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Obituaries

Shirley Ruth Rosenfeld, 90, Former Airmont Resident AIRMONT, N.Y. -- Shirley Ruth Rosenfeld -- a Monroe, New York, resident, formerly of Airmont -- died on Monday, Feb. 22. She was 90. Services were held Wednesday morning, Feb. 24, at Hellman Memorial Chapels, in Spring Valley, with Rabbi Pesach Burston officiating. Interment was to follow at Montefiore Cemetery, in Laurelton.

by Rachel Martin

02/25/2016

Events

Help Update BergenPAC's Slogan -- And Win Some VIP Benefits BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. -- The Bergen Performing Arts Center is looking for help in creating a slogan, holding a contest that will close on Friday, March 18. The winner will receive a six-month Red Card Membership, which goes for $250. BergenPAC wants to add a new tagline or motto to accompany its logo. Patrons should explore a few words that describe their experiences at bergenPAC, or its use as a venue and arts education center -- for example, "bergenPAC, where you’ll always come back." In general, the tagline should complete the thought: bergenPAC is _______________. The winning sl…

by Rachel Martin

02/25/2016

Neighbors

Washington Township Scouts Urge Residents 'Unplug For A Day' WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Washington Township's Girl Scout Junior Troop No. 4701 are urging fellow citizens to "Unplug for a Day," on Friday, March 4. The Troop is working toward its Bronze Award, and this a community event aims to get township residents to abandon their cell phones, computers and tablets for one day. The troop's goal is to get as many people as possible to "disconnect to reconnect with family and friends." The event will run from 6 p.m. on March 4 until 6 p.m. on March 5.

by Rachel Martin

02/25/2016

Business

Improve Your Resume And LinkedIn Profile At Monroe Library MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is hosting "Your Resume and LinkedIn: Bolstering Your Professional Brand," on Monday, March 7.Bill Florin, a certified professional resume writer and certified employment interview professional, will share ideas on how you can improve your resume and LinkedIn profile to improve your brand and get the attention of employers and recruiters. The discussion will include developing your personal summary, accomplishment statements and the power of LinkedIn's profile-building features, with a view to helping you develop a unique voice in…

by Rachel Martin

02/25/2016

News

Newtown Letter to the Editor NEWTOWN, Conn. -- The Newtown Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send signed letters under 350 words to Newtown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: Fellow Newtown Residents, to dispel misconceptions about the Newtown Community Center Commission's planned proposal to elected officials please take a moment to read the following. The motion voted into place on Feb. 13 is, first and foremost, to create a vibrant multi-purpose community center building with no less than 13,000 and up to 18,000 square feet available to residents of all ages. The second level of priority is for an aq…

by Newtown Community Center Commission

02/24/2016

News

Prominent African-American Figure Hugh Price Honored By Yonkers School YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers' Leake & Watts Biondi School will be hosting a celebratory Black History Month event to honor Hugh B. Price -- the former head of the National Urban League and a dynamic proponent of education and economic opportunity for African-Americans -- on Friday, Feb. 26.The school will induct Price into its Black History Wall of Fame, as a role model for African-American youth and a powerful, expert voice on poverty, education and employment for African-Americans. Price is also a New Rochelle resident. "Throughout his career, Price has worked directly and indirectly …

by Rachel Martin

02/24/2016

Sports

Fairfield Tries for Sixth Straight Wednesday Night Against Siena FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Stags are trying for a sixth straight win against the Siena Saints on Wednesday evening, in a MAAC matchup. Fairfield University is 17-11, 11-7 in the MAAC, and will face off against Siena College, which is 19-10, 12-6 in the MAAC. The Saints and Stags are currently third and fourth, respectively, in the MAAC. The Stags registered their fifth consecutive victory, 71-59, on the road over Niagara ‎(7-22, 5-13 MAAC) at the Gallagher Center in Lewiston on Saturday afternoon. The win was Fairfield's 17th of the campaign, 10 more than all of last season. Tip-of…

by Rachel Martin

02/24/2016

Obituaries

Nicholena 'Nicky' Patafio, 78, Lifelong Port Chester Resident PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Nicholena "Nicky" B. Patafio, a lifelong resident of Port Chester, died on Monday, Feb. 22. She was 78. Patafio was raised and educated in Port Chester, and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1955. She was a parishioner of the Our Lady of Mercy Church. She "adored animals and enjoyed crafting and crocheting afghans and baby blankets for friends and family," according to obituary information from Craft Memorial Home. "Later in life she loved spending time with her good friend Maria Giannios and her family." Patafio is survived b…

by Rachel Martin

02/24/2016

Obituaries

Laurence 'Larry' Goodwin Cole, 75, Hartsdale Resident HARTSDALE, N.Y. -- Laurence "Larry" Goodwin Cole, of Hartsdale, died on Monday, Feb. 22. He was 75. Born in New York City, Cole graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. He received his master's degree from Baruch College of New York and worked as a computer programmer for U.S. Tobacco in Greenwich, among other companies. He was a member of the Elks Club, as well as a member of the RMS Society, an international organization for match cover collectors. Cole is survived by his wife, Arlene; children Stacey and Jonathan; and two grandchildren, Jeremy an…

by Rachel Martin

02/24/2016

Obituaries

Francis Ferguson, 89, Former Stamford Resident STAMFORD, Conn. -- Francis M. Ferguson, formerly of Stamford, died on Saturday, Feb. 20. She was 89. Ferguson is survived by his children, Susan Broccoli and her husband Mark, Michael Ferguson and friend Humberto Argenio, and Shawn Ferguson; grandchildren Mark Broccoli and his wife Keli, and Peter Broccoli and his wife Amanda; grandaughter Julie Seguinot and her husband Jose; and great-grandchildren Giada, Ella Rachel and Caeden Broccoli. He was predeceased by his wife, Rachel. Visiting hours will be from 4:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Leo P. Gallagher & Son's Funeral Home, 29…

by Rachel Martin

02/24/2016

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