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Rockland County Youth Workers, Teens To Be Honored Rockland County Youth Workers, Teens To Be Honored
Rockland County Youth Workers, Teens To Be Honored CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Area youth and those dedicated to helping them will be honored during the 36th annual Youth Forum and Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 19.County Executive Ed Day, the Rockland County Youth Bureau, and the bureau's board of directors will present the 2016 Service Awards at the Nyack Seaport. “Congratulations to this year’s honorees for their dedication to their communities as well as the citizens of Rockland County,” said Day. “May they serve as role models for others, both young and old, to follow in their footsteps.”  During the event, the following will be recognized: …

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Hudson Valley VA Offers Group For Women Veterans Affected By War Trauma Hudson Valley VA Offers Group For Women Veterans Affected By War Trauma
Hudson Valley VA Offers Group For Women Veterans Affected By War Trauma MONTROSE, N.Y. -- The Veterans Administration Hudson Valley Health Care System will restart a group for women who have experienced war-zone trauma beginning May 5. The group will meet Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Mental Health Clinic conference room, Bldg. 12, at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Montrose campus, 2094 Albany Post Road.  The meetings are free of charge for those eligible for VA health care. Women veterans interested in attending should first call Dr. Yael Margolin-Rice, clinical psychologist, for an interview. No “walk ins” will be accepted. “We are offering a group for women w…

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GoFundMe Set Up To Help Shelton Highway Worker Fighting Cancer GoFundMe Set Up To Help Shelton Highway Worker Fighting Cancer
GoFundMe Set Up To Help Shelton Highway Worker Fighting Cancer SHELTON, Conn. -- A GoFundMe page has been set-up to help a Shelton Highway Department employee who is suffering from lymphoma. John Docktor, has had an uphill battle since coming down with cancer in 2015. He has exhausted all sick, personal and vacation time that he has accumulated over the years with the department. In the near future Docktor's pay will be cut to 50 percent. His friends are trying to raise at least $10,000 to help with his living and medical costs. To date, $1,215 has been raised. To donate, click here.  In addition the GoFundMe page, their will be a fundraiser on June 5 …

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Lifestyle
Help Yonkers Firefighters Battle Pediatric Cancer Sunday Help Yonkers Firefighters Battle Pediatric Cancer Sunday
Help Yonkers Firefighters Battle Pediatric Cancer Sunday YONKERS, N.Y. -- In an effort to uphold their commitment to serve the community, members of the Yonkers Fire Department, along with Road Kings of NY, will host the eighth annual Hogs4Hope: Falls to River Run to benefit The Ronald McDonald House.On Sunday, riders and passengers will gather at Croton Gorge Park in Croton-on-Hudson to register, at 9 a.m., with kickstands raising at 11 a.m.  Escorted by the Yonkers Police Department and joined by officers from surrounding areas, participants will embark on a scenic, 25-mile ride through Westchester County to JFK Marina & Park.  This family-…

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Events
Darien Boy Scouts Hold Annual Tag Sale Sunday Darien Boy Scouts Hold Annual Tag Sale Sunday
Darien Boy Scouts Hold Annual Tag Sale Sunday DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien residents in need of some new furniture or lawn tools will want to check out the Darien Boy Scout's 44th annual Giant Tag Sale on Sunday, May 1, at the Andrew Memorial Scout Cabin at 140 West Ave. The sale, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature thousands of items will be for sale, including furniture, lawnmowers, snow blowers, grills, garden tools, strollers, bikes, toys and games, sporting goods, electronics, books, linens, lamps, rugs, art and collectibles, housewares, and more. Larger items such as cars and boats are featured at www.darienscouts.org. T…

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Letter: Mount Vernon Library Needs To Keep Up With The Times Letter: Mount Vernon Library Needs To Keep Up With The Times
Letter: Mount Vernon Library Needs To Keep Up With The Times MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email mountvernon@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: The Mount Vernon Public Library is at a crossroad - a crossroad in bringing the library into the 21st century.  Our library, an Andrew Carnegie library, was founded 120 years ago and has become an acknowledged institution in this city and throughout the county. Though we have this enviable history as our beginning, the Mount Vernon Library must keep up with the times. We can't stop progress!  Over the l…

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Schools
Bronxville Middle School Students Solve Puzzles During iSchool Event Bronxville Middle School Students Solve Puzzles During iSchool Event
Bronxville Middle School Students Solve Puzzles During iSchool Event BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville Middle School eighth-graders put together different hidden clues and solved puzzles recently during a special technology event where they had to escape the iSchool Initiative’s Digital Learning Revolution Tour Bus. Using a variety of technology tools, the students worked collaboratively and were encouraged to think critically and be creative in their quest for solving a code that opened the bus’ door. “The students worked together and persevered through the challenge,” said Director of Curriculum Mara Koetke. “They were given very little direction and had to fi…

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Help Name New Baby Falcon Chick On Top Of Tappan Zee Bridge Help Name New Baby Falcon Chick On Top Of Tappan Zee Bridge
Help Name New Baby Falcon Chick On Top Of Tappan Zee Bridge ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A pair of peregrine falcons that live in a man-made nest box on the existing Tappan Zee Bridge became proud parents once again with the hatching of a nestling on April 10. The only problem is the chick doesn't have a name. To help solve that problem, the New NY Bridge project team is inviting members of the public to help name the new falcon chick. A week-long naming contest is now under way on the project’s Falcon Cam webpage. Rockland and Westchester students came up with the names that are listed on the side of webcam. Some of the names include Marshmallow, Tappy Feet…

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Beleagured Ramapo Supervisor Heckled At Meeting Beleagured Ramapo Supervisor Heckled At Meeting
Beleagured Ramapo Supervisor Heckled At Meeting RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A group of protesters greeted Supervisor Christoper St. Lawrence with demands for his resignation at his first Town Board meeting since he was arrested in connection with a bond fraud case, according to lohud.com. In response, St. Lawrence moved the meeting to a closed-door session about 10 minutes into the session. The board asked the group of 35 or more protesters to leave the chambers as they chanted "resign now, resign now," said lohud.com. St. Lawrence was arrested April 14 on 22 charges of federal securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy. He was released o…

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GoFundMe Set Up For Playground Equipment At Fairfield's Veres Park GoFundMe Set Up For Playground Equipment At Fairfield's Veres Park
GoFundMe Set Up For Playground Equipment At Fairfield's Veres Park FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Two Fairfield residents have set up a GoFundMe page to raise money for a new play structure suited for children 5 and older at Veres Park.  According to Jessica and Josh Goodman, the town already has approved the project if the community can raise the money. They are trying to raise $5,000. To date, $4,600 has been raised. For many, Veres Park has become the local playground where very young children love to play. As adults, it’s also been a wonderful place to meet other moms and dads from the community, the Goodmans said. The idea to add equipment to the park was born t…

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