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Secret Santa Donates Bicycles To Eastchester Community Coalition Secret Santa Donates Bicycles To Eastchester Community Coalition
Secret Santa Donates Bicycles To Eastchester Community Coalition EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Thanks to a secret Santa, there will be shiny new bicycles under the tree this year for dozens of needy children in Eastchester, said officials from an community coalition. The bikes were donated by an anonymous benefactor whose reward comes from “knowing that the holidays will be brighter for youngsters in the community,” according to a spokesperson for the Westchester Community Opportunity Program - Eastchester Community Action Partnership (WestCOP-ECAP).

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Events
Indoor Athletes, Start Warming Up Now For New Rochelle YMCA's Competition Indoor Athletes, Start Warming Up Now For New Rochelle YMCA's Competition
Indoor Athletes, Start Warming Up Now For New Rochelle YMCA's Competition NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Getting a bit too nippy to exercise outdoors? The New Rochelle YMCA has a way for you to flex those muscles -- and thrash the competition -- all in the comfort of the great indoors. The YMCA is hosting a “Swim Cycle Stride” triathlon on Sunday, Jan. 10, which will consist of three events: swimming in its newly renovated pool, running, and bicycling. Triathletes may use the treadmill or the elliptical for the running event, the YMCA said. The total distance from all three events will be combined to determine each participant’s ranking. The event is aimed at ages 14 an…

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Schools
Irvington Students Use Computer Skills, Imaginations In Coding Event Irvington Students Use Computer Skills, Imaginations In Coding Event
Irvington Students Use Computer Skills, Imaginations In Coding Event IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- In a school district far, far away … OK, it was in Irvington … students wielded computer skills instead of light sabers to carve out their own galaxies.Using their imaginations, and what they learned in school, the third- through 12th-graders took part in “Hour of Code,” the district’s recent program-athon. In one of the mind-boggling exercises, they used a “Star Wars”-based module called “Building a Galaxy with Code.” Jessie Yu, a software engineer from IBM, visited the Dows Lane Elementary School to talk to third-graders about computer programming. Following an assembl…

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News
Calling All Sherlocks: Staatsburg Historic Site To Host 'Holiday Whodunit' Calling All Sherlocks: Staatsburg Historic Site To Host 'Holiday Whodunit'
Calling All Sherlocks: Staatsburg Historic Site To Host 'Holiday Whodunit' STAATSBURG, N.Y. -- The Staatsburg State Historic Site will present a “Holiday Whodunit” from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 27. During the one-hour, interactive “history mystery,” costumed interpreters roam the Beaux-Arts Mills Mansion to provide children with clues so they and their families can solve the “crime.” All children who submit a guess as to “whodunit” will be entered in a drawing for a prize awarded at the end of the season, when the solution is finally revealed. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is free with site admission. Children ages 12 and under and me…

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Carlucci Donates Flag To Sloatsburg Public Library; Dedication Ceremony Set Carlucci Donates Flag To Sloatsburg Public Library; Dedication Ceremony Set
Carlucci Donates Flag To Sloatsburg Public Library; Dedication Ceremony Set SLOATSBURG, N.Y. -- The Sloatsburg Public Library will get a brand new American flag thanks to state Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester). Carlucci's “Operation Raise the Flag” has donated Old Glory to libraries, schools, veterans’ associations, and other local organizations. A flag-raising ceremony is set at the library for 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23. Taps and the National Anthem will be played in the ceremony, which is expected to be attended by Carlucci, Sloatsburg Mayor Carl S. Wright, the library’s director, and members of its board. The library is located at 1 Liberty Rock…

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Events
Scarsdale Recital To Feature French Violin, Piano Masterpieces Scarsdale Recital To Feature French Violin, Piano Masterpieces
Scarsdale Recital To Feature French Violin, Piano Masterpieces SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Hoff-Barthelson Music School will present a recital of French violin and piano masterpieces on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the Greenville Community Church in Scarsdale. The recital starts at 5 p.m. Among the works that violinist Peggy Klinger and pianist Gerald Robbins will perform are: Claude Debussy’s Violin Sonata in D minor; Maurice Ravel’s Violin Sonata No. 2 in G Major; and César Franck’s Violin Sonata in A Major. Admission to the recital is $18 for adults; $15 for seniors; and free for HBMS students and students 18 and younger. To order tickets, call (914) 723-1169, …

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Schools
Tuckahoe Schools Recap Technology Initiative's Successes Tuckahoe Schools Recap Technology Initiative's Successes
Tuckahoe Schools Recap Technology Initiative's Successes TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Tuckahoe educators and students have been embracing computers as teaching tools ever since the school district adopted its strategic technology plan in 2013, say school officials. At a workshop earlier this month, administrators and tech team members updated the Board of Education on the plan, which, they said, has implemented a wide range of initiatives in the last two years. The most notable of those initiatives, the board was told, is the deployment of a 1:1 environment in third through 12th grades in which every student is assigned a Chromebook. Those in kindergarten t…

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Norwalk Students Make Virtual Rounds At Health Care Training Program Norwalk Students Make Virtual Rounds At Health Care Training Program
Norwalk Students Make Virtual Rounds At Health Care Training Program NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk students in a medical academy program recently got some virtual experience caring for patients, according to sponsors of the learning exercise. Twenty students from Brien McMahon High School were partnered up with peers from Norwalk Community College at the college’s Center for Science, Health and Wellness. The experimental health care program used an interdisciplinary simulation exercise to walk students through various dimensions of patient care. The high school students performed as virtual medical assistants, nurses, and physical therapy assistants during the …

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Business
Astorino, Larchmont Mayor Celebrate Opening Of New DeCicco Supermarket Astorino, Larchmont Mayor Celebrate Opening Of New DeCicco Supermarket
Astorino, Larchmont Mayor Celebrate Opening Of New DeCicco Supermarket LARCHMONT, N.Y. -- DeCicco & Sons, which says it makes customers happy with its recipe of green technology and an old-world stand on quality and service, has a new supermarket in Larchmont. DeCicco held its grand opening for the Palmer Avenue store -- the sixth in its chain -- on Friday, Dec. 18. The celebration was attended by Larchmont Mayor Anne McAndrews and Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino, who proclaimed Dec. 18 “DeCicco & Sons Recognition Day" in Westchester County. Winner of multiple accolades, including the 2015 "Best Family Owned Business Award&qu…

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Schools
Tuckahoe Schools Mark Musical High Notes For 2015 Tuckahoe Schools Mark Musical High Notes For 2015
Tuckahoe Schools Mark Musical High Notes For 2015 EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tuckahoe school officials are calling the William E. Cottle School’s annual winter concert a “huge success.” Cottle principal George Albano said the concert featured an orchestra directed by Lubima Shentov; a chorus directed by Keiha Kim; and a band directed by Richard Grasso. Albano extended a special thanks to Russian-born classical pianist Katya Grineva, who performed at the concert, and Annbritt DuChateau, who accompanied the teachers on piano. According to Albano, Grineva will perform at Carnegie Hall at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, for the Tuckahoe schools commun…

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