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Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center
Gun, Knife Show Will Return To Westchester County Center WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- After a seven-year hiatus, gun shows are returning to the Westchester County Center in White Plains.  NorthEast Gun Shows and Westchester Collectors announced a two-day firearm and knife show/sale at the County Center for Jan. 21-22, the weekend after Inauguration Day. More details can be found by clicking here. After a gunman murdered 20 children and six teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., in November 2012, County Executive Rob Astorino canceled a show scheduled for February 2013 at County Center. There hasn't been one since. More than 3,600 p…

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by Jon Craig
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Blood Drive At Putnam Hospital Fill Critical Need For Holidays Blood Drive At Putnam Hospital Fill Critical Need For Holidays
Blood Drive At Putnam Hospital Fill Critical Need For Holidays CARMEL, N.Y. --  Blood donations become critically low in December when supplies are down due to holidays, weather, illness and school vacations, according to the American Red Cross.  In order to fill the gap, Putnam Hospital Center will run a blood drive Thursday, Dec. 22 for the public and employees of the hospital. In the New York-Penn blood services region, the Red Cross needs to collect approximately 1,000 units of blood each day to meet the needs of patients. A commemorative Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt will be provided to donors while supplies last. For appointments, call 1-800-7…

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by Donna Christopher
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Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play
Croton Falls' Schoolhouse Theater Holds 'Gift Of The Magi' As Holiday Play NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- "The Gift of the Magi" will be performed Dec. 15 to Jan. 1 at the Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls. The production has surprises, including a wig worn by the character Della D'Ottavio Young, played by Sarah Bierstock, courtesy of wig maker Paul Huntley who is known for work done for Julie Harris, Elizabeth Taylor and Marlene Dietrich. The cast includes Timothy Carter, who returns as James Dillingham Young and Vince Trani, as the story teller, William Sydney Porter aka O. Henry.  Carols and cookies with audience participation in a sing along will take place…

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by Donna Christopher
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Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill
Lasdon Park In Somers Invites Public To Holidays On The Hill SOMERS, N.Y. -- Kids of all ages will enjoy a public holiday model train display among highlights during the Holidays on the Hill event weekends through Dec. 18 at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Veterans Memorial in Somers. “Get into the spirit of the season at Lasdon, which will be transformed into a magical destination with festive lights, seasonal music, hayrides and a grand model train setup where engines pull their cars through a landscape that includes replicas of familiar Westchester towns and landmarks,” said County Executive Rob Astorino said.  “Santa, of course, will make special visi…

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by Donna Christopher
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Be A Santa To A Senior This Holiday Season In Yorktown Be A Santa To A Senior This Holiday Season In Yorktown
Be A Santa To A Senior This Holiday Season In Yorktown YORKTOWN, N.Y. – There are many calls to benefit families and children this time of year, but the Home Instead Senior Care office is calling upon people willing to play Santa Claus for local seniors. The Home Instead Senior Care office, which serves Westchester and Putnam counties, is facilitating the Be a Santa to a Senior program to provide gifts and companionship to seniors who “may be isolated from friends or family during the holiday season,” according to a statement from the group. This year, the senior care center has partnered with Empire State CrossFit in Cortlandt to collect and d…

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by James O'Rourke
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Author Of New Book On Pearl Harbor Plans Putnam Valley Visit Author Of New Book On Pearl Harbor Plans Putnam Valley Visit
Author Of New Book On Pearl Harbor Plans Putnam Valley Visit PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Seventy-five years after the attack on Pearl Harbor, author Craig Nelson’s new book brings new information to perhaps the darkest day in United States military history. On Saturday, Nelson comes to Putnam Valley Library to discuss his book, “Pearl Harbor: From Infamy to Greatness,” at 10 a.m. The free talk is sponsored by the Putnam Valley Historical Society. Wednesday marks the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The surprise assault on the U.S. Navy fleet near Honolulu in Hawaii killed 2,403 American soldiers and wounded 1,178. There were also 6…

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by Tom Renner
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Pequenakonck Elementary Families Invited To Pajama Party, Movie Screening Pequenakonck Elementary Families Invited To Pajama Party, Movie Screening
Pequenakonck Elementary Families Invited To Pajama Party, Movie Screening NORTH SALEM, N.Y. -- Hey kids, pull on a pair of your favorite pj's and head for school with the family to enjoy a night of movies and popcorn when Pequenakonck Elementary presents "Elf," on Friday, Dec. 9. The holiday night of fun, sponsored by the school's Parent-Teacher Organization, will include the movie, snacks and lots of laughs. Admission is $5 per person and includes snacks. This is not a drop-off event.  The school is at 173 June Road, North Salem. 

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by K Reakes
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Brewster Welcomes Holiday Season With Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling Brewster Welcomes Holiday Season With Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling
Brewster Welcomes Holiday Season With Christmas Tree Lighting, Caroling BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Brewster residents young and old will have a chance to get in the holiday spirit when the village presents its annual tree lighting and caroling beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. The event will include the lighting of the village's Christmas tree, a visit from Santa, caroling, free hot cider and cookies and entertainment. The festivities begin at 4:30 p.m. in front of the Southeast Museum, 67 Main St. For information, call 845-279-7500.

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by K Reakes
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Holiday Toy Drive Gets Under Way In Putnam Holiday Toy Drive Gets Under Way In Putnam
Holiday Toy Drive Gets Under Way In Putnam PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y -- As the holiday's approach, it's time for the annual 2016 Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) Toy Drive sponsored by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office to help make sure that each underprivileged child and teen in the area receive a gift. Organized by teens in the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Program, the program is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys or gifts for children ranging from newborns to teens in high school. Each year, the cadets gather the donated toys and other gifts for needy children in Putnam County for delivery throughout Putnam Count…

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by K Reakes
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Help Needy Children With Putnam Group's Toy Drive Help Needy Children With Putnam Group's Toy Drive
Help Needy Children With Putnam Group's Toy Drive PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y -- As the holiday's approach, it's time for the annual 2016 Putnam Community Action Partnership (CAP) Toy Drive sponsored by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office to help make sure that each underprivileged child and teen in the area receive a gift. Organized by teens in the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office Cadet Program, the program is seeking donations of new, unwrapped toys or gifts for children ranging from newborns to teens in high school. Each year, the cadets gather the donated toys and other gifts for needy children in Putnam County for delivery throughout Putnam Count…

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by K Reakes
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Carmel Firefighters Serve Up Pancake Breakfast, Candy Cane Run Carmel Firefighters Serve Up Pancake Breakfast, Candy Cane Run
Carmel Firefighters Serve Up Pancake Breakfast, Candy Cane Run CARMEL, N.Y. -- A pancake breakfast, then a candy cane run the following weekend, are some of the community events in Carmel that center on the holidays. The breakfast, from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Dec. 3, is planned at the Carmel Fire Department, 94 Gleneida Ave., Carmel. The meal is $7 for adults; $5 for kids. The department's candy cane giveaway, when members on a firetruck will hand out the candies to kids, is Saturday, Dec. 10. Participants should look out for the trucks, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

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by Donna Christopher
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Noted Author Comes To Putnam For Pearl Harbor's 75th Anniversary Noted Author Comes To Putnam For Pearl Harbor's 75th Anniversary
Noted Author Comes To Putnam For Pearl Harbor's 75th Anniversary PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Historian and New York Times bestselling author Craig Nelson will present an author talk at the Putnam Valley Free Library on Saturday, Dec. 10, as the country approaches the 75th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. His latest book, "Pearl Harbor: from Infamy to Greatness," was published in September. The program, part of the "Our American History" series, sponsored by the Putnam Valley Historical Society, is free and open to the public. One reviewer of the book, Doug Stanton, puts it this way: Craig Nelson has completely retold the epic st…

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by Rachel Martin