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Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Vincent Pastore NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to New Rochelle's Vincent Pastore Pastore, who grew up in New Rochelle, turns 70 today. The actor is best known for his portrayal of Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on HBO's "The Sopranos." Pastore also has acted in various films and television shows, such as "The Jerky Boys: The Movie," "Gotti," "Mickey Blue Eyes," "Law & Order" and "Shark Tale," often as a mafioso. He was a contestant on VH1's "Celebrity Fit Club" and NBC's "Celebrity Apprentice." Pastor…

by Frank Mojica

07/14/2016

Events

North Salem Lions Club Hosts Annual BBQ NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- The North Salem Lions Club hosted its annual barbecue on Saturday, July 9. The annual summer celebration of the club members' dedication took place on Mills Road, facing the Titicus Reservoir.

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Lifestyle

Work On New Tappan Zee Bridge Main Span Underway ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Construction for the Tappan Zee Bridge's main span towers is now under way. Tappan Zee Constructors installed four pre-assembled sections of steel weighing 340,000 pounds each on top of the main span crossbeams in June. The segments will enable the TZC team to build out from the towers one section at a time and attach stay cables to the structure along the way this summer. The erected steel sections will receive precast concrete deck panels to provide a base driving surface. Click here for more information.

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Politics

Court Upholds Mount Vernon Mayor Thomas' Executive Powers MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Acting state Supreme Court Justice Robert Neary has upheld Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas' executive powers in the case of Thomas v. Wallace. The court upheld Thomas' power to control the purse and sign checks and declined to review mayoral power over appointments. The Third Street Firehouse Emergency Operations Center issue has been returned to the city of Mount Vernon for evaluation. Neary reiterated that Councilman Andre Wallace cannot use his powers as an elected official to influence the city's decision in any way, including advocating for payment or signing…

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Events

Spotlight Arts Students From Putnam Performing 'Grease' In New Fairfield Two casts of 50 students from Putnam, Westchester and Dutchess counties will perform in the Spotlight Arts production of "Grease" opening Thursday, July 21in New Fairfield, Conn. "It's been so amazing seeing everyone transform into these characters from the fifties," said Sarah Daleo of Patterson who plays Miss Lynch in both casts. "Just watching the first rehearsals without costumes or sets, you already felt like you were there in the halls of Rydell High." Set in the late 1950s, the musical comedy follows a group of teenagers finding their way through high sc…

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Events

Learn To 'Decoupage' A Basket In Tarrytown TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- The Harold and Elaine Shames JCC on the Hudson will host a basket decoupage event on Tuesday, July 19. Decoupage is a craft form involving pasting cutouts to an object, then covering them with several coats of varnish or lacquer to give cutouts an appearance of depth. It can also make pictures and patterns appear as if they are painted on the object. The workshop will run from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Materials will be provided. JCC on the Hudson is located at 371 South Broadway in Tarrytown.

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Lifestyle

Lyndhurst Learns To Landscape LYNDHURST, N.J. -- The Lyndhurst Public Library is offering a class course on "Landscaping 101" this week. Members can register for the free class online with their library card number at lyndhurstnj.universalclass.com. All of the library's Universal Class courses can be taken at home and online.

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Lifestyle

New Suffern Chamber Of Commerce Logo Revealed SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The Suffern Chamber of Commerce has unveiled a new logo. The new, blue logo features landmarks such as the the monument at Washington and Lafayette avenues, the Ramapo Mountains, the new building at 74 Lafayette Avenue, and the historic Comesky Block building in the center.

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Suffern's Joe Lockhart SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Suffern's Joe Lockhart. Lockhart, who grew up in Suffern, turns 57 today. Best known as the former White House Press Secretary during the Bill Clinton administration, Lockhart also worked as press secretary for Walter Mondale, Paul Simon, and Michael Dukakis. Lockhart also served as a senior advisor to the presidential campaign of John Kerry and as spokesman for Facebook. He co-founded the consulting firm Glover Park Group. He currently works as the National Football League's executive vice president of communications and top public relations official.

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

Events

Greenwich Chamber Of Commerce Presents Sidewalk Sale Days GREENWICH, Conn. -- More than 110 retail stores will participate in the 2016 Greenwich Chamber of Commerce Sidewalk Sale Days from Thursday, July 14 to Sunday, July 17. “We hope everyone will come to downtown Greenwich during these four special days and support local business,” said Marcia O’Kane, President & CEO of Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. “We are working to maximize parking with Town Hall and have added information to help shoppers and merchants on our website. It’s the best time to shop for bargains, discover new stores and experience a true shopping extravaganza.” The front l…

by Frank Mojica

07/13/2016

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