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Happy Birthday To Hastings' Keith Olbermann HASTINGS, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Hastings' Keith Olbermann. Olbermann, a Hastings-on-Hudson native, turns 58 on Friday, Jan. 27. Olbermann, a sports and political commentator and writer, attended Hackley School in Tarrytown. This is where he began his broadcasting career as a sports announcer. Olbermann spent 20 years in sports journalism before moving on to politics. His recent work included hosting his own show on MSNBC, "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," where he became known for his liberal viewpoint. Olbermann returned to ESPN to host a late-night show called "Olbe…

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2017

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Bogota's Vin Scully BOGOTA, N.J. -- Happy Birthday to Bogota’s Vin Scully!Scully, a previous resident of Bogota, turns 89 Tuesday. Scully is a sportscaster best known for his play-by-play of Los Angeles Dodgers games. Scully has been with the Dodgers for 66 seasons – the longest time any broadcaster has been with a single team in professional sports history. While living in Bogota with his mother, 25-year-old Scully broadcast the 1953 World Series, making him the youngest man to broadcast a World Series game. Scully was honored by Bogota in 1995 with the naming of Oscar E. Olsen Park and Vin Scully Field.

by Karin Carrasco

11/29/2016

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Englewood Resident Lori Stokes ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Lori Stokes, trustee of Englewood Hospital co-anchor of "Eyewitness News This Morning" and "Eyewitness News at Noon," turns 54 Friday. According to her bio on abc.com, she serves on the board of trustees at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center Foundation, Bergen Performing Arts Center and St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Paterson. Stokes started her career up and down the East Coast, eventually landing a job for ABC in New York City. She was one of the original anchors on MSNBC and the first African-American to speak on the cable news network,…

by Karin Carrasco

09/16/2016

Events

Fairfield's Notre Dame HS To Honor Past Students At Lancer Legacy Gala FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Notre Dame Catholic High School will hosts its fifth annual Lancer Legacy Gala at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield on Saturday, March 12. This event celebrates Notre Dame's past, present, and future. The Lancer Legacy Gala Awards will be presented to Armand Fabbri (Carole Surina Educator Award), James Barquinero (Sister Marion Rielly Leadership Award) and Dianne June Auger (Notre Dame Community Impact Award). Christine Mahoney Hughes and Michael McCann will be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame and Alan Fischer, Jason Miska, Candace Williams and the 1980 Boys' Bas…

by Karin Carrasco

02/23/2016

Schools

St. Vincent's College In Bridgeport Unveils Presidential Portrait BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- St. Vincent's College in Bridgeport recently unveiled the presidential portrait of Dr. Martha K. Shouldis, who served as president and CEO of St. Vincent's College from August 2008 until her retirement in July 2015.The custom portrait, painted by Shabrina Hou, was commissioned through the generosity of Virginia O'Brien Fortin, a dedicated friend and benefactor, who is a former member of the College's Board of Trustees. Shouldis, a Seymour resident, was the College's third president in its nearly 25-year history. The ceremony was attended by Shouldis and her family, memb…

by Karin Carrasco

02/19/2016

Lifestyle

Fight Hunger With Cumac At 19th Annual Luncheon In Clifton CLIFTON, N.J. -- CUMAC will have its 19th Annual Have-a-Heart Luncheon & Auction Saturday at St. Clare’s Parish in Clifton. The event will feature a live auction with all proceeds benefiting CUMAC's mission to fight hunger in New Jersey. Prizes range from vacation getaways to small household items. CUMAC, in Paterson, has been serving the community for more than 30 years. It currently operates the largest food pantry in Passaic County. The luncheon is from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and costs $20. Click here to buy tickets.

by Karin Carrasco

02/18/2016

Events

Free Heart Health Discussion Open To Seniors In Ridgefield RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A lecture on heart health pertaining to aortic stenosis will be conducted Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center. Eileen Hurley, APRN Valve Clinic Program Coordinator at Danbury Hospital and Western Connecticut Medical Group, will discuss the latest technique for folks who experience shortness of breath, fainting and chest discomfort due to aortic stenosis to improve their quality of life and potentially live longer. Hurley has worked at Danbury Hospital since 2006, specializing in cardiology. She now oversees the heart valve program at Danbury Hospital, …

by Karin Carrasco

02/11/2016

Police & Fire

Rockland County Civilian Police Academy Teaches Taser, SWAT ROCKALND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Rockland County Police Academy will be holding a 12-week Civilian Police Academy course on Tuesday's beginning March 15. The program includes lessons in taser, accident investigation, SWAT, K-9, and more. Classes will be held from 7-9 p.m. Contact your local police department to sign-up.

by Karin Carrasco

02/10/2016

Sports

Westlake High Basketball Seniors Honored For Team Contributions MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- Westlake High School honored seven senior basketball player's contributions to the Mount Pleasant team for Seniors Day on Thursday.

by Karin Carrasco

02/05/2016

Schools

Port Chester-Rye School District Lobbies For Full State Aid PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester-Rye Union Free School District has launched an effort to encourage and facilitate taxpayer letters and emails to elected officials in support of full aid, stressing that the district has lost over $145 million in state aid since 2008. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's recently announced budget does not provide relief for 2016-17. It will be up to Sen. George Latimer and Assembly member Steve Otis to fight on the district's behalf for funding before the budget is finalized in March. Latimer and Otis ask residents to sign the district’s petition and letters as they negot…

by Karin Carrasco

02/05/2016

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