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Dutchess BOCES Culinary Students Learn Basics Of Military Cooking Dutchess BOCES Culinary Students Learn Basics Of Military Cooking
Dutchess Boces Culinary Students Learn Basics Of Military Cooking POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Dutchess BOCES culinary students learned in the ins and outs of Military MRE, or meals ready to eat, Wednesday during a crash course in military cooking given by members of the New York Army National Guard, reports the Poughkeepsie Journal. Students were able to tour a mobile kitchen typically used by the military in the field, then were paired into teams to create tasty dishes using MRE as their main ingredient, according to the report. Click here to read the full article. 

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New Canaan's Waveny Celebrates Donors For Steadfast Support New Canaan's Waveny Celebrates Donors For Steadfast Support
New Canaan's Waveny Celebrates Donors For Steadfast Support NEW CANAAN, Conn. – With more than 200 friends of Waveny LifeCare Network in attendance, Waveny thanked its many contributors, including Harry T. Rein, First County Bank and the First County Bank Foundation, at a donor recognition reception.  A key Waveny advocate for decades, Rein has actively served Waveny as a volunteer board member, board treasurer, finance committee co-chair, board vice-chair and chairman of the board from 2008 to 2010. He has supported and participated in “Swinging for Seniors,” Waveny’s golf and tennis fundraiser, in support of its resident assistance fund, and has su…

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NR Future's December Meeting Will Discuss Initiatives NR Future's December Meeting Will Discuss Initiatives
NR Future's December Meeting Will Discuss Initiatives NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The next NR Future monthly meeting will be held Thursday from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the NR Future Community Office, 247 North Ave, New Rochelle. Come out to the next meet-up to discuss programming for the next calendar year, including determining three additional NR Future Five initiatives that are important for downtown revitalization.  Desserts and hot cocoa will be served. Click here to RSVP. 

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Drug-Treatment Program President Speaks At Norwalk's Grace Baptist Church Drug-Treatment Program President Speaks At Norwalk's Grace Baptist Church
Drug-Treatment Program President Speaks At Norwalk's Grace Baptist Church NORWALK, Conn. – Alan Mathis, president and chief executive officer of Liberation Programs, will speak Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Norwalk’s Grace Baptist Church. Mathis will speak to the congregation to highlight the alignment of Liberation Program’s mission with Grace Baptist Church’s mantra, “S.O.U. L. Purpose: to Seek the Lost, to Optimize gifts and talents, to Utilize those gifts and talents and to Love God and each other.” Liberation Programs is a private, nonprofit substance abuse prevention and treatment organization serving more than 2,000 individuals and families annuall…

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I-95 Closing Overnight Between Two Exits I-95 Closing Overnight Between Two Exits
I-95 Closing Overnight Between Two Exits MAMARONECK, N.Y. – Closures will take place overnight on I-95 (New England Thruway) northbound between exit 10 (Gun Hill Road) and exit 11 (Bartow Avenue), in the Bronx, starting Friday at 11 p.m. until 6 a.m. Saturday. Motorists can expect periodic traffic stoppages during this time to allow for placement of new sign structures and removal of the existing structures. Stoppages are expected to last no more than 15 minutes each. In case of inclement weather, the work may be postponed.

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East Fishkill Police Warn Residents Of Recent Vandalism East Fishkill Police Warn Residents Of Recent Vandalism
East Fishkill Police Warn Residents Of Recent Vandalism EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. – East Fishkill Police advises residents in the area of White Pond Road and neighboring streets of reports of overnight vandalism and criminal mischief to property. In order to deter vandals or thefts, residents are reminded to lock vehicles and sheds, leave outside lighting on at night and call police at 845-221-2111 to report anything suspicious they may see or hear late at night.

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President Of Community Fund For Bronxville Area Requests Support President Of Community Fund For Bronxville Area Requests Support
President Of Community Fund For Bronxville Area Requests Support BRONXVILLE, N.Y. – The following is a message from Community Fund President Doug Meyer to the community: Dear friends and neighbors, I am proud to serve as president of your Community Fund for the 2015-2016 fiscal year. In my prior three years on the board of directors, I’ve been amazed at the positive impact that our staff, volunteers and agencies are making on the neediest residents of our community. Each year, the Community Fund allocates the combined donations of our residents to over 20 agencies that serve the Bronxville, Bronxville 10708, Eastchester and Tuckahoe communities. For e…

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Learn How To Fund College With Presentation At Trumbull Library Learn How To Fund College With Presentation At Trumbull Library
Learn How To Fund College With Presentation At Trumbull Library TRUMBULL, Conn. – The Trumbull Library is hosting “How to Fund College without Going Broke,” presented by college planning specialist Mike Dailey on Saturday. The presentation will be held from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the main library branch’s Kiwanis Room. Trumbull resident Dailey's free class covers how to plan for college expenses, including what it might cost, wise college choices, how to finance more than one child and the best way to manage the expense. The program includes a family financial run. Register during this class for a separate, future FAFSA form fill-out session with Dai…

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New Rochelle Castle Gallery Presents 'Nativity Scenes From The Americas' New Rochelle Castle Gallery Presents 'Nativity Scenes From The Americas'
New Rochelle Castle Gallery Presents 'Nativity Scenes From The Americas' NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The College of New Rochelle Castle Gallery is showing “Nativity Scenes from the Americas,” featuring a curated selection of the Kate Canty Crèche Collection, at the main campus through Sunday, Jan. 10. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday from noon-2 p.m. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public. Eileen Canty, an alumna and former psychology professor at The College of New Rochelle School of Arts & Sciences, and her husband, Jim, began collecting crèches to commemorate their travels in 1985. The collection, named in honor of their late dau…

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Mount Vernon Schools Stage 'The Most Wonderful Time' Concert Mount Vernon Schools Stage 'The Most Wonderful Time' Concert
Mount Vernon Schools Stage 'The Most Wonderful Time' Concert MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. – Mount Vernon City Schools Superintendent Kenneth R. Hamilton will present “The Most Wonderful Time” free holiday concert Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Mount Vernon High School. The concert will feature The Jenkins Brothers and special guest performances including Tony Award winner Phylicia Rashad. There is no charge for admission, but a canned good or unwrapped toy will be accepted at the door. “Music brings people together, especially around the holidays,” said Hamilton. “This is a great way to build community spirit and help the less fortunate in our community with do…

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