Edward William Koellisch, 96, Longtime Port Chester Resident

... was born Feb. 13, 1917, in Hoboken, N.J.. to John and Sara Perry Koellisch. He was raised and educated in Port Chester graduating from Port Chester High School 1935. He was a retired computer operator for Reichhold Chemical in White Plains. ...



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Port Chester Scores Drop On New Statewide Exams

Standardized testing scores for students in grades three through eight dropped significantly this year in Port Chester and across New York after a change to the state's math and English language arts assessment tests.



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LEGO Sandcastles; Shakespeare in the Park; Outdoor Movie for Kids

... see William Shakespeare's, "The Taming of the Shrew," tonight from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. at either Lyon Park in Port Chester or Pine Ridge Park in Rye Brook. The free plays are presented by Lawn Chair Theater. Visit www.lawnchairtheatre.org for more ...



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Empire State Flea Market Is Closing

... 29th is the last day. There is no option to relocate the flea market a It is really sad," Krawczyk told Port Chester Patch. A reason for the closure wasn't given, she said. Voicemail and e-mail messages seeking comment from Norman Lesman of AVR ...



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Wine Tasting; Fireworks; Storytime

... alike to this celebration. Expect few morning showers and scattered thunderstorms throughout the day today in Port Chester, with a high temperature of 76 and a low of 68. There will be a wine tasting tonight at the Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom ...



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Commemoration of Freedomland U.S.A. Draws Attention to Port Chester Showboat

Showboat may have more of a history than you know. The boat, a private entertainment boat on the Byram River, was once known as The Canadian - a sternwheeler kept on the Great Lakes at a historical Bronx theme park, Freedomland U.S.A., said Mike Virgintino in a submitted article.



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Where and How to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower

... open spaces so you can have an expansive view of the sky, such as parks, fields and conservation lands . Near Port Chester, you might try Crawford Town Park or Pine Ridge Park . Where do you like to stargaze in Port Chester? Editor's note: This ...



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Playspace for Kids; NAACP Gathers For Monthly Meeting

The Port Chester/Rye Monthly NAACP meeting will be held at the Carver Center tonight from 7pm to 8:30 pm.



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Local Family Hopes to Raise $5,000 for Leukemia with Lemonade Sale

... in McGovern's memory. The Lemonade for Leukemia event is August 10th, 12:00noon to 4:00pm at 38 Hobart Avenue, Port Chester.



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Peter A. Ianniello, 98, Formerly Of Port Chester

Peter A. Ianniello, a resident of Plantation, Fla., and formerly of Port Chester, N.Y., died Aug. 3. He was 98. Ianniello was born Feb. 21, 1915, in Hasbrouck Heights, N.J., to Joseph and Viola DiRisi Ianniello.



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Kickball Tournament Honors Port Chester Resident

Alumni of Port Chester elementary schools can play in a kickball tournament this Saturday in memory of Natalia Crespo Eirin.



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Police Write Tickets, Make Arrests At Two Darien Parties

... permitting the possession of alcohol by minors, police said. The alcohol was provided by two men, a 24-year-old Port Chester, N.Y., resident and a 22-year-old Stamford resident, police said. Both were given a misdemeanor summons for providing ...



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Kidz Bop Kids; Robert Randolph; La Panatiere Celebrates 28 Years

... a free information session on "Everything You Need to Know About Adoption" on Aug. 5 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Port Chester - Rye Brook Public Library. From FFTA: This free event is open to anyone interested in or involved with the adoption ...



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Westchester Jobs: [bartaco, All Positions], [Technology Analyst], [Senior Accountant] and More

... skills coaching, staffing and scheduling, communication with multidisciplinary team." All positions, bartaco, Port Chester . Source: craigslist.org "Hiring for all positions. Please be hard working, energetic and service minded. If this is sounds ...



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Port Chester Considers Increasing Building Violations Amnesty Program

Port Chester Village is considering new ways to get homeowners to bring their houses up to code in the face of criticism related to the village fixing its property records.



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Building It Whole in Port Chester

Work continues at a good clip at the future home of Whole Foods in Port Chester.



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Obituary: Mary Dudas, 59; Administrative Aide for Town of Greenwich

... peacefully at her Greenwich home on Aug. 4, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 59. Born in Port Chester, NY on Sept. 19, 1953, she was the daughter of George Lowden and Edythe LaPolice-Lowden. Ms. Dudas was an administrative ...



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The Capitol Theatre To Host Complete Last Waltz

... event went so well many of the musicians involved will come together on November 23 at The Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY for an East Coast installment of The Complete Last Waltz. As first reported by venue owner Pete Shapiro's Jambands.com ...



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The Complete Last Waltz Returns This Year on East Coast: 11/23 @ Capitol Theater

... be hosting a similar cast of characters this time and they'll be bringing this show to the Capitol Theater in Port Chester, NY on November 23rd. A number of musicians will come together to celebrate The Band's Last Waltz concert at Port Chester, ...



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Elvis Costello announces East Coast solo tour

... no NYC shows proper, the man born Declan MacManus will have a number of dates in the NY area, including two at Port Chester's Capitol Theatre on November 11 & 12 . Tickets for those shows go on sale Friday (8/9) at noon. He's also playing the ...



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Mary Dudas, 59, Of Greenwich, Administrative Assistant, Town Of Greenwich

Dudas was born Sept. 19, 1953, in Port Chester, N.Y., to George Lowden and Edythe LaPolice-Lowden.



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New York Man Visiting Essex Reported Missing

State police said they received a call from a Port Chester, New York man reporting that his friend, Richard Cianflone, 29, of Valhalla, New York, is missing.



via Port Chester Newswire http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/New-York-Man-Visiting-Essex-Reported-Missing-218343641.html

What To Do In Port Chester This Week

Here are a few highlights of things to do in Port Chester this week. Check out our Events calendar for more items.



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Port Chester-Rye Brook Library Hosts Adoption Event

If you are interested or involved in the adoption process, the Port Chester-Rye Brook Public Library will host an information session on the subject Monday evening.



via Port Chester Newswire http://portchester.dailyvoice.com/events/port-chester-rye-brook-library-hosts-adoption-event-0

Thruway Suspends Construction Projects Over Memorial Day Weekend, Encourages Safe Driving

... Day weekend." Exit 1 (Yonkers) to Exit 18 (New Paltz), on I-87, Exit 8B (Orchard Beach-City Island) to Exit 22 (Port Chester-Midland Avenue) on the New England Thruway (I-95); and Exit 1 (NY Route 119 and Saw Mill River Parkway) to Exit 12 ( New ...



via Port Chester Newswire http://www.thruway.ny.gov/news/pressrel/2013/05/2013-05-22-memorial-day.html

The Week Ahead: Charity Golf Outing; Lemonade for Leukemia

... for taking passport applications. It will happen August 8th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. a The Porcellis, a Port Chester family, will hold their 7th annual "Lemonade for Leukemia" on August 10th to raise a goal of $5,000 for Leukemia and Lymphoma ...



via Port Chester Newswire http://scarsdale.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/the-week-ahead-charity-golf-outing-lemonade-for-leukemia_6609a528

King Pong

... a finals at the Westchester County Center on Sept. 21. The 30-year-old White Plains resident, who was born in Port Chester and graduated from Briarcliff High School, took a few minutes to talk about the tour. Q: What was the lightbulb moment that ...



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Mount Vernon's finest get dunked for a good cause

... could be back in school next year. Donations can be made to the Westchester B.L.U.E. Foundation, P.O. Box 787, Port Chester, NY 10573. Write on the check that the donation is for the Stufano family.



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Guide to Open Houses in Port Chester

Few things in life offer more excitement wrapped in fear than hunting for a new house.To help, we'll use this space to bring you the most updated list of open houses nearby. And don't forget to look for Port Chester Patch's weekly installment of House Hunt on Thursdays.



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Aerial View of the 'Chateau' Construction in Port Chester

Thanks to Timothy J. Kelly for sending this unique view of the site of the future Chateau, a six-story mixed commercial/residential building being constructed on about 1.15 acres on Willett Avenue between Abendroth Place and Abendroth .



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