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Business

Chipotle Adds Item To Win Back Customers After E. Coli Outbreak Chipotle has added chorizo to its menu in an effort to win back customers after last year's E. coli outbreak, according to multiple reports. Chorizo, a spicy chicken and pork sausag, will only be available in select cities including New York City starting Wednesday, according to Fortune. The fast casual chain plans to introduce it nationally this fall. Chipotle also recently announced plans to launch a loyalty program to reward frequent customers with free meals, said NBC New York. The chain's sales were down by around 30% in the first three months of the year, NBC New York reported. Cli…

by Frank Mojica

06/28/2016

Events

Author Glenn Berger's Appearance Tops Ossining Library's Summer Events OSSINING, N.Y. -- Author Glenn Berger will present his latest book “Never Say No to a Rock Star – In the Studio with Dylan, Sinatra, Jagger, and More" at the Ossining Public Library on Thursday, July 7. Set in the New York City music industry in the 1970s, "Never Say No to a Rock Star" tells the story of how Berger rose from "schlepper" to apprentice to legendary music producer Phil Ramone. The free program begins at 7 p.m. Books will be available for purchase and signing. Photographer Elinor Stecker-Orel will present "History of Photography Part 2 – Of Gela…

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Schools

West Patent Educator Earns Excellence In Teaching Award BEDFORD, N.Y. -- West Patent Elementary School teacher Dorothy Venditto recently received the Empire State Excellence in Teaching Award. Thomas Scaglione, a representative from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office, presented Venditto, a tiered support teacher, with an award plaque at the school. Venditto's plaque reads: "For exemplifying the highest ideals of teaching in your classroom; fostering creativity; a love of learning, and independent thinking in all of your students."

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Schools

Peekskill Students Honored At Manhattanville Colege PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Several Peekskill High School students were recently honored by the Black Scholars Community Partnership, Manhattanville College and the Urban League of Westchester. Faith Creighton, Devin Guardino, Jovanny Elliot, Joseph Muschette, Adrian McCalman and Briayanna Johnson were honored for their high school achievements. They were awarded proclamations and plaques on Sunday, June 5.

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Politics

Cook Political Report Rates GOP 19th District Primary A Tossup POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. --The nonpartisan Cook Political Report has rated the Republican primary race between Andrew Heaney and John Faso for the 19th Congressional District a tossup, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal Millbrook business owner Heaney and former state Assemblyman Fasso of Kinderhook will face off in the primary on Tuesday for the seat that's being vacated by the retiring Republican Chris Gibson. The 19th Congressional District comprises most of Dutchess County, parts of Broome, Montgomery and Rensselaer counties and all of Columbia, Delaware, Greene, Otsego, Schoharie, Sulliv…

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Events

John Jay Homestead Hosting Independence Day Fair BEDFORD, N.Y. -- John Jay Homestead will celebrate Independence Day with a fair on Monday, July 4. Attractions include live music, discovery centers, refreshments, colonial games, pony rides, hayrides, face painting, a blacksmith, petting zoo, horses, beekeeping, crafts, a stilt walker, colonial troopers, log cutting and house tours. There will be a Declaration of Independence reading at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Admission is free, but food and some activities require ticket purchase. John Jay Homestead is located at 400 Jay Street in Katonah. The fair runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Schools

Mother Honors Slain Poughkeepsie Son At Graduation POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Cathis Johnson went to Poughkeepsie High School's 144th graduation ceremony on Friday to collect a diploma on behalf of her son, who was fatally shot earlier this year, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. As previously reported, Caval Haylett Jr., 18, was shot while standing outside 104 Winnikee Ave. with a group of people on Wednesday, March 9. Haylett's name was still printed in the graduation program and marked with two stars for remembrance, reported the Poughkeepsie Journal. He entered his senior year needing just two credits to graduate and reportedly spoke…

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Politics

Shelton To Begin Demolition Of Former Chromium Process Site SHELTON, Conn. -- Shelton Mayor Mark A. Lauretti announced that the contract for the demolition of the Chromium Process site at 113 Canal St. has been awarded to the Standard Demolition Services of Trumbull, according to Valley Independent Sentinel. The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development/Office of Brownfield Remediation Development awarded Shelton a $1,519,470 grant, which will fund the demolition, Valley Independent Sentinel reported. Demolition is expected to begin in mid-July and last for 12 weeks into September, Valley Independent Sentinel said. Click here …

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Events

Registration Starts For Mount Pleasant Day MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Sponsor and vendor registration is now open for the 2016 Mount Pleasant Day Street Fair and Car Show. The registration fee for a 10 foot by10-foot vendor table is $125. A $50 grand prize trophy sponsorship and $20 trophy sponsorship are also available. More than a thousand people attended last year's fair. The event features local foods and businesses, a car show, love music and rides for children. Mount Pleasant Day takes place Sunday, Aug. 21 on Elwood Avenue between Cross and Commerce Streets from 3 to 8 p.m. Click here to register online.

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

Events

Gardeners Can Learn About Japanese Knotweed In Pound Ridge Discussion POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library will host a discussion on Japanese knotweed on Tuesday, June 28. Japanese knotweed, or Fallopia japonica is an invasive species that can be difficult to remove. The Invasives Project-Pound Ridge's event will cover issues and methods for addressing the species. Pound Ridge Library is at 271 Westchester Ave. The talk begins at 7 p.m. Click here for additional information on Japanese knotweed at National Park Service website.

by Frank Mojica

06/27/2016

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