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Elmwood Park BOE Reschedules Meeting Elmwood Park BOE Reschedules Meeting
Elmwood Park BOE Reschedules Meeting ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- The Elmwood Park Board of Education has cancelled the March 15 work session and meeting. They have been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 16. The work session will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Elmwood Middle/High School teacher’s cafeteria; the meeting will follow at 8 p.m. in the media center.
Shelton High Basketball Fundraiser To Benefit American Cancer Society Shelton High Basketball Fundraiser To Benefit American Cancer Society
Shelton High Basketball Fundraiser To Benefit American Cancer Society SHELTON, Conn. -- The Shelton High School boys’ basketball team will be hosting its fifth annual Coaches vs. Cancer game at the high school on Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m. Fund-raising efforts will include t-shirt sales and a 50/50 raffle, with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The high school is located at 120 Meadow St. For more information, click here.
Kent Library To Host Puppet Show Kent Library To Host Puppet Show
Kent Library To Host Puppet Show KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- The Kent Public Library is hosting a puppet show on Saturday, Jan. 30, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The show, featuring the 4-H Puppeteer Players, is geared towards young children, but is open to all ages. Registration for the event is required. Space is limited. To register, call 845-225-8585 or click here. The library is located at 17 Sybil's Crossing.
Wilton Lawmakers To Meet With Constituents Over Coffee Wilton Lawmakers To Meet With Constituents Over Coffee
Wilton Lawmakers To Meet With Constituents Over Coffee WILTON, Conn. -- State Reps. Gail Lavielle (R-143) and Tom O’Dea (R-125) are joining forces with state Sen. Toni Boucher (R-26) to host a “Coffee with Your Legislators” event on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 8 to 9 a.m. at Orem’s Diner, 167 Danbury Road. The legislators will offer residents an update on legislative activity, answer their questions about state issues and listen to their concerns about the community. Anyone who is unable to attend but would like to speak with Lavielle or O’Dea can reach them by contacting Tom.Odea@housegop.ct.gov or Gail.Lavielle@housegop.ct.gov. Boucher can be re…
Paterson To Host Passaic County Health Fair Paterson To Host Passaic County Health Fair
Paterson To Host Passaic County Health Fair PATERSON, N.J. -- Passaic County is holding a health fair on Wednesday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the county administrative building in Paterson. The event is free for Passaic County residents. For more information, call 973-881-4000. The administrative building is located at 401 Grand St.
Hackensack University Medical Center Among Nation’s Best Hospitals Hackensack University Medical Center Among Nation’s Best Hospitals
Hackensack University Medical Center Among Nation’s Best Hospitals HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Hackensack University Medical Center has become one of only five major academic medical centers in the nation to be named to Healthgrades' list of "America’s 50 Best Hospitals" for at least five consecutive years. “We are tremendously proud to provide consumers access to some of the highest quality of care in the nation,” said Robert C. Garrett, president and chief executive officer of Hackensack University Health Network. “We remain focused on providing clinical quality and excellence. Patients and healthcare consumers are more involved and informed in their ca…
New City Fire Leaves Family Without A Home New City Fire Leaves Family Without A Home
New City Fire Leaves Family Without A Home NEW CITY, N.Y. -- A fire engulfed a home on Old Hempstead Road Saturday morning, leaving a family displaced, News 12 reports. Firefighters’ efforts to contain the blaze were hindered by snow, according to News 12. The fire, which started in the basement, is being investigated, News 12 reports. To read the News 12 story, click here.
Rose (Fell) Savino, West Haverstraw Resident Rose (Fell) Savino, West Haverstraw Resident
Rose (Fell) Savino, West Haverstraw Resident WEST HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Rose (Fell) Savino died Wednesday, Jan. 20. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael. She is survived by her children, Phyllis Ferrante and her husband, Michael, of Pomona, Richard Savino and his wife, Veronica, of Henderson, Nevada, and Robert Sevino and his wife, Evelyn, of Ossining; nine grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, Jan. 24, between 4 and 8 p.m. at T.J McGowan Sons Funeral Home, 71 N. Central Highway, Garnerville, A funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Jan, 25, at 10 a.m. at Saint Gregory…
David Brand, 92, Nanuet Resident David Brand, 92, Nanuet Resident
David Brand, 92, Nanuet Resident NANUET, N.Y. -- David Brand, a resident of Nanuet, died Thursday, Jan. 21. He was 92. He was born July 17, 1923, in Czechoslovakia. Services will be held on Monday, Jan. 25, at 11:00 a.m. at Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State St., Spring Valley. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation, 20 Squadron Blvd., New City, NY 10956.
Westchester Estate Owner Michael Bloomberg Reconsidering Presidential Bid Westchester Estate Owner Michael Bloomberg Reconsidering Presidential Bid
Westchester Estate Owner Michael Bloomberg Reconsidering Presidential Bid NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Former New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg has renewed his interest in a bid for the White House, according to the New York Times.Bloomberg, who owns an estate in North Salem, is unhappy with the front-runners in both parties, Democrat Hillary Clinton of Chappaqua and Republican Donald Trump, who owns an estate in Bedford, and is considering running as an independent, the Times reports. Bloomberg will decide on whether or not to run by early March, the Times reports. To read the New York Times story, click here.
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