Eid al-Adha, also referred to as the “Festival of the Sacrifice”, is the second of two Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, and is considered the holier of the two. The other is Eid al-Fitr. Eid al-Adha honors the willingness of Ibrahim (Abraham) to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God’s command. But, before Abraham could sacrifice …
Can Man Carting LLC Wins a $2.3 Million Suit Against Joseph Spiezio III
YONKERS, NY — July 27, 2017 — Can Man Carting LLC, a garbage removal, dumpster rental, hauling service, snow plowing service, and heavy equipment hauling firm based in Norwalk, CT, has won a legal suit against Joe Spiezio III. Spiezio is demanded by the court to personally make payment to the tune of $2.3 million for absconding with Can Man …
Statement From Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on Reports of Impending Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Raids Targeting Families This Weekend
NEW YORK, NY — June 22, 2019 — “The Trump Administration’s impending blitz of ICE raids across the country, including here in New York, is shameful and wholly unacceptable, and we will fight back at every turn to protect our immigrant families. As I’ve said before, if there is a move to deport immigrants then I say start with me …
Fore! Abilis Announces 1st Annual Sound Therapy Golf Scramble
June 12th Golf Outing to Benefit Individuals with Special Needs GREENWICH, CT — May 20, 2019 — Abilis, a non-profit organization that provides services and supports for more than 700 individuals with special needs and their families, will hold its first annual Sound Therapy Golf Scramble event on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at the Griffith E. Harris Golf Club in …
LEAVING ON A JET PLANE: Get Outta Town: A Gold Coast Get-Away
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
Hop on Metro North’s New Haven line at Grand Central and you’ll be in the picturesque town of Greenwich, Connecticut in well under an hour! You may be surprised to find that there’s so much to do here but not surprised at the affluence – you’ve heard about all that before. Long Island Sound and dozens of parks and trails …
By BARBARA BARTON SLOANE
“News & Notes”
By MARK JEFFERS
BEDFORD, NY, KATONAH, NY , and RIDGEFIELD, CT — April 29, 2019 —Welcome to “News & Notes,” where we look at the happenings here in Westchester County… The Triple Crown is huge in horse racing, and in my house as well… my triple crown happens now, with my wife’s birthday, Mother’s day and our wedding anniversary all happening within two …
By MARK JEFFERS