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Obituaries
Yolanda Tortolani, 96, Longtime Eastchester Resident Yolanda Tortolani, 96, Longtime Eastchester Resident
Yolanda Tortolani, 96, Longtime Eastchester Resident EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Yolanda Tortolani, a longtime resident of Eastchester, died on Wednesday, March 2. She was 96. Tortolani is survived by her children, Dr. Anthony Tortolani, John Tortolani and Dr. Paul Tortolani; 12 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was sister to the late Jean Greene, Joseph Vecciarelli, Edith Godina and Mario Vecciarelli. She was predeceased by her husband, Salvatore. Visiting hours will be from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, March 4, at the Westchester Funeral Home, 190 Main St. in Eastchester. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March …

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Events
Two Adult Book Clubs Meeting Monthly At Scarsdale Library Two Adult Book Clubs Meeting Monthly At Scarsdale Library
Two Adult Book Clubs Meeting Monthly At Scarsdale Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Two book groups for adults will hold their monthly sessions in the coming weeks at the Scarsdale Public Library. Wednesday, March 16, 1 p.m. -- Not Your Kids Book Club for Adults, the group for those interested in what young adults are reading. The group will discuss "The Nest," a novel by Kenneth Oppel. It's the story of Steve, for whom summer is not a fun-filled, sun-soaked season -- it's just another season of worries. Worries about his sick newborn baby brother, worries about his parents who are struggling to cope, even worries about the wasp's nest looming …

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Schools
Jennifer Lau To Be Research Manager For Greenwich School District Jennifer Lau To Be Research Manager For Greenwich School District
Jennifer Lau To Be Research Manager For Greenwich School District Greenwich, Conn. -- Library media specialist Jennifer Lau, of Greenwich's Central Middle School, has been appointed the Greenwich Public Schools' research manager. As a Greenwich Public Schools staff member since 2000, Lau "impressed the review committees with her blend of educational expertise, GPS experience, and research/analytical abilities" Superintendent Dr. McKersie said in an internal memo to staff. "Jen has an extraordinary blend of analytical, instructional and communication skills, which make her a great fit for this role," CIO Phil Dunn remarked. The researc…

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Events
Habitat Bringing Building On Faith Luncheon To New Rochelle Habitat Bringing Building On Faith Luncheon To New Rochelle
Habitat Bringing Building On Faith Luncheon To New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Area faith leaders are welcome to a luncheon by the Habitat for Humanity of Westchester at its New Rochelle headquarters on Wednesday, March 9, united in "The Theology of the Hammer." An event flyer described this interfaith alliance as "a faith in action movement." The group's goal is to end poverty in Westchester county and build homes with Habitat of Westchester. The luncheon is part of "the effort to collaborate, promote peace, and counter religious conflict by building homes and honoring the dignity of individuals, families and communities.…

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Neighbors
Amy Paulin Set To Honor Tuckahoe Woman Of Distinction Amy Paulin Set To Honor Tuckahoe Woman Of Distinction
Amy Paulin Set To Honor Tuckahoe Woman Of Distinction TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88) will be hosting her third annual Women of Distinction Awards ceremony on Sunday, April 17. This year's honorees will be from the Village of Tuckahoe. "March is Women's History Month so let's use this time to acknowledge and nominate the women in our community who work to make a difference," Paulin said. Paulin honored the women of Pelham in 2014, and those of Bronxville in 2015, to help celebrate Women's History Month, which occurs each March. County Legislator Sheila Marcotte and Tuckahoe Mayor Steve Ecklond will join Paulin thi…

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Lifestyle
Bedford's Campagna Gets 'Very Good' Review By New York Times Bedford's Campagna Gets 'Very Good' Review By New York Times
Bedford's Campagna Gets 'Very Good' Review By New York Times BEDFORD, Conn. -- The New York Times gave Bedford's Campagna it's "very good" rating last week, after multiple visits. Campagna is part of the Bedford Post Inn complex, which features an eight-room inn, two restaurants and a yoga loft. Various reviews describe the venue as swanky and elegant without being stiff and pretentious. While the Times' reviewer wasn't impressed with all facets of her dining experiences, she was quick to praise the many aspects she appreciated. Here's one sample: The kitchen is especially adept at soups. A recent butternut squash variety was smooth and …

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News
Stamford Beach Stickers Now Available Through New Online Permit System Stamford Beach Stickers Now Available Through New Online Permit System
Stamford Beach Stickers Now Available Through New Online Permit System STAMFORD, Conn. -- The City of Stamford has announced that Stamford residents with vehicles registered in Stamford can now buy $25 beach stickers online. This season will run from May 1 to September 30. Attach the required documents and buy the stickers here. "I want to make access to beach stickers as easy as possible. The majority of Stamford residents can now purchase them online," said Mayor David Martin. "This is still in pilot phase, but we are hoping to save many people a trip to the Government Center if all they need to do is purchase a regular beach sticker." T…

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News
New Canaan's Grace Farms Foundation Awards Space Grants New Canaan's Grace Farms Foundation Awards Space Grants
New Canaan's Grace Farms Foundation Awards Space Grants NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Grace Farms has announced its first round of "space grants" awarded to 42 nonprofits, including 10 national and 32 state and local organizations."The Foundation offers space grants instead of monetary grants to support existing organizations that can leverage the physical structure, staff and grounds of Grace Farms to succeed in meaningful work," the grant application notes. Grace Farms is a 80-acre property of mostly open space, but also with facilities that are integrated into that space. Part of Grace Farms Foundation's mission is to support nonpro…

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Events
Will Downing, Vivian Green And Chante Moore To Perform In Bridgeport Will Downing, Vivian Green And Chante Moore To Perform In Bridgeport
Will Downing, Vivian Green And Chante Moore To Perform In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Will Downing, Vivian Green and Chante Moore will perform live at the Klein Memorial Auditorium on Friday, March 4. The show will be hosted by June Archer, with music by DJ Dame Mosley. Will Downing has been called the "Prince of Sophisticated Soul." He's had a 27-year career, and he doesn't seem to be slowing down. He released his 18th studio album, "Chocolate Drops," in November 2015. Vivian Green "has never followed music trends and doesn't plan on it any time soon," a news release notes. She also released a new album last year, "Viv…

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Events
Ridgefield Symphony Tunes Up For Dinner-Dance Fundraiser Ridgefield Symphony Tunes Up For Dinner-Dance Fundraiser
Ridgefield Symphony Tunes Up For Dinner-Dance Fundraiser RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra is inviting the public to come get down -- which may seem like an an oxymoron, considering that it's a professional symphony orchestra -- at its Spring Fling Fundraiser Dinner-Dance on on Saturday, March 19. Maestro Jerry Steichen and talented musician friends will bring a dance beat to the festivities. The evening will start with festive bubbly, wine and hors d’oeuvres, and dinner-by-the-bite -- to allow for more socializing and dancing -- by Chef Raffaele Gallo of Gallo Ristorante. There will also be a musically-themed auction and ra…

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