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Amy Maciaszek

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Events

Bergen Symphony Orchestra Opens Sixth Season In Fort Lee FORT LEE, N. J. -- Two guest soloists from the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will help the Bergen Symphony Orchestra open its sixth season of classical music with a Sept. 17, concert at Fort Lee High School Auditorium.Works by Wagner, Bruch and Tchaikovsky will be performed during the 7:30 p.m. concert by Yeon Kyung Joo (violin) and Yeonju Joo (viola) and the 55-member professional orchestra, under the direction of conductor Woomyung Choe. Choe, a musician and medical doctor, said his vision for the orchestra is to continue to promote classical music and train young musicians to carry it into…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/29/2016

Police & Fire

Yonkers Man Charged With Leaving Toddlers In Hot Car YONKERS, N. Y. -- A Yonkers man is facing endangerment charges after police in the Bronx had to rescue his toddlers Friday from a locked, hot car, News 12 Westchester reports.Jarad Shaoib is charged with endangering the welfare of a child after a New York City police officer had to break his car windows to get the 1-year-old and 3-year-old out of the car. The doors were locked and windows were up and the engine was off, News 12 Westchester says. Click here to read the News 12 Westchester report.

by Amy Maciaszek

08/29/2016

Schools

New Science, Tech Director Named In Greenburgh HARTSDALE, N. Y. -- The newly appointed director for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics in Greenburgh Central Schools said he is looking forward to building partnerships with local organizations to help deliver real-world education to students.Todd Mensch, of Beacon, is set to take over in Greenburgh after working for eight years as district coordinator for mathematics, science, technology and business at Wappingers Central School District. A 22-year educator with degrees in math, teaching and administration, Mensch said he was attracted to the so-called STEAM program in…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/28/2016

Events

Line Dance To Support Autism Services At Poughkeepsie Nissan WAPPINGERS FALLS, N. Y. -- Expert line dancers and novices alike are invited to take part in Line Dance For A Cause on Sept. 1 at Poughkeepsie Nissan in Wappingers Falls to raise money for Anderson Center for Autism.Set for 7-10 p.m. Sept. 1, the annual event features dancing instruction from Brandon Zahorsky and music by CJ the DJ on the new car lot at Poughkeepsie Nissan, 1445 Route 9 . In addition to dancing, there will be refreshments and snacks available. Poughkeepsie Nissan officials said any and all donations collected at the event go to support Staatsburg-based Anderson Center for Au…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/27/2016

Events

Style Guru Grace Bonney Coming To Rhinecliff RHINECLIFF, N.Y. -- Blogger and best-selling author Grace Bonney is set to make an appearance Oct. 22 in Rhinecliff with several other women she featured in her new book "In The Company of Women: Inspiration and Advice from over 100 Makers, Artists and Entrepreneurs."Coordinated by Oblong Books and Music, the event starts at 6 p.m. at Morton Memorial Library at 82 Kelly St. It is part of a nationwide book tour by Bonney, whose book examines women making a difference in arts and business. Bonney is the founder of Design Sponge, a daily website, and has been a contributing editor for…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/27/2016

News

Bridgeport's Vincencia Adusei Joins Fairfield County Community Foundation NORWALK, Conn. -- Vincencia Adusei, a Bridgeport resident who operates Vase Construction, is one of six new members on the board of Fairfield County's Community Foundation, an organization that raises funds, then bestows grants to local nonprofit and charitable groups throughout the county.Born in Ghana, West Africa, Adusei will serve on the Economic Opportunity Committee as a foundation board member. Other new board members are Edwin L. Ford of Stamford, Joel Green of Fairfield, Craig Henrich of Darien, Jennifer Pagnillo of Carmel, N.Y., and Richard Wenning of Redding. Foundation board me…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/27/2016

Sports

Soccer Star Abby Wambach Readies For Ridgewood Book Signing RIDGEWOOD, N. J. -- Soccer great Abby Wambach, a two-time Olympic gold medalist and member of the 2015 World Cup Championship team, is making an appearance Sept. 15 at Bookends Bookstore in Ridgewood to sign copies of her new book, "Forward: A Memoir."Wambach is scheduled to sign copies from 6-7 p.m. Sept. 15 at Bookends, 211 E. Ridgewood Ave. Anyone wanting an autograph at Bookends must buy a copy of her book, which is due to be released Sept. 13 by Dey Street Books. The 240-page book chronicles her beginnings in soccer and her rise as a world-class athlete. The book shows her str…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/27/2016

News

Social Security, Health Care Highlight Rockland Senior Fair SUFFERN, N. Y. -- More than 700 area senior citizens made use of free programs and services offered Thursday at Rockland County's Senior Fair at Rockland Community College.While the fair featured free health presentations and demonstrations, the future of Social Security and Medicare took center stage. Congresswoman Nita Lowey, joined by several other officials, said it is her mission to keep those valuable retirement benefits in good working order. “As ranking member on the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue working to make it easier for Americans and residents throughout the l…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/26/2016

Neighbors

Bridgeport's Stair-Climb Challenge Benefits Homes For The Brave BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Registration is open for participants who want to give homeless people a leg up through the Step Up for the Brave Stadium Stair Climb set for Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard in Bridgeport.Proceeds from the Stadium Stair Climb event will go to Homes for the Brave, an organization that finds housing for homeless people, mainly veterans. Registration costs $35 per person, but early bird registration is $25 through Sept. 1. The stair climbing course in the stadium is 1,000 steps for one time through. Participants can set their own goals, or work as part of…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/25/2016

Events

Sleepy Hollow's Slambovians Perform At Daryl's Place In Pawling PAWLING, N. Y. -- Sleepy Hollow's Slambovian Circus of Dreams will visit Daryl's House Club in Pawling on Sept. 9 to bring their homegrown mix of alternative folk Americana-style to their Hudson Valley neighbors. Fresh from appearances at festivals across the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom, the band has been likened to an array of artists such as Tom Petty, Cracker, the Wallflowers and Jethro Tull. They've been performing together since the late 1990s when band members met in art school. The Slambovian's album, "Box of Everything," released in 2014, features a complil…

by Amy Maciaszek

08/25/2016

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