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‘American Idol’ Of Ballet Comes To New York, Rare Opportunity On The Line For Talented Dancers
‘American Idol’ Of Ballet Comes To New York, Rare Opportunity On The Line For Talented Dancers
Closings, Layoffs Loom at PepsiCo
Closings, Layoffs Loom at PepsiCo
Local legend comes alive for descendant
PepsiCo to acquire Muscle Milk maker from Hormel Foods
Poet & Author Kevin Young at Purchase College
Atlas Air posts solid quarter, full-year results; tees up bullish 2019 outlook
PepsiCo tops off pension plans with $355 million contribution for 2019
PepsiCo sets goal to become ‘faster, stronger and better’
Atlas Air: 4Q Earnings Snapshot
Atlas Air Worldwide Reports Record Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Results, Outlook for Continued …
Kombucha startup brews new plan for South Norwalk plant
THE ROUNDUP: Recent News In And Around Purchase, NY
PURCHASE, N.Y. | PepsiCo moves to profit in 4Q, sees tax benefit
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — PepsiCo moved to a profit in its fourth quarter, getting a boost from a large tax benefit as sales in its Frito-Lay unit North…..
Walla Walla student on NY college dean’s list | Etcetera | union-bulletin.com
Walla Walla High School alumna Romey Drabek is listed on the 2018 fall semester dean’s list at Purchase (N.Y.) College.Walla Walla Union-Bulletin……
Naugatucks MacKenzie Huneke Named To Deans List
Local College Student Receive Honor – Naugatuck, CT – Congratulations to the local college student…….
3 Milford Residents Named To Deans List
Purchase College celebrates the achievements of more than 1,200 students who have been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester……
Mastercard CMO Raja Rajamannar On WFA Distinction And The Power Of A Sonic Brand
I caught up with Raja Rajamannar, chief marketing and communications officer at Mastercard, to learn more about his WFA Global Marketer of the Year award a…….
Bensel wins in playoff, Coe avoids playoff to claim PGA Stroke Play and PGA Women’s Stroke Play Championships
Frank Bensel made a 15-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole and then made a par two holes later to win the PGA Stroke Play Championship. Joanna Coe won…….
Patricia Nell Warren, Novelist of Gay Romance, Dies at 82
Patricia Nell Warren, whose 1974 novel, “The Front Runner,” was one of the first widely popular books to feature an open romantic relationship between two…….
Jewel Slade Named to Dean’s List at Purchase College
PURCHASE, NY – Jewel Slade of Fulton has been named to Purchase College’s Dean’s List for the fall 2018 semester. Slade is studying New MediaMedia…….
Mastercard Board of Directors Announces Quarterly Dividend
Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:MA) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of 33 cents per share……
The Worlds Of Hip-Hop And Basketball Collide At MTN DEW ICE™ Courtside Studios, With Stars Migos, Russell Westbrook, Joel Embiid, And More
PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DEW returns to NBA All-Star 2019 to bring fans Closer than Courtside with: The Return of MTN DEW ICE™ …..
Melanie Adelson, Benjamin Klebanoff
The couple met on a blind date in New York in 2016 that was set up by mutual friends…….
College Notes – Students From Simsbury
College Notes – Students From Simsbury – Simsbury, CT – Some recent notable accomplishments by college students who reside in Simsbury…….
Is Mastercard avoiding Florida taxes? | Taxes
Mastercard has more than 1.8 billion credit and debit cards in circulation. One in every two Americans between ages 18 and 64 — more than 100 million people……
Teladoc Health Introduces New and Expanded Virtual Care Capabilities for Hospitals and Health Systems
Expanded continuum of virtual care services enabled, including access to specialty and complex care; streamlined diagnostic test orders. HIMSS Booth #6579……..
Sue Bird Selected as Coach in 2019 All-Star Celebrity Game
ESPN and NBA Announce Celebrity Rosters and Coaches for 2019 NBA Celebrity All-Star Game Presented by Ruffles Exclusively on ESPN…….
Atlas Air Worldwide to Report Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2018 Results On Tuesday, February 19
PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 30, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) will release results for the fourth quarter and full…….
Mastercard Names Paul Stoddart President of New Payment Platforms
Mastercard today announced the appointment of Paul Stoddart as president, New Payment Platforms, effective March 1, 2019……..
Mastercard x Camila Cabello Collaboration to Bring Exclusive Experiences and Priceless Surprises to Fans
Mastercard announced a multi-year deal with GRAMMY nominated, chart-topping recording artist Camila Cabello to deliver unforgettable fan experiences……..
Prison Theatre Programs
Check out these theatre companies, programs, and projects across the country that aim to rehabilitate prisoners through the arts.American Theatre……
ADDING MULTIMEDIA Mastercard Shoppers Can Soon Tap & Go at Target
Mastercard announced its contactless cards soon will be accepted at Target stores, giving shoppers the ability to simply tap to pay……..
Starbucks and Coca-Cola among most valuable brands in survey
LONDON — Starbucks Corp., Coca-Cola Co. and McDonald’s Corp. are among the top 50 most valuable brands according to “Global 500 2019,” a new report…..
Doritos Teases New Flamin’ Hot Super Bowl Commercial Featuring Music Icons Chance The Rapper And The Backstreet Boys
PLANO, Texas (AP) — The Super Bowl ad scene is turning hot thanks to Doritos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division. Back in the game……
Technical Theatre Legend David Rosenberg To Be Honored With Backstage Legends And Masters Award
Purchase College, State University of New York’s Broadway Technical Theatre History Project, will present the Eighth Annual Broadway technical ‘Backstage…….
Oneonta 18YO Charged Over Hitler Posters Put Up At Purchase
UPDATE: An 18-year-old from Oneonta faces a felony charge hanging posters with Nazi symbolism in areas of the Purchase College campus. Purchase College………
Cuomo orders probe into Nazi fliers discovered at SUNY Purchase – NY Daily News
Gov. Cuomo on Monday ordered the State Police Hate Crimes Unit to investigate neo-Nazi fliers found at SUNY Purchase. “In New York, we will not tolerate the……..
Purchase, N.Y.: A Celebrity Sanctum With Wide-Open Spaces
This hamlet in the town of Harrison has both college and corporate campuses……..
New Postmaster For Purchase
New Postmaster For Purchase – Harrison, NY – The Purchase postal team serves a population of close to 7000 and delivers more than 25000 pieces of mail a…….
My time in New Haven: The journey and experience of a woman at Yale before women at Yale
This was before Yale officially admitted women, and as such, I was not an official student, though I felt like one. I was the wife of a graduate student, Thomas…….
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties include a five-bedroom in Purchase, N.Y. and a four-bedroom in Ridgefield, Conn………
11 interview questions to help you decide if a job is right for you
When it comes to job interviews, we all know coming prepared is key to making a great impression. But the questions you ask during your interview are just a……..
What’s for sale in the Northeast’s richest ZIP code
Purchase, the richest ZIP code in the Northeast, has been home for rich and famous…….
The Incoming Student’s SUNY Purchase Survival Guide
What to do, where to go, and how to find the best eats around Purchase College and Manhattanville…….
Purchase College Fall Dance Concert
This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s). Description. From December 6-9, the Conservatory of Dance at Purchase College, SUNY, will present a program of world…….
The View’s Sunny Hostin Gives a Tour of Her Historic Mansion Previously Owned by the Lehman Family
When Sunny Hostin first laid eyes on her palatial 10-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate in Purchase, N.Y., it was a fixer-upper…….
Ride Bikes For Fun, Fundraiser In Harrison
Ride Bikes For Fun, Fundraiser In Harrison – Harrison, NY – Sign up now for the annual Hudson Valley Bike Rides and pick casual or more intense routes……
Breast Cancer Awareness 2018: Events in Westchester, Rockland
How to participate in a Breast Cancer Awareness event near you…….
Pepsi’s Indra Nooyi latest high-profile female CEO to exit
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — With Indra Nooyi exiting PepsiCo as its longtime chief executive, the circle of CEOs in the Fortune 500 is losing one of its highest profile……
PepsiCo to purchase UK chip maker | 2018-11-06
PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo, Inc. said it plans to acquire premium snack brand Pipers, pending approval from the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority……..
PepsiCo Announces Cash Tender Offers for Certain Outstanding Notes
PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 11, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) (“PepsiCo”) today announced that it has commenced cash tender offers for any……..
Emily Cole, Matthew Dover
Emily Carrie Cole and Matthew Michael Dover were married Aug. 11 in a ceremony officiated by the bride’s uncle, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, at the…….
College offers alternative to special dorm request after initial denial for New York teen with cerebral palsy
A New York teenager’s dreams of going to college this fall had been in question after his first-choice school initially denied his special dorm accommodation……
PepsiCo Employees To Pack More Than One Million Nutritious Meals For Underserved Communities In Westchester County And Latin America
PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Today, global food and beverage company PepsiCo kicked off a month-long community *service* program with…..
Living in Purchase, NY
“Hats Off,” a 31-foot-high artwork created by Alexander Calder in 1971, occupies the entrance to the Donald M. Kendall Sculpture Gardens in Purchase, N.Y……
PepsiCo acquires Health Warrior | 2018-10-31
PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo, Inc. has acquired Health Warrior, Inc., the maker of plant-based nutrition bars and other products. Financial terms of the…..
Melanie Baevsky, Adam Besvinick
The couple met in 2014 when the groom commented on a Twitter thread the bride was engaged in…….
Strong Second Half Lifts Rams Past Purchase
Farmingdale State – 56, Purchase – 44. Purchase, N.Y. – In a Skyline Conference women’s basketball game on Thursday evening, Farmingdale State outscored……
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
WHAT: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer, Westchester. WHEN: Sunday, October 21, 2018, start time 9:30am. WHERE: Manhattanville College, Purchase……..
Motherwell To Hofmann: The Samuel Kootz Gallery, 1945-1966 At Neuberger Museum Of Art, Purchase, NY
Picasso loved cars, especially American cars, and Samuel Kootz, the resourceful and entrepreneurial New York art dealer, loved Picasso. In 1947 Kootz made a……
Red circle, yellow circle: Mastercard to drop its name from logo
The Purchase, N.Y., company said Monday that 80 percent of people recognize the Mastercard logo even when its name isn’t present……
‘The Dawn of Romantic Opera’ Review: Subtle, Playful Performances
Purchase, N.Y.. After 20 years of exploring bel canto operas at Caramoor, the conductor Will Crutchfield has embarked on a new venture, Teatro Nuovo……
Atlas Air Worldwide CFO to Speak at Stephens Inc. NY Investment Conference
Live Webcast 11:15 A.M. Eastern, Wednesday, November 7. PURCHASE, N.Y., Nov. 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc…….
Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales Grew 5.1 Percent This Holiday Season
PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A robust shopping season from before Thanksgiving through Christmas has given retailers much to cheer about this year……
PepsiCo names new chief executive officer | 2018-08-06
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Ramon Laguarta will succeed Indra K. Nooyi as chief executive officer of PepsiCo, Inc. on Oct. 3. Ms. Nooyi will remain chairman of the……
Is ‘The Goldfinch’ filming in Purchase?
Based on the best-selling novel, The Goldfinch stars Ansel Elgort, Nicole Kidman……
Shopping Online Gets a Security Upgrade from Mastercard
PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Oct 17, 2018–Shopping, buying train tickets or hailing a cab online help make the everyday easier. In this digital age…..
» » Crutchfield’s Teatro Nuovo begins life with a pair of bel canto rarities
For twenty years Will Crutchfield led an accomplished bel canto opera series as part of the summer festival at Caramoor. Last summer, by mutual consent they……
On the Market in the New York Region
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Ridgefield, Conn. and a a five-bedroom in Purchase, N.Y……
PepsiCo finalizes SodaStream acquisition | 2018-12-05
PURCHASE, NY. — PepsiCo, Inc. has completed its acquisition of SodaStream International Ltd., Tel Aviv, Israel, in a transaction valued at approximately $3.2……
Tiffany Whelan, Christian Paltzer
The couple met through Tinder in September 2013……
Aditi Banga, Jonathan Schwartz
Aditi Banga and Jonathan Ross Schwartz were married Sept. 8 at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York. Aashish D. Devitre, a friend of the……
PepsiCo Appoints CEOs of Frito-Lay, North America Beverages
PepsiCo Inc. has appointed Frito-Lay North America President and COO Vivek Sankaran the business’ CEO, and Kirk Tanner, currently president and COO of…..
Snacks buoy PepsiCo’s second-quarter financial performance | 2018-07-11
purchase, n.y. — PepsiCo, Inc.’s Frito-Lay North America (F.L.N.A.) business unit continued to be a source of financial strength for the company during the……
Stately Upper East Side townhouse with Sister Parish interiors asks $8.9M
The stately Upper East Side townhouse of the onetime United States Ambassador to Denmark is now on the market for $8.9 million. The New York Times first……
Deborah Murphy, Nanci Blaisdell
Nanci Lea Blaisdell and Deborah Lynne Murphy were married Sept. 22 at Live Well Farm, an events space in Harpswell, Me. John David van Dooren……
Elena Schneider, Eli Stokols
Elena Cecilia Schneider and Eli Jonathan Stokols were married Sept. 15 at the Augsburg Lutheran Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. Paul Wollner, an Evangelical…….
Westmed Medical Group Launches Healthcare Innovations Designed for Patient Convenience: Telehealth and Online Reservations for Urgent Care and Immediate Care
PURCHASE, N.Y., Oct. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Westmed Medical Group, a leading multi-specialty medical group based in Purchase, NY, has launched two…….
NWU Theatre program ranked among Top 25 in the country
A site known for reviewing theatre shows and programs is ranking Nebraska Wesleyan’s Theatre program among the best in the country……
Portion of historic Public Ledger building to be revamped into upscale extended-stay hotel
Carlyle Development Group plans to revamp the Independence Hall-facing section of the Public Ledger office building into upscale extended-stay hotel rooms……
Atlas Air Worldwide Announces Expanded 747-400F Service For Nippon Cargo Airlines
PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: AAWW) today announced that its Atlas Air, Inc. unit has…….
A Townhouse Where Nancy Reagan and Danish Royalty Partied
The home of a former ambassador on the Upper East Side goes on the market for $8.9 million……..
PepsiCo elects Laguarta chairman | 2019-01-15
PURCHASE, N.Y. — Ramon Laguarta has been elected chairman of the board of PepsiCo, Inc., effective Feb. 1. He will succeed Indra K. Nooyi, who announced…….
Teladoc Health to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference
PURCHASE, NY, Dec. 19, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, announced today that Jason……
Atlas Air Worldwide Appoints Debora Coffey Vice President and Chief Communications Officer
PURCHASE, N.Y., Dec. 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Atlas Air Worldwide (Nasdaq: AAWW) announced today that Debora Coffey has been appointed Vice……
PepsiCo taps trending ingredient in plant-based beverage category
CHICAGO — Oats are poised to become the next “it” ingredient in the plant-based beverage category. Already seen as a stand-in for milk in non-dairy lattes at……
MVC Private Equity Fund Completes Sale of Plymouth Rock Energy to ENGIE Resources
PURCHASE, N.Y., Dec. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MVC Capital, Inc. (NYSE: MVC) (“MVC Capital”), a publicly-traded business development company……
Mastercard SpendingPulse: Online Shopping Shines Bright This Holiday Season
Consumers are on track to spend more online than ever before this holiday season, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse™……..
Mastercard Names Gabrielle Sulzberger to Board of Directors
Mastercard (NYSE:MA) today announced that its board of directors has named Gabrielle Sulzberger as an independent director…….
Teladoc Health Expands Continuum of Services with Addition of Back Care Solution
Unique virtual back pain treatment program addresses the high-cost condition with improved outcomes for patients, employers…….
bubly Keeps It In The Family With Debut Of Bublé Super Bowl LIII Ad:
PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 31, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — bubly, PepsiCo’s sparkling water brand that is full of flavor and personalité, today unveiled its first-ever :30…….
Chloe Zale, Matthew Sternberg
The couple met in 2013 while waiting for an elevator at a Midtown office building. She complimented him on his tie and he was instantly taken with her……..
Mastercard, Microsoft Join Forces to Advance Digital Identity Innovations
Microsoft and Mastercard are giving you back control – the individual control over who sees your information and how it’s used……
PepsiCo Unveils Fleet of Snackbots at California University
PURCHASE, N.Y. — The University of the Pacific in Stockton, Calif., has some new freshmen on campus: PepsiCo’s Hello Goodness snackbots. As part of a……
PepsiCo discloses details of Black Panther 3D-printed mask project for cans
After a visit to the NPE18 booth of Protolabs (Maple Plain, MN) regarding PepsiCo’s (Purchase, NY) promotional Black Panther 3D-printed mask on Brisk tea……
PepsiCo and Loop Industries Sign Multi-Year Supply Agreement for Loop Branded 100% Sustainable Plastic
PepsiCo secures production capacity from Loop’s joint venture facility in the United States; Loop provides innovative, new technology for PepsiCo to bring to…….
Pepsi broadens its scope in healthy snacks – Buffalo Business First
The beverage and snack maker says its new IMAG!NE snack brand provides “positive nutrition………
Taylor Lustig, Sean Savett
The couple met at a happy hour at a bar in Washington, but he did not recognize her with a new haircut a couple of days later at a coffee shop……
6 Classical Music Concerts to See in N.Y.C. This Weekend
Our guide to the city’s best classical music and opera happening this weekend and in the week ahead……..
The Dish: Sports anchors take the JHouse by storm
Scene… Greenwich resident and ESPN sports anchor Hannah Storm and her husband, NBC sports anchor Dan Hicks, were seen at the JHouse in Riverside…….
MVC Capital: Fiscal 4Q Earnings Snapshot
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) _ MVC Capital Inc. (MVC) on Monday reported a loss of $2.2 million in its fiscal fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Purchase, New…..
Teladoc Announces Proposed Sale of Shares of Common Stock
PURCHASE, NY, July 23, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teladoc, Inc. (NYSE:TDOC) (“Teladoc”) today announced a proposed sale of shares of its common……..
2018-19 Women’s Rowing Roster
The official 2018-19 Women’s Rowing Roster for the George Washington University Colonials.George Washington University – Official Athletic……
MTN DEW AMP Launches ‘Game Fuel’ Line
PURCHASE, N.Y. – In one of the most anticipated innovation launches of the upcoming year, MTN DEW AMP is bringing its bold, boundary-pushing style to the…….
Public Ledger building owner sells off section of historic structure in Philly
The owners of the Public Ledger office building have sold off a section of the historic Center City structure but retained its Independence Hall-facing portion for…….
Patriotism guides Greenwich man’s work at Mideast think tank
GREENWICH — When Greenwich resident James Schreiber was eating at Blackstones Steakhouse three years ago with his wife, Wendy, waitress Saranda Aliu……
The Dish: Bill Clinton spotted at Greenwich bistro
Scene… Former President Bill Clinton, a resident of nearby and Chappaqua, N.Y., was seen having lunch with friends at Mediterraneo Restaurant on Greenwich……
Honors accumulate for Emily Woodworth ’16
Emily Woodworth ’16 is on a creative roll. She learned this month that her story “Nowhere Man” has been accepted for publication by Inkwell, a well-known…….
Lauren Garfield, Matthew Bloch
Both graduates of Colgate University, the couple reconnected in New York in 2015 through a college friend whom both knew…….
Kobrand Corporation Announces Seventh Annual Tour d’Italia
PURCHASE, N.Y., Aug. 22, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kobrand Corporation, a leading wine and spirits importer of a distinguished portfolio of hand-selected……
Mastercard and Next Retail Concepts Upgrade Online Shopping Just in Time for the Holidays
PURCHASE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The days of mindlessly scrolling through pages of products while shopping online are over thanks to a new ecommerce…….
Amazon Air Takes Delivery of 40th Cargo Plane
Amazon.com on Nov. 12 took delivery of the 40th and final plane in a lease deal for its expanding air-cargo operation. More may be on the way. A senior……
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The Raw Purchase, NY Newsfeed
- PepsiCo moves to profit in 4Q, sees tax benefitMyTwinTiers.comPURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) – PepsiCo moved to a profit in its fourth quarter, getting a boost from a large tax benefit as sales in its Frito-Lay unit North …
- Walla Walla student on NY college dean’s listWalla Walla Union-BulletinWalla Walla High School alumna Romey Drabek is listed on the 2018 fall semester dean’s list at Purchase (N.Y.) College. She’s studying theater and …
- PepsiCo Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2018 ResultsPRNewswire (press release)PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today announced that its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 (ended …PepsiCo: 2018 Q4, Yearly Revenues Up As Restructuring Looms – BevNET.comPepsiCo plans layoffs, plant closures in overhaul – MarketWatchPepsiCo: 4Q Earnings Snapshot – Fredericksburg.comFull Coverage
- PepsiCo Declares Quarterly DividendPRNewswire (press release)PURCHASE, N.Y., Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ: PEP) today declared a quarterly dividend of …
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- Universities With Spring Application Deadlines: It’s Not Too Late To Apply!ForbesWith the flurry of Early Decision deadlines safely behind us, top students can be found reevaluating their carefully-constructed college lists late in the …
- PepsiCo And The Global FoodBanking Network Partnership Delivers More Than 85 Million …PRNewswire (press release)PURCHASE, N.Y., Jan. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — PepsiCo, one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies, and The Global FoodBanking …
- Melanie Adelson, Benjamin KlebanoffNew York Times… is a retired senior director and senior fellow at PepsiCo in Purchase, N.Y. The groom’s father is a statistician and data scientist in Waccabuc.
- Teladoc Health to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2018 Financial ResultsAssociated Press (press release) (blog)PURCHASE, NY, Feb. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC), the global leader in virtual care, announced today that it …
- MasterCard: 4Q Earnings SnapshotOttawa CitizenPURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) — MasterCard Inc. (MA) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $899 million. On a per-share basis, the Purchase, …
Teladoc Health to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conference
A Gaza Doctor Beloved By Jews And Arabs Is About To Take The IDF To Court For Killing His Daughters
He was the beloved doctor of both Palestinians and Israeli Jews, the one who brought their children into the world. Dr. Izzeldin Abuelaish, the Gaza-based Palestinian obstetrician and gynecologist who was the first Palestinian physician from the occupied territories to receive an appointment at an Israeli hospital, still believes passionately in peace and co-existence between Palestinians and Israeli Jews.
Bronxville School Students Picked for All-County Ensembles
Bronxville Elementary School students Gabriel Maicon, Walker Liggitt, Justine Watkins, Francesca Ricciarini, Kathryn Giuriceo, Emma Wilmott, Aryia Banihashem Ahmad and Annie Petrillo were selected to perform with the All-County Chorus. BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Westchester County School Music Association has chosen 27 Bronxville students for All-County music ensembles that will perform at its 2017 festival concerts, which will be held March 4 and 5 at SUNY Purchase.
Pepsi to Lay off 80 to 100 Workers, Citing Philadelphia Tax
Pepsi says slumping sales from Philadelphia's new sweetened-beverage tax are prompting layoffs of 80 to 100 workers at three distribution plants that serve the city. The company sent out notices Wednesday saying layoffs will occur at plants in north and south Philadelphia and in Wilmington, Delaware, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported.
Wall St weakened, eyes on Trump
Wall Street weakened from record highs as investors focused on US President Donald Trump's address to Congress later in the day to assess if bets on his broad policy promises are justified. "While markets no doubt appear to like what they are hearing, the president now needs to deliver," Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets in London, wrote in a note, Bloomberg reported.
Wall St weakened, eyes on Trump
Wall Street weakened from record highs as investors focused on US President Donald Trump's address to Congress later in the day to assess if bets on his broad policy promises are justified. "While markets no doubt appear to like what they are hearing, the president now needs to deliver," Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets in London, wrote in a note, Bloomberg reported.
Rhiannon Giddens channels ‘voices that need to be heard’ on ‘Freedom Highway’
Rhiannon Giddens, founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, has released her second solo album, "Freedom Highway." Rhiannon Giddens, founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, has released her second solo album, "Freedom Highway."
Coming Up: Privatize Westchester County Airport? – Feb 21
Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino wants to sell off $2 billion in County Airport revenues over 40 years for $150 million. It's a deal that the Journal News Tax Watch columnist has called a bad deal for taxpayers, with the projected "loss of tens of millions of dollars, and control over the county's aviation jewel up by Anderson Hill."
PepsiCo revenue rises on beverage sales but currency impact lingers
PepsiCo's shares rose 0.1% in premarket trading on the New York Stock Exchange as profit topped Wall Street expectations. On an organic basis -- which takes out currency fluctuations, acquisitions and an extra week of sales due to timing -- revenue rose 3.7% in the quarter.
Students attend Westchester Philharmonic concert in Purchase
The third- and fifth-grade students attended the concert as a way to show how music can be integrated into the classroom. Organizers say the Westchester Philharmonic free concert teaches what can't be found in textbooks.
Photo Flash: James Lapine and Joanna Gleason Visit the National Tour of Into the Woods
The acclaimed Fiasco Theater production of INTO THE WOODS, the celebrated new production of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, launched a national tour in December, and will continue to San Francisco, Los Angeles and Dallas this spring.
She’ll be pretty in pink during this Night to Shine
She loves wearing pink on Wednesdays - because of "Mean Girls." She's obsessed with keeping up with the newest hits from her favorite artists, especially Nicki Minaj, on Spotify.
Citris Covers Courtney Barnett, East Coast Live Dates + Debut LP Out 2/24
New York City indie rock quartet Citris will reissue their debut album, Panic in Hampton Bays, on February 24 via New Professor Music. The evocative title, which juxtaposes anxiety and a holiday getaway, is the central metaphor for this muscular, melodic record.
Chappaqua Voters To Decide On Fire District’s Land Purchase
Chappaqua Voters To Decide On Fire District’s Land Purchase
Leandro Erlich’s ‘Port of Reflections’ at the Neuberger Museum of Art
Erlich's monumental Port of Reflections will be on view for the first time in the United States from February 5 - July 30, 2017. Leandro Erlich, Puerto de Memorias , 2016.
Fiasco Theater’s Into the Woods Travels to The Pac This February
The Performing Arts Center, Purchase College will present the critically-acclaimed production of Fiasco Theater's INTO THE WOODS. This celebrated new production of the Tony Award-winning musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine will perform at The PAC, 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase, NY 10577 on Thursday, February 2 and Friday, February 8 at 8:00pm.
Masque Sound’s Audio Equipment Retrofit At Manhattanville College’s O’Byrne Chapel
When the administration at Manhattanville College made the decision to invest in an audio upgrade retrofit to the campus' beautiful O'Byrne Chapel, they turned to Masque Sound , a leading theatrical sound reinforcement and installation company, for the purchase and install of the facility's new audio equipment. PURCHASE, NY, JANUARY 24, 2017 When the administration at Manhattanville College made the decision to invest in an audio upgrade retrofit to the campus' beautiful O'Byrne Chapel, they turned to Masque Sound , a leading theatrical sound reinforcement and installation company, for the purchase and install of the facility's new audio equipment.
Chinese Spring Festival celebrated in New York
Students from American colleges perform during the North American University Spring Festival Gala in Purchase, New York State, the United States, Jan. 21, 2017. The gala, jointly held by Sino-U.S. cultural media and American colleges, is to celebrate the traditional Chinese Spring Festival, which falls on Jan. 28 this year.
Cuomo to meet with Donald Trump Wednesday
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will meet with President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday to discuss, among other issues, infrastructure and the Affordable Care Act, a Cuomo spokesman said Tuesday evening. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers one of his state of the state addresses at SUNY Purchase in Purchase, N.Y., Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2017.
Orange Confidential: DOT clarifies cost of Woodbury project
When Gov. Andrew Cuomo gave the third of his six State of the State speeches last week, one regional highlight he trumpeted at SUNY Purchase in Westchester County was the state's plan to spend $150 million building a "Town of Woodbury Transit and Economic Development Hub."
Taxi crash ends in fight, possible stabbing
Police in Rye are trying to sort out a bizarre incident that involved a taxi that crashed into a tree, a violent fight and a possible stabbing. Police say the taxi slammed into a tree at the intersection of Highland and Purchase just before 1:30 a.m. An eyewitness tells News 12 he was walking his dog when he saw the taxi coasting through the intersection with one door open.