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Stamford Youth Orchestra Calls For Instrument Donations Stamford Youth Orchestra Calls For Instrument Donations
Stamford Youth Orchestra Calls For Instrument Donations STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford Young Artists Philharmonic is launching an instrument drive to help Stamford public schools, which have music programs but lack the funds to purchase instruments.  The instrument drive and donation will take place Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Westhill High School. SYAP will take donations of gently used orchestral music instruments such as violins, cellos, violas, trumpets and clarinets but not limited to these instruments.  The instruments will be collected at the lower-level auditorium entrance during rehearsal. After Monday, instruments can be dropped off at Clo…

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News
MADD Praises Nita Lowey's Efforts To Fight Drunken Driving MADD Praises Nita Lowey's Efforts To Fight Drunken Driving
MADD Praises Nita Lowey's Efforts To Fight Drunken Driving ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, D-Rockland/Westchester, was thanked Monday by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for her support in the battle to eliminate drunk driving and for pushing Congress to fund the Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety. DADSS research funding is included in the recently passed Highway Bill. The funding continues work on a passive, in-car safety feature that will stop a car from moving if the driver is drunk. Congress first approved funding for DADSS under MAP-21 in 2012.  “Rep. Lowey continues to be a stalwart leader in her commitment to stopping the …

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Neighbors
Tuckahoe Senior Citizens Can Sign Up For Holiday Party Tuckahoe Senior Citizens Can Sign Up For Holiday Party
Tuckahoe Senior Citizens Can Sign Up For Holiday Party TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- The Tuckahoe Senior Citiziens' annual Davenport Holiday Party will be Tuesday, Dec. 8; sign-ups already have begun. Because of the success of the annual bazaar and help of Keller Williams Realty, members in good standing will be able to attend for free. For those members who did not purchase at least two raffle books, the charge will be $20.  Members are reminded to bring food donations during November to benefit the Eastchester Community Action Partnership Food Pantry. On Thursday, the club is sponsoring a trip the Westchester Broadway Theater to see the musical, “Show…

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Events
Norwalk Library Celebrates Fall With Craft Program For Kids Norwalk Library Celebrates Fall With Craft Program For Kids
Norwalk Library Celebrates Fall With Craft Program For Kids NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Public Library will celebrate fall on Sunday from 1:30-4 p.m. in the Main Library's Children's Activity Room. The Fall Festival will feature autumn-themed stories and crafts. Children will make all sorts of handmade decorations appropriate for Thanksgiving. All ages are welcome. For more information, call the library's children's department at 203-899-2780, ext. 15131. 

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Events
Ridgefield Park Elks Serve Up Breakfast Fundraiser Ridgefield Park Elks Serve Up Breakfast Fundraiser
Ridgefield Park Elks Serve Up Breakfast Fundraiser RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- Ridgefield Park Elks Lodge 1506 will hold an all-you-can-eat breakfast Sunday, Nov. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The fundraising event at 30 Spruce Ave. includes omelets, pancakes, French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage. Adults can attend for $10 and children for $5. MORE INFO: (201) 641-9666 or pvped1506@verizon.net

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Police & Fire
Fishkill Woman, 19, Charged With Drug Possession After Rollover Fishkill Woman, 19, Charged With Drug Possession After Rollover
Fishkill Woman, 19, Charged With Drug Possession After Rollover WAPPINGER, N.Y. – New York State Police from the Wappinger barracks arrested Lydia B. Vanpelt, 19, of Fishkill, Wednesday on charges of seventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor, and third-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor. Troopers were dispatched by Dutchess County 911 to a rollover auto collision at the intersection of Old Hopewell Road and Dean Avenue. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle, Vanpelt, was found in possession heroin at the time of the crash, police said. Vanpelt also was charged with ag…

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State Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Wanted Man State Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Wanted Man
State Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Wanted Man DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- New York State Police and the Columbia County Sheriff's Office are attempting to locate Daniel K. Josefsberg, 40, on warrants for first-degree criminal contempt, violating orders of protection, criminal obstruction of breathing and assault.  Josefsberg may be in the Columbia County area. He is described as 5-feet 4-inches tall and weighing 160 pounds. Anyone with information on his location is urged to call the New York State Police at 518-851-3111 or the Columbia County Sheriff's Office at 518-828-3344. All information will be kept confidential.

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Events
Santa's Arrival Kicks Off Jefferson Valley Mall Holiday Season Santa's Arrival Kicks Off Jefferson Valley Mall Holiday Season
Santa's Arrival Kicks Off Jefferson Valley Mall Holiday Season YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – Santa Claus has arrived at Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights to usher in the holiday shopping season. Shoppers can take advantage of 23 hours of shopping on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, extended shopping hours throughout December and savings with a variety of sales and promotional offers.  The mall will be open from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, and from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27. Extended hours will continue throughout the holiday shopping season.  “Jefferson Valley Mall is ready to welcome families who will benefit from our extended shoppin…

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News
Man Saved In Apparent Attempt To Jump From Tappan Zee Bridge Man Saved In Apparent Attempt To Jump From Tappan Zee Bridge
Man Saved In Apparent Attempt To Jump From Tappan Zee Bridge A state trooper talked a man out of an apparent suicide attempt on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Saturday morning, according to a report in lohud.com. Trooper Andrea Wilson responded to a report of a disabled vehicle on the south side of the bridge about 6:45 a.m. and found a man about to jump off, lohud reported.  Wilson was able to persuade the man not to jump after talking with him for about a half-hour, according to lohud. To read the full report, click here.

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Lifestyle
Nyack's Elmwood Playhouse Rehearses For 'Good People' Nyack's Elmwood Playhouse Rehearses For 'Good People'
Nyack's Elmwood Playhouse Rehearses For 'Good People' NYACK, N.Y. -- The Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack is in rehearsals for the play “Good People,” written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Bobbi Schevitz “Good People” will be performed at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. Sundays Nov. 20 through Dec. 12. Tickets are $24 or $21 for seniors and students. The comic-drama takes place in the projects of South Boston, where a night on the town means playing bingo and where this month’s paycheck covers last month’s bills. "Good People" examines how choices make or break us and how the smallest twists of fate can determine our path…

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