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Bergenfield, NJ

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Asthma Testing Helps Keep Children's Lungs Healthy RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Asthma is one of the most common chronic disorders in childhood: it affects an estimated 7.1 million children under 18 years, according to the American Lung Association, and it is the third leading cause of hospitalization among children under the age of 15. Although asthma is a serious and chronic disease, it can be managed with proper treatment so children with asthma can lead active, normal lives. “Unfortunately, asthma is often misdiagnosed and, as a result, goes untreated,” says Dr. Steven Kanengiser, Director, Pediatric Pulmonology, Valley Medical Group. “But by le…

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Armonk, NY

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Take A Step Back In Time With Borscht Belt Photography Series BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Temple Shaaray Tefila's 'Shabbat on the Second' will present photographer Marisa Scheinfeld's Echoes of the Borscht Belt on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the temple. Marisa Scheinfeld has been documenting the dramatic degradation of some of the most famous Borscht Belt hotels and colonies in upstate New York. The Borscht Belt is a term used to describe the predominantly Jewish resort community in the Catskill Mountains from the 1920s through the 1970s. Her images reveal ghostly remnants of the glory years of the era, as well as powerful evidence of nature's claim…

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Armonk, NY

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Pace University Ranked One Of Best Colleges For Veterans By Military Times PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pace University has received high marks for serving those who served. It was recently ranked the 47th best colleges for military veterans according to the Military Times. According to the Military Times, for the first time in the history of Best for Vets rankings, a majority of schools -- around 57 percent -- were able to provide at least one type of veteran-specific academic outcome data metric, such as retention, graduation or course completion rates. Colleges in the study were judged on a variety of veteran-specific criteria, including veterans offices, staff and a…

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Mamaroneck, NY

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Weight In On New Rochelle's Proposed Arts District Next Week NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- With all of the happenings in the Downtown and adjacent transit area, the city of New Rochelle is planning the creation of a new Arts and Cultural District. CivicMoxie, the City’s consultant, has been working since September on the proposed district. Their team has held focus groups with artists, arts groups, and cultural organizations, toured the downtown and adjacent areas, tabled at the PopRocs event downtown and sent out a survey to local artists, performers and organizations. CivicMoxie will hold a public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 19 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the …

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Armonk, NY

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Pace Professor To Present At World Health Summit In Geneva PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Melanie DuPuis, chair of the Environmental Studies and Sciences department at Pace Universty, has been selected to speak at a World Health Organization summit on Nov. 20 in Geneva, Switzerland. DuPuis plans to present her talk "From Clean Eating to Clean Air: When Large-Scale Behavioral Change is (Part of) the Answer." The talk aims to highlight the impact of the environment on our dietary habits. DuPuis will examine what the history of people's diets tells us about solving environmental problems, how to deal with environmental issues that require large-scal…

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Tired Of Raking? Mulching Offers Easier, Environmental Friendly Alternative GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Ah, the joys of turning something you think you don’t need, don’t want and can’t wait to get rid of into something you don’t know how you managed without it. The practice of composting is just that. Choosing composting is a great way to be gentle to the environment and your wallet. The main reasons to consider composting include: Reduce waste sent to a landfill Reduce greenhouse gases by reducing fuel used for transport Save money Help reduce leaf removal costs Good for your garden - nothing beats a nutritious compost mixture generated on site To get started, you will …

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Fighting Obesity Begins In The Kitchen, According To Valley Hospital Doctor RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Childhood obesity is recognized as one of the most pressing pediatric concerns of this generation. One in three children in the United States is overweight or obese. This puts kids at risk for problems that were once almost always diagnosed in adults, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and high cholesterol. “Introducing children to a lifetime of healthy eating should start early, even before baby’s first birthday,” says Valley Medical Group pediatrician and childhood obesity expert Sherry Sakowitz-Sukkar, M.D. “Offer foods with a variety of tas…

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Greenburgh, NY

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Senator Gillibrand To Speak At Greenburgh Veteran's Day Ceremony GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- United States Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will be the keynote speaker at the annual Veterans Day ceremony at DeSanti Park, across from the Hartsdale train station this Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Senator Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, has advocated strengthening America’s armed services, national security and military readiness. The Senator will speak at the park, which next year will be enhanced and turned into a Veterans Memorial park, honoring the contributions of our local heroes. The Town Board authorized the release of non-taxpayer do…

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Armonk, NY

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Holiday Boutique, Mahjong Comes To Temple Shaaray Tefila This Week BEDFORD CORNERS, N.Y. -- Get a head start on holiday shopping this Thursday, Nov. 12 from 7 p.m. -- 10 p.m. at Temple Shaaray Tefila. The free event will be held in the temple's social hall, and is expected to have over 20 vendors on site. Guest can choose from a variety of jewelry, clothing, housewares, and and kid's wear as well as win raffles and door prizes. Mahjong lessons and games will also be offered to those in attendance. Please RSVP to Jill Seraita at [email protected] or 914-261-0429. All proceeds for the event will be donated to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cance…

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Bergenfield, NJ

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Valley Hospital Helps Keep Only The Turkey Stuffed This Holiday Season RIDGEWOOD, N.J. -- Let’s face it--food and the holidays go hand-in-hand. But take heart, says Joseph R. Juliano, D.T.R., Nutrition and Wellness Manager for the A Recipe for Life Program at The Valley Hospital, you can make it through Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's and beyond without gaining weight. Here are some tips from Valley’s 'A Recipe for Life' program to help you eat right and still have fun over the holidays. Keep active and hydrated. Remember to get 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day. Before leaving for a party, eat a light snack like raw vegetables or a piece of f…

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