $800 per runner for the 10K course.  “We are so proud of their dedication and commitment to the team. All seven o…

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Putnam Humane Society Searching For New Home For Ozzie Putnam Humane Society Searching For New Home For Ozzie
Putnam Humane Society Searching For New Home For Ozzie CARMEL, N.Y. -- Ozzie, an adult male Pitbull at the Putnam Humane Society, is looking for a new home.According to employees at the shelter, Ozzie is a very active and playful dog looking for an experienced adult home to continue with his training.  He is very intelligent, loves walks and would thrive in a home with firm rules and boundaries. He’s also affectionate with people he knows. Potential adoptees can meet Ozzie and the rest of the dogs at the shelter from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. The shelter is a 68 Old Route 6. For information, call 845-225-7777.

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