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Guest Conductor Kevin Rhodes Takes The Baton At The Stamford Symphony STAMFORD, Conn. – The Stamford Symphony is presenting “Principally Beethoven" on Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m., with guest conductor Kevin Rhodes, at the Palace Theatre. Rhodes will lead the Stamford Symphony in a program reflecting the language of music of the classical and romantic periods as well as contemporary classical music. Rhodes is the music director and conductor of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra in Massachusetts and the Traverse Symphony Orchestra in Traverse City, Mich., as well as the principal conductor of the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra of Boston. He has …

by Nicole Briggs

11/13/2015

Police & Fire

Dutchess Teen Charged In Fatal Hit-And-Run RHINEBECK, N.Y. – A Rhinebeck man has been charged in connection with the July death of 20-year-old Pleasant Valley resident Dylan D. Feller, reports the Dutchess County Sheriff’s Office. Brandon A. Riccobono, 18, surrendered himself to the sheriff’s office Thursday after a grand jury handed down an indictment for Riccobono Nov. 5, according to officials. Riccobono is accused of recklessly causing Feller’s death while attempting to escape a bad drug deal on Livingston St. in Rhinebeck July 6. He is also accused of leaving the scene after causing the fatal injuries to Feller, officials say…

by Nicole Briggs

11/13/2015

Schools

Briarcliff Students Tackle Circus Tricks BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. – The National Circus Project recently visited Todd Elementary School in Briarcliff Manor to show students how to learn the skills of circus performers. Briarcliff Manor’s youngest students practiced their circus tricks as part of the National Circus Project’s annual trip to the school. During the weeklong visit, students tried various activities, ranging from stilt walking and juggling to plate spinning, diabolo manipulation and balancing. Performers Keith Leaf and Justin Wood demonstrated several circus skills before interacting with the children and teaching them diffe…

by Nicole Briggs

11/13/2015

Events

Nyack Center Celebrates 25 Years With Legacy Gala NYACK, N.Y. – The Nyack Center’s 25th Anniversary Legacy Gala to benefit the Nyack Center and its Legacy Fund will be held Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Center. The gala is sold out, but those interested in attending can call 845-358-2600 to be placed on the waiting list or to arrange proxy bidding on the live and silent auctions. The evening will include hors d’ouevres, cocktails, live music and dessert by Didier Dumas. Special honorees include Chris and Bert Hughes and Sally and Roger Seiler, who will receive the Nyack Center’s highest honor that evening. Auction items includ…

by Nicole Briggs

11/13/2015

Events

Stratford Animal Rescue Society Holding Adoption, Boutique Event STRATFORD, Conn. – The Stratford Animal Rescue Society is hosting an animal adoption event and pet boutique from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Stratford Animal Control facility. There will be many types of cats and dogs available for adoption, as well as calendars, T-shirts, pet items, crafts and more available for purchase in the boutique. Stratford Animal Control is at 225 Beacon Point Road. For more information, visit the society's website.

by Nicole Briggs

11/13/2015

Neighbors

'For the Birds' Takes Flight At Waveny’s Carriage Barn In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Waveny's Carriage Barn's new exhibition "For the Birds" opens with a reception from 6-8 p.m. Saturday. The exhibition, which continues through Sunday, Dec. 13, is a showcase for old and new artist members of New Canaan Society of the Arts. “Many artists and I had conversations about the nature of juried exhibitions today,” said gallery director Valerie Garlick. “Some shows’ themes are far too broad, and others way too esoteric. It’s a full-time job to apply to them and can be frustrating. At the same time, many works came to us for the October Members Show with…

by Nicole Briggs

11/13/2015

Events

Food Blogger Chanie Apfelbaum Offers Cooking Demo In Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. – Food blogger Chanie Apfelbaum of “Busy in Brooklyn” is hosting a cooking demonstration and tasting Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at a private home in Briarcliff. Apfelbaum will show participants how to create trendy kosher recipes and winter foods. Cover charge is $45 and sponsor charge is $100 including a Chanukah gift. RSVP required by Sunday. Click here to RSVP.

by Nicole Briggs

11/13/2015

News

Classmates Honor New City Girl Killed In Drunk Driving Crash NEW CITY, N.Y. – The classmates of Larisa Karassik honored her memory Thursday by wearing blue on what would have been her 14th birthday, reports lohud.com. Ninth-graders at Clarkstown South High School wore blue because it was her favorite color. The student athlete was killed May 23 when the car she was riding in with her father was hit by a drunk driver, who also died in the crash, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

11/12/2015

News

Repair Work Closes I-87 Lanes In Rockland SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. – The New York State Thruway Authority will close all three highway speed E-ZPass lanes at the Spring Valley toll barrier (I-87 northbound between exits 14A and 14B) starting Thursday at 11 p.m. for repair work. They will remain closed through Friday at 5 a.m. Tolls at this plaza are collected from commercial vehicles only. In case of inclement weather, work may be postponed. The Thruway Authority will activate Variable Message Signs (VMS) and Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) 530 AM to advise motorists of the closure.

by Nicole Briggs

11/12/2015

News

Bridgeport Art Trail Opens With Artist Party BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The seventh annual Bridgeport Art Trail continues through Sunday. The Bridgeport Art Trail features more than 30 locations that reach into every geographic corner of the city. Open studios and galleries provide the nucleus for activities, with workshops, studio sales, gallery tours, performance space concerts and hands-on learning experiences featured on the schedule. Countless artists, photographers, designers, musicians, dancers, deejays, filmmakers, actors and poets take part in a weekend of mostly-free events that celebrate local inspiration and genius. “As BAT cont…

by Nicole Briggs

11/12/2015

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