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Happy Birthday To River Vale Comic Book Artist Chris Eliopoulos RIVER VALE, N.J. – Happy Birthday to River Vale’s Chris Eliopoulos! Eliopoulos, who lives in River Vale, turns 48 today. The cartoonist and comic book letterer was born in Astoria, Queens Sept. 30, 1967. He is known for hand lettering the first 100 issues of the ongoing “Savage Dragon” series and has designed the fonts for Marvel Comic's in-house computer lettering unit. He has contributed lettering work to Valiant Comics and DC Comics, and has also contributed cartoon strips to the book series "The Complete Idiot's Guide..." and to Sports Illustrated.

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

News

Westchester's Blake Lively Shutting Down Preserve Website BEDFORD, N.Y. – Actress Blake Lively is taking down her lifestyle website Preserve after just one year in operation, reports E! News. Lively stated the site launched prematurely and had a hard time fulfilling its mission, according to the report. Preserve will officially close Oct. 9, according to E! News. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Events

Author Richard Story Signing Books At Chappaqua's Sherry B Dessert Studio CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – Sherry B Dessert studio is hosting a book signing and Q&A for Richard David Story and his new book, “The World of Departures” Saturday from 6-8 p.m., according to Stacy Knows. Story is editor-in-chief of Departures magazine, and his book invites readers to learn about the world of luxury related to travel, fashion and food, reports Stacy Knows. Sherry B Dessert studio is at 65 King St. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

News

Westport First Selectman Forms Committee To Enhance Senior Services WESTPORT, Conn. – First Selectman Jim Marpe has established the Center for Senior Activities Enhancement Committee for the Town of Westport. The committee’s mission will be to “define the accommodations necessary to enhance the current Center for Senior Activities facility in order to meet the evolving needs and anticipated demand” of the community’s seniors in particular, and Westport residents in general. Led by Selectman Avi Kaner, the appointed committee will be co-chaired by Stan Nayer and Lynn Goldberg. In coordination with relevant town departments including human services, buildi…

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Events

Norwalk's Smilow Center Sponsors Events For Breast Cancer Awareness NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Hospital’s Smilow Family Breast Health Center is promoting breast cancer awareness throughout October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here is a schedule of events: Pink Aid’s 5th Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show – Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Mitchells of Westport, 670 Post Road East, Westport. Click here to purchase tickets or make a donation. Look Good Feel Better presented by the American Cancer Society – Monday from 2:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Whittingham Cancer Center Conference Room, Norwalk Hospital. Registration required; call 203-852-214…

by Nicole Briggs

09/30/2015

Business

Bedford's Ralph Lauren Stepping Down As CEO BEDFORD, N.Y. – American fashion designer and Bedford resident Ralph Lauren announced Tuesday that he is stepping down as CEO of his company, reports the New York Times. Stefan Larsson, president of Old Navy, will replace Lauren, 75, in November, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

09/29/2015

Events

Ethical Culture Society Screens Breast Milk Documentary In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The Ethical Culture Society of Westchester will be showing the film "Breast Milk the Movie" Friday at 7:30 p.m. at 7 Saxon Wood Road, in White Plains. Light snacks will be served with a discussion after the film. The film’s run time is 1 hour and 25 minutes. The suggested donation for the screening is $10.

by Nicole Briggs

09/29/2015

Events

Chappaqua Congregational Church Holding Fall Tag Sale CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. – The First Congregational Church is holding their seventh annual tag sale Friday, Oct. 23, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations will be received at the following locations: Sunday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Items that will not be accepted include large furniture, exercise equipment, televisions, computers, equipment and books. First Congregational Church is at 210 Orchard Ridge Road, Chappaqua.

by Nicole Briggs

09/29/2015

Sports

Volunteers Aim To Shelter Midland Park High School Baseball Players MIDLAND PARK, N.J. – A group of volunteers is raising money to build two baseball dugouts at the Midland Park Junior/Senior High School baseball field, reports NorthJersey.com. High school and Midland Park Travel Baseball Association parents, residents and local business owners have contributed about $3,000 so far, and hope to raise the $5,500 estimated total cost to complete the project, according to the story. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

09/29/2015

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Lewisboro's Bryant Gumbel LEWISBORO, N.Y. – Happy Birthday to Lewisboro’s Bryant Gumbel! Gumbel turns 67 today. A well-known television journalist and sportscaster, he was born Sept. 29, 1948, in New Orleans. He is best known as the co-host of NBC's “The Today Show," for 15 years. He is the younger brother of sportscaster Greg Gumbel. Gumbel's work on “The Today Show” earned him several Emmys. He also worked for CBS on “The Early Show” and currently hosts “Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel” on HBO.

by Nicole Briggs

09/29/2015

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