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Allendale Resident Diane Coates Finalist In Salad-Making Competition Allendale Resident Diane Coates Finalist In Salad-Making Competition
Allendale Resident Diane Coates Finalist In Salad-Making Competition ALLENDALE, N.J. -- Allendale resident Diane Coates has been in and won several contests the last 25 years, according to a story on northjersey.com.  Coates recently was named one of the top 10 finalists in a contest that challenged entrants to devise original recipes for salad, the story said. The contest, called "Greens For Goods," is put on by Newman's Own, the story said. Votes for the best salad can be cast until Oct.5. For the full story, click here.

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Events
Retail Giant Jack Mitchell Speaking At Westport Library's CEO Series Retail Giant Jack Mitchell Speaking At Westport Library's CEO Series
Retail Giant Jack Mitchell Speaking At Westport Library's CEO Series WESTPORT, Conn. -- Jack Mitchell, CEO of the Mitchells family of retail stores, will be a speaker for the fall launch of "Wisdom of CEO's," series at the Westport Library.This event, set for Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 7 to 8 p.m., in the McManus Room, is free and open to the public. Mitchell will discuss the company's award-winning service and business philosophy. Not only has Mitchell been a successful businessman, but back in 2008 he also had published a book titled: "Hug Your People: The Proven Way to Hire, Inspire, and Recognize Your Employees to Achieve Remarkable Results.&qu…

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Sponsors Rally To Support Run For Your Life In Putnam Sponsors Rally To Support Run For Your Life In Putnam
Sponsors Rally To Support Run For Your Life In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The second annual Run 4 Your Life in Brewster on Sunday will feature a 5-kilometer run, a 1-Mile walk and a kid’s half-mile fun run. The festivities will begin at 10 a.m. at One International Boulevard near One Geneva Road in Brewster, the main office of the Health Department. This race will recognize the 27 businesses in the area who have rallied behind the Putnam County Department of Health, providing goods and monetary donations for the event. New York Sports Clubs another returning gold sponsor, is providing one-month free gift memberships to the first 175 regist…

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Sports
Larchmont Volunteer, Elaine Viebranz, 88, Lands U.S. Tennis Award Larchmont Volunteer, Elaine Viebranz, 88, Lands U.S. Tennis Award
Larchmont Volunteer, Elaine Viebranz, 88, Lands U.S. Tennis Award LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- Elaine Viebranz, 88, of Larchmont, has received the U.S> Tennis Association's inaugural league volunteer award. Viebranz grew up in New York City and settled in Larchmont with her late husband Al. Since 1980, Viebranz has been involved with the league. She is considered the "mother" of the successful USTA league program. The purpose of the award is to recognize the many volunteers who have provided leadership and made significant contributions to the growth and enhancement of USTA leagues. USTA leagues provide opportunities for hundreds and thousands of adult…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man, 56, Charged After Allegedly Violating Order Of Protection Yorktown Man, 56, Charged After Allegedly Violating Order Of Protection
Yorktown Man, 56, Charged After Allegedly Violating Order Of Protection YORKTOWN, NY -- Frank Tasson, 56, of Yorktown was recently charged after allegedly violating order of protection. He is being charged with criminal contempt in the second degree, which is a class A misdemeanor. Officers Brian Nicholson and Kenneth Sgroi were dispatched to a female resident of Garden Lane on Sept.15 at 8:31 p.m.  The officers followed an investigation which led to the arrest of Frank Tasson. Tasson allegedly harassed the female resident of Garden Lane earlier in the day. This violated a Temporary Order of Protection.

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Scarsdale's Alfred Kelly Is Chief Layman For Pope Francis Visit Scarsdale's Alfred Kelly Is Chief Layman For Pope Francis Visit
Scarsdale's Alfred Kelly Is Chief Layman For Pope Francis Visit WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Iona College graduate and Scarsdale resident Alfred F. Kelly Jr. is no stranger to overseeing big events.Kelly will be serving as the chief layman overseeing Pope Francis' visit this coming week. This comes after the 1980 Iona grad was president and CEO of the NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Committee last year. The Pope's visit will include a day-and-a-half tour of New York City. The papal mass will take place at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 25 and there are only 20,000 tickets to be distributed. For the last several weeks, Kelly has been spending seven days a week f…

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New York Times Puts Spotlight On Ridgefield's Prospector Theater New York Times Puts Spotlight On Ridgefield's Prospector Theater
New York Times Puts Spotlight On Ridgefield's Prospector Theater RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Prospector Theater has been in the spotlight quite a bit lately. The New York Times recently did a story on the bedazzled and unique theater in Ridgefield that promotes and honors their "prospects," which is what they call their employees. The Prospector Theater was built with the intention of hiring workers with mental and physical disabilities. In total, the theater has employed 111 people, with 65 percent of them with disabilities. The theater offers a coffee shop, popcorn concession stand and upstairs is a small restaurant. Food can be brought into the…

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Events
Ridgefield Artist Suzanne Benton Planning Illustrated Talk At Library Ridgefield Artist Suzanne Benton Planning Illustrated Talk At Library
Ridgefield Artist Suzanne Benton Planning Illustrated Talk At Library RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- On Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Ridgefield Public Library, local artist Suzanne Benton, will present an illustrated talk about her travels along the odyssey that lasted two years.She studied the paintings and painters that Marcel Proust,a French author referenced in his novel "In Search of Time." Following the presentation will be a reception. During that time, the audience can meet Benton, who is an established print maker, painter, metal sculptor, mask maker, performance artist, and lecturer. The Ridgefield Library is located at 472 Main St. Visit the website f…

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Neighbors
Kesha Diamond Of Yonkers Receives Citizen Teacher Recognition Kesha Diamond Of Yonkers Receives Citizen Teacher Recognition
Kesha Diamond Of Yonkers Receives Citizen Teacher Recognition YONKERS, N.Y. -- Kesha Diamond, of Yonkers, has received recognition as a Citizen Schools Citizen Teacher in honor of her civic leadership.Each year, the president of the United States recognizes volunteers throughout the country with the President's Volunteer Service Award.  Citizen Teachers are known to play a critical role in introducing students to engaging opportunities and careers through 10-week apprenticeship programs. Over 2,300 Citizen Teachers taught more than 1,000 apprenticeships, impacting over 5,300 students across the network. Diamond and several other volunteer Citizen Tea…

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Darien Dedicating Monument To Patriots From The Revolutionary War Darien Dedicating Monument To Patriots From The Revolutionary War
Darien Dedicating Monument To Patriots From The Revolutionary War DARIEN, Conn. -- On Saturday, Sept. 19 at 5 p.m., the public is invited to a dedication ceremony for a Monument to the Memory of the Patriots of Middlesex Parish. This is to honor those who suffered, fought, and died during the War for Independence from 1775 to 1783. The Memorial Marker will be located at the Veterans Memorial Circle in front of Darien Town Hall at 2 Renshaw Road. Members of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution Curator General, and former CTDAR State Regent Jennie May Rehnberg will greet the public at the ceremony. Katherine Love, the Good Wife's Rive…

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