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Police & Fire
Greenburgh Police Issue Alert On Phone Scams Greenburgh Police Issue Alert On Phone Scams
Greenburgh Police Issue Alert On Phone Scams GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Police Department has issued a warning regarding recent telephone scam incidents.  In the "Grandchild in Jail" scam, the caller claims to be a friend or relative in trouble, often in another country, and needs money to get out of jail. The scammer will often tell the victim they are a police officer and their grandchild has been arrested and needs money. Another recent scam is the "IRS Tax Warrant." A scammer will call pretending to be an IRS agent or police officer inquiring about a past due tax balance. The caller then will threaten t…

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Events
Bell-Ans Center In Orangeburg Presents 'Birth Art' Seminar Bell-Ans Center In Orangeburg Presents 'Birth Art' Seminar
Bell-Ans Center In Orangeburg Presents 'Birth Art' Seminar ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Deirdre McLary of MommaArts will lead a "Birth Art" workshop at Circle on the Farm on Thursday.  The workshop is open to anyone with an interest in processing their pregnancy, coming birth or birth story through self expression. Participants do not need to be artists, but should be open to creativity.  Participation is $30 per person or couple.  Circle on the Farm is at Bell Ans Park on 103 Greenbush Road.

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Neighbors
Newtown's Booth Library Opens New Chapter With Nutmeg Author Series Newtown's Booth Library Opens New Chapter With Nutmeg Author Series
Newtown's Booth Library Opens New Chapter With Nutmeg Author Series NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Cyrenius H. Booth Library in Newtown will present a new reading series focusing on authors in the Nutmeg State starting Nov. 8.  Newtown's Poet Laureate Lisa Schwartz and Ridgefield’s Chris Belden, author of the just-released novel "Shriver," are among the five writers will be at the first event.  Each writer will read from published works and works in progress, and hold discussion and Q&A time between readings. Refreshments will be available and books will be available for purchase.  The Nov. 8 event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m.  Make a reservation by …

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Police & Fire
Dutchess Man, 26, Charged With Unlicensed Operation In Route 9 Stop Dutchess Man, 26, Charged With Unlicensed Operation In Route 9 Stop
Dutchess Man, 26, Charged With Unlicensed Operation In Route 9 Stop DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- A Dutchess County man was arrested on a traffic misdemeanor charge on Oct. 29. Romeo J. Hibbert, 26, was allegedly observed committing a traffic violation on Rte. 9 by by Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Cihanek in the Town of Philipstown.  According to Putnam County Sheriff's Department, Hibbert held a revoked license. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third degree. Hibbert was released after posting $250 cash bail pending an appearance in the Town of Philipstown Justice Court on Dec. 14.

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Events
Danbury Music Centre Begins Sale Of Tickets To Popular 'Nutcracker' Danbury Music Centre Begins Sale Of Tickets To Popular 'Nutcracker'
Danbury Music Centre Begins Sale Of Tickets To Popular 'Nutcracker' DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Music Centre will begin selling tickets to their annual production of "The Nutcracker" on Nov. 16.  "This is one of our community's favorite holiday traditions," said Barbara Adams Jaeger, executive producer of Danbury Music Centre's "Nutcracker." "The production quality is incredible, and audiences young and old come back year after year.  "We are so excited to add a performance on Saturday afternoon, so that even more members of the public can share in this unforgettable experience. It's amazing how many people tell us …

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Schools
Hen Hud Teachers Are Featured Panelists At Technology Conference Hen Hud Teachers Are Featured Panelists At Technology Conference
Hen Hud Teachers Are Featured Panelists At Technology Conference MONTROSE, N.Y. -- Three teachers from the Hendrick Hudson School District recently participated in the Tech & Learning Live @ New York Conference. Colleen Ruiz of Blue Mountain Middle School and Mary Fanning and Nupur Pal of Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary School participated in the "Rethinking Academic Coaches" panel and shared information on how "technology coaches" currently work within school districts.  The district's academic coaching program launched last year to coach district educators on how to best use instructional technology at the school level. Every scho…

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Schools
Yorktown Students Celebrate Halloween Yorktown Students Celebrate Halloween
Yorktown Students Celebrate Halloween YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Both students and teachers across Yorktown schools celebrated Halloween by dressing for the occasion.  Costumes of superheroes and storybook characters proved especially popular in 2015. 

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Events
Danbury Library Offers Introduction To Babysitting Course Danbury Library Offers Introduction To Babysitting Course
Danbury Library Offers Introduction To Babysitting Course DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Library's Junior Department will offer a free "Introduction to Babysitting" course from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.  Aimed at kids ages 10 and older, the course will cover interviewing tips, communication skills, developmental stages of young babies and toddlers, safety, first aid, feeding and caring for children and how to change a diaper.  Kindergarten teacher Amanda Tucker will lead the course. Tucker has teacher certifications in early childhood, general education and special education. She also has a master's degree in literacy.  Certificates wi…

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News
NYSDOT Reveals Tentative Route 22 Road Work Schedule NYSDOT Reveals Tentative Route 22 Road Work Schedule
Nysdot Reveals Tentative Route 22 Road Work Schedule WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A tentative schedule has been set by the New York State Department of Transportation and their contractor for remaining road work on Rte. 22 and White Plains Rd.  NYSDOT's remaining schedule is as follows: Nov. 4 through 6 - milling and top course work paving from Crest to Wimot (will progress as a moving operation) Nov. 8 through Nov. 12 - milling and top course paving to begin and end from Wilmot to Sprague (will progress as a moving operation) TBD - traffic signal loop work at the intersections and permanent striping will be installed after completion of the top co…

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Lifestyle
No Trick, All Treat As Bronxville Students Celebrate Halloween Traditions No Trick, All Treat As Bronxville Students Celebrate Halloween Traditions
No Trick, All Treat As Bronxville Students Celebrate Halloween Traditions BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The seniors at Bronxville High School celebrated Halloween traditions on Friday, Oct. 30.  “As seniors, we have certain responsibilities to keep the school community very close, interact with everyone and have a good year,” said Jessica Kelly, who dressed up as Princess Fiona and played hangman with second-graders.  Dressed as characters from comic books, video games and "Orange Is the New Black," the seniors visited each Bronxville Elementary School class to read books, distribute candy and lead Halloween-themed activities and games.  The seniors also put on …

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