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Boces Students Perform 'Three Little Pigs' In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Ryan Gotto, an 18-year-old student at the Pines Bridge School at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in Yorktown, is nonverbal. But that didn’t stop him from howling for his role as the Big Bad Wolf in the school’s production of "The Three Little Pigs."“Ryan was very excited to have been chosen as one of the wolves,” said his mother, Kristy Gotto. “This is his favorite place to be. It is wonderful to feel the love and support of the art teachers and the incredible spirit of the staff here.” The production, which took place Friday morning, was a schoolwide affair. “…

by Robert Mikulak

11/17/2015

Sports

Fairfield U’s Kelsey Carey Earns MAAC Player Of Week Honor FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Kelsey Carey’s 19 points and energy off the bench helped spark the Fairfield University Stags to a season-opening 62-59 victory over La Salle, and now Carey has been recognized. Carey has been named the College Sports Madness MAAC Player of the Week after leading the Stags in points in their first game of the season, shooting 9-for-14 from the floor. “Kelsey is a competitor, and that rubs off on her teammates,” head coach Joe Frager said. “It’s nice that she has received this recognition.” Carey’s 19-point performance was the most by a Stag in a season-opening game sinc…

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11/17/2015

Neighbors

Scarsdale-based Child Care Council Ramps Up For #GivingTuesday SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale-based Child Care Council of Westchester will participate in #GivingTuesday for the third year in a row. To help raise visibility for the Child Care Council’s campaign and increase donations, TD Bank is sponsoring a social media challenge. Beginning on Tuesday, Nov. 23, and culminating Tuesday, Dec. 1 (#GivingTuesday), TD will donate $1 to the council, up to $2,500 total, each time someone likes, shares or retweets specified council Facebook and Twitter posts about #GivingTuesday. In addition, the Child Care Council’s board of directors will match all individ…

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11/17/2015

Events

Slambovian Circus Of Dreams Performs At Tarrytown Music Hall TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Slambovian Circus of Dreams will play the Tarrytown Music Hall Friday with The Weight (featuring members of The Band). Formed in Sleepy Hollow, the Slambovians are pioneers of the alt-folk/Americana genre and paved the way for DIY before it was fashionable, turning down major label deals all along the way. The Slambovians’ most recent album is "Box of Everything" from 2014. The band presents both quirky Americana and Zen-like anthems in a universe entirely of their own making. The Slambovians are Joziah Longo, songwriter/vocals/guitar/harmonica, Sharkey Mc…

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11/17/2015

Business

Fairfield Picks Winners In Restaurant Week Contest FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield residents Olga Voros and Rosanne Young were the top winners in Fairfield Restaurant Week's passport promotion. At the last Board of Selectmen’s meeting, First Selectman Mike Tetreau and Selectmen Shelia Marmion and Kevin Kiley had a drawing to announce the top two prize recipients. Voros won the grand prize package, which includes one night’s stay, deluxe accommodations at the Delamar Southport, plus dinner for two at the Artisan Restaurant and a 60-minute couple’s massage. Young won dinner for four at The Grey Goose Restaurant in Southport. A complete list of…

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11/17/2015

Events

Ossining Groups Partner With Landmark Diner To Help Needy Family OSSINING, N.Y. -- Gullotta House Inc., the Ossining High School Interact Club and Westchester County Legislator Catherine Borgia will partner with the Landmark Diner Tuesday, Nov. 24, to help an Ossining family in need.From 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., the diner at 265 S. Highland Ave. will donate 20 percent of its proceeds to the family. One hundred percent of the proceeds from additional donations received throughout the day also will benefit the Ossining family. Gullotta House Inc. will collect turkey donations, and the Interact Club will distribute them to families under the direction of Ron Whit…

by Robert Mikulak

11/17/2015

News

Repeat Toll Violators Will Have Registrations Suspended, Says State ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Tuesday a new proposed regulation that takes action against motorists who persistently evade the payment of tolls and fees. Under the new proposal, the state Department of Motor Vehicles will suspend the registration of motorists who fail to pay five tolls, fees and other charges resulting from violations on different days, within a period of 18 months, and ignore toll authorities' repeated notices. Persistent violators will be required to pay the tolls and fees, or to have the charges dismissed, in order to prevent the suspension of their regist…

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11/17/2015

Lifestyle

Greenwich's St. Catherine's Troupe Auditions For 'Peter Pan' GREENWICH, Conn. -- St. Catherine’s Players will have open auditions for its 2016 production of "Peter Pan" Monday, Nov. 30, and Tuesday Dec. 1, at St. Catherine Church, Lucey Parish Hall, 4 Riverside Ave., Riverside. This is the Broadway version of the show with mainly adult principals and an active ensemble of all ages. Children must be at least 8 years old or in third grade. Callbacks will be Wednesday, Dec. 2. Auditioners should come with a prepared song and sheet music in their key for the accompanist. A group dance audition will be conducted each evening. In addition, audi…

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11/17/2015

Events

Tuckahoe Beer Bistro Offers Twist On Feast Of The Seven Fishes TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Growlers Beer Bistro in Tuckahoe will host its fourth annual Feast of the Seven Dogfishes, an event that celebrates the holidays, craft beer and the Italian custom of the Feast of the Seven Fishes.Every Christmas Eve, Italians gather for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, a meal consisting of seven seafood courses, each one more savory than the last. In addition to offering seafood additions to its menu for one evening, Growlers will serve seven distinctive Dogfish Head beers on tap. From a rare brew not typically offered on local menus to a beer with ancient origins, traditio…

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11/17/2015

Events

Tivoli Library Workshop Teaches Sound Recording, Editing TIVOLI, N.Y. -- The Tivoli Free Library will host "Radio from the Field," a free workshop on environmental sound recording and audio editing, on two Wednesdays, Dec. 2 and 9, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.Max Goldfarb, mobile studio manager for Wave Farm's WGXC, will work with participants on how to create field recordings, edit audio and construct projects using free sound editing software. Participants will produce a short, radio-ready piece that will become part of Wave Farm's WGXC's archive. No experience is necessary for the workshop. To register, call 518-697-7400 or email max@wgxc.o…

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11/17/2015

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