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Rhinebeck's Oblong Books & Music Celebrates Spring With Author Events Rhinebeck's Oblong Books & Music Celebrates Spring With Author Events
Rhinebeck's Oblong Books & Music Celebrates Spring With Author Events RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Oblong Books & Music, in Rhinebeck, is celebrating spring with a variety of authors, beginning on Sunday, April 3. All events are free and open to the public. An RSVP is requested but not required, to rsvp@oblongbooks.com. Sunday, April 3, 2 p.m. -- Jack Myers' book, "The Future of Men: Masculinity in the Twenty First Century," prepares men and women for the shift in gender norms society is experiencing today. There will also be a Q&A and book signing. Tuesday, April 5, at 6 p.m. -- Bard professor and author Ian Buruma will discuss his book, "Thei…

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Lifestyle
Stamford's Chelsea Piers Connecticut Adds Six New Camp Options Stamford's Chelsea Piers Connecticut Adds Six New Camp Options
Stamford's Chelsea Piers Connecticut Adds Six New Camp Options STAMFORD, Conn. -- Chelsea Piers Connecticut is adding six new camps to its 2016 Summer Camp roster. The Half-Day Little Athletes Club Camp, Dance Camp, Baseball Camp, Elite Bluestreak Football Academy, Elite Bluestreak Combine Prep and the NWHL Girls Hockey Camp will be joining the list of over 30 camps offered this summer. Another addition is an extra Fairfield County bus transportation route. During camp weeks three through six (July 5-29), bus transportation will be offered to and from Chelsea Piers for full-day campers over 5 years old from Wilton, Weston and Norwalk. This route will b…

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Teaneck PBA Costume Party Aids Boy, 3, With Neuroblastoma Teaneck PBA Costume Party Aids Boy, 3, With Neuroblastoma
Teaneck PBA Costume Party Aids Boy, 3, With Neuroblastoma TEANECK, N.J. -- Children are welcome to attend an April 3 costume party, sponsored by Teaneck PBA No. 215, to benefit a 3-year-old boy from River Edge who's battling cancer. Luke Abbadessa has a form of childhood cancer called neuroblastoma. The PBA aims to help his parents -- schoolteachers Vanessa Forte, formerly of Ridgefield Park, and Bergenfield native Daniel Abbadessa -- cover medical bills and travel expenses while relieving the overall financial burden. Dressing up for the event at the Glenpointe Marriott in Teaneck isn't required, but it's certainly encouraged. Here are some of t…

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Lifestyle
Beautiful Babies Sought In Newtown And Surrounding Area, To Benefit Veteran Beautiful Babies Sought In Newtown And Surrounding Area, To Benefit Veteran
Beautiful Babies Sought In Newtown And Surrounding Area, To Benefit Veteran NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Newtown's Beautiful Baby Contest is seeking baby photos -- newborns to 4 years old -- for its 2016 contest. This contest is a cute fundraiser to get an accessible house for a Connecticut soldier through the national nonprofit Homes For Our Troops. This year's funds will go toward building 22 year-old Army Ranger Sean Pesce an accessible home in West Haven. Pesce was shot 13 times: one bullet severed his spine, paralyzing him. This friendly competition is not limited to Newtown children. Here are the details: Photos will be posted on a wooden voting booth, with a piggy-b…

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News
Bridgeport Rep. Stafstrom Applauds Funding For Center For Family Justice Bridgeport Rep. Stafstrom Applauds Funding For Center For Family Justice
Bridgeport Rep. Stafstrom Applauds Funding For Center For Family Justice BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- State Rep. Steven Stafstrom joined Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, legislators and representatives from the Center For Family Justice in Bridgeport after the State Bond Commission approved of a grant-in-aid of $479,018 for the Center.Stafstrom welcomed the funding, which will be used to establish a Family Justice Center. The Center for Family Justice serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull. "I am very pleased that the funding approved by the Bond Commission will provide important needed upgrad…

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Sports
Teaneck Baseball Has Opening Day Event Teaneck Baseball Has Opening Day Event
Teaneck Baseball Has Opening Day Event TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Baseball Organization is hosting its opening day event on Sunday, April 10.The day will include free carnival rides, fun activities and more. It's open to all Teaneck residents -- and kids from 7-14 can participate in the pitch, hit and run competition. The event will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Clubhouse Field, in Teaneck. The ceremonial first pitch will be at 1 p.m.

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Bergen Habitat For Humanity Organizes Ridgefield Park 5K Bergen Habitat For Humanity Organizes Ridgefield Park 5K
Bergen Habitat For Humanity Organizes Ridgefield Park 5K RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. Register now to participate in Habitat Bergen's fourth annual 5k, "Race to Build," Saturday, April 16. Register as a runner or walker here, and view sponsorship opportunities here. Bib pick-up and new-runner registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the race will begin promptly at 9 a.m. in front of the Amphitheater. The entrance fee is $25 per person. Want to raise even more money for Habitat Bergen? Get pledge forms here. You can also donate to participating teams here, and see how they're progressing on their fundraising goals. The event will run-- no pun …

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Schools
Best-Selling Author Comes To Saddle River Best-Selling Author Comes To Saddle River
Best-Selling Author Comes To Saddle River SADDLE RIVER, N.J. -- The Saddle River Day School is hosting a free lecture from best-selling author, Dr. Michael G. Thompson, on Tuesday, April 26 -- and the public is welcome to attend.Thompson has been a clinical psychologist, school consultant and international speaker regarding children, schools and parenting for nearly 35 years. He's written nine books, "focusing on the emotional lives of boys, friendships and social cruelty in childhood, child development, parent-teacher relationships, and psychological aspects of school leadership," a press release notes. He's currently the …

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Obituaries
Stella Krol, 86, Rutherford Resident Stella Krol, 86, Rutherford Resident
Stella Krol, 86, Rutherford Resident RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Stella (Jamrozy) Krol, of Rutherford, died on Tuesday, March 29. She was 86. Born in Poland, Krol lived in Jersey City before moving to Rutherford in 1982. She worked as a cleaning lady for the Trinity Church in New York City for 30 years before retiring 20 years ago. She is survived by her children, John Krol, Sophie De Anni and Liz Suchoski and her husband John; and her grandchildren Chris, Andy, Gary, Nicky, Johnny, Lauren and Billy. Krol was predeceased by her husband, Edward. Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Friday, at the Parow Funeral Home, 185 Ridge Rd., …

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Obituaries
Barbara Lee Dobson Martin, 70, Yonkers Resident Barbara Lee Dobson Martin, 70, Yonkers Resident
Barbara Lee Dobson Martin, 70, Yonkers Resident YONKERS, N.Y. -- Barbara Lee Dobson Martin -- a Yonkers resident who was born in New York City, died on Saturday, March 26. She was 70. Martin is survived by her daughters, Susan Moseley of North Carolina and Deborah Martin Fitzpatrick of Ohio, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Thomas Joseph Martin III, and her parents, Eugene and Leona (Naradzy) Dobson. Visiting hours will be from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, at Hawthorne Funeral Home, 21 West Stevens Ave., in Hawthorne. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Rosary Hill Hom…

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