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Catch an Arc Stages Production of Merrily We Roll Along

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Also, Explore Community Theatre Opportunities at ARC STAGES

DO see if you can still catch an Arc Stages November production of Merrily We Roll Along for their Community Stage. The Community Stage is the second wing of a company that also includes a thriving Educational Stage and a professional stage, the Next Stage.

Performances are being held at Arc Stages, from November 12 to Sunday, November 21.  The theatre is located at 147 Wheeler Avenue in Pleasantville. Tickets are $28 for adults, $22 for Students and Seniors. To purchase tickets, please visit www.arcstages.org or call 914-747-6206.

Merrily We Roll Along will be directed by Ann-Ngaire Martin, with Musical Direction by Marcus Baker. Featuring: Reid Aronson, William Benson, Nancy Jane Blake, Rena Gavigan, Oliver Ipri, Hannah Kluger, Luz Montez, Liz Nolan, Luís Quintero Jr., Joey Sanzaro, Leander Tanner, Arnie Toback, and Claude Tusk. The authors of the landmark Company reunite to turn the traditional showbiz musical on its head in this thrilling and compelling Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth expertly blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a poignant and emotional contemporary story about the importance of staying true to one’s ideals.

Arc Stages is a multifaceted arts organization in Pleasantville, New York, which is composed of three theatre companies under one roof. The Next Stage is a professional theatre company that produces innovative, contemporary theatre as well as new works, cabaret, workshops and staged readings.

The Community Stage is a community theatre company for actors, singers and technicians from all walks of life that offers the best in American musicals and dramas.

The Educational Stage is an educational theatre company where students of all ages (youth and adult) can explore the world of theatre through a professional rehearsal process, master classes, outreach and intensive ensemble work. These three theatres, all under one roof, strive to better serve the community and its artistic needs.

More Than 120 Job Seekers Attend Westchester County’s Tourism & Hospitality Job Fair

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On October 14, Westchester County hosted a Tourism & Hospitality Job Fair at the Marriott Westchester Tarrytown which offered more than 120 job seekers the opportunity to connect with 32 employers and learn about the various career paths available. Among the companies seeking talent at the event were local hotels, restaurants and entertainment venues.

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said: “The turnout at today’s job fair was very encouraging. We were able to connect members of our tourism and hospitality industry to talent from Westchester County and beyond, which is critical as we welcome visitors back to Westchester for business and leisure.”

Natasha Caputo, Westchester County Tourism & Film Director, said: “Visitors are eager to return to Westchester and experience our expansive range of attractions and amenities. Helping our tourism and hospitality industry find the talent to help meet this demand is critical, and we were pleased to offer them an opportunity to connect with these individuals through the job fair.”

Bridget Gibbons, Westchester County Economic Development Director, said: “We are committed to helping the companies in our tourism and hospitality sector stage a strong comeback. It was great to see the room filled with job seekers who were enthusiastic about joining this vibrant industry and eager to start down a new career path.”

Thom Kleiner, Executive Director, Westchester-Putnam Workforce Development Board, said: “Job seekers – and employers – have been understandably nervous about the hiring process as we begin to emerge from the challenges posed by COVID. The good news is that this successful job fair suggests that individuals are ready to put themselves forward and businesses are ready to engage them to augment and improve their workforce.” 

Alvin Alcera, Director of Human Resources, Sonesta White Plains Downtown, said: “There was a great buzz. It was an efficient way to meet and interview many qualified candidates at once. We appreciate the support from all the County organizations to get the job fair together and support our industry’s staffing needs.”

The job fair was sponsored by Westchester Tourism & Film, in conjunction with the Westchester County Office of Economic Development, Westchester-Putnam Career Center Network, Westchester Hotel Association, the Westchester Marriott and The Business Council of Westchester. Complimentary transportation provided by Red Oak Transportation.

Westchester County Tourism & Film is the official destination marketing organization of Westchester, N.Y. Its mission is to generate economic benefits for the County by enhancing and promoting its image as a premier Hudson Valley business and leisure destination. Encompassing big cities, small towns, farms, and vast expanses of natural beauty, Westchester is easily accessible by car, its own regional airport (HPN) and three major rail lines. Accommodation choices range from independent to internationally branded hotels and conference centers.  Learn more at visitwestchesterny.com and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The Westchester County Office of Economic Development works to improve the County’s economic well-being and quality of life.  This includes a broad range of activities to attract, create and retain jobs, and to foster a resilient, pro-growth and inclusive economy. For information, visit https://westchestercatalyst.com/. 

 

New York’s ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ Vaccine Program: Education Incentives Announced

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The vaccine incentive program for 5- to 11-year olds offers a chance to win a SUNY or CUNY Full Scholarship 

Parents and Guardians of 5- To 11-Year-Olds Who Receive Their First Vaccine Dose by December 19 Can Enter Into the Random Drawing Here

Scholarship Includes Tuition, Room And Board 

 10 Winners per Week for Five Weeks with First Winners Announced November 24; Drawing Schedule Available Here

Parents, Guardians, And Communities Encouraged To Visit Ny.Gov/Vaxforkids;

New Posters, Stickers and Other Assets Available For Providers on the Ground Here

Today, during a COVID-19 briefing at the Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center in Westchester County, Governor Kathy Hochul announced new efforts to support vaccinating 5- to 11-year-olds, including the launch of a new vaccine incentive program – ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ – for young New Yorkers. Parents and guardians of children ages 5 through 11 who receive their first vaccine dose by December 19th can enter the State’s incentive program for a chance for their child to win a full scholarship to any two- or four-year SUNY or CUNY college or university; the scholarship includes tuition, room, and board. Ten winners will be announced each week beginning November 24th, with a total of 50 winners being selected over the five-week period.

“Finally, the COVID-19 vaccine is here for young New Yorkers age 5 through 11,” Governor Hochul said. “Our critical work to make the vaccine accessible and available to all eligible children and their families is underway – and we will creatively support and celebrate those who get vaccinated. The ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ program is an extraordinary opportunity for children to win free tuition to a SUNY or CUNY college or university, and I urge parents and guardians to help their children get vaccinated and enter into this once-in-a-lifetime program.” 

Winners of the State’s incentive program will receive two or four years of full-time study in any SUNY or CUNY Associates or Bachelor’s degree program, which includes the following:

  • Tuition: The full cost of in-state tuition at a New York State or City University.
  • Non-tuition Costs: Room and board and allowances for books, supplies and transportation up to the average cost at SUNY colleges.
  • Residence: Students living on campus will receive a higher room and board allowance than commuter students. If housing is not available for students on campus, they will receive the same allowance as students living on campus.

CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez said, “Expanding vaccine eligibility to children as young as 5 years old gives us even greater confidence that we will effectively subdue COVID-19 and put the conditions in place for New York’s full economic recovery. The ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ program will further incentivize parents and guardians to get their children protected, and we strongly encourage them to do so. We thank Governor Hochul for encouraging more New Yorkers to get vaccinated and for leveraging CUNY’s strong reputation to help lead the State’s resurgence.”

SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras said, “Vaccinations were the key to a more normal academic and campus experience throughout SUNY. Now that even younger individuals have an approved vaccine option, this is another huge step to seeing the finish line of this pandemic, and we must continue to do all we can to encourage everyone to get their shot. I applaud Governor Hochul for offering this new incentive along with an opportunity to attend one of our campuses tuition free. We truly hope families across our state take advantage of this offer.”

New York State Higher Education Services Corporation President Dr. Guillermo Linares said, “I thank Governor Hochul for her leadership in expanding vaccinations to 5- to 11- year old’s and for her action to encourage even more of New York’s youth to get vaccinated. Launching the ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ Vaccine Incentive Program will enable New York to drive down the overall number of positive COVID cases and ensure all New Yorkers are protected. With more opportunities available for young people to receive a full scholarship to one of New York’s world-class institutions, there is no better time than now for kids 5-11 years old to get vaccinated.”

In order to be eligible, children must be between the ages of 5 to 11 and be residents of New York State. Pursuant to federal law, children must be lawful permanent residents or U.S. citizens in order to be eligible. Federal COVID-19 relief and outreach funds will be used to cover the cost of this vaccination incentive program.

Parents and guardians can enter on behalf of their eligible children here and those without internet access may call 1-833-697-4829 to submit an entry over the phone. New York State will administer the random drawing each week, and winners will be verified by the New York State Department of Health and New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.

Only one entry per child will be accepted, and children must have received their first COVID-19 vaccination at least one day prior to their entry. Entries will be carried over through all the ‘Vaccinate, Educate, Graduate’ program’s drawings. Additional information is available in the Official Rules. 

Parents and guardians are also encouraged to visit the State’s new website, ny.gov/vaxforkids, for information, frequently asked questions, and new resources about the COVID-19 vaccine and children. The State has recently added ready-made materials to support pediatric providers and localities administering the vaccine to children on-the-ground, including new posters and stickers available here.

New Yorkers looking to schedule vaccine appointments for 5- to 11-year-old children are encouraged to contact their child’s pediatrician, family physician, county health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), rural health centers, or pharmacies that may be administering the vaccine for this age group. Parents and guardians can visit vaccines.gov, text their ZIP code to 438829, or call 1-800-232-0233 to find nearby locations. Make sure that the provider offers the Pfizer-BioNTechCOVID-19 vaccine, as the other COVID-19 vaccines are not yet authorized for this age group. At this time, New York State’s mass vaccination sites are currently being utilized for people aged 12 and older, while our #VaxToSchool pop-ups are focused on 12- to 17-year-olds. Additional programming and events focused on 5- to 11-year-olds will be announced soon.

News courtesy of the office of New York State Governor

 

Dr. Sherri Sandel Named Medical Director for Northern Westchester Hospital

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Sherri Sandel, DO, FACP, has been named Medical Director for Northern Westchester Hospital (NWH). Dr. Sandel succeeds Dr. Marla Koroly, who transitions into a new leadership role as associate ambulatory physician executive for Northwell’s Westchester and Connecticut region.

“Dr. Sandel’s academic experience and private practice insights, along with her strong working knowledge of Northern Westchester Hospital and our culture will be invaluable as she leads physician talent and works collaboratively with our medical staff, nursing, hospital leadership and all other disciplines to help assure the delivery of high-quality, effective, efficient, and person-centered care,” said Derek Anderson, executive director. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sandel into this position and thank Dr. Koroly for her years of steady, expert leadership.”

Dr. Sandel joined NWH in 2018. Most recently, she served as Associate Medical Director, Director of Hospital Medicine and Director of Medical Education. Prior to that she held numerous roles at Lenox Hill Hospital including Physician Advisor for Patient Experience and Chief, Hospitalist Division. Additionally, Dr. Sandel holds the position of Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine Hofstra/Northwell.

She has presented and authored publications on a variety of topics including quality improvement, patient experience, safety, and training and education.  Dr. Sandel was recognized by Northwell Health with innovation awards in patient experience for two large scale programs, “Goodnight Rounds” and “Let’s Connect.” She received teaching awards from Lenox Hill and Northwell Health.  Additionally, she has an extensive clinical research background.

Dr. Sandel received Bachelor of Science degrees in Biology and Spanish from Muhlenberg College. She received a Doctor of Osteopathy from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sandel completed her Internal Medicine Residency, received an HIV Fellowship Certification, and served as Chief Medical Resident at Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Sandel is a resident of Somers, NY.

News Courtesy of Northern Westchester Hospital

Get into the Holiday Spirit at the 5th Annual WINE AROUND TOWN Slated for December 3

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A Festive Event Sponsored by the Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce

The 5TH Annual Wine Around Town, sponsored by the Chappaqua Millwood Chamber of Commerce will be on Friday, December 3, 2021 from 5-8 PM, it was announced today. 

This popular town-wide event allows attendees to visit stores and shop local, while enjoying free spirits, yummy snacks, and special promotions at participating merchants.  Given supply chain issues this year, it is an especially good idea to shop early and get a jump on your holiday list

You can eat, drink, and have lots of fun while checking out the special goodies at local shops for your holiday gift-giving.  Each store has its own “menu” of offerings and the town comes alive as it buzzes with excitement.

The event is free.  A map is provided so everyone knows which stores are participating.  If there is a weather issue, the event will be on December 4, 2021.

For a map and further information, log onto info@chappaquamillwood.org. or email Tara@desiresbymikolay.com .