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Angelina Margolo, 91, Pleasantville Native Angelina Margolo, 91, Pleasantville Native
Angelina Margolo, 91, Pleasantville Native PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Angelina Margolo, a longtime Scarsdale resident, formerly of Pleasantville, died Friday, Jan. 22. She was 91. Born in Pleasantville, Margolo worked at Reader's Digest, General Motors, General Foods and for over 45 years was co-owner and vice president of Scarsdale Veterans Taxi. She lived in Scarsdale for 52 years, where she and her husband were key local business people. Margolo is survived by her daughters, Marilynn Kadan and Karen Margolo; her grandchildren, Anthony and David Hinds; and her sisters, Rose Sebold and Marion Ruddy. She was predeceased by her husband…
Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Activist Coming To William Paterson Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Activist Coming To William Paterson
Grammy Award-Winning Singer, Activist Coming To William Paterson WAYNE, N.J. — William Paterson University's Distinguished Lecturer Series continues Friday, Feb. 19 with Grammy Award-winning singer and activist Angélique Kidjo and her lecture "Education is Hope: Investing in the Future." Hailed as of the most inspiring women in the world, Kidjo is a UNICEF goodwill ambassador. She will discuss how education is the key to economic empowerment. "Kidjo will electrify the audience with the strength of her voice, the power of her words and the intensity of her performance," noted a news release. The lecture also will be punctuated with song…
Laurence John Brue, 85, Pleasant Valley Resident Laurence John Brue, 85, Pleasant Valley Resident
Laurence John Brue, 85, Pleasant Valley Resident PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y. -- Laurence John Brue, a 20-year resident of Pleasant Valley and a previous resident of Poughkeepsie, died Friday, Jan. 15. He was 85. Born in Yonkers, Brue served in the Army during the Korean War. He worked for Shatz Manufacturing Co. as a facility maintenance supervisor until his retirement. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 275 in Poughkeepsie and the Dutchess County Softball Hall of Fame. Brue enjoyed hunting, golfing, motorcycles, T-Birds and Cadillacs, but softball most of all. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his wife of over…
Soccer Players From Danbury's Wooster School Named To All-State Team Soccer Players From Danbury's Wooster School Named To All-State Team
Soccer Players From Danbury's Wooster School Named To All-State Team DANBURY, Conn. -- Two Wooster School students have been selected to the Connecticut Small Prep All-State Team. Senior goalie Cole Munk and junior sweeper Sam Cox were Connecticut Soccer Coaches Association All-State selections to play in the WNEPSSA All-Star Game, to be on the WNEPSSA Select Team and to play in New England All Star Games during Championship Weekend at the Brooks School in Massachusetts. Cole played in the Senior All-Star Game and Sam played in the Junior All-Star Game. The pair also will attend the All-State Banquet Sunday at the Aqua-Turf Club in Plantsville. Both were…
Felon-Turned-Author To Speak At Stratford Library Felon-Turned-Author To Speak At Stratford Library
Felon-Turned-Author To Speak At Stratford Library STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Library will be hosting a meet-the-author event with Randall Horton on Monday, Feb. 1. Horton is the author of "Hook: A Memoir," which is his story of transformation, chronicling his downward spiral to homeless drug addict, smuggler and felon, through to his redemption as a literature professor. The book discusses the redemptive role that writing and literature played in helping him reclaim his life. The multilayered narrative bridges past and present through both the vivid portrayal of Horton's singular experiences and his correspondence in let…
Motley Mixture Mashup Planned For Monroe Library Motley Mixture Mashup Planned For Monroe Library
Motley Mixture Mashup Planned For Monroe Library MONROE, Conn. -- A "Motley Mixture Mashup for Mid-Grades" will occur Wednesday, Jan. 27 at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library for kids in grades 6-8. Kids will be able to make slime, Oobleck, elephant toothpaste and "all those slippery substances that are so much fun to get your hands into." Participants are urged to wear an old T-shirt. The event is from 4-5:30 p.m. Registration is required; register here or call 203-452-2850. The snow date is Feb. 10. The library is at 733 Monroe Turnpike, in Monroe. For more information, visit the library's website.
JCC Plans Campgaw Mountain Snow Tubing Trip JCC Plans Campgaw Mountain Snow Tubing Trip
JCC Plans Campgaw Mountain Snow Tubing Trip TENAFLY, N.J. -- Kids in grades 3-8 are welcome to join an evening snow tubing trip Saturday, Feb. 6 to Campgaw Mountain. There's a strict height requirement of 42" -- 3 feet, 6 inches -- in order to participate. A signed waiver also must be submitted with the registration form. The event is from 6:45-10:30 p.m.  The cost is $40 for JCC members and $45 for non-members. Space is limited, so advanced registration is required. For kids in grades 3-5, register here; for kids in grades 6-8, register here. The registration deadline is Wednesday Jan. 29. For more information, contact Mic…
Ridgefield Playhouse To Broadcast Award-Winning 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' Ridgefield Playhouse To Broadcast Award-Winning 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses'
Ridgefield Playhouse To Broadcast Award-Winning 'Les Liaisons Dangereuses' RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Following the hugely successful broadcasts of "Coriolanus" and "King Lear," National Theatre Live brings the Donmar Warehouse’s highly anticipated new production of "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" to cinemas – broadcast live from the Donmar’s London home. Locally, that will be at the Ridgefield Playhouse on Thursday, Jan. 28. AAA Northeast at the Playhouse: Live in HD presents this classic, directed by Josie Rourke. The cast includes Elaine Cassidy, Janet McTeer and Dominic West. In 1782, Choderlos de Laclos’ novel of sex, intrigue and betrayal…
Teaneck Joins Biggest Loser Community Challenge This February Teaneck Joins Biggest Loser Community Challenge This February
Teaneck Joins Biggest Loser Community Challenge This February TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Chamber of Commerce has announced participation in "The Biggest Loser" Community Challenge, which begins Feb. 15. According the to the Community Challenge website, the more than 10,000 prizes that will be awarded include Personal training with Dolvett Quince Trips to "The Biggest Loser" finale Weeklong stays at a Biggest Loser resort Garmin Vivofit fitness trackers Signed copies of Dolvett’s 3-1-2-1 diet book Biggest Loser Bootcamp online subscriptions To register, click here, click "yes" as to being a chamber member then type T…
Christie Kills Legislation To Guarantee $80M For Open Space Christie Kills Legislation To Guarantee $80M For Open Space
Christie Kills Legislation To Guarantee $80M For Open Space NORTH PASSAIC, N.J. -- New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie vetoed $80 million for open-space and farmland preservation simply through inaction, the NJ Spotlight reported. Christie did not explain why he let this and dozens of other bills die, and Christie spokesman Joelle Farrell didn't offer a specific rationale for the veto either, NJ Spotlight reported. The Senate had passed the bill unanimously and the Assembly passed it with bipartisan support, NJ Spotlight reported. Read the full NJ Spotlight article here.
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