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Nicole Briggs

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Police & Fire

Man, 35, Charged After Confrontation At Beekman Arms Inn In Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. – A Brooklyn man was arrested Tuesday after a confrontation at the Beekman Arms Inn in Rhinebeck, according to New York State Police. Michael J. Gonzales, 35, was charged with assault in the second degree, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration in the second degree and other vehicle and traffic violations after police were called to the Inn for a report of an unwanted person at the business and he was later pulled over, police say. The business manager stated Gonzales acted suspiciously and failed to adhere to the businesses policy by providing his ID. W…

by Nicole Briggs

11/21/2015

Events

Ridgefield Playhouse Presents Met Opera In HD With 'Lulu' RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – The Ridgefield Playhouse and AAA Northeast "Live in HD Series" will screen a live matinee performance of Alban Berg’s “Lulu” on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. William Kentridge, who made his Met debut in 2010 with an innovative staging of Shostakovich’s “The Nose,” returns to the company with a new production of “Lulu,” Berg’s tragedy of a sexually irresistible woman who destroys the lives of everyone around her. Marlis Petersen, who has sung the role to great acclaim around the world, stars as the femme fatale. Susan Graham, who has sung over 20 different roles at t…

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

Schools

Yonkers Superintendent Michael Yazurlo Steps Down YONKERS, N.Y. – Yonkers Schools Superintendent Michael Yazurlo is leaving his position due to health reasons, the school district said Friday in a statement. Yazurlo, 66, will be immediately replaced by Deputy Superintendent Edwin Quezada. Born in Yonkers, Yazurlo is the former Superintendent of Tuckahoe Union Free School District, where he served for 13 years, and an associate professor of graduate education at The College of Saint Rose and State University of New York at Stony Brook, according to Yonkers Public Schools. "Dr. Yazurlo brought a steady hand and vision to the District …

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

Events

'Inspired By Ridgefield' Exhibit On Display At Rockwell Art And Framing RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Rockwell Art and Framing of Ridgefield will be exhibiting “Inspired by Ridgefield,” the work of artist Cindi Mullins, starting this Saturday and showing through Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016. An artist's reception will be held at Rockwell on Friday, Dec. 4 from 5-8 p.m. during the Holiday Stroll, which will be co-hosted by JoAnn Kish and Jane Scarbrough of William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty. A second artist's reception will be held the following day on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 4-6 p.m. Mullins has been a resident of Ridgefield for 30 years and so it's apt that she has cr…

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

Lifestyle

Thyme Serving Thanksgiving Dinner In Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. – Thyme Steak and Seafood in Yorktown Heights will serve a three-course prix fixe brunch and dinner menu Thanksgiving Day. Owner and executive Chef Tom Costello sticks to his gluten-free guns this Thanksgiving during both brunch and dinner. Start Thanksgiving day off with seasonal butternut squash soup, Costello's signature gluten free crab cakes, a garden fresh vegetable frittata and Nutella-infused chocolate mousse. Enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving dinner with braised short ribs served atop polenta and melted onions, creamy wild mushroom ravioli, an assortment of sea and…

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

Events

Darlene Love Brings Holiday Shows To Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Darlene Love, an Oscar winner, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and one of Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Singers of All Time, will perform at The Ridgefield Playhouse on Sunday at 7 p.m. with her holiday show “A Darlene Love Christmas: Love for the Holidays.” Her annual performance of “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” on the "Late Show With David Letterman" became a holiday tradition for nearly 30 years and made her the “Queen of Christmas.” Fans can see her perform the holiday classic along with hits “He’s a Rebel,” ”Today I Met the Boy I'm Gonna Marry" and s…

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

Police & Fire

Harrison Supervisor Belmont Issues November Message To Community HARRISON, N.Y. – The following is a weekly column submitted by Harrison Mayor/Supervisor Ron Belmont: Once again, the Harrison Fire Department successfully hosted a wonderful pancake breakfast at the downtown firehouse. This year’s event was in support of the Harrison Girl Scouts. The breakfast is a great opportunity to meet the firefighters. Congratulations to all for making this event very special. Each year, Harrison’s three fire departments host an annual inspection and dinner. Department members and guests gather at their respective fire houses for the event. Leading up to this occasi…

by Ron Belmont

11/20/2015

Events

Meet Local Author Terry Brennan At Tuckahoe Public Library TUCKAHOE, N.Y. – Local author Terry Brennan will host a discussion and book signing of his new book, “The Aleppo Code,” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2 at the Tuckahoe Public Library. “The Aleppo Code” is the third book in Brennan’s “Jerusalem Prophesies” trilogy. The living members of Tom Bohannon’s group of adventurers gather again in Jerusalem to examine a copy of the 10th century Aleppo Code, the oldest complete text of Jewish scripture. Pulitzer-prize winning journalist Brennan is the award-winning author of “The Sacred Cipher” and “The Brotherhood Conspiracy,” the first two book in his t…

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

Police & Fire

Katonah Residence Damaged By Fire KATONAH, N.Y. – Flames tore through a Croton Lake Road home Friday morning, causing considerable damage, according to reports. The basement fire started just after 6 a.m., the story says. Firefighters were able to get the scene under control quickly and the structure was saved, News 12 reports. For the full News 12 story, click here.

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

Events

Marc Berger And Ride Bring Folk Music To The Turning Point In Piermont PIERMONT, N.Y. – Marc Berger and Ride will bring their musical talents to Piermont Friday at 8:30 p.m. at The Turning Point. Berger brings Dan Rieser on drums to play Ride songs and songs from his new project, Folk Music, along with Rich DePaolo on guitar and vocals, Jeff Eyrich on upright bass and D'raz on the accordion and vocals. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased here The Turning Point is located at 468 Piermont Ave., Piermont.

by Nicole Briggs

11/20/2015

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