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Guitarist Diego Campagna Visits Felix Festa Students CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- World-famous guitarist Diego Campagna recently visited Felix Festa Middle School. Campagna performed and visited with students in Felix Festa's music and Italian programs on March 15. Born in Italy, Campagna discovered a love for music at the age of 8. For additional information on Campagna, visit www.diegocampagna.com.

by Frank Mojica

03/31/2016

Police & Fire

New Recruit Joins Fairfield Police Force FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A new recruit has joined the Fairfield Police Department. Recruit Officer Felix Gonzalez will attend the Connecticut Police Academy starting April 1. He will begin the Fairfield Police Department's Field Training Program upon graduation from the Academy. Gonzales was previously employed by Chase Bank.

by Frank Mojica

03/31/2016

Schools

School District's Performing And Visual Arts Magnet Program Holds Auditions MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon City School District's Performing and Visual Arts Magnet Program will hold auditions for middle school students on April 1-2. Auditions will take place at Mount Vernon High School on Friday, April 1 at 5:30 p.m. and continue on Saturday, April 2 at 10:30 a.m. The new Performing and Visual Arts Magnet School is open to students entering grades 6 through 8 in the 2016-17 academic year. They should have an interest in acting, singing, dancing, instrumental music or visual arts. For additional information, contact Evelyn Collins at ecollins@mtvernoncsd.…

by Frank Mojica

03/31/2016

Business

Vacant Hasbrouck Heights Building To Re-open As Hilton Hotel HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. -- A vacant office building on Route 17 will re-open as a Home2 Suites by Hilton, according to The Record. The 120,000-square-foot structure will be converted into a 124-room extended-stay hotel with a targeted opening date of July 1, The Record reported. Nimeet Patel of 377 Lasalle Group LLC purchased the property for $4.75 million from Touro University College of Medicine in Hackensack in March 2011, The Record said. Click here to read the full article in The Record.

by Frank Mojica

03/31/2016

Neighbors

Bridges To Community To Honor Bronxville Philanthropist At Annual Dinner BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Bridges to Community will hold their Annual Leadership Dinner at Abigail Kirsch's Tappan Hill Mansion on Thursday, April 28. Bronxville resident Lisa Kunstadter will receive the Outstanding Vision and Commitment to Action Award. The award honors individuals who have made a significant impact in assisting the developing world. “For over 40 years Lisa Kunstadter has been committed to social justice and equal opportunity," stated Executive Director John Hannan. "As a member of the Bridges Board, Lisa has left an indelible imprint on the organization." The fo…

by Frank Mojica

03/30/2016

Schools

Monroe College Holds 4th Annual Female Empowerment Event NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Monroe College held its 4th Annual Female Empowerment event on March 24 with a theme of "Be You." The empowerment event aimed to inspire confidence and determination in 300 attending young women of color from area high schools to pursue their personal, professional and academic dreams, as well as recognize, explore, appreciate and embrace their individuality. Tanya Dean, two-time Daily News Golden Glove boxing champion and Monroe College staff member, delivered the opening remarks. Fox 5 television news reporter Lisa Evers delivered the keynote address. B…

by Frank Mojica

03/30/2016

Schools

Byram Hills Education Foundation Funds 10 Grants ARMONK, N.Y. -- The Byram Hills Education Foundation awarded ten grants totaling $324,604 in 2015-16 to fund state-of-the-art programs and technologies for the district's four schools. "We thank everyone in our community who has generously supported the Byram Hills Education Foundation this year and in years past," said Jason Berland, foundation chairman. "The Foundation remains committed to helping the Byram Hills School District deliver an outstanding educational experience, and the parents and businesses who have contributed to the Foundation are instrumental partners in th…

by Frank Mojica

03/30/2016

Schools

Author Brings His Life Story To Students At Isaac E. Young Middle School NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Isaac E. Young Middle School recently hosted author, social commentator and political activist Kevin Powell. Powell discussed his autobiography "The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy's Journey into Manhood," which recounts overcoming adversity and poverty. Students in Grades Seven and Eighth prepared for the visit with classroom lessons, lunchtime reading groups and after-school book clubs. The school's psychologists, Susan Owens-Billlups and Karina Villalona, and social workers Angélica Guel and Charise Littlejohn led the daylong visit and social-emotion…

by Frank Mojica

03/30/2016

News

Metro-North To Run Buses On Danbury Branch Weekends In April DANBURY, Conn. -- Metro-North Railroad will provide substitute bus service for Danbury branch customers between Danbury and South Norwalk on weekends in April. Substitute bus service will occur from Friday through Sunday April 1-3, 8-10, 15-17 and 22-24 due to track crossing work at various locations. Buses will run around 15 minutes earlier than scheduled trains. Commuters are advised to listen for announcements and check local or express service to their destination while boarding. The Danbury branch includes stops at Danbury, Bethel, West Redding, Branchville in Ridgefield, Cannondale …

by Frank Mojica

03/30/2016

Schools

Students At Danbury's Wooster School Put 5-Year-Old Boy In Driver's Seat RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Wooster School students presented 5-year-old Conner Curran of Ridgefield with his very own car earlier this month. The group of Wooster freshmen has successfully modified nearly a dozen Power Wheels cars for children with physical disabilities through the Go Baby Go Mobility Program, which is in its second year. Students meet with each child and their family prior to designing the vehicle to better understand their needs. After taking measurements, assessing each child's challenges and asking questions about where the child will be driving, the students modify the cars …

by Frank Mojica

03/30/2016

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