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There's Plenty To Do This Winter In Nyack, And Surrounding Area There's Plenty To Do This Winter In Nyack, And Surrounding Area
There's Plenty To Do This Winter In Nyack, And Surrounding Area NYACK, N.Y. – We may be heading into the winter doldrums now that the hustle-bustle of the holidays is over, but there is still plenty to do in Nyack and other places in Rockland County. Here is a partial list: Jon Burr Jazz Quintet: Celebrates the launch of its new “hard-bop” album, “Very Good Year,” with a performance at the Union Center for the Arts. Friday, Jan. 8. 8-10 p.m. 2 Union Ave., Sparkill. (845) 359-0258. www.uacny.com. The Historical Society of Rockland: Holiday exhibition celebrates the 100th birthday of the beloved children’s character, Raggedy Ann, and recreates a parlor (…

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Lifestyle
Happy Birthday To Yorktown's Dave Matthews! Happy Birthday To Yorktown's Dave Matthews!
Happy Birthday To Yorktown's Dave Matthews! YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Yorktown’s Dave Matthews! The South African-born, American singer-songwriter turns 49 today! Matthews, best known as the lead singer and guitarist for the Dave Matthews Band, and his parents moved to Yorktown Heights when he was two. His father, a physicist, worked for IBM. Matthews started the band in Charlottesville, Va., in 1991. He has also done solo performances and produced records. The band’s most recent album, “Away from the World,” was released in 2012 and made it the only group, according to Wikipedia, to have six consecutive studio albums tha…

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Lifestyle
Time To Ring The Dinner Bell, CIA Students Are Back From Break Time To Ring The Dinner Bell, CIA Students Are Back From Break
Time To Ring The Dinner Bell, CIA Students Are Back From Break HYDE PARK, N.Y. --  Foodie alert! Culinary arts students are back after their long winter break and the restaurants at the CIA in Hyde Park are taking reservations. According to the CIA, each student spends time in both the kitchen and the front of the house while they learn and master the full scope of restaurant operations. The following restaurants are now open: The Bocuse: French cuisine. American Bounty: Seasonal produce and regional products. Pangea: Plant-forward cuisine. Nao Latin Gastro Bar: Latin American cuisine Wine Spectator Greystone: American with a long wine list. Caterin…

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News
Lack Of Village Attorney Means Lost Revenue For Spring Valley Lack Of Village Attorney Means Lost Revenue For Spring Valley
Lack Of Village Attorney Means Lost Revenue For Spring Valley SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A battle between Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme and the Village Board of Trustees is costing taxpayers, according to a report on lohud.com The board’s majority is balking at Delhomme’s attempts to hire a village attorney and department heads, Lohud reported. Because there apparently is no one showing up in court to prosecute traffic and code violations, the village has lost about $30,000 in potential revenues so far and has had to engage outside legal consultants, the lohud report said. Click here to read the lohud article.

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Neighbors
Voicescapes To Bring Sound Performance To Easton Church Voicescapes To Bring Sound Performance To Easton Church
Voicescapes To Bring Sound Performance To Easton Church EASTON, Conn. -- Short plays, comedy and drama will be performed by the audio theater company Voicescapes at an Easton church this weekend, according to a report in the Easton Courier. According to the Easton Courier, the eight-member group includes Easton residents Ellin and Tom Curley. Voicescapes is comprised of professional actors, directors, and audio technicians, all from New York and Connecticut, the Easton Courier report said. Their 90-minute show will be performed at the Jesse Lee United Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, the Easton Courier reported. The church is…

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Police & Fire
Greenwich Police Make Two Drunk Driving Arrests During Holidays Greenwich Police Make Two Drunk Driving Arrests During Holidays
Greenwich Police Make Two Drunk Driving Arrests During Holidays GREENWICH, CONN. -- Greenwich police chalked up a relatively quiet holiday period with only two arrests for drunk driving. From the day before Christmas until two days after New Year’s, police made 181 vehicle stops. They handled 1,299 calls and investigated 27 motor vehicle accidents.

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Scarsdale Doctor Named AUA's 2016-17 Health Policy Scholar Scarsdale Doctor Named AUA's 2016-17 Health Policy Scholar
Scarsdale Doctor Named AUA's 2016-17 Health Policy Scholar SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The American Urological Association has named a Scarsdale doctor as a Gallagher Health Policy Scholar, according to a report in scarsdale10583.com. Dr. Thomas Rechtschaffen, who works with Advanced Urology Centers of New York, will spend the next year attending critical seminars, conferences, and national level meetings on health policy issues, the scarsdale10583.com report said. For the full scarsdale10583 story, click here.

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Sports
Poughkeepsie Hiking Club Offers Winter Activities For Outdoorsy Folks Poughkeepsie Hiking Club Offers Winter Activities For Outdoorsy Folks
Poughkeepsie Hiking Club Offers Winter Activities For Outdoorsy Folks POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The Poughkeepsie-based Mid-Hudson chapter of the Adirondack Mountain Club has a long list of things to do for outdoorsy folks this winter. The nonprofit club hosts a number of regularly scheduled hikes and ski and snowshoe outings in addition to social gatherings, according to its newsletter. Mid-week hikes of varying difficulty, followed by light refreshments, are set for Thursdays in January and February. These will be led by Ginny Fauci (gefauci@gmail.com/(845) 399-2170), or Lalita Malik (Lalitamalik@aol.com/(845) 592-0204. There will also be weekday hikes. These w…

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News
Clarkstown Offers Winter Arts, Crafts Programs For Children Clarkstown Offers Winter Arts, Crafts Programs For Children
Clarkstown Offers Winter Arts, Crafts Programs For Children CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Registration is now under way for Clarkstown’s winter arts and crafts programs. On the schedule this year at the Street Community Center are: Tiny Crafters: This is a "Mommy and Me" program. For ages 2-3 with parent. Mondays from 10:45 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Fee: $100. Runs from Jan. 25 through March 21. Kids and Krafts: Games, stories, and crafts. For ages 3, 4, and 5. Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fee: $100. Runs Jan. 26 through March 22. Fun with Clay: Make magnets, chimes, pinch pots, and more. For ages 4 and 5. Mondays from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Fee: $10…

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Auto Shop Project Part Of Poughkeepsie's Revival Auto Shop Project Part Of Poughkeepsie's Revival
Auto Shop Project Part Of Poughkeepsie's Revival POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- A new auto shop in downtown Poughkeepsie will be more than a place for customers to get their cars repaired, it will be a sign of the city’s continuing revitalization, according to a report in the Poughkeepsie Journal. Construction is going on now at the site of the new Stofa's Auto Service on North Clinton Street, the Poughkeepsie Journal reported. Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal article.

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