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Skip Pearlman

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Skip Pearlman is an award-winning photojournalist who has been photographing and covering news, sports and features in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties for three decades, and currently resides in Dutchess County.

Skip was formerly a photographer and reporter at Daily Voice.

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Politics
Obama Departs From Westchester After Attending Stamford Event Obama Departs From Westchester After Attending Stamford Event
Obama Departs From Westchester After Attending Stamford Event This story has been updated. WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- President Barack Obama and Air Force One arrived and departed from Westchester Airport on Wednesday as Obama attended a fundraiser in Stamford, Conn. President Obama flew aboard Air Force One into Westchester Co. Airport approximately 3:10 p.m., and departed around 6 p.m. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino greeted Obama after he arrived. Astorino, who lost to Andrew Cuomo in last fall's New York gubernatorial race, said he told Obama, " 'Over those trees is where Hillary lives,' " referring to Chappaqua resident Hillary Cli…

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Business
Business Council Of Westchester Celebrates 800 Westchester Avenue Opening Business Council Of Westchester Celebrates 800 Westchester Avenue Opening
Business Council Of Westchester Celebrates 800 Westchester Avenue Opening RYE BROOK, N.Y. - The Business Council of Westchester held a grand opening Tuesday at its new headquarters at 800 Westchester Avenue. The grand opening included a ribbon cutting ceremony with Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, the announcements of various new programs, special prizes for new members, and the unveiling of a new logo.  

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Schools
Pace University Celebrates Graduates In Ceremonies At Pleasantville Campus Pace University Celebrates Graduates In Ceremonies At Pleasantville Campus
Pace University Celebrates Graduates In Ceremonies At Pleasantville Campus PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -  Pace University in Westchester held its undergraduate commencement ceremonies Tuesday morning on the Pleasantville campus. Uday Sukhatme presided over the ceremonies, and several school officials offered brief remarks. Pace University President Stephen J Friedman also spoke. The Trustees Award went to Charles R. Link, of the School of Education, the Community Service Award went to Alexander Saitta of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, and the Academic Leadership Award was given to Christopher J Arnold of the Lubin School of Business. Barry Klarberg, 1981 g…

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Lifestyle
Rays Of Hope Gala Benefits Homeless Shelter In Stamford Rays Of Hope Gala Benefits Homeless Shelter In Stamford
Rays Of Hope Gala Benefits Homeless Shelter In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- A big crowd turned out last week to rock the 1950s, honor volunteers who work with the homeless and benefit a good cause at the Rays of Hope Gala at the Italian Center in Stamford.   The 12th annual fundraising event held last Wednesday by Stamford-based Shelter for the Homeless benefits Pacific House men’s emergency shelter serving Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan. Guests enjoyed cocktails, silent and live auctions, dinner, and music with the theme “Rockin’ 50s.”  Dr. Sandi Mond of Stamford and The Congregational Church of New Canaan were honored for their …

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Lifestyle
Fairfield Students Get Pre-Prom Warning Of Driving Dangers Fairfield Students Get Pre-Prom Warning Of Driving Dangers
Fairfield Students Get Pre-Prom Warning Of Driving Dangers FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Fire Department staged a junior pre-prom mock crash at Fairfield Warde High School on Friday morning, giving students a realistic look at the devastation of a deadly accident. The demonstration was held a day before the school's Junior Prom. "I thought it was extremely powerful," said Tom Scheller, a 17-year-old junior at Fairfield Warde. "It really gets at something our culture should think about. ... I think a lot of our students will take a lot away from that presentation. It's definitely an eye-opener. "When I see that ... it's tough to imagine g…

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Lifestyle
Darien Community Fund Hands Out Awards To Valued Volunteers Darien Community Fund Hands Out Awards To Valued Volunteers
Darien Community Fund Hands Out Awards To Valued Volunteers DARIEN, Conn. -- The Community Fund of Darien honored outstanding volunteers and community projects at a luncheon Friday at the Darien Community Association. Babs White received the Obie Harrington-Howes Community Spirit Award, and several other volunteers and projects were also honored for their service. For over 60 years, The Community Fund of Darien has helped those in need. Its grants to local nonprofits are targeted toward the most critical needs in Darien, Stamford and Norwalk. For more information, visit the website at www.communityfunddarien.org

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Business
Greenwich Chamber Serves Up Culinary-Based Networking Options Greenwich Chamber Serves Up Culinary-Based Networking Options
Greenwich Chamber Serves Up Culinary-Based Networking Options GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Chamber of Commerce hosted its yearly Business & Culinary Showcase at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center. The event last Wednesday was touted as “the largest business networking event of the year” with over 70 tabletop exhibitors and the opportunity to support local businesses.  Participants sampled local restaurant fare, wine, beverages and desserts.  Bill Evans, the weatherman at Channel 7-ABC TV, was the emcee for the evening, which also featured raffle prizes and demonstrations.  Over 400 people attended.

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Lifestyle
Stamford Museum & Nature Center Ushers In Spring With Farm Festival Stamford Museum & Nature Center Ushers In Spring With Farm Festival
Stamford Museum & Nature Center Ushers In Spring With Farm Festival STAMFORD, Conn. -- There was something for everyone at the Spring on the Farm Festival over the weekend at the Stamford Museum & Nature Center. Area families who came out were greeted with sunny skies and temperatures in the 80s on Sunday, along with plenty to see and do at the festival. At Heckscher Farm, a sheep-shearing demonstration was held, and kids got to see how wool is turned into yarn.  The event also offered lots of demonstrations, as well as face-painting. hayrides, crafts, live music, and a plant and herb sale. Art from members of the Loft Artists Association was …

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Sports
Rodriguez Clutch Hit The Difference As Yorktown Edges Somers In Baseball Rodriguez Clutch Hit The Difference As Yorktown Edges Somers In Baseball
Rodriguez Clutch Hit The Difference As Yorktown Edges Somers In Baseball YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. --  Mike Rodriguez's clutch, two-run single in the bottom of the sixth ended up being the difference as the Yorktown baseball team edged Somers 6-5 in the Huskers' Senior Day in the last game of the regular season, Matt Pupcyzk started for Yorktown and got the win, and Jack Kelly closed it out to earn the save, and added a two-run single in the third. Yorktown assured itself of a home game in the opening round of the playoffs on Thursday, and senior southpaw and team captain Chris Henry (6-2) will get the start for Yorktown. Takoda Sitar took the loss for Somer…

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Sports
Umpires Wearing Pink To Promote Cancer Awareness In Westchester Umpires Wearing Pink To Promote Cancer Awareness In Westchester
Umpires Wearing Pink To Promote Cancer Awareness In Westchester YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. - Umpires in the area have been wearing pink shirts on baseball diamonds since Mother's Day, as part of their own Baseball Awareness Against Cancer push. The effort will continue until the upcoming Relay for Life events in the area. "We started the program four years ago, after the death of my wife, in Oct. 2010," umpire Joe Racioppo told Daily Voice. "She battled cancer for 10 years. I thought it would be fitting to direct the umpires' effort during the week of Mother's Day to have people take notice of the importance of the people around them who have been affec…

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