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College Professor May Lose Job Over Sandy Hook 'Truther' Website College Professor May Lose Job Over Sandy Hook 'Truther' Website
College Professor May Lose Job Over Sandy Hook 'Truther' Website NEWTOWN, Conn. – A Florida Atlantic University professor who launched a blog three years ago stating the Sandy Hook tragedy was a hoax may lose his job because of the website, reports NBC Connecticut. James Tracy, who is an associate professor in the School of Communication and Multimedia Studies, was served a notice of his proposed termination by the vice provost for academic affairs on Wednesday, according to the report. Click here to read the full article. 

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Betzally Espichan Joins Staff At Boys & Girls Club Of New Rochelle Betzally Espichan Joins Staff At Boys & Girls Club Of New Rochelle
Betzally Espichan Joins Staff At Boys & Girls Club Of New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Betzally Espichan is the new director of the Ward Elementary School after-school program run by the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle. Espichan graduated from the College of New Rochelle with a bachelor of arts degree in Spanish and a minor in psychology, completing the college's childhood education program. “Betzally’s intelligence, confidence and energy are unyielding. This allows her to provide notable programming and activities to our Ward Club members,” said Eric Woodlin, director of operations. Over the last five years, Espichan assisted teachers in the Bro…

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Events
Scarsdale Library's Yoga For Toddlers Teaches Relaxation Skills Scarsdale Library's Yoga For Toddlers Teaches Relaxation Skills
Scarsdale Library's Yoga For Toddlers Teaches Relaxation Skills SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Yoga Tots will be held at the Scarsdale Public Library on Monday at 10:30 a.m., starting a holiday-shortened week at the library. Toddlers ages 3-5 will have fun "playing yoga."  Yoga Tots combines traditional yoga poses, props and engaging songs to build motor skills, confidence and relaxation skills. Parents and caregivers participate in the fun. Registration is required at the library website here. Chi-Chi Bestmann brings her viola and violin for pre-school children in another performance of Petite Concerts on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m.  Also on Tuesday at 4 p.m…

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Eastchester High School Students Perform Holiday Concert In NYC Eastchester High School Students Perform Holiday Concert In NYC
Eastchester High School Students Perform Holiday Concert In NYC EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – Eastchester High School students are performing a holiday concert Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. in the lobby of the MetLife building in New York City. The concert will feature the Eastchester High School full orchestra, chorus and jazz band performing a mix of holiday music and fun. The MetLife building is at 200 Park Avenue at East 45th St., above Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.

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Events
'Aladdin' Performance Draws Standing-Room Only At Risko Music In Ossining 'Aladdin' Performance Draws Standing-Room Only At Risko Music In Ossining
'Aladdin' Performance Draws Standing-Room Only At Risko Music In Ossining OSSINING, N.Y. – Mike Risko Music in Ossining hosted multiple community events recently, each with standing-room only crowds of community members cheering on Risko students. “We would like to thank all of the wonderful performers who participated in our shows this weekend and all of the people that came to see the shows,” said Miriam Risko. “We were so proud to have a full house at each of the events, which was so nice for the performers. A special thanks to our teachers and to all the parents.” Thursday evening started at the Ossining Library’s Budarz Theater, with performances by solo s…

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Schools
UConn Tuition Increasing 31 Percent During Next Four Years UConn Tuition Increasing 31 Percent During Next Four Years
UConn Tuition Increasing 31 Percent During Next Four Years FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Tuition at the University of Connecticut will increase by 31 percent during the next four years, starting next fall, reports the Hartford Courant.  The tuition increase schedule: Fall of 2016: In-state students will pay $700 more, a 6.7 percent jump. By Fall of 2019: Tuition will reach $13,700, compared with the 2015 price of $10,524. Fall of 2016: Out-of-state students will pay $950 more, or $33,016 in tuition. By Fall of 2019: Tuition will reach $36,466, 13.7 percent higher than 2015. The increase includes the UConn campus in Stamford, as well as Storrs, accordi…

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Business
Pink Soda Blow Dry Bar Opens in Fairfield Pink Soda Blow Dry Bar Opens in Fairfield
Pink Soda Blow Dry Bar Opens in Fairfield NEWTOWN, Conn. – Ladies of Fairfield who love to be pampered can now rejoice – Pink Soda Blow Dry Bar opened its second location in Fairfield on Wednesday at 1903 Post Road. Recently, Pink Soda celebrated not only the success of their flagship Newtown blow dry bar, but also of their new house call service in Fairfield, where a Pink Soda pro does hair and makeup right at a client's home. “We love what we do here at Pink Soda and we love each and every one of our clients,” commented a spokesperson from the company. “It's only natural when you combine our passion for hair and makeup with a gr…

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Generosity Abounds For Scarsdale Teens Generosity Abounds For Scarsdale Teens
Generosity Abounds For Scarsdale Teens SCARSDALE, N.Y. – In a show of support for The Center @862 – formally the Scarsdale Teen Center, 14 Scarsdale businesses joined Presents For Purpose at a new holiday fundraiser on Dec. 8.  Board member Mary Blum hosted Presents, which specializes in stylish and meaningful gifts for him, her and the home, and then gives back a percentage of purchases to charity.  Presents, whose tagline reads, "Every Gift Benefits a Cause," designated 15 percent of sales to The Center. To create an enhanced community event, Blum enlisted the help of Scarsdale local media and businesses, and two loc…

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Schools
William E. Cottle School’s Administration Issues Community Message William E. Cottle School’s Administration Issues Community Message
William E. Cottle School’s Administration Issues Community Message EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – The following is a letter from William E. Cottle School Principal George Albano and Assistant Principal Peter Kilgallen to the school community: Dear Cottle Parents: We are pleased to announce that the Master Strings lessons at Cottle School, with internationally known conductor/cellist Bryon Duckwall, were a huge success again this year. By popular demand, we will have two more final classes on Thursday and Friday from 3:05-5:05 p.m. Last call to send in your request for this year’s incredible Holiday Cultural Arts Concert event with Katya Grineva, international award-…

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Sports
Registration Opens For Clarkstown Bowling Program Registration Opens For Clarkstown Bowling Program
Registration Opens For Clarkstown Bowling Program CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – Registration is now open for Clarkstown Parks and Recreation Commission’s bowling program, which runs for 12 weeks starting Wednesdays, Jan. 6 through April 6, from 4-5:30 p.m., or Fridays, Jan. 8 through April 15, from 3:45-5:15 p.m. at New City Bowl, 90 Main St., New City. There will be two games per week, with bowling shoes and instruction included. Fee is $130 without a ball or $160 with new fitted bowling ball. Participants must be ages 3 through fifth grade and be residents of Clarkstown. Proof of age and residency are required. Click here to register or register a…

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