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Culinary Institute of America Cooks Up Turkey, Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie Culinary Institute of America Cooks Up Turkey, Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie
Culinary Institute of America Cooks Up Turkey, Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie NORTHWEST DUTCHESS, NY. -- Are you missing Thanksgiving already? Do you still crave the turkey that you had recently with your family? Have no fear the Culinary Institute of America, will keep your taste buds watering for more turkey after this recipe.Try a turkey and sweet potato Shepherd's pie. Here's the recipe: Ingredients: Makes 6 Servings 2 medium or 1 large sweet potato (yam), peeled and cut into large chunks 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp canola oil 3/4 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tsp dried sage 1 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 1/2 cups plus 2 tbsp low-sodium chicken broth, d…

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Events
Bethel's Stony Hill Four Corners Lights Up For Food Drive, Tree Ceremony Bethel's Stony Hill Four Corners Lights Up For Food Drive, Tree Ceremony
Bethel's Stony Hill Four Corners Lights Up For Food Drive, Tree Ceremony BETHEL, Conn. -- The Big Y will host its annual food drive and Christmas tree lighting on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in its parking lot at 83 Stony Hill Road.The food drive runs all day The tree-lighting ceremony is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.  During the ceremony, kids can meet with Santa and Mrs. Claus, join a sing-along, watch the Stony Hill Rockettes, and enjoy refreshments. The food drive collection will be for the Bethel and Newtown food pantries.

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News
Rockland County Executive Discusses Budget In Clarkstown Rockland County Executive Discusses Budget In Clarkstown
Rockland County Executive Discusses Budget In Clarkstown CLARKSTOWN, NY -- The components of the 2016 Rockland County budget will be discussed at the Valley Cottage Library on Monday at 7 p.m..County Executive Ed Day will host series of town hall-style meetings throughout the county to talk about the issues which are important to local residents.  Be a part of the discussion and come prepared with questions, and offer feedback in the open conversation. Town hall forums are open to the public and all are welcome to attend. For more information, click here.

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Schools
Westlake Performs 'Miracle On 34th Street' Westlake Performs 'Miracle On 34th Street'
Westlake Performs 'Miracle On 34th Street' THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- Westlake High School will perform "Miracle on 24th Street," Friday through Sunday at Westlake High School. On Friday and Saturday there will be shows at 8 p.m., while on Sunday there will be a 1 p.m. show. A senior citizen luncheon will be held in the cafeteria before the Sunday performance. Under the direction of Phil Cutrone, the play features Carina Papa as Doris Walker, Macy's pragmatic events director; Xander Warne as her neighbor and hopeful suitor, Fred Gailey; Dean Kapica as Kris Kringle; and introducing sixth-grader Gianna Agosto as Susan, the little g…

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Byram Lake Road Will Be Partially Closed Byram Lake Road Will Be Partially Closed
Byram Lake Road Will Be Partially Closed NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. -- Byram Lake Road will be partially closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday due to a construction project that will take place from its intersection with Baldwin Road to the north toward the Bedford town line.Byram Lake Road to the south of the Baldwin Road intersection, as well as Baldwin Road itself, will remain open to traffic. The North Castle Police Department will have officers at this location to assist with traffic direction and control. Please use alternate routes.

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Events
May The Force Be With You At The Norwalk Library Star Wars Symposium May The Force Be With You At The Norwalk Library Star Wars Symposium
May The Force Be With You At The Norwalk Library Star Wars Symposium NORWALK, Conn. -- Calling all Star Wars Geeks to Norwak Public Library Saturday at 2 p.m. Come gear up for the new movie, "Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens" that will be released in December and learn all about it.Come dressed as a Star Wars character for a chance at a prize that will be given for best costume. There will be a Star Wars Collectible Show, where collectors get to show off their Star Wars collections. Star Wars expert Peter Struzziero will be around and will be giving a special presentation, so anything you have ever wondered about Star Wars can be answered. H…

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Business
Ridgefield's Reynolds & Rowella Helps Charities For Its 30th Anniversary Ridgefield's Reynolds & Rowella Helps Charities For Its 30th Anniversary
Ridgefield's Reynolds & Rowella Helps Charities For Its 30th Anniversary RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- In honor of its 30 anniversary, Reynolds & Rowella, a regional audit, tax and consulting firm in Ridgefield, is donating $6,000 to two charities: The Freedom Alliance and The Hole In The Wall Gang Camp. Each of the charities will receive a total of $3,000. The Freedom Alliance is an organization that supports military service members and their families through program activities. The organization serves military men and women who have recently returned from combat zones. The donation from Reynolds & Rowella, will go toward the purchase of a track chair, a spec…

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Events
'Fantasia' Graces The Big Screen In Ridgefield For Its 75th Anniversary 'Fantasia' Graces The Big Screen In Ridgefield For Its 75th Anniversary
'Fantasia' Graces The Big Screen In Ridgefield For Its 75th Anniversary RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Disney's magical and famous animated movie "Fantasia" is turning 75 this year. On Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Ridgefield Playhouse will bring the Disney magic to the big screen in honor of the anniversary celebration. The event will begin at 7 p.m. The popular 1940s masterpiece has grown in popularity over the years, and now you can finally see it on the big screen. The bonus feature before the film features a newly recorded introduction and performance by The Philadelphia Orchestra, playing a selection of pieces from Fantasia. For tickets ($15), call or visit the…

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Stratford's Boothe Park, Stage Group Receive State Grants Stratford's Boothe Park, Stage Group Receive State Grants
Stratford's Boothe Park, Stage Group Receive State Grants STRATFORD, Conn. — The state Department of Economic and Community Department has awarded grant to two nonprofit groups in Stratford that sponsor cultural and historic sites.The grants and amounts went to: The Friends of Boothe Park in Stratford: $60,000 Stratford Stage Group: $125,000 They were among 20 nonprofit organizations across the state to earn grants. The 20 grants to nonprofit groups from the DECD total about $1.99 million. The funding ranges from $50,000 to $125,000. This money can be used toward construction, planning and marketing, along with exhibit design and installation a…

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Police & Fire
Man With Loaded Pistol In Rhinebeck Had No Permit, Police Say Man With Loaded Pistol In Rhinebeck Had No Permit, Police Say
Man With Loaded Pistol In Rhinebeck Had No Permit, Police Say RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Steven Walker, 36, of Erie, Pa., was arrested Oct. 9 by state police for second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, fifth-degree criminal possession of marijuana 5th, DWAI-Drug, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation and several vehicle and traffic infractions. During a commercial vehicle check on Route 199 in Rhinebeck, Walker's vehicle was stopped and a police search allegedly found about 51.5 grams of marijuana and a loaded Taurus 9mm pistol. Walker did not have a permit to carry the pistol and it was not registered, police said. Walker was arraigned in the Town of Rhine…

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