South Norwalk Library Program Aimed At Improving Kids' Social Skills
NORWALK, Conn. -- A program, Promoting Social Skill Development in a Screen-Oriented World, is offered Thursday, May 5 at the South Norwalk Library.
For many children with learning disabilities, the process of making and keeping friends can be as frustrating as any academic task and often more discouraging.
Their difficulty with reading body language, tone of voice, facial expressions and using effective pragmatic language in social situations can lead to awkwardness, rejection and diminished risk taking.
The proliferation of screen use, especially by younger children, has presented oppo…
Norwood Dentist Helps Elderly, Gives Emergency Care
NORWOOD, N.J. -- It's been three decades since dentist Dr. Matt Galfund opened his practice in Norwood.
Married with two children, and a soccer coach in his personal life, professionally, Galfund is someone who goes beyond the typical daily routine of a dental office.
He is known to start his workday at 5 a.m. to accommodate a patient's work schedule, and picks up elderly or sick patients for their appointments.
Additionally, Galfund handles dental emergencies at all hours, even if the person is not a regular patient.
When he is not working in the office on Broad Street, or coaching, he l…
Hastings Flea Celebrates Mom
HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Live music, giveaways for Mom, and food round out a special Mother's Day Hastings Flea market Sunday, May 9, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.Jewelry, antiques, vintage, crafts and clothing among items will be available.
The flea market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is at the Hastings Zinsser Commuter Parking Lot, at Hastings train station.
Hastings Flea takes place second Sundays of the month.
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The Turk In Mount Kisco Gets 'Good' Review In New York Times
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Middle Eastern food, with more than a dozen different kinds of kebabs, are featured on the menu at the Turk restaurant at 20 S. Moger Ave., in White Plains, reviewed and rated as "good" in a New York Times article.The newly renovated space has a "lovely but spare dining room," with jazz as background music, and would benefit by adding more Turkish-style elements in the decor, and "exotic music," said the report in the Times.
Appetizers "were plentiful and good," said the report, citing "soft,warm breads, cacik with cucumbers a…
