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Poughkeepsie Mini Maker Faire Celebrates Invention POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – The Poughkeepsie Mini Maker Faire will celebrate invention and creation from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 at Poughkeepsie Day School. The family-friendly event celebrates the items mid-Hudson Valley residents are inventing, making and creating. Crafters, farmers, inventors, scientists and artists of all ages gather in one place for learning, play and inspiration. Andrea Parent-Tibbetts, of Clover Brook Farm, known as Llama Karma, will return to the lineup of agricultural makers at the event. Children will learn how to build, alter and fix with soldering skills…

by Nicole Briggs

11/05/2015

Police & Fire

Cortlandt Man Charged With Throwing Ceramic Bowl At Woman CORTLANDT, N.Y. – A Cortlandt man was arrested Tuesday after throwing a ceramic bowl at a woman during a domestic dispute, New York State Police said. Alvin T. Banks, 52, was charged with assault in the second degree. The victim suffered a large laceration, according to officials. Banks was arraigned before the Town of Cortlandt Court and remanded to the Westchester County Jail in lieu of $5,000 cash bail. He is due to re-appear in Cortlandt Court Friday, according to the report.

by Nicole Briggs

11/05/2015

Lifestyle

Bobby Flay Promotes Millbrook Vineyards & Winery MILLBROOK, N.Y. – Chef Bobby Flay loves all things New York, including Millbrook Vineyards & Winery, as shown in a new ad for I Love New York. Flay says the winery, in addition to a brewery in Cooperstown and an apple orchard in Lafayette, are some of his favorite places in New York.

by Nicole Briggs

11/05/2015

Events

County Players Present 'Of Mice And Men' In Wappingers Falls WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. – The County Players presentation of the classic John Steinbeck novella “Of Mice and Men” opens at 8 p.m. Friday at the County Players Falls Theatre in Wappingers Falls. “Of Mice and Men” is set in California during the Great Depression, and follows two migrant workers, George, a sharp but uneducated, short-tempered man, and Lennie, a large but simple-minded man. Together they hope to one day acquire their own piece of land. However, when Lennie stirs up trouble on the job, George must choose between protecting his friend or staying the course toward his version of th…

by Nicole Briggs

11/05/2015

Events

Jump Start Holiday Shopping With Pop-Up Market At Fairfield Museum FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Get a jump on holiday shopping and support a good cause by visiting the second annual Holiday Pop-Up Market at the Fairfield Museum Friday from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-day shopping extravaganza will feature 25 vendors this year. Participating vendors include The Two oh Three, which offers 203 logo items for men, women and children; Hartford Prints stationary; The Lady Ming fresh water pearl jewelry; Anita Designs’ handcrafted tabletop and home furnishings; and Upcycle, which makes jewelry from reused items. “This year marks the second a…

by Nicole Briggs

11/05/2015

Events

Discover The Universe At Cyrenius H. Booth Library In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. – The Cyrenius H. Booth Library in Newtown is hosting “Astronomy for Everyone: The Size and Scale of the Universe” Saturday from 5:30-7 p.m. in the meeting room. NASA scientist Kevin Manning will present an adult-oriented family program for ages 8 and over about the universe, from the very small to the very large. Weather permitting, participants will venture outside to view celestial objects through a powerful telescope. Click here to register. The Cyrenius H. Booth Library is located at 25 Main St., Newtown.

by Nicole Briggs

11/05/2015

Events

Stomp To The Beat At Somers Library Percussion Workshop SOMERS, N.Y. – The Somers Library is hosting a teen percussion workshop Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5-6 p.m. for kids in fifth grades and up. Musician Jay Mankita will show attendees his skills on the various instruments he plays, including the guitar, keyboard and recycled foot percussion. After a brief presentation, participants will build percussion instruments to play with their feet to explore basic rhythms. Participants should bring the following: pots, pans, scrap wood and metal, broken musical gear, rubber bands, Velcro, springs, spoons, marbles, tubes and other things that ring, chime,…

by Nicole Briggs

11/04/2015

Politics

1,000 New York Jobs Saved At Kraft-Heinz, Announce Cuomo, Schumer An agreement has been reached with the Kraft-Heinz company that will keep three facilities open and delay the closing of another in New York, reports New York State of Politics. Gov. Andrew Cuomo and U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer announced the agreement that will keep the facilities in Avon, Walton and Lowville open, and defer the closing of the Campbell facility for 12 to 24 months, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

11/04/2015

Police & Fire

Bedford Police Department Warns Residents Of IRS Phone Scam BEDFORD, N.Y. – The Bedford Police Department is warning residents about an IRS phone call scam and offers tips for anyone who receives a fraudulent call. The callers are typically aggressive and will demand payment of taxes or will try to trick a victim into providing personal information. They will alter the caller ID to make it look like the call is coming from the IRS and may threaten the victim with arrest if payment is not made. Bedford police reminds residents of the following tips: The IRS will not demand immediate payment over the phone of any taxes. All taxpayers are afforded …

by Nicole Briggs

11/04/2015

Obituaries

Ralph R. Bocuzzo, 86, Of Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – Ralph R. Bocuzzo, 86, a lifelong resident of Stamford, died Tuesday, Nov. 3 at his home. He was born March 21, 1929, in Stamford, and was one of two sons born to the late Sandy and Carmella (Sileo) Bocuzzo. He was born and raised in Stamford and was a graduate of Stamford High School. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and was deployed overseas to serve during the Korean War. He was a decorated soldier and very proud of his service to his country. He returned home to Stamford to his wife, Yolanda, (Samela) Bocuzzo, and he started his business and a family. He was …

by Nicole Briggs

11/04/2015

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