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Events

Women's Business Council Of Stamford To Honor Anthem Leader At Breakfast STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Women’s Business Development Council of Stamford will honor Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut President Jill R. Hummel at its 14th Annual WBDC Business Breakfast. Recognized as one of the signature women’s business summits in Connecticut, WBDC’s Annual Business Breakfast will take place at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 23 at the Stamford Hilton, 1 First Stamford Place, Stamford. More than 650 entrepreneurs, industry and community leaders, as well as legislators from throughout Connecticut are expected to attend the event to hear experts discuss the topic of “H…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/23/2015

Events

White Plains' Play Group Theatre Presents "Xanadu" WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Play Group Theatre, Westchester’s Theater for Children and Teens, will perform "Xanadu" at this year’s Summer 2015 Mainstage Show in White Plains. The theater company will perform the Tony-award winning cult classic at 7 p.m. on Aug. 5, 10 and 13 at the Mainstage Theater, 1 N. Broadway, Suite 111, White Plains, N.Y. Directed by Nathan Winkelstein with musical direction by Danny Bernstein, "Xanadu" is the story of beautiful Greek muse Kira, who descends from the heavens of Mount Olympus to Venice Beach, Calif., in 1980 to inspire struggling artist Sonny to creat…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/23/2015

Neighbors

Women's Club Of White Plains Sets Date For Fall Corks And Forks Fundraiser WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Women’s Club of White Plains has announced the date for its annual fall fund raiser, featuring a chance to experience some of the best local cuisine Westchester County has to offer. The Women’s Club of White Plains Foundation will host its Corks and Forks fund raiser on Sept. 18 at the CV Rich Mansion, 305 Ridgeway, White Plains, N.Y. Attendees will have a chance to sample signature dishes from many local restaurants. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit El Centro Hispano, an integral part of White Plains for over 41 years. “We are pleased to support…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/23/2015

Business

NextBarre Of Mount Kisco Wins Top Prize In National Technology Competition MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- NextBarre in Mount Kisco earned grand prize this summer in a national competition aimed at encouraging business owners to fulfill their goals via new technologies. The fitness center earned the top honor in the Big Goals Big Rewards Competition, sponsored by Mindbody. The contest lasted from Feb. 1 through April 30 and “encouraged business owners to chase their dreams and conquer their boldest goals by leveraging technology.” Heather Queiroz and Diana Pecci -- owners of NextBarre, 293 Lexington Ave., Mount Kisco, N.Y. -- demonstrated the best performances in three s…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/22/2015

Police & Fire

Buchanan Man Faces Animal Abuse Charges BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- The Buchanan Police Department, working with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Westchester, has arrested Michael Champion of Buchanan on animal abuse charges after they say he failed to treat a puppy’s broken leg and other infractions. Champion surrendered to authorities on July 20, the same day the Criminal Court of the Village of Buchanan issued a warrant for his arrest on alleged animal cruelty charges. The SPCA’s Humane Law Enforcement (HLE) Unit responded to a call on June 9 from Buchanan officials, who reported that seven puppies, some injur…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/21/2015

News

Gov. Malloy Directs U.S., Connecticut Flags At Half-Staff Through Saturday FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has directed that all U.S. and Connecticut flags throughout the state remain at half-staff this week to honor the five service members slain in Chattanooga, Tenn. The flags will remain at half-staff through sundown on July 25, per a proclamation from President Barack Obama. Killed in the act of terrorism on July 16 at military centers in Tennessee’s fourth-biggest city were Marines Carson Holmquist of Grantburg, Wis.; Thomas Sullivan of Springfield, Mass.; Skip Wells of Marietta, Ga.; and David Wyatt of Hixson, Tenn. Navy Petty Officer Se…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/21/2015

Events

It's National Junk Food Day, Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Have a sweet tooth? National Junk Food Day might be the holiday for you. Westchester County and the nation will indulge its urge for sweet and salty snacks on July 21 and celebrate National Junk Food Day. Each year, the average American eats roughly 25 pounds of candy and about 45 slices of pizza. The United States’ candy market annually generates up to $23 billion in revenue, including $2 billion in sales during Halloween alone. Give in to your sweet tooth today, but remember to leave some room for National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23.

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/21/2015

Events

It's National Junk Food Day, White Plains WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Have a sweet tooth? National Junk Food Day might be the holiday for you. Westchester County and the nation will indulge its urge for sweet and salty snacks on July 21 and celebrate National Junk Food Day. Each year, the average American eats roughly 25 pounds of candy and about 45 slices of pizza. The United States’ candy market annually generates up to $23 billion in revenue, including $2 billion in sales during Halloween alone. Give in to your sweet tooth today, but remember to leave some room for National Vanilla Ice Cream Day on July 23.

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/21/2015

Sports

Kennedy Catholic In Somers Breaks Ground On New Track And Field Facility SOMERS, N.Y. -- John F. Kennedy Catholic High School in Somers broke ground this summer on renovations to its track and field venue, with the hopes of creating a state-of-the-art facility in Westchester County. Board of trustee members and benefactors, as well as faculty, administrators, and students were on hand July 14 for a ground-breaking ceremony at the high school located at 54 Route 138, Somers, N.Y. Kennedy High hopes to have a ribbon-cutting ceremony in early October after construction concludes in September. Construction crews will strip the current track surface and conver…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/21/2015

Events

Ridgefield Playhouse Presents Inside Look At Three Classic StageProductions RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- After a successful season presenting The Met Opera Live in HD, three productions return to the big screen this summer at The Ridgefield Playhouse -- including the blockbuster hit “The Merry Widow.” Ridgefield Theater’s Summer Encore Series presents Verdi’s “La Traviata,” and “Aida” as well as Lehár’s “The Merry Widow.” In addition to seeing these world class performances, viewers are given an unprecedented look at what goes into staging an opera at one of the world’s great houses. Met opera stars host the HD series, conducting interviews with cast, crew and product…

by Christopher C. Wuensch

07/21/2015

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