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- Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in ManhattanThe blaze in the park, at the northern tip of Manhattan, followed brush fires that burned in Brooklyn, the Bronx and New Jersey over the past week.
- How Crypto Enthusiasts Hijacked a Dog Mayor CompetitionDid a fun event involving cute dogs turn into a pump-and-dump scheme?
- Did P’Nut Die for Nothing? Test Shows Squirrel Did Not Have Rabies.Officials released a timeline of the decision to euthanize the squirrel, whose confiscation led to outrage from some on the right and death threats to those deemed responsible.
- Van Ritshie, Who Recorded Long Island Rail Road Announcements, DiesVan Ritshie, who recorded the announcements on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains, died this month at age 80.
- Homes for Sale in New York and New JerseyThis week’s properties are a seven-bedroom in West Islip, N.Y., and a seven-bedroom in Westfield, N.J.
- Man Convicted in 1989 Murder of Yusuf Hawkins to Present New EvidenceThe death of Yusuf Hawkins in Brooklyn set off months of protests. Joseph Fama, who prosecutors say shot the 16-year-old in a melee, will get a chance to prove his innocence.
- New York Doesn’t Have Enough Housing. Why Is It So Expensive to Build?The scarcity of apartments makes it easy for landlords to raise rents, but building new developments comes with high costs and regulatory hurdles.
- Long Island Firefighter Charged With Arson Said He Put Lit Cotton Balls Under CarA volunteer firefighter on Long Island was arrested after the police said he intentionally set a brush fire. The New York area has contended with numerous fires during an unusually dry fall.
- New York to Revive Congestion Pricing With $9 TollGov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce the revised program on Thursday with the aim of putting it in place before Donald Trump takes office.
- Amtrak Service Restored in Northeast After Power Issues Cause DisruptionTrain service had been snarled between New Haven, Conn., and Washington because of a fire in the Bronx and fallen wires in Philadelphia.
- Brush Fire Burns in Inwood Hill Park in Manhattan
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Author Archives: Ethan Rosen
WeeZee – The Science of Play Announces May/June Classes for Preschoolers and Big Kids
WHAT: WeeZee – The Science of Play, Westchester County’s only sensory gym, an 18,000 square foot play, fitness and learning facility for children ages 1-12, located in Chappaqua, NY, has announced its spring 2015 line-up of engaging classes for preschoolers … Continue reading
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School’s Out – Art’s In – at The Katonah Museum of Art
Looking for something to do when the kids have no school? Get inspired by the Katonah Museum of Art’s exhibition Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor with fun art activities each day. For children age 3 and up. Children under … Continue reading
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Samurai Sunday for All Ages at the Katonah Museum of Art
Enjoy a day of Japanese Samurai culture Sunday, October 19, 10:30 am to 5 pm for all ages at the Katonah Museum of Art to celebrate KMA’s newest exhibition, Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor. Create samurai masks and banners … Continue reading
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‘Boo Bash!’ Halloween Party at WeeZee – The Science of Play
Friday, October 24, Activities from 4 – 8pm WeeZee – The Science of Play, is opening its 18,000 square foot sensory wonderland to trick-or-treaters of all ages! The Boo Bash main event will take place from 6 – 8 pm, … Continue reading
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Land of Information Lecture Series: The Icelandic Genome at the Katonah Museum of Art
Using Iceland’s uniquely comprehensive genealogical records, deCODE Genetics created a genealogy database covering the entire Icelandic population, back to the founding of the country more than 1,000 years ago. DeCODE Genetics Founding Director and physician Kári Stefánsson tells the story. … Continue reading
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Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor Explores Rare Weaponry of Ancient Culture at the Katonah Museum of Art
The Katonah Museum of Art hosts the nationally-touring and critically-acclaimed exhibition, Lethal Beauty: Samurai Weapons and Armor, at its final stop on an extensive tour. Comprised of a dramatic array of objects and garments worn by the Samurai, an elite … Continue reading
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Toddler Meet & Greet at WeeZee – The Science of Play
WHAT: WeeZee-The Science of Play will be hosting an Open House for its new Sprouts program for young children ages pre-2 and 2-3. This new “sensory and social discovery program†will feature a collection of classes, activities, and programs l … Continue reading
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Creative and One-of-a-Kind Holiday Gifts at the Katonah Museum of Art’s Design Shop
The Katonah Museum of Art is pleased to announce the opening of its expertly curated museum shop for the holidays. The Design Shop@KMA will present an array of unique items at all price points, including forms that function, jewels by … Continue reading
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Picture This! Saturday Story Time at the Katonah Museum of Art
Pets and their owners have a very special bond. Listen to stories about owners who love their pets and pets who love their owners. Then hear about life behind the scenes at an animal hospital from Daniela Goldman, co-owner of … Continue reading
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More than 80 Children’s Book Authors and Illustrators to Participate in the Second Annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival
More than 80 renowned children’s book authors and illustrators will be participating in the second annual Chappaqua Children’s Book Festival (CCBF), recently voted “Best Bookworm Event†by Westchester Magazine. The Festival will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at … Continue reading
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