Ex-Hotel At Armonk's Breezemont Day Camp Gets Landmark Status

North Castle's Town Board recently voted to grant local landmark status to a large building on Breezemont Day Camp's property, that once served as a hotel. Susan Shimer, who is chair of the town's Landmarks Preservation Commission, said that maps from 1867, 1882 and 1891 showed the building.
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Pace Nursing Practitioner Director Shares Insights On Baby Scalding Death

Renee McLeod-Sordjan, assistant director of nurse practitioner programs at Pace University College of Health Professions, shared her insights on baby scalding deaths after a recent tragic incident in the tristate area. A licensed nurse from Queens was charged with murder in the death of a 23-month-old girl that she was hired to care for who was taken to the hospital with burns throughout 50 percent her body several days after a bath, NBC reported.
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Just Listed: 4 Nash Place Armonk, Ny 10504

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Armonk Woman's Business Makes Healthy Snacks For Kids

Three years ago, Lisa Goldbaum's two pre-teen children fought junk food addiction. The Armonk mother solved the situation with her own ingenuity, and now, she has a business that other families are finding helps them win the junk-food battle.
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Manhattanville College School Of Business: Advance Your Career In Business

It's time to advance your career but where do you go? Is your checklist: gain immediate industry connections, attend classes around your work/life and learn only from faculty with real-world experience? If so, then you go to the Manhattanville School of Business possibly Westchester's best kept secret but not for long! It's all about who you know! Students at the Manhattanville School of Business capitalize on its extensive faculty and alumni network employed or interning at the area's top companies, including MasterCard, PepsiCo, Morgan Stanley the NFL and the New York Stock Exchange. What's key when evaluating graduate business programs? Industry-driven content is critical.
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Damian Mincey Named Defensive Coordinator, Linebacks Coach At Pace

Mincey served as the first-ever head football coach for the Capitol Region Education Council School District this past year where he was tasked with running all aspects of the football program. During the 2013 season, he worked for East Coast Prep as the Defensive Coordinator.
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New York Times Reviews Play At Library in Armonk

ARMONK, N.Y. The New York Times recently reviewed the play "Outside Mullingar," which is being performed in Armonk until Saturday. The play, written by John Patrick Shanley of "Doubt" and "Moonstruck" film fame, has a "big heart" and "simple beauty," according to The New York Times.
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Pace Gets $2M Gift From CBS Chief Operating Officer For New Athletics Field

PLEASANTVILLE Pace University announced Monday that Joseph Ianniello, the CBS Corporation's chief operating officer and a member of the Pace University Board of Trustees, has made a $2 million commitment for the construction of a new athletics field house at the university's campus in Pleasantville. When completed later this year, the Ianniello Field House will be the flagship of Pace University Athletics.
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Pace School Of Ed Presents Lecture With Educational Leader Douglas Fisher

Dr. Douglas Fisher, professor of educational leadership at San Diego State University and teacher leader at Health Sciences High and Middle College, will be presenting a lecture on strategies for high-quality teaching and learning at Pace University on Monday, May 4. The event will be held on the Pleasantville campus in the Kessel Student Center from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. He has published numerous articles on reading and literacy, differentiated instruction and curriculum design as well as books, such as "Better Learning Through Structured Teaching," "Rigorous Reading and Checking for Understanding: Formative Assessment Techniques for Your Classroom." To register for the lecture, click here.
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Erratic Driver Tops Armonk Police Blotter

ARMONK, N.Y. An erratic driver who allegedly swerved into oncoming traffic at times tops a recent North Castle Police Department blotter. About 9 a.m. Friday, April 17, a woman reported to police that she was behind a black Toyota Camry traveling south on Route 128 near the town line.
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Lane Closures Planned Saturday For I-684

Lanes for a southbound stretch of Interstate 684 are scheduled to be closed on Saturday due to maintenance work, the state Department of Transportation announced. The roadwork is scheduled to run from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and affect the left and center lanes from Exit 8 in Croton Falls to Exit 3 in Armonk.
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Byram Hills Students Show Assemblyman Buchwald How They Use Technology

Assemblyman David Buchwald recently visited HC Crittenden Middle School in Armonk to see firsthand how Chromebook technology is being implemented in Byram Hills School District classrooms. Through Buchwald's efforts, the district received $50,000 in state aid to help support a "one-to-one" initiative, through which Byram Hills hopes to make a Chromebook laptop computer available to every student next year.
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Armonk, Do You Drink Blue Moon? A Poll Says It's New York's Top Seller

According to a poll by Blowfish For Hangovers , Blue Moon is the top-selling beer in New York. And, to file under, you're not alone: Fifty percent of respondents admit to being hungover at work, 25 percent have been late to work due to a hangover and 20 percent have called in sick as a result.
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Byram Hills School District Beefing Up Security

ARMONK, N.Y. The Byram Hills School District is enhancing security at all of its buildings and is implementing an automated visitor management system. The main objective of using this new system is to monitor the access of visitors entering each school at Byram Hills.
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North Castle Officials Could Have Brynwood Zoning Vote In June

North Castle's Town Board could vote as early as June on zoning changes for a proposed housing development at Brynwood Golf & Country Club in Armonk. Town Attorney Roland Baroni told the board at its Wednesday meeting that June 10 is a possible date to vote on zoning-text amendments for the project.
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Antoinette 'Toni' R. Gedney, 86, Of Armonk

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, April 24, at St. John's Evangelist Church, 148 Hamilton Ave., White Plains.
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Pace Actors Drama Studio Grad Bradley Cooper Among Time's Most Influential

Three-time Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, who is a graduate of the Actors Drama School at Pace University, is among 100 most influential people, according to Time Magazine. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.
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NWH Receives Five-Star Patient Satisfaction Rating

Northern Westchester Hospital is the first and only hospital in New York State to receive the highest five-star rating for patient satisfaction and is one of only 251 hospitals in the United States to deliver this level of patient satisfaction. Northern Westchester Hospital earned the five-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, who introduced its new five-star "Patient Experience" rating system as part of its HCAHPS survey of hospital patient treatment experience.
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Pace Model UN Students Earn Two Awards At Conference In Norway

Pace University New York City students earned two of six awards distributed at the 2015 Oslo Model United Nations Conference , in which 100 students participated in a three-day simulation of multi-lateral diplomacy in Norway, from Friday, Feb. 13 through Sunday, Feb. 15. An additional student was recognized with an 'honorable mention.' Two Pace students were recognized for their excellence in the simulation of African Union debates about the International Criminal Court.
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Mount Vernon's American Christmas Earns Business Council Award

It's always Christmas in Mount Vernon, At least it is at American Christmas, one of the nation's top holiday decorating firms. The business will be one of six individuals and companies to be honored on Tuesday, April 21, at The Business Council of Westchester's Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.
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Bradley Cooper, Pace Actors Studio Grad, Among Time's Most Influential

Three-time Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, who is a graduate of the Actors Drama School at Pace University, is among 100 most influential people, according to Time Magazine. Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton, who recently launched her campaign, was also listed an influential person on the list as was Rye resident Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner.
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Bradley Cooper, Pace's Grad Of Actors Studio, Among Time's Most Influential

Three-time Oscar-nominated actor Bradley Cooper, who is a graduate of the Actors Drama School at Pace University, is among 100 most influential people, according to Time Magazine. Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton, who recently launched her campaign, was also listed an influential person on the list as was Rye resident Adam Silver, the NBA commissioner.
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Byram Hills Officials Schedule PTSA Panel On Wednesday

ARMONK, N.Y. Educators with the Byram Hills Central School District in Armonk will gather Wednesday for a panel geared toward working parents. The first Principal's Panel of the Byram Hills PTSA Working Parents Committee will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. at the district office, 10 Tripp Lane, Armonk.
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Pace Environmental Studies Program Cited As Life-Changing Program

Westchester Magazine sited that many graduates of the program have continued to extend their passion to protecting the environment into their careers. Politicians, biologists, chemists, food psychologists, rainforest advocates and farmers are among graduates of the program.
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Pace Media Professor Diane Cypkin Earns 2015 Carol Russett Award

Dr. Diane Cypkin, professor of the Media and Communication Arts Department at Pace University, has won the 2015 Carol Russett Award. Cypkin will be presented with the award at the annual awards luncheon to be held on Friday, April 24 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford.
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Armonk Volunteer Awarded At Neighbors Link Event

Neighbors Link kicked off National Volunteer Appreciation Week with awards, inspiration and fun at a Sunday evening event at the center.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Armonk

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. Before you head out for the weekend, find out where the best gas prices are in the Armonk and White Plains areas.

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Armonk, Have You Done Your Spring Cleaning? Expert Offer Tips

Spring has sprung and with it, so has that annual tradition known as spring cleaning. Leslie Josel, the principal of Order Out of Chaos, a Larchmont-based organizing consulting firm who advises clients from throughout the county, offers the following tips.

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Pace University School Of Law Stages Productions Of 'Clarence Darrow'

Pace University School of Law will be hosting two productions of "Clarence Darrow," which stars professor Bennett L. Gershman, one of the law school's original faculty members, in the title role, on Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25. Performances will be held in the Moot Court Room on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. Best known for the Scopes Monkey Trial and for his defense of Leopold and Loeb, Clarence Darrow is likely the most famous trial lawyer in US history. For more than 50 years he helped shape the moral conscience of the nation.

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The Bristal At Armonk Names Johnson Executive Director

Nichola Johnson has been named the executive director at The Bristal at Armonk, an assisted living community that offers memory care support as well as enhanced levels of care. As executive director, Johnson will oversee all aspects of community operations for The Bristal at Armonk, ensuring that each resident receives the highest level of service.

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Business Council Of Westchester Honors Success Of Yonkers' Mindspark

In just over 16-years Yonkers-based Mindspark has blossomed into one of the leading technology companies in the United States with its array of browser and mobile applications and desktop utilities. That's why Mindspark's CEO, Tim Allen, will be honored by The Business Council of Westchester on Tuesday, April 21, at its Hall of Fame Awards at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle.

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Armonk Girl Honored For Helping Diabetics

ARMONK, N.Y. Westchester County officials recently honored a 13-year-old Armonk girl for her efforts to educate others about Type-1 diabetes, according to theexaminernews.com. Sarah Ilany, who was diagnosed with diabetes at 11, openly discusses the issues of the illness via her Blood Sugar Cookies account on Instagram, theexaminernews.com reported.

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Armonk Camp Is Site Of 'Shop For A Cure' Charity Event

ARMONK, N.Y. The Tick-Borne Disease Alliance and the Lyme Research Alliance , two of the most influential voices on Lyme and tick-borne diseases, will be hosting their third annual "Shop for a Cure" event April 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Armonk's Breezemont Day Camp. The nearly 30 women's, children's and home vendors participating in this year's fundraiser will be donating all proceeds to TBDA/LRA in support of its research and education initiatives.

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Mount Kisco Medical Group, Empire BlueCross BlueShield Announce Partnership

The Mount Kisco Medical Group , a multi-specialty health care provider, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, the state's largest health insurer, announced that they will collaborate through Empire's Enhanced Personal Health Care Program. In this program, Mount Kisco Medical Group and Empire hope to keep patients as healthy as possible.

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Small Town Theatre Company Stages 'Orphans' In Armonk

Friday and Saturday at The Katonah Village Library at 8 p.m. The Katonah Village Library is at 26 Bedford Road. Thursday, April 23, and Saturday, April 25, at The Hergenhan Center at 8 p.m. The Hergenhan Center is at 40 Maple Ave., Armonk.

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Pace Law Presents Symposium Of Student Animal Legal Defense Fund

Pace Law School will be hosting the first regional symposium of the New York area Student Animal Legal Defense Fund chapters on Saturday, April 18. The symposium is presented by the SALDF chapters of Pace Law School, CUNY School of Law, Columbia Law School, Brooklyn Law School and NYU School of Law. It is sponsored by the Animal Legal Defense Fund .

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Westchester's Shalyn Courtenay Serves As Co-Host For NWH Speaker Series

Shalyn Courtenay, a Goldens Bridge resident, will serve as a co-host for Northern Westchester Hospital's speaker series on The ABC's of Allergies, Lyme and Other Tick Borne Diseases on Wednesday, April 22. Passionate about making a difference for others, Courtenay was instrumental in the creation of Cambium Cares, the philanthropic arm of the Cambium Group, the financial services firm where she is an advisor. This past year, she focused her team's efforts on raising funds for the FARE Walk for Food Allergy, the leading non-profit organization working on behalf of those suffering with food allergies.

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North Castle Officials Cool To Revised Housing Plan

A revised housing proposal from developer Frank Madonna for a site near downtown Armonk was met with an unenthusiastic reception from North Castle Town Board officials during a recent meeting. Madonna presented a new proposal for the property, which is between Old Mount Kisco Road and Route 128.

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White Plains Hospital Appointed Lung Cancer Screening Center

The ACR Lung Cancer Screening Center designation recognizes facilities that have committed to practice safe, effective diagnostic care for individuals at the greatest risk for lung cancer. In order to receive designation, facilities must be accredited by the ACR in computed tomography in the chest module, and must undergo a rigorous assessment of the facility's lung cancer screening protocol and infrastructure.

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North Castle Public Library Gets New Top Officials

The North Castle Town Board voted at its April 8 meeting to approve the promotions of Edie Martimucci to library director and Megan Dean to assistant library director. The approvals were technically the ratification of promotions made by the library Board of Trustees.

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Pace Athlete Margo Hackett Named To NE-10 All-Conference Team

Pace University women's basketball senior Margo Hackett has been named to the Women's Academic Northeast-10 All-Conference team for her efforts both on the court and in the classroom this season. In addition to earning a 3.88 grade-point average, the she averaged a team best 12.9 points per game this season.

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The Bristal At Armonk Celebrates Hollywood With Staff, Residents

The Bristal at Armonk recently celebrated Hollywood with residents and staff members who dressed as celebrities, most notably Oscar winners. During the event, everyone had the chance to walk the "red carpet" and enjoy a special appearance by "Frank Sinatra" followed by entertainment with Al Smith.

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North Castle Holding Zero Waste, Clean Up Days In April

The first is called Zero Waste Day and encourages recycling. It is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall in Armonk.

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Pace Environmental Professor Presents Discussion On Going Green Locally

Pace University environmental law professor Nicholas A. Robinson will be hosting a discussion on the importance of making good, "green" environmental lifestyle choices on the local scale, as these are the choices that will have a positive impact on the global scale on Thursday, April 9. The discussion will be held from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the new Environmental Center classroom on the Pleasantville campus. Robinson has developed environmental law since 1969, when he was named to the Legal Advisory Committee of the President's Council on Environmental Quality.

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NWH Center Gives Patients Access To Leading Breast Cancer Drug Trial

Northern Westchester Hospital's Cancer Treatment and Wellness Center was one of the first sites in the world to provide patients with access to leading-edge breast cancer drug trial. These international clinical cancer research studies, conducted in partnership with the Mount Kisco Medical Group , are contributing to the further development of IBRANCE capsules, a treatment developed and manufactured by Pfizer Inc. Northern Westchester Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Armonk Teen, Westchester Library System Earn Public Health Awards

Sarah, Ilany, an Armonk resident, and Terry Kirchner, executive director on behalf of the Westchester Library System, will both receive awards at the Westchester County Board of Health's Public Health Awards at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Greenburgh Public Library. The awards are granted to individuals or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to public health in the county.

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Pace Dean Feldman Receives Award For Excellence In Nursing Education

Pace University Lienhard School of Nursing Dean Harriet R. Feldman received the 2015 New York University College of Nursing Rose and George Doval Award for Excellence in Nursing Education, which was presented at the college's annual student awards reception on Tuesday, March 24. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.

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North Castle Seeks Lifeguards For ALE Pool

ARMONK, N.Y. The Town of North Castle Recreation and Parks Department is now accepting applications for lifeguards and water safety instructors to work this summer at the Anita Louise Ehrman Recreation Center pool in Armonk. CPR / AED for the professional rescuer and health-care providers must be renewed every year, although the certificate itself says two years.

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Just Listed: 24 Half Mile Road Armonk, Ny 10504

Come view this property during its open house on Saturday, April 11 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Douglas Elliman Real Estate is proud to support community news & The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Early Season Tips for a Healthy Landscape, Part 1, In Armonk

Snow flurries and chilly weather have made this early spring seem more like early winter. But before you know it, warm weather will arrive and our gardening can begin in earnest.

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Armonk Chamber Plans Dinner To Honor Citizen Of The Year

The Armonk Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual Citizen of the Year Golf & Dinner for Tuesday, May 12, at the Whippoorwill Club.

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NWH Dietitian Provides Healthy, Time Saving Slow-Cooker Recipes

Caryn Huneke, registered dietitian at Northern Westchester Hospital, shares simple slow-cooker recipes that offer a great way to get dinner on the table during a busy work week or weekend. These recipes not only save time, they are healthy, too.

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Pace School Of Education Presents End-Of-Year Events

Pace University's School of Education is hosting a variety of end-of-semester events that are open to students and the public. * Delany Literacy Awards Dinner will be celebrating the renaming of The Center for Literacy Enrichment to The Delany Center for Educational Enrichment and kick off the 50th year of the School of Education on Thursday, April 30. * "Helping All Students Gain Power Over Common Core Expectations: Culturally Compelling Genre Instruction" will be presented by Dr. Kathleen Hinchman on Thursday, April 30 from 5:40 p.m. to 8:40 p.m. in the President's Boardroom, 18th Floor, 1 Pace Plaza, New York.

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NWH Social Worker Gives Resources To Cope With Being A Caregiver

Jerri Rosenfield, a social worker at Northern Westchester Hospital's Ken Hamilton Caregivers Center, offers resources on how to cope with the stress of being a family caregiver on Northern Westchester Hospital's blog. According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, roughly one third of adults in this country are the caregiver for an elderly, ill or disabled family member.

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Pace University Supports Environmental Education With Earth Day Events

The Pace University community is holding environmental education events to allow participants learn more about how to protect the wonders of nature. Throughout the month of April,the Pleasantville campus will be buzzing with activity and special events designed to promote an awareness about issues related to our natural environment.

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White Plains Hospital Expert Debunks Breast Cancer Myths At Teatime Talk

Danielle Gagner, White Plains Hospital's Breast Cancer Clinical Navigator, will bust the myths of bras, underwire and other breast cancer myths at the Tea Time Talk scheduled for Tuesday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Athleta in Scarsdale. White Plains Hospital is proud to be a content partner with The Armonk Daily Voice.

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Byram Hills Grads Return For College Night In Armonk

The event is a chance for the school's juniors to meet with recent alumni and get a feel for the college experience in an informal setting.

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Saw Mill Club Offers Personal Training Classes For Residents

Personal trainers will teach residents how to lose weight and keep it off with two one-hour personal training sessions each week. For more information and to sign up, contact Kris Geier at 752-6910 or email at kgeier@sawmillclub.com.

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