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Athletic Director Offers Board Options For New Canaan High School Fields Athletic Director Offers Board Options For New Canaan High School Fields
Athletic Director Offers Board Options For New Canaan High School Fields NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The artificial turf surface on the playing field of New Canaan High School is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced, Athletic Director Jay Egan, told the Board of Education during a recent meeting, according to the NCAdvertiser. The project to replace the turf, raised 100 percent through private donates, is expected to cost between $400,000 and $500,000. Egan is looking at several types of fill for the replacement, including black crumb rubber and an organic infill, said the NCAdvertiser. In addition to the turf replacement, the board also heard from Gary Kass…

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Events
Brown Bag Book Club In Mount Vernon Discusses Ballerina's Life Story Brown Bag Book Club In Mount Vernon Discusses Ballerina's Life Story
Brown Bag Book Club In Mount Vernon Discusses Ballerina's Life Story MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Brown Bag Book Discussion Club will tackle "Life In Motion an Unlikely Ballerina," by Misty Copeland, during this month's meeting on Thursday, March 17, at the Mount Vernon Public Library.The group, which meets from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the trustees room, will discuss the non-fiction book that revolves around the life of Copeland, the only African-American soloist dancing with the prestigious American Ballet Theatre.  The library is at 28 S. 1st Ave. 

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News
Man Facing Charges After Attacking Washingtonville Police Man Facing Charges After Attacking Washingtonville Police
Man Facing Charges After Attacking Washingtonville Police WASHINGTONVILLE, N.Y. -- A 30-year-old local man is facing charges after he was accused of attacking Washingtonville police on Tuesday, March 8, according to Time Warner Cable News. Police said Daniel Evans threw rocks at officers and damaged a police cruiser, when they were called to a group home about a man damaging the property. When officers arrived, Evans threw two rocks, missing the officers, but hitting the car, said Time Warner Cable News. Officers then had to wrestle Evans to get him under control before arresting him. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and attempt…

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Politics
White Plains Forum, Film Focus On Health Care Delivery White Plains Forum, Film Focus On Health Care Delivery
White Plains Forum, Film Focus On Health Care Delivery WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A documentary film and an expert panel discussion on the crisis in health care delivery and ways to fix it will be shown during a public forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Westchester on Sunday, April 3, at the White Plains Public Library.After the 38-minute film, “FIX IT: Healthcare at the Tipping Point,” a panel discussion will be led by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin and Dr. Elizabeth Rosenthal from Physicians for a National Health Program.  The state Assembly has passed a bill for a single-payer health care in New York, and advocates are now focusing on stat…

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Schools
Eastchester Opens Kindergarten Registration Eastchester Opens Kindergarten Registration
Eastchester Opens Kindergarten Registration EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- It's time to register children for kindergarten in Eastchester so they will be ready to enter in September. Parents of children who turn 5 years old on or before Dec. 1 should call for a registration appointment that only run through the end of March. To make an appointment, call 793-6130, ext. 4777.  To register your child/children in the school system, you will need to provide the registration office with the documentation listed below. The school district may request additional information, if necessary. Students will not be placed in a class until all registration ma…

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Police & Fire
State Police, Bridgeport Sound Tigers Team Up For Special Olympics State Police, Bridgeport Sound Tigers Team Up For Special Olympics
State Police, Bridgeport Sound Tigers Team Up For Special Olympics BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- If you are looking for something fun to do and to help a good cause, then join the Connecticut State Police in supporting the Special Olympics Connecticut during a Sunday, March 20, fundraiser with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers.Troop G-Bridgeport troopers and Special Olympics Connecticut athletes will come together to help raise money for a great cause at the Webster Bank Arena, 600 Main St. In addition the game, State Police equipment and vehicles also will be on display. Doors open at 3 p.m., with the game starting at 5 p.m. Tickets are only $20 per person with a portio…

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News
Suffern Forms Downtown Development Committee Suffern Forms Downtown Development Committee
Suffern Forms Downtown Development Committee SUFFERN, N.Y. -- In an effort to make Suffern a go-to destination, Mayor Ed Markunas said the village had recently formed the Downtown Development Committee that would also enhance the commercial tax base and bring vital economic impact to the village.  "The ?committee will work to attract new businesses, residents and visitors to reinvigorate the community. Suffern is the last suburban ?town before the mountains, and it offers the best of both worlds … city and country," Markunas said.  In addition to the new committee, the village is also working to improve relations with the Co…

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Neighbors
College Of New Rochelle Honors Civil Rights Activist Myrlie Evers-Williams College Of New Rochelle Honors Civil Rights Activist Myrlie Evers-Williams
College Of New Rochelle Honors Civil Rights Activist Myrlie Evers-Williams NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Myrlie Evers-Williams didn’t retreat from the spotlight following the assassination of her husband, Medgar Evers, in 1963; she embraced it – as a civil rights activist, author, politician, and educator. The College of New Rochelle celebrated those achievements March 3, during an academic convocation honoring featured speaker Evers-Williams at Holy Family Chapel. The event was a celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month.  Judith Huntington, president of The college, presented Evers-Williams with an honorary degree, the 18th she’s received from leading …

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News
Assemblyman Skoufis Works To Combat Heroin Epidemic Assemblyman Skoufis Works To Combat Heroin Epidemic
Assemblyman Skoufis Works To Combat Heroin Epidemic NORTH ROCKLAND, N.Y. -- The New York State Assembly's 2016-17 budget proposal includes $30 million in funding to help New York in its fight against heroin addiction. The funding would allow for the expansion of heroin and opiate abuse treatment and support programs. “I am proud that the Assembly’s budget proposal dedicates significant money to fight the heroin crisis across the state. Heroin has damaged too many lives and hurt too many families; we cannot let this continue. The $30 million we designate will provide much-needed funding for improved treatment and support as individuals work to…

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Schools
Two Irvington High School Seniors Named National Merit Finalists Two Irvington High School Seniors Named National Merit Finalists
Two Irvington High School Seniors Named National Merit Finalists IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Irvington High School seniors Zachary Gallin and Sweta Narayan have been named finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. The two are among 15,000 students nationwide who remain in the competition for 7,400 prestigious scholarships worth more than $32 million.  Gallin and Narayan advanced to the finals after submitting a scholarship application, demonstrating an outstanding academic record, writing an essay and earning SAT scores that confirmed their high performance on the qualifying Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.  “Zachary and Swet…

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