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Aging Infrastructure Plagues Northeast Rail Corridor WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – The nation’s busiest rail division, the Northeast Corridor, has an aging infrastructure that is causing headaches for the 750,000 riders on Amtrak and other commuter rail lines, reports The New York Times. Its aging tracks, power lines, bridges and tunnels are wearing out as the number of riders has doubled in the last 30 years, causing many to fear that conditions will only get worse in the future. Click here to read the full story.

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07/30/2015

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Northeast Rail Corridor Plagued By Aging Infrastructure FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – The nation’s busiest rail division, the Northeast Corridor, has an aging infrastructure that is causing headaches for the 750,000 riders on Amtrak and other commuter rail lines, reports the New York Times. Its aging tracks, power lines, bridges and tunnels are wearing out as the number of riders has doubled in the last 30 years, causing many to fear that conditions will only get worse in the future. Click here to read the full story.

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07/30/2015

Events

Enjoy Brunch, Mingle At Armonk Synagogue's 'Summer Sunday Funday' ARMONK, N.Y. – Congregation B’nai Yisrael of Armonk is hosting Summer Sunday Funday Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to noon, rain or shine. Come meet the new rabbi, Joshua Strom, and educator Melissa Cohavi before the summer ends. Share brunch with old friends and greet new members. There will be activities for kids and ice cream. Congregation B’nai Yisrael is located at 2 Banksville Road, at Route 22, Armonk.

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07/30/2015

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Pequot Library Helps Residents Focus On Health, Wellness With Free Series SOUTHPORT, Conn. –The Pequot Library is offering a series of six free programs from A to Z running from August through October that will focus on health and wellness. The series kicks off with a Zumba class Thursday, Aug. 13 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Pequot Library and Interim HealthCare team up to offer basic Zumba classes with professional instructor and certified nutritionist Nora Patumanon. This is a Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie-burning fitness program that helps make fitness fun. The class is open to all levels. Registration is required and the class is free and open to the publi…

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07/30/2015

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Registration Now Open For 2015-16 Barclay Classes At Pequot Library SOUTHPORT, Conn. – Registration is now open for The Barclay Classes at the Pequot Library. Classes are conducted on 10 Tuesdays between October and May for third through seventh grades: Third grade: 4:30-5:30 p.m. Fourth grade: 6-7 p.m. Fifth-seventh grades: 7:15-8:15 p.m. In The Barclay Classes (manners, social skills and ballroom dance classes), children learn to grow into well-mannered young adults and develop social skills, confidence and poise while having fun. The Barclay Classes program stresses the importance and practice of good manners and presents instruction in b…

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07/30/2015

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Children's Choir Performing At Bronxville Public Library BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – Fri-Fra Voce Children’s Choir, led by Cantor Roland Lissman, will perform at the Bronxville Public Library Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. in the Yeager Room. The event is free and open to the public. The Bronxville Public Library is located at 201 Pondfield Road, Bronxville.

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07/30/2015

Politics

Presidential Candidate, Westchester Native George Pataki Enters Food Scene GARRISON, N.Y. – Former governor and presidential candidate George Pataki has entered the food scene with beef products supplied from South Farm, his 412-acre farm in Essex, New York, reports the Wall Street Journal. The Garrison resident and Peekskill native’s stand at a farmer’s market in Manhattan’s West Village has been selling his meat products every Saturday since June, according to the report. In addition to supplying fresh grass-fed beef, his farming business could provide help with his presidential run as it gains attention from donors and voters who focus on agrarian issues, a…

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07/30/2015

Neighbors

Mount Vernon's Wartburg Promotes Health Care Professionals To VP Positions MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Paula Ress and Paulette Watson of Wartburg Adult Day Care and Home Health Care were promoted to vice president positions within the health care facility. Ress was promoted to vice president and administrator of the skilled nursing facility and adult day services. A healthcare professional with over 32 years of experience, Ress will continue to provide strategy and leadership in Wartburg’s award-winning skilled nursing facility, the rehabilitation center and the adult day services program. “It is a pleasure to work with residents, family members and the staff at Wart…

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07/30/2015

Events

Westchester County Parks Offering Fun-Filled Weekend WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Westchester County parks and nature centers will keep residents busy the weekend of July 31 through Aug. 2 with art shows, music and photography. Friday, July 31: Big Band on the Boardwalk at Playland Park in Rye The Milt Gerver Orchestra and vocalists perform from 7:30-9:30 p.m.; another show will take place Friday, Aug. 7 Friday Night Fireworks A fireworks display choreographed to music will start at 9:15 p.m. Parking fees apply. Click here for more information or call (914) 813-7010. Saturday, Aug. 1: Butterfly and Dragonfly Photography …

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07/30/2015

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Second Annual New Rochelle Family Picnic Offers Food, Fun NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The second annual New Rochelle Family Picnic will be held Sunday, Aug. 2 at 5 p.m. at the New Dawn Foundation. The cost is $25 per family and includes a hot dog or hamburger and drink per family member. Attendees can also bring their own food or drink, and the Beechmont Tavern will be selling food and drinks. Purchase tickets here or call (914) 632-5700. The picnic is hosted by the New Rochelle Chamber of Commerce, the New Dawn Foundation and the Beechmont Tavern. The New Dawn Foundation is located at 590 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle.

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07/30/2015

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