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Revisit 'Carousel' At Eastchester Public Library EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – The Friends of the Eastchester Public Library are presenting “'Carousel' Revisited" Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at the Eastchester Library. Hosted by Richard Knox, the presentation will look back on the origins of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Broadway musical “Carousel” and the controversy surrounding casting of the 1956 film version. The presentation includes archival interviews with Rodgers and Hammerstein. Performances from the musical, including “If I Love You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone” will also be featured. The program is free and open to the public. The Eastch…

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12/10/2015

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Larchmont Librarian Frank Connelly Presents 'A Christmas Carol' LARCHMONT, N.Y. – The Larchmont Public Library is presenting Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” featuring reference librarian Frank Connelly, on Monday at 7 p.m. This will be the 10th consecutive year that Connelly has performed the piece, fully decked out in frock coat and stovepipe hat. Connelly’s reading of Dickens’ most famous work takes the audience back to Victorian era England, a time when there was both strong nostalgia for old Christmas traditions as well as an initiation of new Christmas practices that are with us today, such as Christmas trees. The story is credited with being…

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12/10/2015

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Hen Hud Athletic Trainer Meg Greiner Helps Light Up Montrose Holiday Tree MONTROSE, N.Y. – Meg Greiner, Hendrick Hudson’s Athletic Trainer, was given the honor of lighting the Christmas tree at the Cortlandt Engine Company’s firehouse in Montrose over the weekend. Greiner was selected for the special honor because of her long history of helping athletes in the district and her many charitable efforts, including raising money – approximately $7,500 – for Support Connection, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and Friends of Jacquelyn. "I was truly honored and humbled to be chosen to light the Christmas tree during the Cortlandt Engine Company' s annual tree lighti…

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12/10/2015

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Seven Star School Of Performing Arts Holding 'Seussical Jr.' Auditions BREWSTER, N.Y. – The Seven Star School of Performing Arts in Brewster is holding auditions for their spring musical “Seussical Jr.,” Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016 by appointment. Auditions are open to kids ages 5-18. Rehearsals will be scheduled on select Saturdays and Sundays at 509, Route 312, in Brewster. Performances are Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14. Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and of the favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in “Seussical Jr.,” a fantastical musical extravaganza. Transporting audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus, the Cat …

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12/10/2015

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Wyckoff Looking For Sugar Plum Fairies, Elves To Create Winter Crafts WYCKOFF, N.J. – Wyckoff will usher in winter with children’s crafts at Lincoln Elementary School for five weeks during November and December. Boys and girls in pre-K through second grade can take part in winter inspired games and crafts, which will culminate in a cocoa party. Dates are Thursdays from 4-5:30 p.m. Dec.10 and 17. Fee is $125. This is a drop-off program; no parent participation. Register online at the community pass site. Lincoln Elementary School is located at 325 Mason Ave., Wyckoff.

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12/10/2015

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Artist Takes On Legacy Of Christopher Columbus In Southport Event SOUTHPORT, Conn. – The public is invited to “Lunch and Learn” with Washington Heights-based artist Carlos Jesus Martinez Dominguez from noon to 1 p.m. Friday in the Perkin Gallery at the Pequot Library in Southport. The free program includes a conversation with contemporary artist Dominguez as he discusses his mixed-media collage titled “We Call Him Colon Nosotros le llamamos Colon,” which was created in response to Pequot Library’s “Pages from Pequot” exhibition, “Exploring America: Christopher Columbus.” To create his mixed-media collage, Dominguez copied images from the Pequot Library’…

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12/10/2015

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Stamford's ServiceMaster Restoration, Red Cross Partner For Fire Campaign STAMFORD, Conn. – ServiceMaster Restoration By Wills, with offices in New London, Stamford and Hartford, is partnering with the American Red Cross Connecticut and has contributed $10,000 for Ready 365’s Home Fire Preparedness Campaign. The contribution will support American Red Cross emergency preparedness and response services in Connecticut and Rhode Island with the goal of reducing injuries and deaths from home fires. “We’re grateful to ServiceMaster Restoration By Wills for this generous gift and for helping us to grow our Ready 365 program in this region,” said American Red Cross Conn…

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12/10/2015

Real Estate

$5.95M Home Tops Ridgewood's Housing Market RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – Want to own one of the nicest houses on the block? Look no further than the $5.95 million home on Brookside Avenue, which currently is the most expensive house for sale in Ridgewood, according to Zillow. The 14,000-square-foot home features eight bedrooms and nine and one-half bathrooms. It has been on the market for 148 days, according to Zillow. Click here to view the full listing.

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12/10/2015

Real Estate

$2.2M Home Tops Paramus' Housing Market PARAMUS, N.J. – Want to own one of the nicest houses on the block? Look no further than the $2.2 million home on Alpine Drive, which currently is the most expensive house for sale in Paramus, according to Zillow. The 13,000-square-foot home built in 1969 features a private street backing to Arcola Country Club, a finished basement, a library and a recreation room. It has been on the market for 88 days, according to Zillow. Click here to view the full listing.

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12/10/2015

Real Estate

$875K Home Tops Hasbrouck Heights' Housing Market HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. – Want to own one of the nicest houses on the block? Look no further than the $875,000 home on Washington Place, which currently is the most expensive house for sale in Hasbrouck Heights, according to Zillow. The 3,300-square-foot home built in 2010 features four bedrooms and five bathrooms. It has been on the market for 89 days, according to Zillow. Click here to view the full listing.

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