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Scarsdale High School Debate Tournament Draws Hundreds of Students Scarsdale High School Debate Tournament Draws Hundreds of Students
Scarsdale High School Debate Tournament Draws Hundreds of Students SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Scarsdale High School’s annual Invitational Debate Tournament drew hundreds of students from states as far away as Florida, according to a report in Scarsdale10583.com. The tournament was held on Nov. 13 and 14. Made possible by the efforts of the Scarsdale Speech and Debate Team, parent volunteers, and coach Joe Vaughan, the contest had 300 participants who came from 30 high school in New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Florida, the news outlet reported. For the full aticle, click here.

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by Carol Reif
News
Changes In Leaf, Garbage Pickup Top Briarcliff Village Manager's Report Changes In Leaf, Garbage Pickup Top Briarcliff Village Manager's Report
Changes In Leaf, Garbage Pickup Top Briarcliff Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Briarcliff Manor Village Manager Philip Zegarelli recently released the following information: Happy Thanksgiving Day. Thursday, 26 November, is Thanksgiving, a national holiday.  The village’s administrative offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Thursday’s scheduled garbage collection has been moved up to Wednesday. Friday’s pickup remains as is, he said. Leaf collection will continue through the end of the workday Wednesday. There will be no leaf pickup from Thursday through Sunday. It will resume on Monday. Residents should make sure there are no bra…

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by Philip E. Zegarelli
Politics
Connecticut's Blumenthal, DeLauro Call For Food Labeling Overhaul Connecticut's Blumenthal, DeLauro Call For Food Labeling Overhaul
Connecticut's Blumenthal, DeLauro Call For Food Labeling Overhaul FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Two Connecticut politicians are among those calling for the labeling of genetically engineered foods such as salmon. U.S. Sen. Richard Blumental (D-Conn.) and Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-3rd) joined U.S. Sen. Edward J. Markey of Massachusetts and Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey to press legislation that will, they say, clarify and update nutrition information on food packaging and address misleading health claims. The Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2015 has been introduced in both the Senate and the House, the Democratic senator said. Using genetically engineer…

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Neighbors
Toy Drive At Yonkers' Ridge Hill Helps Nonprofit Brighten Kids' Holidays Toy Drive At Yonkers' Ridge Hill Helps Nonprofit Brighten Kids' Holidays
Toy Drive At Yonkers' Ridge Hill Helps Nonprofit Brighten Kids' Holidays YONKERS, N.Y. -- Ridge Hill, a shopping destination in Yonkers, is partnering with a local nonprofit to help make the holidays a little brighter for children in need. Shoppers and visitors to DreamWorks’ interactive attraction “Adventure to Santa” are being asked to participate in a toy drive to benefit ANDRUS, an 87-year-old organization that reaches 4,000 children throughout Westchester. For more information about the organization, click here. Through Sunday, Dec. 20, unwrapped toys appropriate for children ages 6 through 16 can be dropped off with Guest Services at the Holiday Tree in t…

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by Carol Reif
Events
Red Hook Library Takes Back 'Black Friday' Red Hook Library Takes Back 'Black Friday'
Red Hook Library Takes Back 'Black Friday' RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook Public Library is taking back “Black Friday” by offering patrons a chance to escape the shopping madness. On Friday, Nov. 27, from 1 p.m. till 3 p.m., folks can sit back, relax, and make homemade gifts in a fall crafts workshop featuring natural materials like pine cones and acorns, the library said. The workshop is free. The library is located at 7444 S. Broadway, Red Hook. For more information about the library’s programs, click here, or call (845) 758-3241.

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Business
Joint Commission Names Stamford Hospital As 'Top Performer' Joint Commission Names Stamford Hospital As 'Top Performer'
Joint Commission Names Stamford Hospital As 'Top Performer' STAMFORD, Conn. – Stamford Hospital has again been recognized as a “top performer” by a leading accreditor of healthcare organizations. According to The Joint Commission -- a nonprofit organization that certifies more than 20,000 health care organizations and programs -- this is the second year in a row that the hospital has been awarded that honor. Stamford Hospital, it said, is among only 9 percent of 3,300 such accredited institutions to “achieve excellence across six or more key quality care areas.” And it is one of only three hospitals in Connecticut to do so. The medical and surgical…

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Politics
New Canaan Legislators Back GOP Proposal To Close State Budget Gap New Canaan Legislators Back GOP Proposal To Close State Budget Gap
New Canaan Legislators Back GOP Proposal To Close State Budget Gap NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- New Canaan legislators are joining fellow Republicans in hailing their party’s proposals to put Connecticut back on a “sustainable path,” they said in a statement. State Sen. L Scott Frantz (R-36) and Rep. Tom O’Dea (R-125) are echoing statements made recently by Sens. Toni Boucher (R-26) and Tony Hwang (R-134), and Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143). The proposals were shared with Democratic leaders and Democratic Gov. Dannel Malloy during bipartisan budget negotiations earlier this month and with the public at a press conference in Hartford. Proposals include modifications o…

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Events
Bridgeport's Child And Family Guidance Center Seeks Donations Bridgeport's Child And Family Guidance Center Seeks Donations
Bridgeport's Child And Family Guidance Center Seeks Donations BRIDGEPORT, CONN. -- The Child and Family Guidance Center, a Bridgeport-based agency that promotes positive child development and the emotional well-being of children, has issued a call for donations. The nonprofit is celebrating nearly a century of providing behavioral health services to Fairfield County. And this spring, it also marked a change in leadership when Michael Patota stepped in as its new president and CEO. Making a donation is “a true investment in the social and emotional health of kids and families in Fairfield County," the Child and Family Guidance Center said in a rel…

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Police & Fire
Excavator, Trailer Reported Stolen From New Canaan Nursery Excavator, Trailer Reported Stolen From New Canaan Nursery
Excavator, Trailer Reported Stolen From New Canaan Nursery NEW CANAAN, Conn. – The owner of a nursery and landscaping business told New Canaan police that an excavator and trailer worth a total of $8,600 went missing from her Frogtown Road property, according to a report in the New Canaan Advertiser. The theft was reported Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Advertiser said, and police are continuing to investigate. For the full story, click here.

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Events
After Thanksgiving, Hit The Floor At Fort Lee Club For A Ladies' Night Out After Thanksgiving, Hit The Floor At Fort Lee Club For A Ladies' Night Out
After Thanksgiving, Hit The Floor At Fort Lee Club For A Ladies' Night Out FORT LEE, N.J. – Fort Lee’s Soho Nightclub is offering a way to work off some of that turkey, mashed potato, and pumpkin pie from your Thanksgiving feast. On Friday, the club is hosting a black dress affair and ladies’ night out with dancing and drink specials. The venue, which has three floors and four disc jockeys, opens its doors at 9 p.m. There is a $10 cover charge, but women are allowed into the club free until 11 p.m. The club is at 2027 Lemoine Ave., Fort Lee. For more information, click here, or call (201)-461-7744.

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