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World Famous Guitarist Diego Campagna Visits Felix Festa Middle School World Famous Guitarist Diego Campagna Visits Felix Festa Middle School
World Famous Guitarist Diego Campagna Visits Felix Festa Middle School WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- World famous guitarist Diego Campagna will perform at Felix Festa Middle School on Tuesday, March 15, in the school auditorium. Known worldwide for his talents, Campagna debuted at Carnegie Hall in January of 2015, receiving a standing ovation for his solo performance. During his visit he will perform for students in the music programs and Italian classes.  The event will take place from 9 a.m. to noon at the school, 30 Parrott Road. Call 845-624-3970.

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Layoff Warning Notices Sent To 45,700 State Of Connecticut Workers Layoff Warning Notices Sent To 45,700 State Of Connecticut Workers
Layoff Warning Notices Sent To 45,700 State Of Connecticut Workers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With a state budget deficit that may be as high as $266 million, Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has issued formal warning layoff notices to 45,700 unionized state workers in 32 bargaining units, according to the Connecticut Post. In an effort to avoid layoffs, Malloy has given department heads a week to offer cost-cutting ideas to stem the rising deficit, the Post said. He also offered suggestions, including $6 million in cuts through layoffs, but Republicans are proposing a two-day unpaid furlough program that would save jobs, said the Connecticut Post.  Mallo…

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Public Hearings Address Tappan Zee Shared-Use Paths Public Hearings Address Tappan Zee Shared-Use Paths
Public Hearings Address Tappan Zee Shared-Use Paths TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The New York State Thurway Authority will hold two public formal meetings this week to discuss the proposed shared-use path facilities and bicycle/pedestrian connections in the villages of Nyack and Tarrytown.The first meeting will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Sleepy Hollow High School, 210 Boardway, and the second will be held Wednesday, from 5-8 p.m. at Nyack Middle School, 98 S. Highland Ave.  The purpose of this meeting is to receive comments on the proposed right of way impacts to public properties associated with the proposed action. Displays and information tables at…

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Dog Found In Port Chester Needs New Home Dog Found In Port Chester Needs New Home
Dog Found In Port Chester Needs New Home PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- About seven months ago, Pepper was found wandering around Columbus Park in Port Chester. Since that time she has been sitting in a kennel, waiting for a new home.To make that happen, the Port Chester Dog Park Group is trying to help Pepper find a home.  For more information about adopting Pepper, contact Port Chester Police Officer Krempa via email at tkrempa@vpcpd.com

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'Blockbusting' Pressures Rockland Residents to Sell Their Homes 'Blockbusting' Pressures Rockland Residents to Sell Their Homes
'Blockbusting' Pressures Rockland Residents to Sell Their Homes ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Residents across Rockland County say they have been barraged with real estate agents knocking on their doors pressuring them to sell their homes, according to lohud.com. Airmont Mayor Philip Gigante said this phenomenon, known as "blockbusting," is not new to the area and that many of his residents are concerned with the aggressive campaign, said lohud.com. The same thing has been happening in Ramapo, Chestnut Ridge, Hillcrest and other towns where a large population of ultra-Orthodox Jewish families has been moving to the area, making it the third-fastest…

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Irvington Middle School Students Donate $500 To Support Literacy In Africa Irvington Middle School Students Donate $500 To Support Literacy In Africa
Irvington Middle School Students Donate $500 To Support Literacy In Africa IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Middle School students in Deanna Tessler’s French class at Irvington Middle School recently donated $500 to the Niger School Fund, which was established through the Fund for African Relief and Education. “Our students were excited to raise money for this wonderful initiative to purchase French-language books for schools in Niger and Senegal,” said Tessler, who also advises the French Club. “I am so proud of them. We are grateful to Isabel Dillener of RTI International in the Department of Education in Dakar and her family here in Irvington for letting us know about the trem…

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Sen. Carlucci Holds Voter Registration Drive At Ossining High School Sen. Carlucci Holds Voter Registration Drive At Ossining High School
Sen. Carlucci Holds Voter Registration Drive At Ossining High School OSSINING, N.Y. -- In an effort to get all younger residents to the polls this November, Senator David Carlucci (D – Rockland) recently held a voter registration drive at Ossining High School. The drive was aimed at registering students eligible to vote as the country heads into another election year. Following the 2014 elections, it was determined that New York State had the fourth worst voter turnout in the country, with only 28.8 percent of voters going to the polls to exercise their right to vote.  According to the United States Census Bureau, individuals between the ages of 18-24 are amo…

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Carlucci Expresses Concerns Over Tappan Zee Tug Boat Accident Carlucci Expresses Concerns Over Tappan Zee Tug Boat Accident
Carlucci Expresses Concerns Over Tappan Zee Tug Boat Accident ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Saturday morning's fatal crash involving a tugboat and stationary barge near the new Tappan Zee Bridge that left two dead and one missing has brought concern and condolences from politicians and residents alike"This morning's (Saturday's) accident at the Tappan Zee Bridge is a tragedy for all involved, and we must call into service all resources available at our disposal immediately to find the missing crew member of the tugboat Specialist," said state Sen. David Carlucci, D-Rockland/Westchester. "What is also concerning is the oil currently leaking from the…

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Stratford Takes On Beaver Problem At Roosevelt Park Stratford Takes On Beaver Problem At Roosevelt Park
Stratford Takes On Beaver Problem At Roosevelt Park STRATFORD, Conn. -- In an effort to stop flooding issues for residents near Roosevelt Forest, Stratford officials have hired a company to trap and kill the beavers that are considered a nuisance, according to the Stratford Star. Saying it wasn't an easy decision to make, the Roosevelt Forest Commission worked for months to come up with another solution to eliminate the beavers that have built a 60-foot-wide and four-feet-deep dam at Pumpkin Ground Brook last year that is causing the flooding, said the Stratford Star. Actions Stratford officials have taken include installing a flow device, b…

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Bridgeport BOE Budget $21.1 Million Above Last Year Bridgeport BOE Budget $21.1 Million Above Last Year
Bridgeport BOE Budget $21.1 Million Above Last Year BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Board of Education will ask for an additional $21.1 million next year over this year's $245 million budget to get the area's schools where they need to be, according to the Connecticut Post.  Interim Schools Superintendent Fran Rabinowitz told the Connecticut Post that she wants to move the district forward, and added that $15.1 million more is needed just to offer what the district does now, due to escalating costs and growing students numbers. The request will be heard Monday during the Board of Education meeting, said the Connecticut Post. The remainin…

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