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Schools

Ramapo Central Teachers Continue Contract Negotiations HILLBURN, N.Y. – Ramapo Central School District officials and union representatives are scheduled to continue negotiations Tuesday regarding an ongoing contract dispute with the Ramapo Teacher's Association, reports lohud. Deputy Superintendent for Human Resources Stephen Walker stated the district is focused on reaching an agreement that benefits teachers, students and taxpayers, according to the report. The union’s four-year contract expired June 30. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

11/30/2015

Neighbors

White Plains’ Mokomiya Receives 'Good' Rating In New York Times WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Ramen shop Mokomiya in White Plains received a good rating in a recent New York Times restaurant review. Noted for avoiding a fusion approach, the authentic ramen soups, otsumami (small bites), buta kimchi, chicken katsu curry, and salmon teriyaki were among the favorites, according to the review. In addition to serving sake and beer, they also serve calpico, a creamy sweet lemonade, and Japanese sodas, says the New York Times. Located at 51 Court Street, Mokomiya is open Sundays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays …

by Nicole Briggs

11/30/2015

Schools

Mahopac Septo Offers Cookies With Santa MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Mahopac SEPTO will host Cookies with Santa on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Mahopac Middle School cafeteria. Children can enjoy cookies, hot cocoa and take a picture with Santa Claus. Cost is $8 per child with Special Education PTO membership, $10 for nonmembers and free for children younger than 3. RSVP by email SEPTOMahopac@gmail.com. The Mahopac Middle School is at 425 Baldwin Place Road.

by Nicole Briggs

11/29/2015

Lifestyle

New York Times Highlights Artist Exhibition At Yonkers Museum YONKERS, N.Y. – The New York Times recently highlighted Nyack artist Jordan Matter and his new exhibition, “Dancers Among Us: Photography by Jordan Matter” now showing at the Hudson River Museum, 511 Warburton Ave., Yonkers. The photographs of dancers in street clothes jumping through the air and posing at various urban and rural locations are part of Matter’s “Dancers Among Us” series, running through Jan. 17, 2016. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

11/28/2015

News

Westchester's Michael Bloomberg Says Government Won't Act On Climate Change NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – Former mayor and North Salem resident Michael Bloomberg stated that climate change progress will be made by businesses, consumers and mayors with little to no help from state or federal government on Monday during a conference, reports Capital New York. Bloomberg continued to say during a conference at the Council on Foreign Relations in Manhattan that elected officials don’t have any views or beliefs regarding climate change, and are driven only by their desire for re-election, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

11/28/2015

Events

Fate Of DraftKings, FanDuel In New York Depends On Unlawful Gambling Label ALBANY, N.Y. – The future of DraftKings and FanDuel in New York state depends on whether fantasy sports is deemed as unlawful gambling, reports New York State of Politics. DraftKings attorney David Boies says that choosing athletes to complete a roster in fantasy sports is comparable to legal games of skill like video games and mahjong, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

11/28/2015

Sports

Hundreds Take Part In Third Annual Kingston Turkey Trot KINGSTON, N.Y. -- Hundreds took part in the third annual Turkey Trot in Kingston on Thanksgiving Day, which included a 5K run and a two-mile fun run, reports Time Warner Cable News Hudson Valley. All proceeds from the race go to the Junior League's project, Little Free Libraries, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

11/27/2015

News

Clarkstown Police Provide Black Friday Safety Tips CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- The Clarkstown Police Department reminds everyone shopping during the holiday season to keep these safety tips in mind: Shopping in stores Do not buy more than you can carry. Plan ahead by taking a friend with you or asking a store employee to help you carry your packages to the car. Save all receipts. Print and save all confirmations from your online purchases. Start a file folder to keep all receipts together and to help you verify credit card or bank statements as they come in. Don’t flash the cash. Consider alternate options to pay for your merchandise, such as onet…

by Nicole Briggs

11/27/2015

Police & Fire

Fire Damages North Salem Home On Thanksgiving NORTH SALEM, N.Y. – A chimney fire caused damage to a home in North Salem Thanksgiving Day. No one in the home on Baxter Road was injured. Croton Falls firefighters who responded encountered encountered heavy fire on the roof of the wood-frame home. The main body of fire was knocked down in less than an hour, Croton Falls Fire Department said. After an investigation, the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.

by Nicole Briggs

11/27/2015

Events

Animals Frontman Eric Burdon Plays The Fairfield Theatre Company FAIRFIELD, Conn. – English Rock And Roll Hall of Famer Eric Burdon will rock The Warehouse at the Fairfield Theatre Company on Wednesday, Dec. 2. As the frontman and the driving force of the legendary British rock band the Animals, Burdon was at the forefront of the British invasion that helped shape rock and roll’s DNA. A member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame since 1994, and hailed by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 Greatest Voices of All Time, Burdon’s music has forged new territory while also topping the charts for more than five decades since releasing his iconic hit song "House …

by Nicole Briggs

11/27/2015

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