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Karin Carrasco

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Schools

Bronxville High School Art, Music, Latin Students Collaborate on Project BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bronxville High School students recently collaborated on a project that incorporated their Latin, artistic, and musical talents. Students in Denise Flood’s Latin class wrote poetry based on myths and learned calligraphy and calligraphic techniques. They provided their peers in Courtney Alan’s studio art II class with a descriptive image about the myth’s setting and its characters’ traits. those students then students created illustrations and illuminated the calligraphic manuscript. The artists went through the traditional creative process, parallel to that of a profes…

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Fire Dept. Asks Residents To Adopt A Fire Hydrant NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Fire Department is asking residents to participate in Adopt-A-Hydrant program by adopting a fire hydrant close to home or business and keeping it free of snow during the winter. In the event of a fire, every minute counts. It is important that the fire department gain access to a water supply via a fire hydrant as quickly as possible. The Norwalk Fire Department is asking residents to shovel the area around their adopted fire hydrant after each snowfall. Clear a path approximately three feet around the hydrant as well a clear path from the street or roadway up…

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Schools

AP Government Students Stage Mock Presidential Debate At Nrhs NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Students in AP government class at New Rochelle High School recently conducted a student-led mock presidential candidates' debate to a standing-room only audience last week. Debbie Minchin's AP government students researched and took on the roles of candidate, debate moderator, campaign manager, press secretary, and volunteer organizer. Students also conducted a voter registration drive in the high school and had peers vote for a candidate.

by Karin Carrasco

01/26/2016

News

Learn How To Create Beaded Necklaces At West Nyack Library WEST NYACK, N.Y. -- Create a beaded Swarovski crystal pendant necklace at the West Nyack Library on Wednesday, Feb. 3. Amy Kanarek will teach adults the art of creating a beaded necklace in your choice of colors. A materials fee of $12 is required. Class begins at 6:30 p.m. West Nyack Libary is at 65 Strawtown Road.

by Karin Carrasco

01/26/2016

Sports

Millbrook School Graduate Drafted By Major League Lacrosse Team MILLBROOK, N.Y. -- Millbrook School graduate of 2012, Tyler Albrecht, was selected by the Atlanta Blaze with the 15th pick in the Major League Lacrosse Draft. Albrecht is a senior at Loyola University in Maryland where last year he scored 23 goals and assisted on five while picking up 35 ground balls, and causing six turnovers. Albrecht posted on his Twitter page Sunday that he is "extremely grateful for the opportunity." Full MLL Draft results are available here.

by Karin Carrasco

01/26/2016

Schools

Incoming Pleasantville Kindergarteners Must Submit Letters Of Intent PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Parents of incoming Kindergarteners for the 2016-17 school year, must fill out and return a letter of intent by Wednesday, Feb. 10. Children must be 5-years-old on or before Dec. 1, 2016 in order to be eligible to enter kindergarten in the upcoming year. The program, “A Peek into the Kindergarten," will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. Click here for the Letter of Intent form. For question call 914-741-1441.

by Karin Carrasco

01/26/2016

News

Letter To The Editor: Drama At Yorktown Town Board Meeting YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. Please send letters to yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Residents got a rare glimpse behind the veil worn by Supervisor Michael Grace at Yorktown Board Meeting on Jan. 19. Supervisor Grace demonstrated that he’s not the calm cool and collected man he portrays himself to be. Observers got a front row seat to see the "real" Grace lose his temper, his self-control as well as his self-esteem during the "courtesy on the floor" segment. Just like a small child…

by S. Alejandra Santana

01/26/2016

Events

Norwalk Library Celebrates Amelia Bedelia's Birthday NORWALK, Conn. -- Celebrate Amelia Bedelia's 53rd birthday at a party in her honor at the SoNo Branch Library in Norwalk on Saturday, Jan 30. All ages are invited to her party, which will include a silly song sing-a-long with entertainer Edward Leonard and a delicious Amelia Bedelia birthday cake. Amelia Bedelia is the protagonist and title character of a series of American children's books written by Peggy Parish. The party will be held from 1-2:30 p.m. Registration is required and is available online or by calling 203.899.2790 ext. 15903. The SoNo Branch Library is located at 10 Wash…

by Karin Carrasco

01/26/2016

Schools

The Tuckahoe PTA SponsorsFourth Annual Science Fun Day TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- The Tuckahoe PTA will hold its fourth annual Science Fun Day at Cottle School on Saturday, March 5 Students will participate in three science activities of his/her choice during the event. Activity choices vary by grade. Event begins at 9 a.m. Students from William E. Cottle and Tuckahoe Middle School will participate in three activities of his/her choice during the event. Activity choices vary by grade. Event begins at 9 a.m. A donation of $5 per family will be collected at the door. Registration is required for this event and must be submitted by Feb. 5. Click here t…

by Karin Carrasco

01/25/2016

Schools

Tuckahoe Principal Thanks Parents, Staff On Recent Successes TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- The following is a message from E. Cottle School Principal George Albano and Assistant Principal Peter Kilgallen. Dear Cottle parents: The Fifth Annual William E. Cottle School Science Fair for students in grades K-5 was a huge success again this year. Parents and students had a wonderful learning experience viewing the educational science projects articulated by Cottle students. A special thank you to the Cottle staff for preparing our students for the event and the Cottle Science Fair Committee. You can view the Science Fair on Cable TV, Channel 27, Verizon FiOS and …

by George Albano

01/25/2016

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