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Cindy Capitani

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Neighbors

Cold Spring Creative Community Space Plans Small Business Saturday Event A creative arts community launched by Carmel and Cold Spring residents is introducing themselves to the community with a Local Artisan Market on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 26. Create Community, a shared work and play space in Nelsonville (bordering Cold Spring), is hosting over 20 vendors from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Local Artisan Market will offer gifts, goods and nibbles to suit a range of tastes at various price points. The majority of vendors will be selling local handcrafted items. Offerings include stationery, bath and body goods, sweets, jewelry, original arts and ceramics, apparel, ho…

by Cindy Capitani

11/25/2016

Neighbors

Local Teens Finalists In Westchester Teen Idol 2016 Several youth from Westchester County are vying for a chance to be the next teen idol. Tickets are still available for PMT Production’s 10th annual Westchester Teen Idol competition on Saturday, Nov. 26 show at 7:30 p.m. Westchester County participants are: Elana Cantor of Chappaqua Randi Mendel of Cortlandt Manor Santino Garufi of Ossining Jillian Cannata of Thornwood Ava Anduze of Mount Kisco Nathaniel Bergman of Armonk They will join 15 other contestants for the top five spots and a winner’s cash and prize package. Celebrity judges include Constantine Maroulis, Tony-nominated for “Ro…

by Cindy Capitani

11/25/2016

Lifestyle

49 Million To Drive, Fly, Cruise Over Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks and indulging in turkey and the all the trimmings. But it's also one of the busiest days for travel and 2016 is no exception. An estimated 49 million folks – a nearly 2 percent increase over last year and the most travelers since 2007 – will travel between Nov. 23 and Nov. 27, according to AAA’s annual holiday travel survey. Of the overall number, 89 percent or 43.5 million people expect to travel 50 miles or more by motor vehicle. This is a 1.9 percent increase over last year. An estimated 8 percent or 3.69 million will travel by plane, up 1.6 pe…

by Cindy Capitani

11/24/2016

Lifestyle

Chew On These Fun Thanksgiving Facts, Greenburgh It's time to put on elastic waist pants, table your opinions and give thanks for a day when overeating is not only allowed, it's expected. The original 1621 harvest meal was held over three days, but modern Thanksgiving is just a mere few hours. The average Thanksgiving meal is about 3,000 calories, with 563 grams in the form of carbohydrates and 229 grams of fat, according to plexusworldwide.com. It's no surprise people pack on some pounds over the holidays. Walking at a moderate pace for an hour burns just 156 calories, according to calorielab.com. Running ups the burn to 476. But don…

by Cindy Capitani

11/24/2016

Police & Fire

Teen In Suspicious Vehicle At Yorktown Park Had Cocaine, LSD, Police Say YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- A teen from Croton-on-the-Hudson was hit with multiple drug charges at a Yorktown Heights park on Sunday night. Jonathan G. Ferrante, 19, was found in possession of a quantity of cocaine, LSD and marijuana, while occupying a vehicle in the parking lot of John Hand Park, Yorktown Heights Police said. Officer Michael Woodard was on patrol in the area of park when he reportedly approached a suspicious vehicle. An investigation revealed that the Ferrante was allegedly in possession of drugs. He was charged with three counts of criminal possession of a controlled subs…

by Cindy Capitani

11/23/2016

Events

Rutherford Holiday Festival Kicks Off With Flag Football RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- The community is invited to ring in the holiday season on Saturday in Rutherford with a full day and night of activities for all ages. The event is sponsored by the Rutherford Mayor and Council and Rutherford Chamber of Council, with the assistance of the recreation department, DPW and police. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.: Kip Center open house with Festival of Trees raffles, craft table and free hot apple cider. Noon-2 p.m.: 3rd Annual St. Mary's vs. Rutherford Alumni Flag Football game at Tryon Field. People are asked to bring nonperishable food items for the Rutherford Community…

by Cindy Capitani

11/23/2016

Business

Fort Lee Diners Have New Seafood Joint To Try FORT LEE, N.J. -- Seafood lovers craving a little Louisiana-style creole can turn to a new restaurant that's turned up the heat in Fort Lee. Loui Loui based in Stoneham, Mass., just opened a second location on Main Street. The cafe serves boiled and fried seafood that combines homemade cajun spices with traditional Louisiana gourmet. The restaurant offers a raw bar with oysters or clams on the half shell. Mussels, clams, shrimp, crawfish and a variety of crab come boiled and served with a choice of three sauces in a range of spiciness. From the fryer, there are clams, shrimp, oysters, cal…

by Cindy Capitani

11/23/2016

Lifestyle

Taste Of India Comes To Englewood ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Authentic Indian cuisine is now a reality in Englewood. Spice Mantra offers in-house tandoori cooking with fresh ground spices and is available take-out as well as eat-in. Vegetarian options are offered along with chicken, lamb, goat, fish or shrimp dishes, all served with a choice of sauces. Sauces include Spice Mantra’s signature curry, tikka masala, vindaloo, korma, or saag. There are many specialty dishes, including biryani, which is made with chicken, lamb, goat or vegetable, and cooked in a casserole with basmati rice spices and herbs. Dal makhani is made with …

by Cindy Capitani

11/23/2016

Lifestyle

Edgewater Ferry Won't Run On Thanksgiving Day EDGEWATER, N.J. -- Ferry service from Edgewater to Midtown Manhattan is suspended for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday. Service on Friday, Nov. 25 will run on a limited schedule. Ferries leave Edgewater for Midtown/W. 37th Street, 6:15 a.m. 6:50 a.m. 7:20 a.m. 7:50 a.m. 8:20 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:45 p.m. Ferries leave Midtown/W. 37th Street for Edgewater, 6:35 a.m. 7:05 a.m. 7:35 a.m. 8:05 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 9:35 a.m. 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. See the website for more …

by Cindy Capitani

11/23/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Probe Murder Of Bridgeport Man On Halloween Back In 2000 NORWALK, Conn. -- Police in Norwalk are still trying to figure out who stabbed a Bridgeport man to death Halloween night in Norwalk in 2000.John Norwood (aka John Reid) was discovered facedown by Sgt. Chuck Fallo, Sgt. Thomas Fedele and Officer Mark Morin at 6:20 p.m on South Main and Grove streets by Building 3 inside Carlton Court. The officers had heard three gunshots and saw two older males heading towards the victim to render assistance, according to Norwalk Police Cold Case Homicide 00-56123. The victim's intestines were extruding, he had lacerations to his face and he was barely con…

by Cindy Capitani

11/23/2016

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