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Incorporating the topics of Alzheimer’s and dementia into a play might seem difficult to do if the goal is to have a funny and entertaining production. But French-Canadian playwright Francois Archambault managed to have a winner a few years ago
Read MoreBy Andrew Vitelli A New Castle town judge rejected a plea deal for former Horace Greeley High School drama teacher Christopher Schraufnagel over concerns that the deal would not require the defendant to register as a New York State sex
Read MoreThree nonprofit organizations dedicated to fighting children’s cancer have partnered to help fund the first phase of an immunotherapy study in hopes of finding groundbreaking treatment for children with brain tumors. The Chappaqua-based A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure Foundation, the
Read MoreBy Andrew Vitelli St. John’s Episcopal Church in Pleasantville has long been known to local historians for its stunning architecture and fascinating history. Now, the church is gaining national recognition, as it has been recommended by Gov. Andrew Cuomo for
Read MoreBy Andrew Vitelli The New Castle Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously last Wednesday to allow Sunshine Children’s Home and Rehab Center’s expansion to move forward, granting a special use permit and two variances despite intense opposition from neighbors. The
Read MoreThe grudge between an Armonk developer and North Castle officials deepened last week when Supervisor Michael Schiliro demanded an apology from the builder on behalf of a town department head in order to begin his presentation. Developer Michael Fareri was
Read MoreWhen it comes to presidential politics, there’s one constant through the years that hasn’t changed much: It doesn’t matter who wins the election, the public typically is fascinated with the new president’s spouse. While curiosity about who they are, how
Read MoreBy Anna Young Chappaqua residents charged Tuesday evening that school district officials were neglectful for failing to take action against the disgraced former high school drama teacher while some called for the resignations of Superintendent Dr. Lyn McKay and board
Read MoreHundreds of organizations and thousands of walkers will put on their windbreakers and walking shoes on Sunday for the 2016 Annual Support-A-Walk at FDR State Park in Yorktown Heights. It is perhaps most fitting that there will be a team
Read MoreThe public rancor between the Mount Kisco Planning Board and village board escalated last week when it was announced that trustees are considering a reduction from seven to five planning board members. The village board voted 4-1 last Tuesday to
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