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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals. 

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Obituaries
Mount Vernon Native Peter Nardi, 65 Mount Vernon Native Peter Nardi, 65
Mount Vernon Native Peter Nardi, 65 Peter Nardi age 65, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 on Pawleys Island, SC, surrounded by his loving wife Lisa Hochberg; children, Alexandra, Jake, Gabriella and James Nardi; brother, Paul Nardi (Debbie) and niece, Brooke Nardi.  He was originally from Mount Vernon. Services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. Sign an online guestbook at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, which is in charge of the arrangements.

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Area Author Pens Novel Of Lifestyles Of The Rich And More Rich At Sea Area Author Pens Novel Of Lifestyles Of The Rich And More Rich At Sea
Area Author Pens Novel Of Lifestyles Of The Rich And More Rich At Sea There’s the one percent. And then there’s the one percent of the one percent. Southport resident Peter Antonucci–that is when he’s not at sea–taps into the zeitgeist of today’s uber-rich in his new novel, the first of a planned trilogy, Billionaire’s Paradise: Ecstasy at Sea. Writers are told to write about what they know. Antonucci, originally from New York City, happens to know about living on megayacht The World and calling the ocean his home, sailing around the world visiting 40 to 50 countries a year. “This is totally different from a celebrity cruise,” said Antonucci. “It’s totally a…

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Beloved Bergenfield Music Teacher Helaine Mundt Pfeiffer, 78 Beloved Bergenfield Music Teacher Helaine Mundt Pfeiffer, 78
Beloved Bergenfield Music Teacher Helaine Mundt Pfeiffer, 78 Former Bergenfield music teacher Helaine “Leni” Mundt Pfeiffer died on Friday, March 22. She was 78 years old. A graduate of Hamilton High School (New York) and the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music (Ohio), Leni pursued a career in music that led her back to Hamilton High School as a music teacher. She continued to teach in Bergenfield after her marriage to John Pfeiffer in 1982. Dedicated to and admired by her students, Leni extended her professional career by contributing her skills to orchestras in Cleveland as well as in Syracuse and Utica.  Her annual selection to the P…

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A Life Well-Lived: Mary E. "Polly" McDermott, 87, Of Chappaqua, Weston A Life Well-Lived: Mary E. "Polly" McDermott, 87, Of Chappaqua, Weston
A Life Well-Lived: Mary E. "Polly" McDermott, 87, Of Chappaqua, Weston Mary E. McDermott, known to everyone as “Polly,” died peacefully with her daughters at her side at the age of 87 on Feb. 27, 2019 at Broad Creek Care Center in Hilton Head, SC. She is survived by her two daughters, Megan McDermott (Steven Schafer) and Morna McDermott McNulty (Leonard), and four grandchildren: Merrill Hersam, Maren Hersam, Conor McNulty and Molly McNulty. Polly was born in Philadelphia to Fred and Thelma Bright. She was the middle of three children and had an older sister, Gloria, and younger brother, Freddy, both of whom pre-deceased her. Polly traveled the country extensiv…

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Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes
Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes How many times have you clicked on that Facebook post about a dog’s sad existence transformed into familial bliss? The stories touch our hearts and inspire some to cuddle their own pets and others to go out and fill their home with furry love.  PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk, a no-kill shelter founded in 1962, typically has 15 to 16 dogs available for adoption at any one time. Last year’s total approached 120 dog adoptions; this year is on pace to beat it–with 12 to 20 dogs being adopted a month.  Lisa Barnett, PAWS’ dog adoption coordinator for the past three years, makes th…

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Sports
Former CT High School Standouts Playing Key Roles In NCAA Tournament Former CT High School Standouts Playing Key Roles In NCAA Tournament
Former CT High School Standouts Playing Key Roles In NCAA Tournament There may be no Connecticut Huskies in this year’s NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, but there are still plenty of ballers in the Field of 68 that call the Nutmeg State home.  Most notable of the players is Steven Enoch, a redshirt junior on the Louisville Cardinals.  Enoch, a native of Norwalk, actually played his first two years of collegiate hoops with UConn before transferring out of the program in 2017 due to differences with former coach Kevin Ollie. Nowadays, Enoch’s imposing 6’10” frame is an important part of Louisville’s big man rotation.  It’s been quite a rollerc…

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Longtime Mamaroneck Resident Evelyn Harris Dies At 107 Longtime Mamaroneck Resident Evelyn Harris Dies At 107
Longtime Mamaroneck Resident Evelyn Harris Dies At 107 Evelyn T. Harris was born January 4, 1912 in New Orleans. She lived for seven decades in Mamaroneck and died in Charlottesville, VA. She was predeceased by her two children, Dixie and Rick and her husband Richard. She is survived by two grandchildren, Kevin Trainer and Colin Trainer and son-in-law Bill Trainer and two great-grandchildren. Services will be private.  Arrangements by Wells/Sheffield Funeral Chapel in Lovingston, VA. 

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Brookfield's CULTEC Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse VWMFF Fundraiser Brookfield's CULTEC Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse VWMFF Fundraiser
Brookfield's Cultec Brings NHL's Fleury to Ridgefield Playhouse Vwmff Fundraiser Former NHL All-Star Theo Fleury enthralled visitors as the headlining motivational speaker to help raise money for medical research of an extremely rare brain disease during a recent visit to the Ridgefield Playhouse on Rare Disease Day. Fleury spoke about his struggles with addiction and mental health associated with physical abuse at the hands of a former youth hockey coach in Canada. Fleury went on to win a Stanley Cup with the Calgary Flames and became a gold medalist in the Winter Olympics. He played part of his career with the New York Rangers.  Fleury spoke of how he overcame his ob…

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Mount Kisco's Robert Dolan, 81, Former Bedford Hills Fire Chief, Served Community For 56 Years Mount Kisco's Robert Dolan, 81, Former Bedford Hills Fire Chief, Served Community For 56 Years
Mount Kisco's Robert Dolan, 81, Former Bedford Hills Fire Chief, Served Community For 56 Years Robert (Bob) Dolan was born in Mount Kisco on July 30, 1937 and continued to serve his community and raise his family there with his wife Kitty. He was an active member of the Bedford Hills Fire Department for 56 years. He served as chief in 1999 and is the son of ex-chief Joseph M. Dolan. Prior to joining the fire department he served in the Air Force for four years as a radar technician. He will be greatly missed as he leaves behind his wife, children and grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Bedford Hills Fire Department. Family & Friends are invited to t…

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Find Your Purr-fect Companion At PAWS In Norwalk Find Your Purr-fect Companion At PAWS In Norwalk
Find Your Purr-fect Companion At PAWS In Norwalk Ellen Emerson is a self-admitted cat person. That works out nicely because she’s the cat adoption coordinator at PAWS, the non-profit Pet Animal Welfare Society–a no-kill shelter for cats and dogs in Norwalk. Emerson began her current role at PAWS (founded in 1962) over two years ago, bringing over 25 years of volunteering at shelters and professional experience to the organization as well as a love for cats. If you’re looking for a cat or kitten, consider PAWS, which typically houses 65 to 85 cats at a time. The process if fairly straightforward and Emerson recommends prospective cat par…

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