The Science Behind Shuteye
If you have a problem sleeping, you’re not alone. One out of every four people will have a sleep disorder at some point in their lives, according to WESTMED sleep specialist and pulmonologist Dr. Bruno DiCosmo. He revealed some eye-opening facts about sleep and helpful tips at WESTMED’s Rye facility May 22.
Rules of the Road: A Guide for Runners and Non-Runners
Race season is in full swing, which means Rye streets and roads are full of runners in training. Here’s a quick etiquette guide for runners and non-runners to ensure a safe and friendly streetscape for all.
New Lung Cancer Screening Program Offered by White Plains Hospital
White Plains Hospital has launched a lung-cancer screening program in an effort to connect individuals with a significant smoking history, who are at high risk for developing lung cancer, with resources for early detection of disease and more favorable prognoses.
A Little Rye History at the Meeting House
Enlarged historical views of the Bird Homestead and the Meeting House, along with photographs of members of the remarkable Bird family, are on display at the Meeting House.
At the Movies: Third Time’s a Charm for “Men in Black”
Where has Will Smith been? Despite a four-year absence from film that has happily ended with the recent release of “Men in Black III,” it’s a question no one has been asking.
Caring, It’s in the Bag
At a school assembly on Tuesday, Osborn Elementary students gave The New York Foundling 200 new duffel bags for children in foster care. Students in grades K-5 raised more than $6,000 to buy the gear for The Foundling’s “Cases for Kids” campaign. The luggage helps children in foster care move with dignity when being placed in various foster care homes.
Awards All-Around at Spring Assembly
Rye High School students left their early morning classes May 24 to attend the Spring Awards Assembly, a showcase of student talent and achievement. A number of students received departmental awards, signifying excellence in a certain area; a few outstanding students were recognized for their achievement in sports.
There’s a Crab Onboard!
Milton School second graders recently set sail on Long Island Sound to cap off their Oceanography unit.
The group boarded the schooner SoundWaters at Mamaroneck Harbor for the yearly trip. SoundWaters is the flagship for the eponymous environmental education program based in Stamford. The organization is devoted to protecting the Sound.
Where Dreams Are Born and Time is Never Planned
All 75 Midland fifth graders played a part in the recent school production of “Peter Pan”. Students acted, sang, danced, played instruments, created props, moved scenery, and truly took ownership of their production. Dr. Laura Evans directed the musical for two complete casts.
And All That Jazz
The Rye Middle School Jazz Band, directed by Dan Brown, and Rye High’s Jazz Lab Band, directed by Todd Beaney, got together to perform standards including “My Favorite Things” and “Fly Me To The Moon”.