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Schools
Clarkstown Students Pick Up New Skills During Hour Of Code Clarkstown Students Pick Up New Skills During Hour Of Code
Clarkstown Students Pick Up New Skills During Hour Of Code CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Central School District is participating this week in an Hour of Code, an initiative to teach young people the value of coding. During the event, which coincides with Computer Science Education Week (concluding on Sunday), district children ages 6 and up have been exposed to coding through use of popular games and characters. According to the Clarkstown district, there are several skills learned during coding that can translate into other areas. They include: It teaches them that learning is a process and not a product It teaches them how to take complex …

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Sports
Bets on Race Horses Spike At Meadowlands Bets on Race Horses Spike At Meadowlands
Bets on Race Horses Spike At Meadowlands EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Officials with the United State Trotting Association (USTA) say the amount of money being wagered on racehorses at The Meadowlands is significantly higher than last year. Though the first three weekends of the racetrack's season were skewed because of the racing of the Breeders Crown at the East Rutherford oval in 2014, this past weekend's wagers ranged between 18 and 21 percent higher year over year, according to the USTA. "The first three weekends of the meet were hard to gauge," said Chairman Jeff Gural. "We were comparing to handle figures that ce…

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News
Bloomingdale Announces Winter Recreation Programs Bloomingdale Announces Winter Recreation Programs
Bloomingdale Announces Winter Recreation Programs BLOOMINGDALE, N.J. -- The Bloomingdale Recreation Department has opened registration for its winter programs, according to a post on the borough's Facebook page.Registration can be completed online or by mail, 61 Main St., Bloomingdale, N.J. 07403. Winter programs include gymnastics, pilates, art work, music, jazz and dance. Discounts also are available for local karate institutes. For full program descriptions, visit the borough's website. For more information, call 973-222-1310 or email rbodor@bloomingdalenj.net.

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News
Bridgeport Man Charged With Killing Parents Still An Heir To Estate Bridgeport Man Charged With Killing Parents Still An Heir To Estate
Bridgeport Man Charged With Killing Parents Still An Heir To Estate WESTON, Conn. -- A 27-year-old Bridgeport man who is facing two counts of murder in connection with the deaths of his parents is still an heir to their estate, according to thewestonforum.com. Jeffrey and Jeanette Navin had reportedly planned to cut their son, Kyle Navin, from their wills but hadn't done so by the time of their murders, the Forum said. The Navins were longtime Weston residents who had sold their home and moved to Easton just months before they were slain. A review of the wills by Probate Court Judge T.R. Rowe, found Kyle Navin and his brother, Taylor Navin, were listed as t…

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Indian Point Reactor Returns To Service After Electrical Short Repaired Indian Point Reactor Returns To Service After Electrical Short Repaired
Indian Point Reactor Returns To Service After Electrical Short Repaired BUCHANAN, N.Y. -- The Indian Point Unit 2 reactor returned to service Tuesday after a short involving an electrical breaker forced officials to shut it down late last week. According to Entergy, Corp., the reactor returned to service on Tuesday afternoon, three days after operators shut it down. The shutdown ended a streak of 627 days of continuous operation, officials said. According to Entergy, the short occurred on the non-nuclear side of the plant, resulting in power being lost to several control rods. The electrical equipment affected by the short was tested before the plant returned t…

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Police & Fire
Top Holiday Gift Item Blamed For Chappaqua House Fire Top Holiday Gift Item Blamed For Chappaqua House Fire
Top Holiday Gift Item Blamed For Chappaqua House Fire CHAPPAQUA -- Fire officials are blaming a Chappaqua house fire on a gadget that's expected to be among the most coveted items of this holiday season, according to News 12 Hudson Valley. According to the report, fire officials say a fire on Lori Lane began Sunday when a Swagway Smart Balancing Board exploded and caught fire. The blaze caused little damage, but fire officials are still urging people to avoid purchasing the product until the problem has been fixed, the report said. Read the full report at News 12 Hudson Valley.

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Lifestyle
Grant Helps Passaic Residents Grow Community Gardens Grant Helps Passaic Residents Grow Community Gardens
Grant Helps Passaic Residents Grow Community Gardens PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. -- Are you an energetic Passaic County community member looking to spearhead a garden? How does $2,500 to kick off your project sound? City Green in partnership with the Passaic County Board of Chosen Freeholders will be offering grant money as part of their Dig In! Community Garden program. The initiative, which is about to enter its third year, aims to beautify the county's neighborhoods and enhance residents' lifestyles, according to the program organizers. The grants are designed to help community groups, faith-based organizations, municipal "adopt-a-lot"…

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Events
Norwalk Gallery To Host Progressive Gallery Tour As It Heads To Bridgeport Norwalk Gallery To Host Progressive Gallery Tour As It Heads To Bridgeport
Norwalk Gallery To Host Progressive Gallery Tour As It Heads To Bridgeport NORWALK, Conn. -- The fourth stop on the Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County's inaugural Progressive Gallery Tour will take place at LeClerc Contemporary Gallery. The stop will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the gallery at , 19 Willard Ave. in Norwalk. Noting the gallery as an "important addition to the cultural landscape," that provides "a wonderful showcase for contemporary art and community events," the event will offer a holiday atmosphere with art, drinks and good cheer. Guests will be able to shop at the Fairfield County Antique & Design Center, a multi-dea…

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Neighbors
Business District Alliance Of Fort Lee Offers Free Photos With Santa Business District Alliance Of Fort Lee Offers Free Photos With Santa
Business District Alliance Of Fort Lee Offers Free Photos With Santa FORT LEE, N.J. -- The Business District Alliance of Fort Lee is inviting the public to take free pictures with Santa Claus at Borough Hall, 309 Main St. The events, from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 12 and Dec. 19, will feature a number of holiday settings and Christmas carolers in addition to the Big Guy, organizers said. Candy canes will be given away and gift cards will be raffled off. Guests are urged to bring their cameras. Free parking for the event will be made available in the Guntzer Municipal Lot about two blocks away until 8 p.m. on both days, according to the Business District Alliance of F…

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Neighbors
Bergenfield Library Taps Into Local Resources For Multicultural Festival Bergenfield Library Taps Into Local Resources For Multicultural Festival
Bergenfield Library Taps Into Local Resources For Multicultural Festival BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The Bergenfield Public Library is seeking the help of the people in organizing its 2016 Multicultural Celebration.Anyone willing to share the food, songs, dance, crafts and dress of their ancestral culture is urged to share their customs while volunteering at the March 20 event. The celebration will feature kids crafts, a youth art show, an international finger food buffet and a fashion show open to all ages. Anyone wishing to speak about the aspects of their culture may request a table to be set up at the event. For more information, visit the Bergenfield Public Librar…

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