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February 10, 2012
by Barbara Kornreich
Saturday, February 11, 2012 has been declared “World Happy Day,” when screenings of HAPPY, the latest film from Academy ward nominated director Roko Belic, will be held around the globe—including here in Chappaqua at the New Castle Community Media Center.
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Bingham and his daughters Annabel and Becca
January 27, 2012
New Castle resident Bingham Ray, 57, an industry leader in the distribution of independent films, died Monday, January 23, in Utah while attending the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. Bingham’s wife, Nancy King, and their three children, Nick, Annabel and Becca, were with him when he died. He was surrounded as well by friends and colleagues in the film industry and was in the midst of doing what he loved to do best, scouting new independent films.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2012
by Rob Greenstein
Last week, I spoke with Millwood Hardware owner JoAnn Virag, who took over the store from her father in the late 80’s.
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January 13, 2012
by William Gerrard
The first time I attended an Occupy Wall Street (OWS) protest was the march on October 1, which ended with the arrest of more than 700 people on the Brooklyn Bridge. The encampment at Zuccotti Park was barely two weeks old, and there was no broader Occupy movement yet to speak of.
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January 13, 2012
An invitation from “Groundwork Hudson Valley”
Please join us this Saturday, January 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for our Free-A-Tree Invasive Vine-Cutting. We are looking forward to working with a group organized by the Volunteer Center of United Way who are volunteering their time in honor of Martin Luther King Day.
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December 30, 2011
by Marci Garson
When I first met Darnell,* his dark eyes darted downward as he politely shook my hand. His social worker told me that avoiding eye contact is a defense mechanism for this troubled 11 year-old.
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Sam, in crow pose on Capri, returns to teach yoga at Breathe during his six-week holiday break.
December 16, 2011
by Sam Fuhrer
For a semester abroad, I have been enrolled in an actor’s training program at the Accademia dell’ Arte in Arezzo, Italy, for the past three months. Arezzo is an ancient Tuscan town, about 45 minutes by train from Florence. The Accademia is located on a hillside in the midst of many beautiful orchards and vineyards leading up to a fabulous mountain range.
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Monday, December 12, 2011
by Stu Berg and Gene Nadel
We hope that you are available, willing and able to roll up your sleeve for what will be a holiday “Gift of Life”! Temple Beth El’s Fall Blood Drive will take place at the Temple on 220 South Bedford Road this Sunday, December 18th from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
by Christine Yeres
In recognition of National Childhood Hunger Awareness Week (Nov. 14-20), Senior Girl Scout Troop 2474 will run its First Annual Perishable Food Drive at the Chappaqua Craft Fair at the Bell Middle School this Saturday, November 19th, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Please stop by their booth and make donations of potatoes, carrots, apples, peppers, onions, squash, beets, celery, oranges or radishes. All collected food will be donated to the Food Bank for Westchester in Millwood.
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Monday, November 14, 2011
by LaVerne Srinivasan
Following the Chappaqua School Foundation’s second successful Moms’ Night Out in October, community Dads headed Monday evening, November 7, to the Horace Greeley High School gym for the first annual CSF Dads’ Night Out. Fifty-five Dads (and some sons) played three on three basketball and enjoyed dinner in a fun event that raised almost $1,600 for CSF.
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November 11, 2011
by Barbara Kornriech
Have you noticed an uptick in retail activity in downtown Chappaqua recently? When NCMC “New Castle Business Update” reporter Simone Gell dropped in to some of the newer shops to have a look, she met up with President Bill Clinton, who spoke with her about the critical role that small businesses play in the economy. Watch the 5-minute program in its entirety, below.
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November 11, 2011
by Lori Townsend, Chappaqua Girl Scouts
Students sleeping late… parents planning for another day off, or perhaps getting ready for a long-weekend getaway…. does that sound like your rhythm for Veterans Day? If yes, enjoy! But please also take a moment to remember the reason for this national holiday.
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Monday, October 21, 2011
by Christine Yeres
You’re invited to a TEEN ZONE ice cream party on Wednesday, October 26, during a GOT GAME? session at the Chappaqua Library. Drop in to the Library’s Theater between 3:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. for some ice cream and to get the scoop on Zahra Baird’s new job at the Yonkers’ Public Library.
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October 14, 2011
by Christine Yeres
Town board members honored New Castle Police Officer Ray Bourbeau at the board’s Tuesday meeting for saving three-year-old Kethan Labanna from choking on orange segments. Bourbeau’s family attended to witness Supervisor Barbara Gerrard award him a plaque of appreciation. Kethan’s mother, Alicia LaBanna, appeared to thank Bourbeau herself.
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October 7, 2011
by Harry Labana
Last Thursday, my wife, Alicia, and I were both home from work and in the kitchen cooking dinner around 5:30, because the kids usually eat around 6:30. My six-year-old daughter, Jaiya, and three-year-old son, Kethan, were at the dining room table right outside the kitchen doorway. We were prepping for dinner, but my son usually can’t wait for dinner and wants a snack beforehand.
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