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Annual Rye Spelling Bee celebrates local talent
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Annual Rye Spelling Bee celebrates local talent

On Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 11, the Rye Free Reading Room hosted its Seventh Annual Spelling Bee. Library Director Chris Shoemaker welcomed twelve enthusiastic middle and high school students who arrived ready to test their spelling skills and compete for top scholarship prizes. Rye patrons and sisters, Cara Giacomo and […]

Polar Plunge returns to Playland
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Polar Plunge returns to Playland

Polar Plunge, hosted by Special Olympics New York, is set to make a returning splash toPlayland Beach on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 11:30 a.m. Approximately 1,000+ from all over Westchester County, including local law enforcement, firefighters, families, local high school groups and many other members of the community will come […]

Early voting begins across Westchester
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Early voting begins across Westchester

Early voting for the Federal/State/County/Local Primary and General Election is a nine (9) day period where voters can vote in-person before Election Day in Westchester County. For the Nov. 5 General Election – All registered voters in the county of Westchester can vote early. Early Voting in New York state […]

County promotes campus safety for college-bound women
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County promotes campus safety for college-bound women

In a timely message for young women returning to college, or for those starting their first year, the Westchester CountyOffice for Women  conducted an interview with Melissa Trombetta to discuss her groundbreaking novel about campussexual assault, “I Thought I  Knew.” In addition to questions about the novel, Office for Women […]

Baby-Proofing Tips for Expectant Parents
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Baby-Proofing Tips for Expectant Parents

Dr. Debra Etelson, Pediatrics Anyone expecting a newborn’s arrival at their home should be aware that certain safety and comfort measures (“baby-proofing”) are in order. But when should you start preparing your home, and – given the reams of advice and masses of products out there – what are the […]