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Westchester Celebrating Jewish History, Heritage In White Plains Westchester Celebrating Jewish History, Heritage In White Plains
Westchester Celebrating Jewish History, Heritage In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Westchester's Jewish History and Heritage Month Celebration will be held on Monday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the Michaelian Office Building, 148 Martine Ave. The event will be hosted by The Westchester County Board of Legislators and the Westchester Jewish Council. A meet-and-greet with the Board of Legislators, a light reception and a commemorative ceremony will be included.
Connecticut Gas Prices Keep Rising, Even As National Costs Dip Connecticut Gas Prices Keep Rising, Even As National Costs Dip
Connecticut Gas Prices Keep Rising, Even As National Costs Dip FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- For the ninth consecutive week, Connecticut average gas prices are up – this week a penny – but they remain well below last year’s average, according to AAA Northeast. A gallon of regular gas in the Nutmeg State today averages $2.35, up 1 cent compared to last week. Compared to last year, however, average prices are still 47 cents lower, AAA Northeast reports. In recent weeks, East Coast regional markets between Washington, D.C., through Maine have seen pump prices move up and down a penny or two, according to experts, potentially indicating that prices have s…
Bridgeport Library Invites Residents To Community Meeting Bridgeport Library Invites Residents To Community Meeting
Bridgeport Library Invites Residents To Community Meeting BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Bridgeport Public Library is hosting a community meeting on Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. on the first floor of the Burroughs-Saden facility. As part of their long-range strategic planning process, representatives of the library are seeking input from area residents. The Burroughs-Saden Main Library is located at 925 Broad St. For more information, call 203-576-7400.
Fairfield Library Seeking Teen Volunteers For Summer Fairfield Library Seeking Teen Volunteers For Summer
Fairfield Library Seeking Teen Volunteers For Summer FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Public Library is seeking teen volunteers for  summer programs in its children's library. Assistance is needed at both the main and branch facilities. Teen volunteers will  help children sign up for the library’s summer reading challenge, hand out prizes and help at special events. Volunteers will be requested to commit a minimum of two hours per week between June 20 and Aug. 20. Each volunteer will choose their own schedule from available hours each week, Monday through Friday, between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those interested must complete an application…
Bergenfield High School Senior Wins NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award Bergenfield High School Senior Wins NJSIAA Scholar Athlete Award
Bergenfield High School Senior Wins Njsiaa Scholar Athlete Award BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Senior Isabel De Leon has been selected as the 2015-16 New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Award winner for Bergenfield High School. De Leon, along with all the other winners from New Jersey, will be honored at a luncheon at the Pines Manor. The event will be held on Sunday, May 15th.
Ramapo Police Arrest New Hempstead Man On Drug Possession Charges Ramapo Police Arrest New Hempstead Man On Drug Possession Charges
Ramapo Police Arrest New Hempstead Man On Drug Possession Charges RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police have arrested a 26-year-old resident of New Hempstead on drug possession charges, following an incident at a local restaurant. Ramapo police responded to a Montebello restaurant and attempted to render assistance to a man sweating and not feeling well on Friday, at approximately 7:19 p.m., officials report. Officers observed that the man was showing signs of being under the influence of a foreign substance; further investigation uncovered marijuana and numerous small glassine envelopes containing what appeared to be heroin, police report. The man was arrest…
Lyndhurst UNICO Raises Scholarship Money With Pasta Dinner Lyndhurst UNICO Raises Scholarship Money With Pasta Dinner
Lyndhurst Unico Raises Scholarship Money With Pasta Dinner LYNDHURST, N.J. – The Lyndhurst UNICO Ann Fiume Pasta Dinner will be held on Sunday, May 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Senior Citizen Building, 250 Cleveland Ave. Dinner includes salad, pasta, meatballs, sausage, bread, beverages and dessert. Cost is $15 per ticket. All proceeds go towards the Lyndhurst UNICO Scholarship Fund for Lyndhurst High School students. The event is held in honor of Lyndhurst resident Ann Fiume, who died at the age of 76 in 2007. For more information, contact Al Somma by phone at 201-450-6262 or by email at alsomma48@gmail.com.
Cliffside Park American Legion Seeking New Members Cliffside Park American Legion Seeking New Members
Cliffside Park American Legion Seeking New Members CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- The Cliffside Park American Legion is seeking new members. The group’s monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 8 p.m. in the Cliffside Park Fire Department, located at the Borough Municipal Complex, 525 Palisade Ave. For inquiries, contact Carl Raincourt by phone at 201-522-6466 or by email at ncraincourt@aol.com.
PSEG Energy Strong Project Restoration Begins In Lodi PSEG Energy Strong Project Restoration Begins In Lodi
Pseg Energy Strong Project Restoration Begins In Lodi LODI, N.J. -- Lodi police are reminding the public that PSEG will begin to complete restorations to the roadways within the town that were affected by the PSEG Energy Strong Project today. Roads will be milled and paved over the course of the next three weeks. Residents are asked to have their vehicles moved prior to 7 a.m. each day, if the Emergency No Parking Signs are posted on their blocks. Vehicles that are not moved will be subject to tickets, and will be towed according to Borough Ordinance 84-8. The roadways being milled on Monday and Tuesday include Roselle, Gunther and Calvin…
Accountant At Ridgefield Firm Earns CPA Designation Accountant At Ridgefield Firm Earns CPA Designation
Accountant At Ridgefield Firm Earns CPA Designation RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Reynolds & Rowella, a regional accounting and consulting firm with offices in Ridgefield and New Canaan, recently announced that Carolie Olkoski has been awarded a certified public accountant designation. Olkoski, who works out of the firm's Ridgefield office, has more than 15 years of experience with a primary focus on high net worth individuals, providing her clients with both compliance and tax planning services. Beginning her career with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Olkoski spent 10 years with the company’s personal financial services group based in Stamford. After …
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