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Tarrytown's JCC On Hudson Launches New Jewish Day Camp Tarrytown's JCC On Hudson Launches New Jewish Day Camp
Tarrytown's JCC On Hudson Launches New Jewish Day Camp TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown has joined two smaller New York area agencies to create Camp Twelve Trails Jewish day camp, which will officially debut this summer at the Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds in Pearl River. The innovative consortium, designed for upward of 700 area children in just the first year, is believed to be the first among Jewish day camps. Already, more than 200 campers have registered. “It’s remarkable that we are taking kids across the spectrum and with a variety of disabilities,” said Frank Hassid, JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown executive director. “Ful…

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Obituaries
Thomas 'TJ' Tunney Jr., 62, Wilton Police Department Sergeant Thomas 'TJ' Tunney Jr., 62, Wilton Police Department Sergeant
Thomas 'TJ' Tunney Jr., 62, Wilton Police Department Sergeant STAMFORD, Conn. – Sgt. Thomas J. Tunney Jr., known to many as "TJ," lifelong resident of Stamford and a member of the Wilton Police Department for 31 years, died Sunday, Jan. 3. He was 62. During his time with the Wilton Police Department, he received many awards for his service, including the law enforcement award in 2009 from American Red Cross and the First Responder Hero Award in 2014. In 2012 he was awarded the Wilton Police Department Medal of Valor, the New England Association-Chiefs of Police Medal of Valor and the American Red Cross Hero's Award for an incident where he r…

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Events
Register Now For New Rochelle YMCA's First Friday Family Night Register Now For New Rochelle YMCA's First Friday Family Night
Register Now For New Rochelle YMCA's First Friday Family Night NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – The New Rochelle YMCA is hosting its First Friday Family Night this Friday featuring Cize with Maria at 6:30 p.m. Cize is a dance program that keeps participants moving the entire time by introducing new moves for cardio strengthening, core strengthening and muscle toning. Members are free, non-member adult tickets are $11.49 and children are $6.24. Click here to register.  The New Rochelle YMCA is at 50 Weyman Ave., New Rochelle.

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Make A Difference With Literacy Volunteers Of Norwalk Make A Difference With Literacy Volunteers Of Norwalk
Make A Difference With Literacy Volunteers Of Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – Literacy Volunteers of Norwalk is having an information session at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 at the Norwalk Public Library in the Carnegie Room. Literacy Volunteers of Norwalk trains volunteers to work with adult learners in small groups to improve their English language skills. Volunteers do not need to speak another language or have a teaching background. A high school diploma or equivalency is required, along with the ability to speak English clearly. The most important qualification is the willingness to make a difference in someone’s life. The Literacy Volunteers office …

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News
Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Hires Director Of Corporate Relations Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Hires Director Of Corporate Relations
Alzheimer's Association Hudson Valley Hires Director Of Corporate Relations The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter has hired Beth Jabick as its director of corporate relations and annual giving for the association in its seven-county region. A Fairfield, Conn., resident, Jabick has an extensive background in marketing and public relations, having worked in a variety of positions in the Ryan Partnership (now Epsilon), Alcone, Shandwick and Ogilvy Public Relations. She also formerly worked in account management at Source Communications in Hackensack, New Jersey. Jabick has volunteered with the Alzheimer’s Association Connecticut Chapter for over a year, …

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Business
Chicken Joe’s Serving Up Last Meals In New Canaan This Weekend Chicken Joe’s Serving Up Last Meals In New Canaan This Weekend
Chicken Joe’s Serving Up Last Meals In New Canaan This Weekend NEW CANAAN, Conn. – New Canaan’s Chicken Joe’s is closing for good Sunday, reports the New Canaanite. The Elm Street restaurant is closing due to increasing expenses owner Jay Greco said he can’t afford anymore, according to the New Canaanite. Click here to read the full New Canaanite article.

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Politics
Three New Members Join Rockland County Legislature Three New Members Join Rockland County Legislature
Three New Members Join Rockland County Legislature NEW CITY, N.Y. – Three new county legislators took their seats on the Rockland County Legislature after being sworn in Tuesday. Legislators Laurie Santulli of Congers, Charles J. Falciglia of Suffern and Vincent D. Tyer III of Pearl River joined 14 returning legislators. Santulli represents District 11, which covers Congers and part of New City. She grew up in New City, graduated from Clarkstown South High School and earned a master’s degree in education, specializing in special education, from Long Island University. An East Ramapo Central School District teacher, she currently works at …

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Police & Fire
Former West Point Cadet Sentenced In Child Porn Case Former West Point Cadet Sentenced In Child Porn Case
Former West Point Cadet Sentenced In Child Porn Case WEST POINT, N.Y. – A former U.S. Military Academy cadet was sentenced to eight years in prison Wednesday on charges of child pornography, according to multiple reports. Ricky Patrick Hester, 25, originally from Indiana, was convicted last June of gathering and sharing more than 1,000 images of sexually abused children, according to the Daily News. Hester requested images and videos of “kids being forced to do stuff” and “boys being tied up," prosecutors said at his trial in White Plains. Click here to read the N.Y. Daily News article. 

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East Parkway Southbound In Scarsdale Closing For Station Stair Replacement East Parkway Southbound In Scarsdale Closing For Station Stair Replacement
East Parkway Southbound In Scarsdale Closing For Station Stair Replacement SCARSDALE, N.Y. – In conjunction with the East Parkway Train Station stair replacement project, East Parkway southbound from the intersection of Christie Place to Popham Road will be closed to traffic from 9 p.m., Wednesday until 2 a.m., Thursday, according to a Village of Scarsdale press release. This East Parkway road closure is necessary to complete the set up and installation of the steel stairway system. The stairway, which was fabricated off-site, will be installed by a crane operating from the East Parkway sidewalk and roadway. Southbound East Parkway motorists seeking access to Po…

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Obituaries
Mariana Planas, 81, Bridgeport Resident Mariana Planas, 81, Bridgeport Resident
Mariana Planas, 81, Bridgeport Resident BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Mariana Planas of Bridgeport, widow of Victor Planas, died Sunday, Jan. 3, in St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport. She was 81. She was born in Bo. Achiote in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, and relocated to the Bridgeport area many years ago. She loved music and enjoyed playing her guitar and singing. She also sang in the choir of St. Mary's Church, which she was a member for over 40 years. A Cursillista of St. Mary's Parish and avid Mets fan, her joy in life was her quality time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her sons Victor Planas and his spouse, Brenda; a…

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