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Carmel Robotics Team Earns Rookie Inspiration Award CARMEL, N.Y. -- The Carmel High School Robotic First FRC Team 5943, also known as “The Bad News Gears” earned the "Rookie Inspiration Award," during their first trip to the First FRC NY Tech Valley Competition at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earlier this month. Also known as Varsity Sport for the Mind, the competition combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. During the competition, students are challenged to work cooperatively to build and program a robot to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. “Twenty students (including …

by K Reakes

04/04/2016

Events

Sarah Lawrence College Offers 'Hudson River Through the Arts' Series YONKERS, N.Y. -- What do the Hudson River, an eel, a coyote and a boy named Marquis all have in common? They are all characters in the production of "How to Hug a Tree," one of four performances at Sarah Lawrence College’s Center for the Urban River in Yonkers during April. The performances are part of the college’s “Hudson River Through the Arts” series financed by a grant from National Endowment for the Arts in an effort to bring theater to under-served populations. “We are very excited about presenting this production featuring original songs written by the ensemble to the com…

by K Reakes

04/03/2016

News

New Metro-North Schedules Kick In With More Quiet Cars, Faster Travel Times FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Metro-North Railroad's new timetables take effect on Sunday, April 3, with changes to improve performance in peak periods, accommodate track outages for infrastructure work, and make changes suggested by commuters. To improve performance on the New Haven Line, Metro-North looked at peak trains with the highest ridership that lost time en route to their destination due to longer idle times at stations because of ridership increases or bridge plates for track work slowing boarding, temporary speed restrictions, track changes for track outages, or the cascading impact o…

by K Reakes

04/03/2016

Events

Fair Lawn League Of Women Voters Present New Civics For Citizens Program FAIR LAWN, N.J. -- When a New Jersey statewide poll assessed the public’s knowledge of the court and Constitution, it was learned that 54 percent could not name a single Supreme Court justice and 62 percent did not know that nine justices serve on the court. With those kind of numbers, the Fair Lawn League of Women Voters knew it was time to spring into action. They are doing just that by presenting a new community-wide program, "Civics for Citizens." The league, in conjunction with the Fair Lawn High School chapter of the Social Studies National Honor Society, will present the pr…

by K Reakes

04/03/2016

Events

Putnam Businesses Display Products, Services At Annual BizCon in Mahopac MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Whether residents are looking for a new Tesla, or need some home improvements, they will be able to find the services and the people offering them during the Putnam BizCon at the Putnam County Golf Course in Mahopac on Saturday, April 9.The event, which runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., features more than 80 local businesses showing products and services – financial, home improvements, energy, outdoor living, recreation, autos, personal services, community services and more. There will be giveaways and free prize drawings. In addition, sports enthusiasts will have a chance to me…

by K Reakes

04/02/2016

News

Rockland Kindergartner Serves As Grand Marshal Of Maria Fareri Walk SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- Eli Carson Whittaker of New City, who was known as the "tiny baby with the big heart," has been named the grand marshal of the 12th annual Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day on Sunday, May 1.The event will benefit the Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, which cares for the area's most seriously ill and injured children. The Go the Distance Walk and Family Fun Day draws former patients, their families, Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital staff and supportive community members from around the region for a casual one-mile walk a…

by K Reakes

04/02/2016

News

Orangetown Police Join National Distracted Driving Crackdown ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- The Orangetown Police Department and others in the area will take part in the National U Drive. U Text. U Pay. awareness campaign April 8-13. During the campaign, police will be looking for distracted drivers, and writing tickets. According to Distraction.gov, distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person's attention away from the primary task of driving. All distractions endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. These types of distractions include: Texting. Using a cellphone or smartphone. Eating and drinking. Talking to passengers. Grooming. …

by K Reakes

04/02/2016

Sports

Crossfit Open Concludes In Hawthorne HAWTHORNE, N.Y. -- Members from Crossfit XT in Hawthrone made it to the finish line in the Crossfit Open, hosted by Reebok for Crossfit enthusiasts around the world. For five weeks in a row every Thursday night, a a workout was streamed live on the internet. All participants then had until the following Monday to perform that workout in front of a certified judge and submit their score. At Crossfit XT, owners Anthony Botticelli and LaMar Wilcher, said the winners are Men's Divisions: The leaders were Jon Battista and Matt Carol, Women’s Division: The leaders were Meredith Anderson and To…

by K Reakes

04/02/2016

Events

New Rochelle Library Features Book Sale, Concert NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Readers and book collectors will want to visit the Friends of New Rochelle Public Library Big Book Sale on Saturday until 3 p.m. at the library.The event will include a large array of quality used books, from popular novels and mysteries in hardcover and paperback, nonfiction in hardcover and paperback, to children's books, CDs, and DVDs, will be available for purchase at very affordable prices. The executive board of the Friends of the Library coordinates the book sales, with the assistance of other Friends' volunteers. Money raised from book sales are used to underwr…

by K Reakes

04/02/2016

Schools

Clarkstown School Board OKs Testing Water For Lead In All Buildings CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Though not required by the State Education Department, after much investigation and research, the Clarkstown Central School District has recommended to the Board of Education that all high and medium priority water outlets in all school district buildings be tested for lead. Although the water supplied by Suez meets all necessary standards, recent findings in other communities have caused district administrators to recommend testing to align with federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. The Board of Education voted unanimously to pursue the initiative and to…

by K Reakes

04/02/2016

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