Jay Waitkus

Senior Writer

[email protected]

Jay Waitkus's Contributions

Ossining, NY
Your Community
Ossining Library Hosting Discussion On Gluten Ossining Library Hosting Discussion On Gluten
Ossining Library Hosting Discussion On Gluten OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Public Library, 53 Croton Avenue, is hosting a “Gluten Workshop” on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11:30 a.m. in the second floor conference room. The informational event is part of the library’s Health & Wellness series. Susan Chasen from the Organic Teaching Kitchen in Croton-on-Hudson will lead the discussion. In the event of inclement weather, the workshop would be moved to Saturday, Jan. 16. For more information, call 914-941-2416, or click here.

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Scarsdale, NY
Your Community
Weinberg Nature Center Hosting Holiday Club Weinberg Nature Center Hosting Holiday Club
Weinberg Nature Center Hosting Holiday Club SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Weinberg Nature Center is holding its Holiday Club for children in grades K through five on Monday, Jan, 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The event will feature a winter theme, including a nature hike and crafts. Cost to participate is $55. For more information, call 914-722-1289. To register for the event, click here.

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Bridgeport, CT
On Your Side
Malloy Celebrates Drop In State Unemployment Malloy Celebrates Drop In State Unemployment
Malloy Celebrates Drop In State Unemployment FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has announced that U.S. Department of Labor statistics over the past year show that Connecticut experienced the sixth largest decline in unemployment of any state in the nation. According to the most recent federal and state data, jobless numbers dropped from 6.3 percent in November 2014 to 5.1 percent in November 2015. That 1.2 percent decrease is among the largest nationwide. “Our private sector businesses are seeing steady growth, and the data that we’re seeing is encouraging,” Malloy said. “Looking ahead into 2016, I want to make it cle…

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Westport, CT
Breaking News
Westport Reduces Winter Hours For Yard Waste Site Westport Reduces Winter Hours For Yard Waste Site
Westport Reduces Winter Hours For Yard Waste Site WESTPORT, Conn. -- Director of Public Works Stephen Edwards has announced that the Yard Waste Site located at 180 Bayberry Lane will operate under reduced hours as of Monday, Jan. 11. The new schedule will be Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to noon. The new schedule will be in effect until March 7, when regular hours will resume. Christmas trees will be accepted from Westport residents at the Yard Waste Site during its hours of operation.

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Teaneck, NJ
Your Community
Teaneck Baseball Organization Holding Regisration For 2016 Leagues Teaneck Baseball Organization Holding Regisration For 2016 Leagues
Teaneck Baseball Organization Holding Regisration For 2016 Leagues TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Baseball Organization is holding registration for its 2016 baseball and softball leagues. The season begins in April and ends in mid-June. For more information, email Sue Feuerstein at [email protected], or click here.

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Yorktown, NY
Breaking News
Yorktown Teen Charged In Theft Of Motor Vehicle Following Crash Yorktown Teen Charged In Theft Of Motor Vehicle Following Crash
Yorktown Teen Charged In Theft Of Motor Vehicle Following Crash YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 15-year-old Yorktown resident, whose name is being withheld due to his age, on a charge of juvenile delinquency in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle. Police responded to the theft on Sunday, Dec. 27, officials report. Subsequently, the vehicle was found in North Salem, having been damaged and abandoned as the result of an accident, according to police. An investigation revealed that the suspect had allegedly stolen the motor vehicle, operated it and had an accident with it, police report. The youth was located on Tuesda…

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
Breaking News
Nyack Woman, Florida Motorist Charged With DWI In Orangetown Nyack Woman, Florida Motorist Charged With DWI In Orangetown
Nyack Woman, Florida Motorist Charged With DWI In Orangetown ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police arrested two women for separate incidents of driving while intoxicated during the holiday weekend. In the first incident, which occurred at 2:48 a.m. Friday, Orangetown police arrested Mary T. Sodora, 51, of Nyack, officials report. Sodora, who was operating a 2013 Kia, was stopped for a vehicle and traffic violation and, when she failed sobriety tests, she was arrested for DWI, according to police. Sodora was taken to Orangetown police headquarters, where she failed a Breathalyzer test, officials said. Due to having a previous DWI conviction within th…

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Your Community
Early Literacy Club Returns To Mahwah Public Library Early Literacy Club Returns To Mahwah Public Library
Early Literacy Club Returns To Mahwah Public Library MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Public Library’s early literacy club for children age 3 and 4 returns on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. The 12-week program for Mahwah residents will be held every Wednesday until March 23. Registration is required, and space is limited. Children must be accompanied by parent. For more information, click here.

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
Your Community
Ramsey Public Library Pairing Up Children, Therapy Dogs In Reading Event Ramsey Public Library Pairing Up Children, Therapy Dogs In Reading Event
Ramsey Public Library Pairing Up Children, Therapy Dogs In Reading Event RAMSEY, N.J. -- The Ramsey Free Public Library is hosting “Dog Buddies,” an event in which children in grades one through five can read their favorite stories to therapy dogs, on Tuesday, Jan. 5, from 4 to 5 p.m. Registration for the event is required. Other sessions are scheduled for Feb. 2, March 1 and May 5. For more information call 201-327-1445, or send an email to [email protected]. The library is located at 30 Wyckoff Ave.

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Hackensack, NJ
Your Community
Hackensack Seeking School Crossing Guards Hackensack Seeking School Crossing Guards
Hackensack Seeking School Crossing Guards HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The city is now accepting applications for school crossing guards. Those who are interested, can call The Hackensack Police Department Traffic Division at 201-646-7736.

SHARE

by Jay Waitkus
Prev Page 148 of 200 146 147 148 149 150 Next
1,471 - 1,480 of 1,994 articles